Jailbreak

Jailbreak is a Scout and Explorer event organised by Saffron Walden District Scouts.

Participants need navigation, strategy and survival skills.

Can you avoid the catchers for 24 hours and reach the destination?

Jailbreak 2023 will take place on Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October 2023.

If you’d like to ask us questions, register interest or give us feedback then e-mail us at [email protected]

Jailbreak 2023 Starting Points

All participants are expected to have signed in at the starting point by 10:30am. Please ensure that your WHOLE TEAM has arrived before approaching the sign-in desk together. Then find a space in the hall to sit as a team to listen to the briefing and to do your planning.

Don’t forget, you MUST wear a Scout Scarf!!!

Explorer and Adult Teams will be starting from Cottered Village Hall.
The postcode is SG9 9QR.

Scout Teams will be starting from Benington Village Hall.
The postcode is SG2 7LN.

Please do not arrive until 10.15am.
Drop your Scout(s) and then depart quickly.

Important Notices

The weather is looking potentially wet this weekend. Therefore, could EVERYONE please ensure…..

  • Wrap all kit inside your main bag in plastic bags. Maybe even line your main bag as well.
  • Have enough pairs of thick socks (walking socks if possible) to keep changing if necessary
  • Re-wax / Waterproof your Boots
  • Take enough nibbles to keep you going / lift spirits every now and then!
  • On your prep nights, Adults and PL’s of Patrols have hopefully thought about shelter options and maybe taking a small stove. Even a very small hot drink this year could now make all the difference.
  • Find that brave courage and determination within yourself and take it with you. Keep team morale high and keep checking on each other throughout the event. That is key.

If we deem any person to not have the right kit this with them this weekend, we reserve the right for their own safety, to stop them from starting the event.

 

Jailbreak 2023 End Point.

Jailbreak 2023 will end on 1st October at Tolmers Activity Centre.
The postcode near the hall is EN6 4JS.
Presentations are expected to begin around 1pm.
Parents wishing to see participants as they finish the event are asked to arrive before 11:30am. If you only intend to pick up participants, they will be dismissed around 1.15pm.
Please be warned, that if it is bad weather, then we will not have undercover accommodation, so you will get wet. Parents may have to wait in cars.

Leader Information: The Support Base (3pm Saturday to 9am Sunday) is at 1st Hertford Scout Hut (SG13 7JY).

Past Jailbreak events and winners

This map shows the locations of previous events. The list of past winners is here.

Event rules

Click here for the rules of the 2023 event.

Social Media Policy

Click here for the policy on the usage of Social Media for the event.