During the latest Thursday Scouts meeting, the group focused on practicing essential camping skills, particularly how to use knives and saws safely. All Scouts were guided through the correct techniques for handling and maintaining these tools, under close supervision to…
Putting up Tents
In their latest meeting, the Thursday Scouts focused on honing their tent-pitching skills in preparation for the upcoming camp. The session involved practising the setup of various tents, ensuring each Scout was familiar with the process. Through hands-on practice, they…
Orienteering
In their latest session, the Thursday Scouts took part in an orienteering activity around Longford Park. The group focused on finding various waypoints throughout the park using maps and compasses. Each Scout was responsible for navigating to these points and…
Axe Throwing
During the latest Thursday Scouts meeting, the group engaged in an axe throwing activity. The focus was on understanding the technique of throwing axes at specific target angles. The Scouts practiced their aim and worked on consistently hitting the targets…
Taskmaster
In a spirited Thursday Scouts session, small teams took on a series of Taskmaster challenges set and judged by Taskmaster Paul. Each bizarre challenge required collaboration and creative thinking, allowing team members to rack up points as they completed the…
Scouts Learn About Global Inequality
During a recent Thursday Scouts meeting, young people engaged in a dynamic activity focusing on the complexities of global trade and economic inequality. Divided into teams, the Scouts represented fictional countries—Norland, Caspia, Valtora, and Solara—and participated in a simulated world…
Air Rifle Shooting
During this week's Thursday Scouts meeting, the group engaged in air rifle shooting. The session began with a comprehensive safety briefing on the proper handling and usage of air rifles. The Scouts then spent time practicing their shooting skills.Fortunately, the…
Fires and Smores
At the recent Thursday Scouts meeting, the group focused on practical outdoor skills centered around gathering wood and lighting fires. The Scouts collected different types of wood from the surrounding area, identifying which pieces would be best suited for building…
