Applications for the 2026 summer course of the NSGSO and NSGCB are now open. The residential course will take place in Stourbridge at Old Swinford Hospital School and will culminate in two concerts in the Birmingham area.
The course runs from Sunday 26th July – Sunday 2nd August 2026 and the closing date for applications is 9am on Sunday 30th November 2025. To find out more about our course, visit nsgso-nsgcb.com.
Please circulate this information as widely as possible amongst all Guides, Rangers, Young Leaders, Inspire and adult members aged 12-25 in our county.
The course is hosted by Birmingham Scout County in conjunction with Girlguiding Birmingham but is open to applicants from across the UK who meet the selection criteria.
To apply for the 2026 NSGSO or NSGCB course and to find out more details, please visit nsgso-nsgcb.com.
For anyone wishing to use this course for their DofE, KSA or QGA residential then this year must be the first time that they have attended.
You will hear by mid December 2025 if your application has been successful or not.
Please email alice@nsgso-nsgcb.com with any queries that you have.
The closing date for all applications is 9am on Sunday 30th November 2025.