Special Project
For 2026.........
To Be Confirmed
For the 2026 Special Project, we are currently busy planning this out. The projects are usually built out of pioneering poles, gadget wood, gutter pipe, or broomsticks (or anything else). It can be big or small, simple or complex, traditional or novel - the choice is yours!
We will judge the Special Projects on Sunday morning.
When we are ready to release the details, you will find them all here.
Participation
The Special Project is optional, but marks gained also count towards the main competition, so Patrols competing for the Emlyn Trophy are strongly encouraged to participate.
Timing
We will judge your special project on Sunday morning.
Scoring Criteria
100 points will be available for the Special Project, weighted equally across the following areas:
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Execution: how effectively has your plan been realised?
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Technical Skills: knots, lashings etc.
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Ambition: Challenge, ingenuity, creativity
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Useable: Used and enjoyed
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Camping Environment: positive visual impact on the camp environment.
Additional marks may also be awarded via Judges Discretion for those brilliant yet unexpected moments of Scouting ingenuity!
Trophy
The Special Project Trophy is awarded to the Patrol with the highest combined score.
Next Year's Special Project
Patrol Leaders who take part this year will be asked for idea's for next year's challenges during the PL's Forum on the Saturday Evening.