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Scouts Kinver Phoenix Activity Camp

Henry — Sun, 02 May 2010 20:20:55 +0000

This weekend, the Scouts camped at Kinver Scout Campsite taking part in the annual Phoenix Activity Weekend. Scouts took part in many activities including climbing, abseiling, crate stacking, canoeing, archery, rifle shooting and others. A photo of the group is below, more photos available in the gallery.

Scouts Patrol Camp

Henry — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:54:02 +0000

This weekend, Scouts camped at Patshull Scout Camp. The Scouts organised the camp themselves, choosing the campsite and preparing their own menu and activities. They chose the layout of the camp themselves, and set up their campsite in the dark on the Friday night as well ask cooking their own meals.

Photos from the weekend are in the gallery.

Expedition Challenge

Henry — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:51:28 +0000

This weekend, three Scouts took part in the Expedition Challenge. On the Saturday, the group planned and walked a route across Cannock Chase of about 11 km. This involved all Scouts carrying all the equipment they required for the weekend, including food, cookers and tents. The weather for the day was constantly changing, with sun mixed with occasional rain showers. All were back on site by 5pm.

On the Sunday there was a shorter walk that was designed to challenge and improve the navigation skills of the Scouts. The rain today was mostly constant, but the group pushed on and eventually reached the end point of the Cannock Chase visitor centre about 2pm, after setting off just after 10am.

Photos are in the gallery.

Scouts Kinver Camp

Henry — Mon, 04 May 2009 19:11:51 +0000

This weekend, 10 Scouts camped at Kinver Scout Camp for the annual Phoenix activity weekend. Scouts took part in a multitude of activities, including cycling, canoeing, climbing, rifle shooting and a canal barge adventure. On the Saturday night there was a disco which allowed Scouts and Guides to meet friends new and old. Lots of exciting activities and great weather meant the weekend was fun for all.

Photos are available in the photo gallery.

District Sponsored Walk

Henry — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:40:04 +0000

This morning, around 100 Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from groups across the district took part in a sponsored walk at Baggeridge Country Park. The group hopes to raise as much money as possible from the 7 mile walk. If all members of the group could raise just £10 in sponsorship, we would have nearly £1000! There will be a prize for the most money raised for each section.

Scouts Shooting Competition

Henry — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:15:08 +0000

This Sunday, Scouts took part in the district Shooting Competition at Aldersley stadium. Five Scouts attended to represent the group, and although we didn’t win a good time was had by all.

Christmas Camp

Henry — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:43:16 +0000

Over the weekend 6th – 7th December, Scouts camped at Patshull Scout Campsite. The Scouts arrived at midday, and after some games in the woods sat down to a full Christmas meal, joined by the Wombourne Explorers. Despite being mid-winter, the weather stayed nice all weekend and there was a camp fire on the Saturday night.

Scouts Camp at Rhydd Covert

Henry — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:34:18 +0000

Over the weekend of 10th to 12th October 2008, the Scouts camped at Rhydd Covert, Bewdley, next door to the West Midlands Safari Park. Scouts took part in multiple activities including archery, building fires, making woggles, wide games, bivouac building and cooking on open fires.

On the Friday night we arrived on site at 7.30, when we began setting up camp in the dark. Once everything was set up we played some games in the woods and had some supper.

On Saturday, Scouts had the opportunity to prepare wood pigeon and rabbits for the evening meal. They also built bivouacs from natural materials in small groups, and learnt how to prepare and use a fire for cooking.

Photos are now available, see the photos in the gallery.