This time, working in pairs and with marshmallows to toast as an incentive, all fires were lit, many with no intervention from us.
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| First to light the fire and first to earn their marshmallows. |
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Fire Lighting
Things are getting better. Last time we did this the number of fires lit was a dismal Nil. Sad Face.
This time, working in pairs and with marshmallows to toast as an incentive, all fires were lit, many with no intervention from us.
This time, working in pairs and with marshmallows to toast as an incentive, all fires were lit, many with no intervention from us.
Sunday, 11 October 2015
Operation Bald Eagle Camp
October 9th saw 12 Scouts travel to the Rhydd Covert Scout Camp Site for an activity packed weekend. 3 teams of 4 scouts from Meriden competed with 46 other teams.
Starting with a getting to know you activity on the Friday evening there were then 30 activities to complete on the Saturday.
Then the main event. Starting just as night fell on Saturday evening there were 14 bases around the camp site needing the Scouts to navigate in the dark to each base, complete a challenge and then move on to the next base.
Needing a combination of team work, communication and individual ability, as well as a determination to overcome some tiredness, the bases were really well designed to use a wide range of skills.
This was the first time we had taken part in this camp and we were really impressed with the Scouts. Overall, this is a combination of the Friday, Saturday day bases and the Night Hike challenges,
"Herraty United" came 15th
"Lockered & Loaded" came 21st
"All Cashed In" came 22nd
There were also certificates given out for the best team on each of the night bases, and we won one!
"Herraty United" came first on the Illumination base. Fantastic work. Really well done to the team.
Starting with a getting to know you activity on the Friday evening there were then 30 activities to complete on the Saturday.
Then the main event. Starting just as night fell on Saturday evening there were 14 bases around the camp site needing the Scouts to navigate in the dark to each base, complete a challenge and then move on to the next base.
Needing a combination of team work, communication and individual ability, as well as a determination to overcome some tiredness, the bases were really well designed to use a wide range of skills.
This was the first time we had taken part in this camp and we were really impressed with the Scouts. Overall, this is a combination of the Friday, Saturday day bases and the Night Hike challenges,
"Herraty United" came 15th
"Lockered & Loaded" came 21st
"All Cashed In" came 22nd
There were also certificates given out for the best team on each of the night bases, and we won one!
"Herraty United" came first on the Illumination base. Fantastic work. Really well done to the team.
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| Herraty United |
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| Lockered & Loaded |
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| All Cashed In |
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| Slow bicycle race |
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| Pedal karts |
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| Flippin' pancakes! |
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| Mess tent |
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| Scout Tents |
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| All ready for the night hike |
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| Slightly tired on Sunday morning |
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| Presenting the awards |
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| Our winning team |
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Ready Steady Cook
Scouts get to choose from a pile of ingredients and cook 2 courses. It was all quite nice really. I'm not sure why I am surprised.
Timing is still an issue. You have 50 minutes... GO!
Within 5 minutes the water is boiling and the rice is in the pan.
Timing is still an issue. You have 50 minutes... GO!
Within 5 minutes the water is boiling and the rice is in the pan.
Monday, 7 September 2015
Autumn 2015
We have sorted out the program for the next term. First week back will be September 8th.
| 8th Sept | Pioneering, Spaghetti, Paper |
| 15th Sept | Navigator Stage 1 |
| 22nd Sept | Ready - Steady - COOK! |
| 29th Sept | Night Hike 1 |
| 6th Oct | Knives, Axes, Saws |
| 9th - 11th Oct | Operation Bald Eagle Camp |
| 13th Oct | Fire Lighting |
| 20th Oct | Trafalgar Night |
| 27th Oct | Half Term Break |
| 3rd Nov -> Actually the 5th!! | Moves to the 5th - Bonfire Night |
| 10th Nov | Cardboard Ovens |
| 17th Nov | Millisons Wood |
| 24th Nov | Equipment and Rucksacks |
| 1st Dec | Christmas Tree - Church decorations |
| 8th Dec | Night Hike 2 (lets hope you learnt from Night hike 1!!) |
| 15th Dec | Christmas Party |
| Christmas Break |
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
End of term games
It was raining, but as there was so much water being thrown around no one seemed to notice!
The Scouts are great sports, a great game of Egg Roulette with no one wimping out. Then catch with water balloons and more eggs.
The leaders were also soaked, and one egged, much to the Scouts delight.
At the end of the evening 2 (slightly wet and soggy) Scouts were invested, by a very wet and soggy leader.
Have a great summer everyone. Check back here for the program for next year, coming soon.
The Scouts are great sports, a great game of Egg Roulette with no one wimping out. Then catch with water balloons and more eggs.
The leaders were also soaked, and one egged, much to the Scouts delight.
At the end of the evening 2 (slightly wet and soggy) Scouts were invested, by a very wet and soggy leader.
Have a great summer everyone. Check back here for the program for next year, coming soon.
Splat of the night from the birthday girl!
The 'winners' from each patrol got to go again in the grand final.
Lucky them!
Loving all the hair towels in the background.
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