Are you looking for a challenging and fun way to complete your Gold Residential section?
Courage - Discipline - Respect for others - Integrity - Loyalty - Selfless commitment
Based in the beautiful Norfolk Countryside, Scorpion Airsoft are an ex-military team capable of ensuring you complete the required 5 days and 4 nights away from home.
The course is packed full of interesting activities, it’s fast paced and will certainly keep you on your toes. Working alongside fellow participants you will gather the necessary skills required to achieve the end goal and successfully complete the mission.
Our team of ex-military and Emergency Services have designed an itinerary, packed full of challenging scenarios. Each day is different and perfectly balanced so you gain new skills and challenge yourself. You are certain to make new friends along the way too!
With all challenging events there is always a requirement to have fun, and our games night is legendary added to that our end of course beach games and BBQ at Wells Next the Sea is one of the many highlights of the week.
Itinerary, Accommodation, What's Included, Catering, Dates and Course cost
The cost of this course is £700 per person.
A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to secure a space on a course.
Full payment is due either at the time of booking or 8 weeks before the course start date. Payment can be made by credit or debit card, bank transfer, or cheque. We also offer a Clearpay option.
What's included
What's not included
2025
WK 1 - 21st - 25th July 2025 - Fully Booked
WK 2- 11th - 15th August 2025 - Fully Booked
WK 3 - 27th - 31st October - Only 8 spaces remaining!
Courses run with a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 15 Participants.
Independence16 Ltd may cancel the Course if the minimum number of Participants or the minimum number of the same sex is not reached. If for any reason we cannot offer the Course on the terms of the booking which you have made, we shall endeavour to find an alternative course for you to attend.
To be added to a waiting list for fully booked courses please email, info@scorpionairsoft.uk.
This Residential is extremely popular, most weeks run fully booked. It is recommended that you book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Summer courses are usually near capacity by late February.
Book Online
You can book by clicking the BOOK NOW button on your screen.
There are 2 options during the booking process.
Pay the full amount
or
Pay the £100.00 Deposit.
This option does incur a Booking fee.
Book by Email
We are aware there is a £42.00 booking fee when paying the full balance online.
To bypass the booking fee please email the following information to info@scorpionairsoft.uk
Course Date:
Participants Name:
Participant's Mobile Number:
Participant's Age (upon commencement of the course):
Parents/Guardian's/Next of Kin's Name:
Parents/Guardian's/Next of Kin's Contact Number:
Any Medical conditions:
Dietary Requirements:
We will then book your space and send details to pay via Bank Transfer, card or clearpay.
The week is packed full of interesting activities. Our team of ex-military and emergency service personnel have designed an itinerary, packed full of challenging scenarios. Each day is different and perfectly balanced so you gain new skills and challenge yourself. You are certain to make new friends along the way too.
During your first evening with us, you will take part in the thrilling Escape and Evasion exercise, with your cover story memorised you and your team must use your map to gather your escape kit and make it to the extraction point, all whilst avoiding our hunter team.
The second day starts with a small introduction to a Military Battle Physical Training session and a teambuilding log run with a twist, the team who stick together and support each other win! No one gets left behind!
Next, it is time to don your Airsoft equipment, and with advice from our ex-military team learn some Close Quarter Battle Drills (CQB) in our WW2 RAF Hospital. After a spot of lunch, you'll have the opportunity to put your newly learned skills into action during your first Airsoft games!
Throughout the week, you will have the opportunity to play a wide variety of games. Examples include scenario-based hostage rescues, zombie infections, and the Scorpion Airsoft CQB clearance competition. One thing is for sure: all these scenarios will offer both individual and team challenges, and they're guaranteed to be a lot of fun!
In the evening, prepare yourselves for the legendary games night.
The third day begins with more Airsoft scenarios, followed by an early dinner and a chance to relax before the night hostage rescue mission. You must covertly infiltrate a Military Hospital Complex held by a superior-strength enemy force, secure a nuclear trigger and rescue a Scientist being held against his will.
The Fourth day offers a chance to relax and enjoy your final hours of Airsoft with us. Hand back your equipment, and head out to the beach during the summer or to the cinema/bowling during the winter months with your new friends. On our Adult courses, you might collectively decide to take a trip to the fine city of Norwich for the evening.
On the final day, It's time to pack your kit, tidy up, receive your certificate, swap numbers with your friends, and head home!
All Activities throughout the course are challenged by choice. Our team will encourage everyone to push themselves to achieve the most out of their time with us, but no one will ever be forced to participate in any of the activities.
The Dial House is a historic flint building with a colourful and bright interior, with the tidal harbour of Brancaster Staithe and the North Norfolk coast on your doorstep you can expect stunning views of the marshes and sea beyond. It is the perfect place to relax after an action-packed day!
Sleeping up to 22, in three 5-bed dormitories and one 7-bed dormitory with ensuite shower and toilet facilities in each room. The Snug with balcony overlooks the harbour, there is a well-equipped self–catering kitchen and a large living/dining area.
There is Wi-Fi, a washing machine and a Tumble Dryer. Linen, Duvets and Pillows and a Towel are included.
Male and Female participants are accommodated in separate rooms along with over 18’s and under 18’s.
Aims
To inspire participants through a concentrated involvement with people they don’t know, usually from different backgrounds, and bring alternative views to the challenges they will face. The Residential section broadens their experiences by empowering them to make a difference in a team-based residential setting.
Principles
Residential experiences take young people outside their normal environment and enable them to separate themselves from their daily routines. It’s a chance to step outside their comfort zone, gain new skills for life, enjoy new experiences, and have fun. They’ll develop initiative and planning skills by finding opportunities that interest them away from their usual group of friends. By taking part in a residential, young people will broaden their horizons and develop maturity and independence. Interaction with people from different walks of life, ages and backgrounds promotes respect and understanding. Completing shared objectives will develop social and teamwork skills and prepare them for adulthood.
Outcomes
Through completing the Residential section, young people will:
As part of the experience participants will take responsibility for catering arrangements, budgeting, shopping, food preparation and associated domestic arrangements, with a more than sufficient budget being allocated for participants to cater for everyone’s specific needs throughout the programme (meals, snacks, hot and cold soft drinks).
Starting in 2025, basic cooking lessons will be included in all our residential programs, and participants will take home a useful cooking booklet, which is perfect for transitioning to university or living independently!
Your First Meal will be Lunch on Day 1.
Please advise us of your travel arrangements before the course start date.
Travelling By Train
Participants are advised to use Norwich rail station.
Participants should aim to arrive at Norwich no later than 10:30 on the first day of the course.
Transport is provided from Norwich to the meeting point at 10:30 on the first day.
Transport is provided back to Norwich on the final day.
Please book a return train from 13:30 on the final day.
Norwich Station - https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/NRW/details.html
Travelling by Car
The meeting point on Day 1 will be Building 23, West Raynham Business Park, West Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7PL.
Participants should aim to arrive at Scorpion Airsoft between 11:30 and 12:00 on the first day. Parking is available on-site.
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On approach to the Business Park, the main gates will be on the left continue straight down through the side gate and follow the check-in signs to the Hospital building.
By Air
If travelling by air we can arrange transfers from the airport, please contact us to discuss.
Norwich Airport, until early 2017 Norwich International Airport, is a minor international airport in the City of Norwich within Norfolk, England 2.8 NM north of the city centre and on the edge of the city’s suburbs in Hellesdon.
We will provide you with Personal Protective Equipment (Facemask, Trousers, Jackets, Chest rig and gloves) and the relevant Airsoft equipment.
The Personal Protective Equipment must be worn whilst participating in all Airsoft Activities.
Bed Linen, Duvets, Pillows and a towel are provided.
You will need to bring:
At Scorpion Airsoft we reflect on the values people feel, and what drives them to act, forming the basis of how they make judgements and decisions. We achieve this by encouraging
Courage – promote strength and confidence to do what is right even if it may be unpopular.
Discipline – Self-confidence and self-control
Respect for others – embracing diversity and valuing individual contributions and viewpoints
Integrity – Developing trust amongst individuals and leaders
Loyalty – Creating an atmosphere of team cohesion
Selfless Commitment – adopting the needs of the team before personal interest
Those looking to achieve their Gold DofE Residential are advised to familiarise themselves with the requirements for the residential section, you will need to demonstrate not only the DofE Requirements but also our Scorpion Airsoft Values for our Assessor to complete your Report.
DofE Requirements - Participants will be assessed on
Cancellation Charges
From the date of booking until 57 days prior to the Start Date - Loss of Deposit
57 – 42 Days prior to the Start Date - Loss of deposit
Fewer than 42 days prior to the start date - 100% of the payable course fee
For assistance with funding your award please visit dofe.org/funding.
Clearpay payment option available.
Young people under 21 living or working in Norfolk can apply for a grant for up to the full cost of the course through the Red House Youth Trust https://www.redhouseyouthtrust.org.uk/grants/individuals-groups-of-young-people/
Risk Assessments
All activities are risk-assessed and are subject to stringent health and safety systems.
Insurance
Independence16 Ltd T/A Scorpion Airsoft has £5 million indemnity covering the insured activities and other activities as approved.
Safeguarding
All Independence16 Ltd T/A Scorpion Airsoft staff hold enhanced DBS checks.
Stringent safeguarding procedures are in place.
Any special dietary requirements must be made at the time of booking, Independence16 Ltd T/A Scorpion Airsoft cannot accept responsibility for not being able to deliver special dietary needs at short notice.
Behaviour that disrupts the smooth running of an event may result in the disruptive customer(s) being excluded. Any damage caused to property or equipment as a result of unruly behaviour will be charged for.
The participant/parent/guardian (For those under 18) agrees that the applicant has the necessary social skills to take part in a residential with other young people, will always take responsibility for themselves and will have full regard for safety and other instructions given by the staff.
Participants will be expected to follow our Code of Conduct which can be found below.
Courage - promote strength and confidence to do what is right even if it may be unpopular.
Discipline - Self-confidence and self-control
Respect for others - embracing diversity and valuing individual contributions and viewpoints
Integrity - Developing trust amongst individuals and leaders
Loyalty - Creating an atmosphere of team cohesion
Selfless Commitment - adopting the needs of the team before personal interest
Monday
10:30 - Train Station Pick up
12:00 - Arrival at Scorpion Airsoft (for those travelling by car)
12:30 - Welcome Address
13:00 - Ice Breakers
14:30 - Shopping
15:30 - Move to Accommodation (The Dial House)
16:30 - Room Allocation
17:00 - Dinner Prep
18:00 - Dinner
19:00 - Move to WR for E&E Ex
20:00 - Escape and Evasion Ex
22:00 - End Ex
Tuesday
08.00 - Breakfast
08:30 - Move to WR
09.00 - Battle PT and Log Run
09:30 - Safety Brief / Kit issue / Site Tour
10:30 - Entry Drills/ Contact Drills CQB
12:00 - Lunch
13.00 - West Raynham CQB Scenarios
16.30 - Return to Accommodation
17.00 - Dinner Prep
18.00 - Dinner
19.00 - Team Games
20.00 - Rounders on Brancaster Beach
21.00 - Free Time
Wednesday
08.00 - Breakfast
08:30 - Move to WR
09:30 - Airsoft Challenge Clearance task
13:30 - Return to Accommodation
14.00 - Prep Lunch
14.30 - Lunch
15.00 - 1 to 1s
16.00 - Free Time
16.30 - Prep Dinner
17.00 - Dinner
19.00 - Hostage Rescue Mission
22:00 - Return to Accommodation
Thursday
09.00 - Breakfast
10.00 - Move to West Raynham
10.30 -Airsoft Scenarios
12.00 -Airsoft Scenarios
12.30 - Course Photo
13:00 - Return PPE
13.30 - Return to Accommodation
14.00 - Lunch
14:30 Travel to Beach /cinema/Airsoft Alternative
15.00 - Beach BBQ/cinema/Airsoft
18.00 - Return to Accommodation
18:30 - Prep Dinner
19:00 - Farewell Dinner
20:30 - Outdoor Cinema (Weather Dependent!)
Over 18's Courses have the option of a trip into the fine city of Norwich for their Final Evening together.
Friday
08:00 - Breakfast
09:00 - Pack
09:30 - Move to WR
10.00 - Self-assessments and feedback.
11.00 - Presentations
12.00 - Lunch
13.00 - Clean and pack for departure
14.00 - Departure.
Got a question? We’re here to help.
Airsoft is a team-based sport where players eliminate opponents with Realistic Imitation Firearms (airsoft guns) that fire 6mm Plastic balls called BBs. It is similar to Paintball but without the mess!
Player's battle in our WW2 RAF Hospital and Bunker complex, with realistic military simulation scenarios. For those new to the sport, our team are here to help you every step of the way and will guide you through your first Airsoft experience.
Yes, Airsoft can hurt. The amount of pain you may feel will depend on a lot of factors, such as your pain tolerance, distance, clothing, and adrenaline levels.
Airsoft BBs can leave welts and bruises, depending on the range you are hit from and clothing worn.
Following a Review of the residential section by the DofE in 2024, it is now acceptable to know up to 50% of participants on a residential, however, this is not a target.
If you wish to attend with 1 or 2 friends or people you know, then this will be acceptable.
We will split participants into different subgroups during Airsoft activities to allow for better mixing with new people and for all participants to experience an element of shared and purposeful activity with people they don’t know.
The aims of the Residential are to inspire participants through a concentrated involvement with people they don’t know, usually from different backgrounds, and bring alternative views to the challenges they will face.
Yes, you can bring your own equipment, however, independence16 Ltd T/A Scorpion Airsoft cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage. All Replica Imitation Firearms RIF'S will be tested to ensure they conform to site regulations.
No, as long as you are aged 16 - 25 for our Youth courses you can attend, and for our Adult courses you will need to be 18+, there is no upper age limit for our Adult courses.
No, we provide a Duvet, Pillows, Linen and a Towel for the week.
Yes, there is car parking available. Independence 16 Ltd T/A Scorpion Airsoft cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages.
Our courses run on a minimum of 9 people and a maximum of 15.
Please meet at the entrance to Norwich Train Station at 10:30. Norwich is a small station with only 1 entrance/exit.
Please advise us of your travel arrangements before the course start date.
Yes, we will need your EDofE Number to complete your assessor's report online. There is a space on the consent form for this information.
Youth Courses
The minimum age is 16 years old
The maximum age is 25 years old
Adult Courses
The minimum age is 18 Years old
There is no upper age limit for Adult courses, however, participants are expected to be in good general health. If you have any questions regarding your suitability to take part please get in touch.
We are aware there is a £42.00 booking fee for booking online.
We are happy to accept bookings via email to bypass this fee.
Please email us at info@scorpionairsoft.uk with the following details
Course Date:
Participants Name:
Participant's Mobile Number:
Participant's Age (upon commencement of the course):
Parents/Guardian's/Next of Kin's Name:
Parents/Guardian's/Next of Kin's Contact Number:
Any Medical conditions:
Dietary Requirements:
There is some downtime during the week. Before activities start in the Morning, at Lunchtime and after activities finish in the evenings there is time to revise.
You will most probably find others on the course who are completing the same exams and then you may choose to revise together or maybe someone will have already achieved them (or a higher level ) and will be more than happy to pass on their knowledge.
Your DofE Assessor will be looking at how you interact with the rest of the group and will expect you to still partake in activities during the evenings.
If you have a question, please provide your details, and we will get back to you shortly.
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Registered office address: Building 23, West Raynham Business Park, West Raynham, Fakenham, NR21 7PL
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Contact Number 07393 215941