This Halloween scouts chose to visit Limavady Airsoft for a Halloween themed session of Airsoft combat. On arrival they given a safety briefing and the rules of the games were explained. Teams games of 3 vs 3 took place while those not in play had a turn shooting in the range. During the combat there were a few talc grenades released to add to the atmosphere. After all the team games, there was a final game of hide and seek, with a special guest seeker ….. Predator!!! Many thanks to the Airsoft team. An awesome night had by all 😎
Month: October 2018
Recently 7 new Beavers made their promises and were invested into the colony. A number of Beavers were also awarded their joining in level 1. Well done everyone. Thanks to Shere Khan for coming down to help out. Also thanks to our young leader for taking photos and leading the Halloween craft.
On Saturday 20th October 2018 the cubs set off to Ballylough House (renamed Hogwarts for the weekend). Once all the tents were set up they had a quick lunch and lessons began. This involved carving pumpkins which were used at night to light up the campsite and we all walked through the Forbidden Forest to collect the materials to make their brooms who were used later for a Qudditch competition. I am glad to say the competition ended in a draw!!
After dinner we set off on a night hike which threw up a few scary surprises. Apologies to all who were scared. The cubs then proceeded to the campfire where Hagrids hot chocolate was consumed in copious amounts. They were all ready for bed by this time so off they all toddled and snuggled down for the night.
Sunday morning dawned wet and windy so in the rain so they bravely struggled and succeeded to get the tents packed away.
After the award ceremony where all the cubs were given their end of term reports the parents arrived to take some very tired but hopefully happy cubs back to Muggle land. A huge thank you to all the parent volunteers without whom we could not have coped and to Shere Khan for his backroom help.
Over the last month scouts have been working on their circus skills badge. They have been attempting to learn skills such as clown make up, Diablo, devil sticks, juggling bean bags, ribbon twirling and spinning plates. They also had a go at the static trapeze and watched YouTube videos on circus life. A very entertaining badge for leaders and scouts alike.
In order to finish their badge they need to watch 2 street performers or visit a circus. If you’re at any Halloween happenings over the next few weeks be sure to get a selfie with fire poi performers or the like in the background of your photo and post your pics below this on Facebook 🤡🎪
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Recently scouts visited picturesque Dungannon Park for their Autumn Camp. The sun was shining when we arrived on-site and proceeded to set up camp.
It was a laid back camp with orienteering, capture the flag and lots of free time. Scouts used their free time to relax, explore the park, play football and visit the cafe for ice cream, slushies and other goodies. Later we headed into Dungannon town to do a grocery shop and pick up some takeaways for dinner (we even managed to score a free pizza 🍕 😃).
Back to the camp site and scouts were very happy to see that the play park was free of the general public, so of course they had to have a go on all the equipment. When it got dark it was time for a torchlight scavenger hunt (organised by our young leader). Eventually it was time for snacks and to seek refuge from the chilly night in their tents in order to get some rest for the next day.
An early rise on Sunday morning…dressed, breakfasts, washing up and breaking camp all before 9:45!! Quite an achievement for a group of teenagers 😂. Then it was over to Parkanaur forest for most of the scouts to take part in the mud run while the rest cheered them on. Well done to all who completed the course. Muddy fun! Everyone enjoyed a picnic lunch before getting back on the bus and heading home.
As part of the nationwide Restart a Heart day the Group partnered with both the St Johns Ambulance and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service to run a special evening where all the young people (some leaders and parents too!) learnt all about resuscitation, CPR, how to help others and key Life Saving skills. 43 members from all sections covering our youngest 6 year old Beaver scouts right through to our Older Explorer Scouts took an active hands on role in the evening. It was fanstastic to see all sections in the same place working together.
Special thanks have to go to Sheila and her team – James, TA and Shan all from St Johns Ambulance and the Two Dominics from NIAS, all of whom were in a packed noisy hall on a tuesday evening sharing their knowledge along with our own merry band of Leaders who added another evening to their volunteering with enthusiasm and smiles. It was a great event, hoepfully to be repeated again nex year.
All participants gained Certifcated showing their achievements.