Pioneering – Catapults and Ballistas 29th January 2024 (updated 29th January 2024) | By Sean Edwards This evening, the Explorers practised their pioneering skills to build devices capable of projecting bean bags as far as possible. Each group designed and built their device with varying levels of success! Well done to the winning group who managed to fire the entire length of the main hall! A few photos are below:
Jan – April 2024 Programme and 2024 Events 4th January 2024 (updated 4th January 2024) | By Sean Edwards We are pleased to share our upcoming programme and 2024 events with you below. As this year our efforts are focused on the international expedition, we are unlikely to hold either Survival Camp or Winter Camp, so we encourage you to attend the events above still open to you! Programme Jan 2024 to April 2024 DateActivityLocationOther Details01/01/2024No Meeting – Xmas08/01/2024Scavenger Hunt4th WorthUniform plus outdoor coat15/01/2024Expedition Kit / Packing Guide / Games4th WorthUniform (you will need to bring your expedition kit in too)22/01/2024Night HikeTBCHiking Clothing29/01/2024Build a Ballista4th WorthUniform05/02/2024Pancake Challenge4th WorthUniform12/02/2024No Meeting – Half Term19/02/2024Compass Skills ChallengeGrattons ParkUniform26/02/2024Backwoods Cooking – PizzaStanfordUniform04/03/2024Rifle Shooting / Crossbows (Part 1)4th WorthUniform11/03/2024Skills Bases4th WorthUniform18/03/2024Rifle Shooting / Crossbows (Part 1)4th WorthUniform25/03/2024Easter Egg Hunt / Wide GamesStanfordEaster Fancy Dress!01/04/2024No Meeting – Easter08/04/2024No Meeting – Easter Key Upcoming Events (To add to your Diary!) DateEventOther Details02/03/2024Monopoly RunLondon – Bookings Closed29/03/2024 – 01/04/2024Mountain Activity CampCornel, North Wales04/05/2024 – 06/05/2024Silver D of E PractiseNew Forest08/06/2024Bronze D of E Training DayAshdown Forest22/06/2024 – 23/06/2024Bronze D of E AssessmentAshdown Forest25/07/2024 – 08/08/2024Sweden ExpeditionSweden24/08/2024 – 26/08/2024Silver D of E AssessmentNew Forest05/10/2024Downsman HikeSouth Downs31/10/2024 – 03/11/2024Gold D of E PractiseDartmoor / TBC Shackleton-Programme-Jan-April-2024Download
