Grantham District Cubs Activity Day

Last weekend eight of our Cubs joined around 80 other Cubs from Grantham District for the District Cub Activity Day at Duke’s Covert campsite.

In small teams, the Cubs enjoyed a variety of activities, tasks and challenges, including:

The toxic waste challenge: removing a bucket of highly toxic liquid (water!) from a circle, using only ropes, broom handles and bungee cords, and without actually touching the bucket! This challenge required a great deal of lateral thinking and teamwork.

Firelighting in coconut shells: This traditional Scout activity with a twist was greatly enjoyed by all the Cubs, who were, eventually, successful in the challenge.

Making camp donuts: for those not in the know, this involves making a small jam or chocolate spread sandwich, coating it in pancake batter, then frying in a pan over an open fire. A good source of calories for a chilly day!

Archery on the main field was enjoyed by everyone, with some of the Cubs showing great accuracy at hitting their targets.

Craft: making cards and masks.

Cubs also enjoyed wide games (Sardines!) as well as a few sessions of French Cricket (don’t move your feet!) and Swingball in between activities.

It was a chilly day but everyone kept nice and warm, moving around the different activity bases and having lots of fun. It was great to be back with our District friends and enjoy seeing friends from different Scout Groups, as well as ticking off lots of badge requirements too!