Posted 28 October 2025 ( updated 23 January 2026, costs and bookings open)
The Big Splash, Cambridgeshire’s mega water activities event is returning. Bookings will open once planning gets under way in 2026
8 & 9 August 2026 and 15 & 16 August 2026
- Two weekends of watersports for most Sections
- Includes Beavers in Boats (£6 per Beaver for a 1 hour session)
- Dinghy sailing, rafting and paddlesports for Cubs, Scouts, Explorers & Network Scouts
- Venue: Paxton Lakes Sailing Club (PLSC), near St Neots,
- Any adults who want to take part are welcome too!
- Big Splash is not open to Squirrel Scouts given the equipment and Instructor requirements, however they will be able to participate in Beavers in boats when they become Beavers.
More details as they become available.
Cost:
£6 per Beaver for a 1 hour session
£12 per Cub, Scout or Explorer for a 2 hour session
Questions? Here's the organiser's contact details
Cubs, Scouts, Explorer and Network water sports
Sessions will be two hours duration, starting at 10am, 1pm and 3:30pm.
Cost: to be advised
Booking buttons will be added once planning gets underway
Bookings for other PLSC events (eg Beavers in Boats) will follow as soon as possible Please watch out for further details, and start generating interest with your sections!
Frequently asked Questions
To be added as planning progresses