Both Swift and Chapman troop tested their night-time navigation skills with a treasure hunt in Oldbury Hill Woods this week.
The scouts were given some written instructions on which way to go including a list of bearings. They had to locate all the control-points and stamp their card at each.
The Swift leaders were pleased that all scouts successfully made it back to the final control point in time for a quick game.
Chapman tried their hand at it the following Tuesday, and, apart from one team who took their own path, they all made it round. The Chapman leaders also had the presence of mind to take some photos!
Chapman and Swift Troops both went hiking for chips this week.
They started from Old Soar Manor, close to Plaxtol Spout and hiked north, roughly following the River Bourne
The walk on Tuesday was difficult, early delays in leaving together with fog and rain turned it into a bit of a slog, however on Friday the weather was fantastic, with clear sky, full moon and slightly frosty underfoot.Ā Scouts walked in small groups doing their own navigation with everyone getting to the chip shop on time and some even (deliberately) choosing more adventurous routes!
Both scout troops have been away on Christmas Camp, which was held at Waylands Scout Camp nr South Street.
We tried out two battery powered spit-roasts which we fitted to our altar fires for the first time. We gave them a work out with Turkey for the Christmas dinner on Saturday and roast pork in a bun on Sunday.
Apart from eating we managed to fit in some seasonal activities
Mug pong
Treasure hunt
Rope swing making
Reindeer making
Christmas tree making
Woggle making
Christmas Carol-fire
Mini pantomimes
Christmas Quiz
Silent disco
Secret Santa
We also managed to invest two new scouts! but we forgot to take photos
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