BUCKS SCOUTS CARNIVAL 2026

Roll up, roll up - Adventure awaits!

Big top, bright lights and bundles of fun!

Bucks Scouts Carnival is coming this May Bank Holiday weekend and promises to be an exciting and fun-packed event for all sections – come and join the magic.

22nd - 25th May 2026

Bucks Scouts Carnival 2026

The circus is coming to town!

Roll up and be a part of the Bucks Scouts Carnival, taking place over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

With thrills, excitement, games, activities and more, we promise there will be something for everyone; from Squirrels to Explorers (and not forgetting Leaders!).

BUCKS SCOUTS CARNIVAL 2026

Roll up,
roll up - Adventure awaits!

Big top, bright lights and bundles of fun!
Bucks Scouts Carnival is coming this May Bank Holiday weekend and promises to be an exciting and fun-packed event for all sections – come and join the magic.

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about the camp

Big Fun under
the Big Top!

Step into a world where adventure meets the carnival!

Scouts will enjoy a circus-themed weekend packed with hands-on workshops, team challenges, and activities that spark creativity, courage, and friendship.

Try your hand at juggling and clowning, take on the high ropes course, or hit the archery range – every day is full of excitement.

In the evenings, gather for stories, music and surprises, or just catch up with friends old and new. We guarantee you’ll make memories that will last a lifetime under the big top!

Come and join us

Get involved in the camp now!

A weekend full of fun awaits, with activities including

Ready for a weekend of fun but haven’t booked yet?

Click below to grab your spot at camp!

IT'S COMPETITION TIME!

Talent Star and Badge Design Competitions

CARNIVAL TALENT STAR COMPETITION

Step right up to the centre ring!

 

Our Carnival Talent Star competition is your place to dazzle, entertain and bring your talent to life. Whether you are a singer, dancer, comedian, musician, magician or have a unique act up your sleeve, the stage is yours. We’d love to see you take centre stage. 

 

Winners of each section will have the chance to perform their act as part of the nighttime activities and receive many amazing prizes.

If you fancy showcasing your talent simply sign up using this link:

 

BUCKS CARNIVAL TALENT STAR

CARNIVAL BADGE DESIGN COMPETITION
Design a badge and have it used for the Carnival Challenge Badge!
 
We’re excited to announce that there will be a challenge badge up for grabs over the weekend and thrilled that the badge will be designed by one of you! Simply design a badge based on our camp theme and send it to us. We look forward to seeing your designs!
 
Here’s all the information you need:
• Designs must be sent in a square or circular format 
• All designs must be sent to youthteam@bucks-scouts.org.uk
 
All designs must be submitted by Friday 13th MARCH

How to sign up

Roll up to the carnival!

Sign up

How to find camp

Refer to your individual group instructions for everything you need to know about arriving at camp – meeting points, arrival times, and other key details.

Camp address: Penn House Estate, Penn, Amersham HP7 0PS

Get Involved

Volunteers Needed!

WE WANT YOU! Help needed…

Are you an adult or leader in whose Group is not coming to Carnival 2026? Are you a member of Network who has no plans during the late May bank holiday? Wish you could be involved in Carnival 2026? Well now’s your chance.

 

We are looking for extra adults to join the event team in a number of areas to help make this an event to remember. Come for the weekend or just join us for a day or two – we offer “flexible volunteering” to all!

 

INTERESTED? Contact claire.heasman@bucks-scouts.org.uk