Tag: scouts
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Scouts shine at activity hike
Hello Autumn! You simply can’t beat spending time in the forest at this time of year. The changing of the seasons brings about some stunning colours and wildlife. We love it and the Scouts section makes the most of it by holding many activity days in The New Forest this term, starting with Maddison Hunt. Earlier…
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Summit Camp Photo Gallery
Scouts, Explorers and Network members have just returned from an epic weekend in the mountains in Snowdonia, they even had decent weather this year! Thanks to 25th ESU who shared these pictures. Also, check out some other photos over on Google Photos and Instagram and share us your photos if you were there #summitcamp
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1st and 2nd Southampton Scouts Summer Camp
How much can you fit into a 1 week Summer Camp in the Netherlands? According to the 1st and 2nd Southampton Scouts it’s all of this… Amsterdam, Anne Frank’s House, Canal Cruise, Mini Golf, Swimming, Diving, Football, High Ropes, Zip Lining, Clog Painting, Mountain Biking, Walking, Double-decker trains, Snowboarding, Skiing, Rollercoasters & Camping!
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Scouts DIY Raft Race
Teams from across Southampton jointed together at Testwood Lakes for the annual Scout Raft Race. Using a combination of pioneering, paddling and perseverance groups took their craft to the the water and battled against each other. Well done to everyone who took part and those who enjoyed cheering from the waterside. It was a really fun day.…
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Make this awesome BBC micro:bit project with Southampton Scouts
Are you in Year 7? Did you get a BBC Micro:bit from school? How about giving this fun project a go and help earn your Digital Maker Badge… made by Scouts.
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Could you survive a weekend in the forest with just your friends?
Last weekend 8 teams of Scouts from across our district spent 2 nights away camping in the forest without any adult assistance. Emlyn Camp takes place each year with the aim for young people aged 10.5 to 14 to survive a weekend away with their friends as a group of 4, 5 or 6. This year…
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British Legion Poppy Collection
Thank you to everyone in the district who assisted Active Support in selling poppies for the British Legion. Special thanks to my own members of Active Support, Cubs, Scouts and Leaders plus some non- uniform members, from the 7th, 13th and 26th groups for all the help and long hours spent selling. I am pleased…
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Highfield Scouts 2015: A lookback
The 14th Scouts have put together a great video looking back at everything they have been up to over the past year, including their caving camp, survival camp, a hammocking and hiking camp and many other adventures!
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Summit: Our Trip to Snowdonia
Greetings from Snowdonia! Scouts, Explorers and Network from across the district have had an brilliant day in the mountains.
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Walkabout 2015
A huge achievement for the scouts who were up all night and completed the walkabout night hike along the waterfront from Titchfield to Warsash. On Saturday night, scouts were faced with 007-style missions along the way including a first aid emergency, interrogation and abseiling.