EVENT
RIAT Futures for Scouts and Leaders
PLANNING
WHEN
Friday 17th July 2026
Sunday 19th July 2026
TIME
6:00am – 10:00pm
LOCATION
RIAT
Fairford
Gloucestershire
GL7 4EG
The RAF sponsors the staged Air Activities badges across all Scout sections and is on hand to share expert knowledge in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
Badges awarded for this activity
- RAF staged badge
- Curious minds blanket badge
We have managed to secure more places sponsored by the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust for Friday 17th July 2026 when the sky above RAF Fairford will be filled with the thrilling sights and sounds of several hundred aircraft of all shapes and sizes, and from all eras and countries of the world.
This time we have also organised to stay at an activity centre near Gloucester instead of driving back home. The activity centre offers a variety of activities that fill Saturday for all young people. Minibus travel back on Sunday. Alternative travel arrangements can be made. Please talk with your leaders.
Scouts from across the country will find all sorts of STEM activities taking place on the ground too. They can get up close and personal with a huge selection of aircraft and meet the people who fly them and keep them in the sky.
It’s a brilliant day out that puts a smile on the faces of many groups and leaders alike.
Costs
- RIAT + CAMP + Minibus
- + £35 deposit
- + £30 Q1
- + £30 Q2
- Minibus hire and fuel
- Safety equipment
- 2 Night camp with activities and food
- General Admission tickets –
£45 per person- Free!
- Hospitality Enclosure –
£25 extra per person- Free! Techno Zone® Scout’s and RAF STEM learning enclosure
Parent Information
- Friday 17 July – (Last) School day Friday!
- Pussbank school are aware of this activity and request parents to do a school holiday request and attach the form below
- Any other school should honor this letter as its classed as educational group activity
- dear-headteacher-riat-2025.pdf
- All day event and 2 night camp
- Friday arrival at camp to eat food and unwind after a long day
- Saturday to be filled with various activities offered on site
- Sunday Minibus departure (or alternative travel methods)
- Minibus to collect and transport children starting on Buxton Rd near Co-Op at 6.45AM
- Fill in Health Form
Kitlist
- Full Uniform and necker – weather appropriate
- To be provided on the activity sheet and consent form