Evolution FAQ

Evolution is a whole weekend activity camp for Cubs and Brownies that takes place in Cirencester Park. With 1,000 young people, non-stop fun, adventure and activity from Friday-Sunday, it’s an event you won’t want to miss!

The Main Event is a challenge and adventure day that takes place in the ‘Play Area’, which covers 15 acres of Cirencester Park split into Hubs. Closer to the event we’ll let you know what you will need to bring but every participant will need be ready to do some basic map reading, teamwork and to have fun!

Teams will consist of between four and six participants. The only exception to this is where you only have seven participants in which case they are all in one team

Feedback from last year’s event highlighted that most leaders are confident in their teams participating independently going forwards.

However we recognise some may remain uncertain, or be first time attendees, and so for 2023 will continue to allow one leader, or preferably young leader, to walk with teams.

Adults and young leaders may not assist with activities,  except where there is a pre-identified access need for a young person.

As you might expect there is limited shelter in the Play Area. In the extremely unlikely event that weather becomes too hot (or wet!) and poses a danger to participants and leaders, the event organisers will implement pre-agreed plans to bring all back to site.

Yes. All young people will be supplied with a packed lunch before the Main Event begins which they will carry with them. Leaders will also need to check they have a full water bottle. In the Play Area a water re-filling point will be available.

On top of your responsibility for looking after your young people we also ask that Leaders and Young Leaders not supporting their sections Team help run bases during the Main Event and do one other small task on the Main Site (like helping serve dinner).

If you have more leaders/young leaders wishing to attend than are required by ratios they may wish to sign up as a Helper.

In advance of the events we run ‘Job Shop’ where you can let us know your preference for what sort of jobs you’d prefer (particularly if you hold relevant permits). We’ll do our best to match people to preferences, but this isn’t always possible.

Job Shop will open in April and all Leaders/Young Leaders will be allocated their two jobs by the end of May. This will give you time to make appropriate plans with your team and let us know of any issues.

We rely on Leaders to help run bases and this year we will award an additional 10 points to your team(s) if you complete your allocated base shift and you’ll be entered into a Leaders Draw to win a £15 Cotswold Outdoor Voucher for use with your group. Don’t worry though you won’t be made to attend all day as shifts are split between morning and afternoon.