What is the Apex Challenge?

There is nothing else quite like an Apex Challenge weekend. It’s a unique adventure competition that you don’t want to miss.
Over the three days you will be tested with some of the toughest activities at any Scout competition.
Meeting teams from all across the British Isles you’ll make memories that last forever.




Look back at our previous events

Ampleforth
2019

You’ll remember the mud but there was so much more to this weekend than just a wet field!
Bramham Park
2018

Some fairly intense weather greeted us at the start of what became an unforgettable weekend.
Peak District
2016

If this event will be remembered for anything it will be the particularly tough Adventure Race on Sunday morning.
Countdown to next event


Watch what Apex is all about

So you’ve never been to an Apex Challenge event before? Want to know what to expect?
This video should tell you all you need to know. It’s a whole weekend of adventure packed into 20 minutes. See what happened at our most recent event on the Ampleforth Estate in North Yorkshire.
Latest news


Wet weather warning for this weekend
We are really looking forward to welcoming everyone to this year’s Apex Challenge later. Unfortunately the weather in the last couple of days has been wetter than we would have hoped

Four days till Apex – what you need to do!
There are now just four days to go until Apex lands at the exclusive Ampleforth Estate in North Yorkshire. You need to make sure you’re ready for this ultimate adventure weekend.

2019 T-shirt design confirmed
The design of this year’s Apex Challenge T-shirt has been confirmed after a vote on our Facebook page chose the colour for the exclusive design. The front of each T-shirt uses