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…
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…
Monday 8th and Wednesday 10th July – Fire lighting
We were hoping to do some fire lighting and bread toasting but the weather was against us. Monday’s Colony did get outside to collect wood and light small fires in barrels while Wednesday’s Colony stayed inside and lit candles instead….
Monday 1st and Wednesday 3rd July – Obstacle Course
To count towards our Adventure and Outdoor Challenges, this week we are taking part in an obstacle course. There were 6 obstacles to overcome in small teams, including climbing, jumping and balancing.
Monday 24th and Wednesday 26th June – Local quiz
This week, we took advantage of the lovely weather and went for a walk around the park and local roads. While walking, we answered quiz questions about things we could see or read and we demonstrated our understanding of the…
Monday 17th and Wednesday 19th June – Cyclist badge
This week we took to the paths of the park to demonstrate our cycling skills. Split into 3 groups, we went on a short ride, showed our control and manoeuvring skills on the slab, and learned how to pump up…
Monday 10th and Wednesday 12th June – Making bird boxes
In recognition of Father’s Day and to contribute towards our Outdoor and Creative badges, this week we made and painted bird boxes. The wooden pre-cut pieces needed slotting together, something that some Beavers found tricky but all persevered. The painted finished products…
Monday 13th/20th and Wednesday 15th/22nd May – Archery and Knots
Over the course of a fortnight, everyone tried their hand at archery and had a go at learning 3 knots – reef knot, sheet bend and clove hitch. The archery was very exciting and some of us even managed to…
Monday 6th and Wednesday 8th May – Creative badge
Both Colonies met despite the bank holiday and completed 2 out of 4 activities needed for the Creative badge. Each Lodge put on a short performance of a well-known fable linked to the Beaver Promise. Everyone also had a go at…
