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For a change, the theme for this camp was comical challenges, although several Scouts still progressed in some of their badge work. Along with all the activities, each Scout adopted the name and catchphrases of a famous person or character. Meanwhile, they had to comply with some crazy rules, such as holding an empty kettle in order to ask a …
The final night of term for the Scouts was full of excitement and hilarity as they played their very own TV game show. Multiple choice questions resulted in either a chocolate if they chose wisely or a cream pie to the face if they chose poorly! Needless to say, some came off better than others but all had a great …
Our Cubs, Beavers and Young Leaders all received awards at the recent District presentation evening held at Ferndown Middle School. These included 5 Beavers receiving their Chief Scout’s Bronze Award and 1 Cub receiving his Chief Scout’s Silver Award. Our Young Leaders did very well with 3 receiving their Chief Scout’s Platinum Award and 4 their Young Leader Belts. The …
The Scouts teamed up with Griffins Explorer Unit to assist the organisers of the 2017 Ferndown Fete on the Field. It turned out to be quite an eventful day for everyone. They helped marshal the 5 and 10km runs by dotting themselves around the town to water and guide the weary sweaty runners. Following this, they aided marshalling of the …
The Scouts had an amazing time at the Group Camp in June 2017. Whilst the Cubs and Beavers were doing their own activities, the Scouts were learning what it takes to survive in the wilderness. They recorded what they experienced in this video using a GoPro camera. In order to survive, they constructed shelters to sleep in during the night. …
The Scouts enjoyed a fun night out catching their own crabs. They made their own lines using survival methods and managed to catch a bounty of them. After they were caught, several Scouts even tried cooking them and eating them. Most agreed on a taste rating of 8/10!
The Scouts were out in the wilderness again for hike on the picturesque Dorset coast. The beauty captured everyone’s imagination and brought them closer to nature. So much so, that some of them made friends with a local beetle! According to some, it was the best hike they have ever done. Compared to normal, this was quite an unusual hike …
… it’s the woods that are in for a big surprise. They were going to make hides but the end results were giant constructions complete with garden fences and patios.
Longham’s Scouts showed that they are not afraid of the dark and have what it takes to get themselves around the wilderness in the annual ‘Order of the Boot’ District night hike competition. Longham proudly came home with 3 trophies in 2017 by taking 1st & 2nd place in the junior event (the ‘Welly’) and 2nd place in the senior …
Our Young Leaders who a members of Griffins Explorer Unit won arguably the toughest competition in Dorset, Frostbite 2017. The 24 hour competition required them to undertake a grueling expedition, carrying full camping kit. They had to set up a camp and undertake a range challenges. Scores were based on a wide range of criteria such as walk time, hike …
