This October saw the return of the 3 Towers Hike (https://hike.org.uk) – a challenging hiking event for Scouts and Explorers, run by the Reading Central District.
We have had some great results in past events, and this time was no exception – with our Scout team posting a first place win, with a remarkable time of 5h44m – way to go guys!!!
The 12.5+ Camp is designed for the older Scouts and Explorers, and we try to do something a little different.
This year, our camp took the Scouts via Brownsea Island – the site of the first Scout Camp.
Over a gloriously sunny weekend, we traveled by minibus down to Bournmouth, where we split into sleeping groups, and was given a tent for the weekend. We setup camp for the evening and had a roaring campfire and supper.
The following morning, after breakfast, we packed everything away, and with the tents in our rucksacks, headed into Poole on the local buses.
After a short look around the town centre, we grabbed lunch from the local supermarket, and all the food we would need to last us for the next 24 hours, before walking
down to the harbour and catching the ferry over to Brownsea Island.
A walk across the island took us to the spot where Baden Powell held the first Scout Camp, and we pitched our tents right there, overlooking the beach!
We then went for a walk to explore the island and shoreline, before cooking our evening meals, playing some games, and settling in to watch the beautiful sunset.
We packed up and returned to Poole the following morning, and had a hearty meal at the local Weatherspoons, before heading back home.
This evening, the Scouts went on a map-reading exercise between the Scout hut and Mapledurham.
It was a lovely evening for a walk, and fortunately, no-one got lost!!
Easter Camp 2023 took the Scouts to stay in Purbook Fort just outside Portsmouth.
A windy weekend awaited us, but everyone was in high spirits, as the Scouts took on the Fort assault course, climbing wall, team building, and laser tag, went for a walk on the coast down in Southsea, and tackled the high-ropes at Go Ape, Southampton.
A fun-packed weekend was had by all. And now for a well-earned rest!
A beautiful sunny Sunday was the setting for a walk up the river and around Goring and Streatley, as parents and Scouts joined us for a practice of part of the route the Scouts will take on the 3 Towers hike, later this year.
A little twist on this evenings Scouting session – we had lots of glow sticks left over from a previous activity, so the Scouts decided to dress up and disco in the dark!
This week the Scouts went to Burfield to try their hands at sailing.
Everyone had a fab time, and only a few fell in!!
Explorers! Are you feeling up for a challenge??
This November, the Zebra Explorer Unit will be going Paintballing – check those inboxes for an invitation coming your way soon!!
And if you’re thinking of joining us, please complete the form below and let us know.
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This December, we will be running a joint Ice Skating session for both the Wednesday (Titan) and Friday (Zeus) Scouts – check those inboxes for an invitation!!
Thinking of joining us ??
Please complete the form below and let us know.
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Are you looking for an adventure in 2018?
Then sign-up for our Easter Camp!
This years camp is a back-to-basics camp, with all the traditional scouting stills, from backwoods food prep and cooking on fires, to sleeping in tents and (weather permitting) hammocks too!
It promises to be a blast!
There’s just a little time left to enter – please see the Leader team if you’re still interested.
