Tent Maintenance and Games 13th June 2022 (updated 13th June 2022) | By Sean Edwards As we approach the summer, it was time for us to hold a tent maintenance evening ahead of our upcoming summer camps. Many broken poles were repaired and our shiny new mess tent was put up for the first time. Now thats out if the way, our next few weeks are back to more exciting activities including tomahawks and rafting.
District Explorer Scout Administrator Investiture … at height 7th June 2022 (updated 7th June 2022) | By Sean Edwards Tonight Shackleton and SRF Explorers held a joint meeting taking part in Climbing and Abseiling. In total 40 Explorers attended. During the evening, we also took the opportunity to present Zac with his YL buckle and invest Dipti, our District Explorer Scout Administrator. Not wanting to waste the fantastic facility, we decided to do an investiture at height as the pictures below show. We have many different volunteer roles which gives you the opportunity to gain #skillsforlife. Just get in touch to start your adventure today.
Ready Steady Bake! 23rd May 2022 (updated 23rd May 2022) | By Sean Edwards This evening, our Explorers battled out to be crowned as master bakers! Tasked with baking 12 jubilee cupcakes, the teams all took very different approaches. Much food colouring and many decorations were used with some of the results being described as “eggy” or ”solid”. Well done to the winning team who’s cupcakes would rival Betty Crockers!
Bronze D of E Practise Expedition 22nd May 2022 (updated 22nd May 2022) | By Sean Edwards On Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May 2022, 10 Explorers undertook their Bronze D of E Practise Expedition in Ashdown Forest. Setting off from Old Lodge, they headed North through the Five Hundred Acre Wood, visiting Pooh Sticks Bridge before heading through Newbridge towards Broadstone Warren. Both groups arrived in high spirits (although most had sore feet from the 18km hike!). After an evening in camp learning expedition camp craft, the teams both set off around Weir Wood Reservoir for the second day. Slightly slower and with slightly more limping, the two teams passed through the various checkpoints (without getting too lost!). Both teams successfully completed their practise and have learnt a lot which they will take into account when they complete the qualifier in July. Well done to both teams, good teamwork and memories were made this weekend which will certainly prepare both groups to progress past Bronze to higher level awards in future!
Summer 2022 Programme 21st April 2022 (updated 21st April 2022) | By Sean Edwards A new term means a new programme which we are pleased to share below. All meetings are subject to change based on COVID restrictions but these will be emailed out as needed. If your interested in joining us, please get in touch! DateActivityLocationOther Details25/04/2022Expedition Skills / Debrief4th WorthUniform02/05/2022Bank Holiday – No MeetingN/AN/A09/05/2022Evening HikeTBCOutdoor Clothing16/05/2022PioneeringTBCUniform23/05/2022Jubilee Ready Steady Bake!4th WorthUniform30/05/2022Half Term – No MeetingN/AN/A06/06/2022Climbing / AbseilingCopthorne Prep SchoolOutdoor Clothing13/06/2022Tent Care / Maintenance4th WorthUniform20/06/2022Tomahawk Throwing4th WorthUniform27/06/2022Police Visit4th WorthGuest Facilitator – Uniform04/07/2022VolleyballGrattons ParkSportswear11/07/2022Water Sports – Raft BuildingTilgateCome dressed to get wet!18/07/2022End of Term BBQ and Games4th WorthParty Clothes!25/07/2022Summer Holidays – No MeetingN/AN/A You can download the programme as a PDF below: Programme-April-2022-to-July-2022Download
Silver D of E Practise – New Forest 11th April 2022 (updated 11th April 2022) | By Sean Edwards 10 Explorers and 5 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 Long Meadow Campsite which gave a varied experience. Well done to both teams and heres to the assessed expedition in August.
Hungry Hippos 30th March 2022 (updated 30th March 2022) | By Sean Edwards On Monday 28th, we did various skill games including compass bearing shapes, team building exercises and hungry hippos! Originally we had planned to have a police visit but COVID disrupted that, we will reschedule for the summer term!
First Aid Training 21st March 2022 (updated 21st March 2022) | By Sean Edwards This evening, the explorers practised their first aid skills. We looked at CPR, Recovery Position, Broken Bones, Choking and General First Aid Processes. This is to prepare them for a summer of D of E expeditions! Thanks to Elaine who came and lead the session. A few photos are below.
Badminton 14th March 2022 (updated 14th March 2022) | By Sean Edwards This evening the Explorers played Badminton at Oriel High School. We played several games including round robin, keep the shuttlecock off the floor and some competitive matches. Well done to Franklin and Avighna for winning tonight even beating the leaders!
Edible Pioneering and Games 7th March 2022 (updated 7th March 2022) | By Sean Edwards This evening the Explorers had to complete various challenges including building an origami paper boat which would float for the longest time and a free standing tower from Spaghetti, Marshmellow and Strawberry Laces. Various styles were adopted but all of the teams were successful in building a tower which at least was worthy of measurement. We also played a few games including jump rope and a chair switching game.
