This week we continued ticking off activities counting towards the Skills challenge badge. We practised laying a table and some of us even tried it blindfolded! We decorated cakes for (early) Red Nose Day. We learned to tie shoelaces and…
Scouts Take on Graystone: Trampolining, Skateboarding & Scooting Fun!
Our Scouts recently had an action-packed visit to Graystone Action Sports, where they got to test their skills in trampolining, skateboarding, and scooting under the guidance of a professional coach. It was an incredible experience, giving them the chance to…
Scouts Get Creative with Fundraising Ideas for Sponsored Climb!
At Longford Scouts, we love a challenge—and not just when it comes to adventurous activities! As we prepare for our sponsored climb this June, our Scouts have been busy coming up with additional ways to raise funds and support the…
Monday 3rd and Wednesday 5th March – Global Issues part 2
For the second half of this badge, we made water filters using bottles, sand, cotton wool, charcoal and gravel. We also watched a video about fair trade and tasted some fair trade chocolate and bananas.
Monday 24th and Wednesday 26th February – Global Issues part 1
We started our Global Issues badge by considering endangered animals and recycling. We matched pictures of endangered animals to their habitat, picture, risk and a fact. We answered quiz questions about what items can be recycled and sorted some recycling…
Young Leaders Complete Full First Aid Training
Longford Scouts are thrilled to celebrate the achievement of our Young Leaders, who have successfully completed a full first aid course – the same extensive training taken by adult volunteers. Over the course, the Young Leaders mastered vital skills including…
Scouts Show Creativity and Teamwork in Newspaper Challenge
The scouts put their skills to the test in an exciting and sometimes chaotic newspaper challenge last night, showcasing their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. The scouts were tasked with creating a catwalk outfit, building the tallest tower, and constructing a…
Tee Rex! Scouts at Dino Golf
Over the past couple of weeks, Longford scouts travelled back to pre-historic times for a round of dino-themed crazy golf! Through the volcanos and the rapids, they battled through the extreme cold to fight for victory, and to finish early…
Scouts First Aiders
The Scouts recently completed a first aid training session equipping them with essential life-saving skills. Key Learnings The Scouts learned the importance of quickly getting help during emergencies, what to say when calling 999, and how to reassure those involved….
Monday 10th and Wednesday 12th February – Builder badge
After planning our machines last week, the Beavers came armed with mountains of recycling this week and used tape, scissors and googly eyes to create a whole array of machines! After building, we briefly evaluated our builds with a partner.
