Tag: explorers
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Victory at County Kudu Competition
Well done to all the explorers who joined in on this years Kudu, an overnight incident hike. Congratualtions to team B6 James, Max, Martin and Ignacio for coming 1st in the bronze section of this year’s competition. Also, well done to Rhys, Charles, John, Jakub and Stefan for coming 4th in the Silver competition.
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Christmas Camps
We’ve noticed plenty of festive events going on around our district this holiday season. Here’s a taste at what’s going on… Please get in touch if you have something to add 13th Beavers Christmas Sleepover: Explorers’ Christmas Camp View this post on Instagram Ice skating ⛸ A post shared by Apollo Explorers Southampton…
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Do you like to sing, dance or act? Sign up now for Roverang 2019
What is it? Roverang is a Scout and Guide show that is focused on having fun whilst putting on a stage show in a professional theatre. It gives young people the opportunity to sing, dance and act on stage of a professional theatre. There are NO AUDITIONS, we want everyone to have the opportunity. We…
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☀️ Round Up: Summer Camps 2018
It’s been a busy Summer, with many of our young people attending various camps across the country. Here’s a round up of what happened while school was out for summer! 2nd Southampton This year, the scout troop made their way to Chelwood near Bath for a week of activities including caving, cycling around the canels and…
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Explorers: Mountain Biking Day
Last week, Explorers from our district had a day out on their mountain bikes at Swinley Forest. Swinley Forest has 24km of purpose built, all weather way-marked mountain bike trails that nestle and follow the forest’s natural ebb and flow. The trails are suitable for riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced, and for…
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District Camp From The Sky
Watch this incedible birds-eye video from this year’s District Camp. Drone footage of Lyons Copse Camp Site and Kayaking. Can you spot yourself?
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Photos: Snowy Summit Expedition ⛄️
A couple of weeks ago a team of 6 Explorers and Network Scouts ventured up to Snowdonia for the weekend to climb some snow-capped peaks. The scenery was breath-taking, made all the better with our accommodation. A cosy cottage in the middle of nowhere without electricity. Luckily there was a log fire to keep us…
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Summit 2017
You’ve got to be tough to get through a weekend in Snowdonia! Scouts, Explorers and Network members have just returned from an adventurous trip reaching the peaks of North Wales. Saturday’s mist, rain and wind didn’t stop our teams reaching the summits of Snowdon and Tryfan. By Sunday the weather eased, rewarding us with some stunning…
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Registration is now open for the 2019 World Scout Jamboree
The World Scout Jamboree is a big international camps for 14-18 year olds from across the world – usually about 30 000 or so people attend and from almost every country where there are Scouts. The next WSJ is in 2019 and will be held in North America. The Hampshire participant selection weekend will be held…
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Wye Valley 2017
Last weekend over 150 Scouts, Explorers, Network members and leaders spent the long bank holiday weekend in glorious Wye Valley. We took part in archery, kayaking, mountain biking and hill walking. For more photos and updates from the camp, take a look at our Facebook and Instagram page. 14th Highfield (Wed Troop) made this excellent…