FAQs

 

Frequently asked questions

General / attendance

Programme

Do I need permission forms for all or any activities?

Yes, a single permission form is included as part of the registration process. We only run activities supported by the UK Scouting and Guiding organisations

If I have a disability, can I still participate in activities?

Yes, all activities are designed to be accessible, please advise your specific needs during registration so we can make reasonable adjustments where needed.

Are there restrictions on activities: age, height, weight, scout/guide?

All activities are suitable for Scout/Guide age and above, that is 10+. There may be some height/weight restrictions on specific bases. The mid-week WINGS programme is specifically designed for Cub/Brownie aged participants

Can I choose my activities?

We will schedule you for a range of activities during your week at WINGS. This enables us to maximise the amount of activities that everyone gets to do and our intention is for everyone to do everything!

Do I need special equipment of clothes for activities

You do not need to bring any special equipment. All you will need to bring are some clothes that you are OK to get wet and trainers or shoes that are good for walking in.

How will I know what activities I’m doing at WINGS?

We will send you a schedule for your group before you get to WINGS with a copy you can pick up when you arrive at WINGS

Can I opt out of activities I don’t want to do?

We will schedule you for activities. You don’t have to do any so you have an option to no show or show up and not participate. Make sure your leader knows.

Can I swap activities with other participants?

You will be booked under activities in your name, which will be linked to your id tag and helps us to manage the activities safely and effectively.

Booking and payment

What are the costs to attend WINGS 2026?

Participants:

  • Full Participant 10-17yrs £425
  • Leader / Adult  (18yrs +) £150
  • Young Leader (14-17yrs) £150

All fees include food. Leader and Young leader costs does not include activities.

Volunteers:

    • Adult Volunteers 18yrs + £140

All fees include camp fees, on-site parking and full catering / food for the week. Price does not include activities.

What is the payment schedule for WINGS 2026?

Is there a maximum limit to the size of a unit?

There is no maximum unit size for attendance. It is important that units can meet the required ratios of adult volunteers to participants (young people). The event has a maximum capacity for participants and once we reach that we will start a waiting list.

If you are a larger group and want to discuss your attendance with us, then please feel free to contact [email protected]

Are we able to add or remove participants or leaders from our booking?

You're able to amend the participants and leaders in your unit up until February 2026. If you remove someone from your unit, then the funds paid for the individual up to that point will be transferred to the outstanding balance and you will not be required to pay their remaining balance.

If there is capacity available, then you will be able to add additional participants up until April 2026 (beyond the above February date so we can see availability) and the balance of the fees will be added to your payment schedule.

What happens when the event is fully booked?

When we reach capacity through the online bookings, we will start to create a waiting list and where space becomes available we will contact units on a first come first served basis.

Are young leaders supporting the unit allowed to attend or is attendance restricted to Scout / Guide-age?

The age range for participants is 10+ to 17 (as of the day of start of the Jamboree).

Assuming the young leaders are attending to join in as participants and experience the activities, then you will add them to your participant numbers when registering your group.

Do adults attending WINGS need to be first aiders?

You'll need to follow the rules for Scouting or Guiding. Which will mean that there will need to be an appropriately safeguarding qualified leader, first aider and ratio compliant. For minor injuries you should deal with these in your unit and your appointed first aider. We will also have medical support on site to help with first aid beyond your qualification.

Food

Is all food included in attendance at WINGS?

During WINGS we will provide your unit with the ingredients for breakfast, lunch and dinner over the 7 days.

I have a food allergy; will you be able to provide food for me?

Our professional Head of Food has an in-depth understanding of catering for people with allergies. During the event we’ll have all the 14 major food allergens covered (which accounts for 90% of food allergic reactions) in the menu.

The registration system will provide you the opportunity to make us aware of food allergies within your unit (based on the participant).

WINGS will be a nut free site and we will not include any foods that contains nuts for the catering of this event.

Leaders of units must take responsibility for ensuring the participants in their charge are not consuming food or drink that they are allergic to based on the medical forms completed by parents and carers.

How will you manage food waste?

Our food and catering team are designing menus to best manage and minimise food waste for example designing menus that have the capability to utilise surplus food. We are also working with local food banks and charities in Berkshire who will be able to use any food waste that is produced. In addition, all our disposables will be made from plant-based materials and will be fully compostable.

How will you be sourcing the ingredients?

We want to deliver an environmentally responsible camp. As a result we will be working to minimise the miles your food has to travel, providing you with fresh food with a smaller carbon footprint.

WINGS in a Day

Can Squirrels, Beavers, Rainbows, Brownies and Cubs come to WINGS?

Yes, WINGS in a day is a programme designed for a day trip to WINGS mid-week for our younger members.

How will the day run?

The day will run from approximately 9:30am – 4:30pm including a wide range of activities.

Is transport included for WINGS in a day price?

You will need to get yourself to and from WINGS in Windsor Great Park. Parking will be made available.

How many leaders do we need to bring to WINGS in a day?

You need to bring leaders in line with your organisational guidelines to supervise your group, leaders must remain with their group at all times. Leaders are free, but may not be able to participate in activities.

Will food be provided at WINGS in a day?

To keep WINGS in a day as cost effective as possible, food will not be provided and as such you will need to bring a pack lunch with you. There will be a selection of on-site concessions available, such as a cafe and juice-bar

 

 


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