For our My Skills badge, we had to invent machines and explain to our friends what they do. We used recycling, tape, glue and string to create junk models of our machines. There were some very exciting inventions including a…
Navigational skills and Preparing for camp
In a recent session, the Monday Cubs tackled the basics of map reading and navigation. They learned how to use grid references to pinpoint geographical locations on various types of maps. The Cubs practiced identifying landmarks and interpreting map symbols…
Junk Modelling
Last Monday, the Cubs focused on an environmental junk modeling and recycling session. They collected and brought from home a variety of recyclable materials. During the meeting, everyone used these items to create new models, focusing on reusing materials that…
Saturday Scouts camp fundraiser
The Saturday Scouts were tasked with helping to plan their upcoming camp and came up with the idea of having a fundraiser event to raise money towards the cost of extra activities. The patrols planned what they wanted to sell…
International activities
During today's Saturday Beavers session, we engaged in a variety of activities starting with a popular game called elastics, which involved chanting "England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales" while jumping. The group then moved on to try cheese rolling, where each Beaver…
Big Garden Birdwatch
Ahead of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend, we took part in a few different activities to teach us about birds. We identified British birds from their pictures and from their bird songs. We made bird feeders using apples…
Return to Scouts and Knots
The Thursday Scouts met for the first time since the Christmas break to kick off the new year with a session dedicated to programme planning. This followed with a session on knots. The Scouts practiced tying the reef knot and…
Health and Fitness badge
We started our Health and Fitness badge by measuring our heart rates and then undertaking 3 agility challenges (running, jumping and throwing). When we measured our heart rates for a second time, they had increased a lot! We learned about…
Welcome games
This Saturday, the Beavers colony welcomed several new members. The session was geared toward integrating them into the group through a series of introductory games. All the Beavers participated in activities designed to help them learn each other’s names and…
Our bat survey results are in!
Last summer, the Saturday section Cubs and Scouts took part in a bat walk using bat detectors at Abney Hall in Cheadle, whilst on their overnight camp. During a night walk we detected-and saw- lots of bat activity! We also…
