This week we started our health and fitness badge by taking our pulse before and after 3 agility activities and talking about why our heart beats faster during exercise. We also gave out lots of Experiment badges for last week’s…
Monday 22nd and Wednesday 24th January – Experiment badge
This week, we donned our white coats and carried out 3 experiments to earn our Experiment badge. We mixed water and cornflour to make a non-Newtonian fluid (also known as “a mess”!), we made patterns with skittle sweets and poured…
Monday 15th and Wednesday 17th January – My Skills Challenge
For part of the My Skills challenge, the Beavers needed to demonstrate various competencies, including rolling neckers, tying shoelaces and decorating biscuits. We also had a base where the Beavers designed their own machines to solve “problems” such as doing…
Double Delight: Joel and Seth shine with Chief Scout’s Platinum and DofE Bronze Award
In the realm of Explorer Scouts, achieving milestones is more than just earning badges – it’s a testament to dedication, resilience, and a spirit of adventure. Meet Joel and Seth, two outstanding Explorer Scouts who recently clinched the Chief Scout’s…
Striking Gold – Chief Scout’s Gold
A round of applause is in order for four exceptional Scouts who recently earned the prestigious Chief Scout’s Gold Award, the highest honor in the Scout section. Achieving this accolade demands nothing short of extraordinary commitment and versatility, as Scouts…
Scouts Return: Pasta, Sweets, and Towering Creativity!
The post-Christmas cheer is still in the air, and our scout troop is back in action. It’s always a mix of excitement and a touch of post-holiday laziness as everyone stumbles back into routine. But fear not, our Scouts are…
BEAVERS 10TH JANUARY 2024
As the first week back in the new year, we had a evening playing different games and with Naomi giving some new “rules”. This is to encourage the Beavers to wear their full uniform each week and to help…
Mon 8th Jan Games Night
As the first meeting after Christmas this is traditionally a Games Night. The first game is one that any last minute arrivals can join in. Each Lodge is defending their quarter of the room to keep a ball out of their…
A Galactic Showdown and Vertical Adventures: Scouts and Explorers Unleash the Holiday Spirit
The Scouts and Explorers didn’t let a bit of wild weather and holiday traffic dampen their spirits as they embarked on a mission to the ultimate Christmas party at Laser Quest in the Trafford Centre. Battling through the elements and…
Monday 18th and Wednesday 20th December – Christmas Games
To celebrate the end of term, we played Christmas corners, pass the parcel, musical statues and tried to roll hoops around presents. We also did a log chew about planning next term’s adventures.
