Extreme Pioneering 13th July 2023 (updated 13th July 2023) | By Sean Edwards This week, we set the explorers a challenge of building a rope bridge and swing which actually held their weight and worked unlike previous years attempts!!! With the help of the leaders giving some direction, a 30 metre rope bridge was created which actually supported up to 3 of them at anyone point! A swing was also successfully constructed which worked for 2 Explorers at a time! We also presented YL buckles to Joe and Mark, Well done!
Crawley Monopoly Run 20th June 2023 | By Sean Edwards On Monday 19th June, we held our own Monopoly Run Crawley Edition! Well done to all the teams although the scores were very varied!!! As it was the first night back for many from exams, we had over 30 members back again which was nice to see! A few pictures are below.
Backwards Cooking 22nd May 2023 (updated 22nd May 2023) | By Sean Edwards This evening we did backwards cooking at Explorers. After we had the fires going, we set out making chocolate cakes in oranges, nachos and cheese, bread twists and camp cones. Each group tried each of the recipes with varying success!
Dragons Den – Camp Gadget 24th April 2023 (updated 24th April 2023) | By Sean Edwards This evening, the explorers designed and created Camp gadgets to be pitched to our panel of dragons in hope of securing a chocolate prize! The teams came up with some interesting ideas but the Sean Sitter scoped the first prize and secured the chocolate investment!
Shackleton Summer Term Programme 2023 22nd April 2023 | By Sean Edwards Apologies for the delay, please find our next terms programme. Please also get future event dates in your diary now! DateActivityLocationOther Details17/04/2023Wide Games – Stanford – LeadersStanfordOutdoor Clothing24/04/2023Hike (Charlwood) – SeanCharlwoodHike Clothing01/05/2023NO MEETING – BANK HOLIDAYN/AN/A08/05/2023NO MEETING – KINGS CORONATIONN/AN/A15/05/2023Rounders @ Grattons Park – ElliottGrattons ParkSports Clothes22/05/2023Backwards Cooking @ Stanford – PhilStanfordFull Uniform29/05/2023NO MEETING – HALF TERM 05/06/2023Fitness Training / Media & Film Making – Phil / Sean4th Worth Scout HQSports Clothes for Fitness12/06/2023Climbing and Abseiling @ Copthorne Prep – SeanCopthorne Prep SchoolScarves Only19/06/2023Meeting TBC – JackTBCTBC26/06/2023Volleyball @ Grattons Park – SeanGrattons ParkSports Clothes03/07/2023Monkey Bridge – Extreme Pioneering Challenge! – Sean, Phil and Allen4th Worth Scout HQFull Uniform10/07/2023Summer Camp Equipment Maintenance / Games @ HQ4th Worth Scout HQFull Uniform17/07/2023End of Term BBQ / Water Fight – Katie / Clair4th Worth Scout HQCasual Clothing Key Event Dates DateEventOther Details29/04/2023 – 01/05/2023Silver D of E PractiseNew Forest26/08/2023 – 28/08/2023Silver D of E AssessedNew Forest20/05/2023 – 21/05/2023Bronze D of E AssessedAshdown Forest08/07/2023Sailing Supeta (Group 1)TBCDate TBCSailing Supeta (Group 2)TBC22/07/2023 – 29/07/2023Summer Camp with DrakeYorkshire22/07/2023 – 29/07/2023Gold Expedition PractiseCombined with Summer Camp07/10/2023Downsman HikeSouth Downs29/09/2023 – 01/10/2023Survival CampStanford Scout Campsite01/12/2023 – 03/12/2023Winter CampBentley Copse29/03/2024 – 01/04/2024Mountain Activity Camp 2024North Wales (Cornel) Shackleton-Programme-Summer-2023-1Download
Expedition Training 31st March 2023 | By Sean Edwards On Monday we rotated around 4 expedition training bases covering: First Aid Route Cards / Navigation Tents Expedition Cooking We also did some programme planning for next term and finalized details for our mountain activity camp next week.
Warhammer Part 2 / Hungry Hippos 28th February 2023 (updated 28th February 2023) | By Sean Edwards Tonight we continued with our second Warhammer evening learning how to play the game as beginners. We also played a life sized version of hungry hippos before discussing the final arrangements for this weekends monopoly run.
Pancake Cooking Competition 28th February 2023 (updated 28th February 2023) | By Sean Edwards Last week, the explorers competed to be named the best pancake chef. With a minimal budget, they had to plan and purchase a topping which would be voted most highly by the other teams. The results were varied and scores ranged from 1 to 9 (out of 10) – some teams certainly need more practise!
Badminton 1st February 2023 (updated 1st February 2023) | By Sean Edwards On Monday, Shackleton Explorers visited Hazelwick for a game of Badminton. Everyone had fun but not sure we have any future competitive stars in the unit based on their performance during the evening!
Chief Scout Gold and Platinum Awards 25th January 2023 | By Sean Edwards On Monday 23rd Jan, Shackleton had a good meeting on mental health and identity. All of the leaders were incredibly proud of how engaged and mature the young people were during the informative evening. We also invested 2 new members to join the unit, welcome Mirjam and Ben. We also had the pleasure of presenting 3 chief scout gold awards and a chief scout platinum award. The CSA Gold is the highest award a Scout can earn. To complete it, you need to complete all nine of the Challenge Awards, plus six Activity badges. The CSA Platinum award is the next Top Award after Chief Scout’s Gold Award from the Scouts Section. The Platinum award overlaps with the Bronze DofE award, but can be achieved even if you don’t have the Bronze DofE award. Just like the QSA you will need to complete some specific Scout requirements and at least 6 nights away. Well done Harry, Leon, Mirjam and Joe!
