Fun for our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts at Duke's Covert Campsite
Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from 1st Caythorpe & Duke’s Covert Scout Group busily packed lots of layers, waterproofs and their supper ready for a fun-filled, and, fortunately, dry, evening of wide games and outdoor activities at Duke’s Covert Scout Campsite.
Following a particularly rainy start to Saturday, the skies cleared and left us basking in the last of the autumnal sunshine as we arrived at 4pm ready to have lots of fun.
After a few games on the field and a warm welcome from the Leaders, the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts split into three teams and busied themselves collecting wood from across the campsite, with the promise of a fire and toasting marshmallows later in the evening. As soon as the wood piles were sufficient, they set about decorating lanterns. These would then be used as dusk fell to guide the way to the toilet block. Being Prepared is important to Scouts!
The teams then created their guys for the bonfire. There were some interesting names and stories about the histories of the guys, and lots of giggles as they were (carefully, by a Leader) cast onto the fire.
Dusk had already set in and there was just time for packed teas (with some very impressive packups, including sausage & beans, pizza, (homemade) soup, sausage rolls and cheese sandwiches) and a sing-song before the Beavers’ parents came to collect them and take them home for bedtime.
As the night set in, lots more wide games followed and we finally set about toasting the marshmallows over the fire, all washed down with a mug of hot chocolate. A firm favourite of any Cub, Scout or Leader.
A fantastic evening was had by all and we all thanked our lucky stars that we’d had bright sunshine and bright skies, in between the torrential rain on Saturday morning and again on Sunday morning!
Vacancies
We currently have places for Beaver Scouts; girls and boys ages 6 to 8 years old. Beavers tend to meet on Tuesday evenings, however we’re currently joining our Beaver and Cub meetings as we need more Beavers to join us, as well as needing more volunteers to help run Beavers.
If your child would like to make friends, have fun, learn #skillsforlife, and is 6-8 years old, please do get in touch with us to find out more – 1stCaythorpe@granthamscouts.org.uk
Volunteers
And if you’d like to join our small, friendly team as an Assistant Leader, or would be interested in supporting us behind the scenes, likewise please do get in touch. We can build a role around your skills and availability – whether you’re best at doing the admin, helping run meetings, looking after our equipment or shopping for camps, we’d love to hear from you!
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