Extreme Pioneering

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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!

Volleyball

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Last week, Explorers played Volleyball at Grattons Park. It was nice to see everyone back post exams finishing. However, lots more practise would be needed before any of them started playing at a competitive level as it was rare for more than 2 or 3 consecutive volleys!!!

Crawley Monopoly Run

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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.

Climbing and Abseiling

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Last night Shackleton ESU visited Copthorne Prep School for an evening of climbing and abseiling. We also invested one of our new Explorers part way down the abseil tower!

Thanks to Alaric, Ivo and Russell who all came along to help instruct for the evening.

Backwards Cooking

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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!

D of E Bronze Expeditions 2023

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Congratulations to our explorer team who completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award Bronze expeditions in Ashdown Forest this weekend!

The Duke of Edinburgh programme gives young people aged 14-24, the opportunity to develop themselves in scenarios they would not normally experience. The fun but challenging expeditions take young people out of their comfort zones, whilst building confidence, teamwork, life skills and friendships.

If you interested in joining us, get in touch today.

Rounders

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On Monday 15th, Shackleton had a game of rounders at Grattons Park. Teams were formed evenly however the results were very one sided even after the rounders pitch was expanded to resemble a 400 metre running track!

Silver D of E Practise – New Forest

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10 Explorers and 4 Leaders have just returned from the New Forest on a D of E practise expedition. Both teams successfully completed the three day expedition during which we had beautiful (if slightly cold) weather. We stayed at Ferny Crofts Campsite and Wilverley Campsite which gave a varied experience.

Well done to both teams and here’s to the assessed expedition in August.

Dragons Den – Camp Gadget

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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

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Apologies for the delay, please find our next terms programme. Please also get future event dates in your diary now!

DateActivityLocationOther Details
17/04/2023Wide Games – Stanford – LeadersStanfordOutdoor Clothing
24/04/2023Hike (Charlwood) – SeanCharlwoodHike Clothing
01/05/2023NO MEETING – BANK HOLIDAYN/AN/A
08/05/2023NO MEETING – KINGS CORONATIONN/AN/A
15/05/2023Rounders @ Grattons Park – ElliottGrattons ParkSports Clothes
22/05/2023Backwards Cooking @ Stanford – PhilStanfordFull Uniform
29/05/2023NO MEETING – HALF TERM  
05/06/2023Fitness Training / Media & Film Making – Phil / Sean4th Worth Scout HQSports Clothes for Fitness
12/06/2023Climbing and Abseiling @ Copthorne Prep – SeanCopthorne Prep SchoolScarves Only
19/06/2023Meeting TBC – JackTBCTBC
26/06/2023Volleyball @ Grattons Park – SeanGrattons ParkSports Clothes
03/07/2023Monkey Bridge – Extreme Pioneering Challenge! – Sean, Phil and Allen4th Worth Scout HQFull Uniform
10/07/2023Summer Camp Equipment Maintenance / Games @ HQ4th Worth Scout HQFull Uniform
17/07/2023End of Term BBQ / Water Fight – Katie / Clair4th Worth Scout HQCasual Clothing

Key Event Dates

DateEventOther Details
29/04/2023 – 01/05/2023Silver D of E PractiseNew Forest
26/08/2023 – 28/08/2023Silver D of E AssessedNew Forest
20/05/2023 – 21/05/2023Bronze D of E AssessedAshdown Forest
08/07/2023Sailing Supeta (Group 1)TBC
Date TBCSailing Supeta (Group 2)TBC
22/07/2023 – 29/07/2023Summer Camp with DrakeYorkshire
22/07/2023 – 29/07/2023Gold Expedition PractiseCombined with Summer Camp
07/10/2023Downsman HikeSouth Downs
29/09/2023 – 01/10/2023Survival CampStanford Scout Campsite
01/12/2023 – 03/12/2023Winter CampBentley Copse
29/03/2024 – 01/04/2024Mountain Activity Camp 2024North Wales (Cornel)
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