We continued our teamwork challenge this week by building pyramid catapults. Each group of 3 had 6 sticks, one cup, some elastic bands and lots of masking tape to make their catapult. At the end of the meeting we tested…
An A-peeling Adventure: Scouts Cook Up Apple Strudel Fun!
The Scouts took on a delicious new challenge: making and cooking their own apple strudel! The adventure began with a trip into the park, where the Scouts eagerly gathered fresh apples, carefully selecting the best ones for their recipe. Once…
Air Rifle Shooting
The Scouts recently participated in an exciting target shooting session at the Ranche. Each young person received detailed instruction on how to properly handle, aim, and fire an air rifle, all under the watchful and experienced supervision of our dedicated…
Monday 30th Sept and Wednesday 2nd Oct – Challenge Night part 1
For the Teamwork award, Beavers have to demonstrate that they can be a good leader as well as a kind and helpful team member and friend. We ran 2 activities this week to help them show this. The first was goal…
Monday 23rd and Wednesday 25th Sept – Leaf Art
For our My World badge, we completed 4 nature activities – leaf necklaces, leaf rubbings, leaf collages and a nature quiz. We also awarded a Bronze Award to one of our Monday Beavers.
Monday 16th and Wednesday 18th September – Litter Picking
For part of our My World challenge, the Beavers had to meet someone who helps the community and then do something helpful themselves. One of the volunteers from Friends of Longford Park came to talk to us about the litter…
Summer Camp
At the start of August, Longford Scouts embarked on an unforgettable week-long summer camp near Grassington, where they camped on a farmer’s field beside a river. Camped in their patrols, the Scouts cooked all week on open fires, fostering independence…
Programme Planning
The Scouts have been busy planning their upcoming term by reflecting on what they enjoyed, what didn’t work, and what they want to try again. During the session, Scouts discussed their favourite activities from last term, highlighting outdoor adventures, campfire…
Code of Conduct
The Scouts have taken an exciting step forward by drafting their very own Code of Conduct, aimed at establishing clear behavioural expectations for all its members. The new rules, written by the Scouts themselves, reflect their commitment to fostering a…
Monday 15th and Wednesday 17th July – Teddy Bear’s Picnic
For the last meeting of term, the Beavers were invited to bring a soft toy along for a picnic. We played some games and enjoyed some food. We said goodbye to 9 Beavers who are swimming up to Cubs and…
