Welcome

 Ford Scout Camp and The Davison Activity Centre is run by the North Northumberland District Scout Council Registered Charity No 511233

Ford Scout Camp site is found in North Northumberland at the heart of Ford & Etal Estates a popular tourist attraction in its own right. The site is ideal for group camps which are conducting activities locally or using it as a base to go further afield.

There are many outdoor sports on tap as well as historic sites and areas of natural beauty and importance.

The Camp ground is a sheltered grass area surrounded by woodland with a Scout hut with kitchen, toilets and washing facilities. There is also a stream running through the site.


We are Members of the ASGC (The Association of Scout and Guide Centers)

Recent Announcements

  • NNDS Leaders Meeting
    NNDS Meeting - Monday, 16th October at 7.00 p.m
    There is to be a meeting with Michael Wood-Williams (County Commissioner) at DAC, Ford Campsite on Monday, 16th October at 7.00 p.m. to which you are all asked to attend, please.
    Posted 11 Oct 2017, 13:21 by Ford Scout Camp
  • Planned Ford Bridge Works

    NCC is planning to start works on   10th July 2017 for 6 weeks. The works will involve repointing, masonry repair, repainting of the metal pattress plates and resurfacing the road.   It is planned to undertake the majority of the works during an overnight (9pm - 6am) road closure although some works will be undertaken through the day, but the bridge will remain open for this. 

      

    Any queries can be directed to Joseph O'Connor, engineering assistant at NCC – tel  01670 624 368, email   joseph.o'connor@northumberland.gov.uk

    Posted 29 May 2017, 06:40 by Ford Scout Camp
  • North Northumberland District Scouts AGM
    North Northumberland District Scouts

    Annual General Meeting

    Wednesday, 28th June 2017

    at the Davison Activity Centre, Ford Campsite

    BBQ from 7.00 p.m. with the AGM to commence around 7.45 p.m.


    Posted 29 May 2017, 06:37 by Ford Scout Camp
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We have a fantastic purpose built building. The building comprises of an activity hall,  meeting
room, kitchen, male and female shower / toilets and accessible facilities.

In addition over the next few years we will increase our onsite resources. The site is
available for GROUPS, and has proven to be very popular with:

Scout Association
Guide Association
Army & Air Cadets
Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Groups
Young Fire Fighters
Schools
Home Schooling Groups
Re-enactment Groups 
Further information about development to follow.

NB Booking is subject to availability.

 Contact Us

Phone: 07877 026201


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