This years Sainsburys Active Kids vouchers have now been collected, counted (over 17700) and despatched & in return we’ve now received:
5 pairs Monster Feet, 8 Super Bouncers, 2 Scoop & Ball sets, 20 Skipping Ropes, 1 set Kurling Stones, 1 Egg & Spoon set, 1 Set of Golf Putters, 6 World Balls, 4 Boxes Tennis Balls, 20 Jumbo Magnifiers, 20 Aprons & 1 Pair of Stampabouts. Continue reading
39 adventurers from the 5th Dartford Scout group traveled by rail, sea and bicycle to la Ferme Daulet, Gravelines, France for our Summer Camp. The weather was favourable for the journey and setting up of camp in a secluded walled garden, before the heavens opened for our one and only storm. Continue reading
This weekend, blessed with warm, dry weather the 5th Dartford Scout Group represented Scouting in the Youth Zone at the Dartford Festival. We had a fantastic turnout from our leaders, running mini crossbows, paper aeroplanes, book & puzzle sales, face-painting and one-pole bridge.
After a considerable amount of planning, Collins Pack Cubs were given the opportunity to plant shrubs on behalf of Gallions Housing Association at their new development ‘Hall Quarter’ in Crayford’s Town Hall Square.
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Today some of the Leigh-Pack went to the Tredegar Allotments where we got a Fantastic opportunity to see the bees in some very stylish bee suits! We even got to meet the queen bee and learn lots of interesting facts about them. Then after, we got to have some famous Honey cake which was delicious. After the bees we went to the Allotments to learn all about wildlife and plants. The Cubs enjoyed trying to attract the birds with maggots and some even got some things to take home. After all this we had a packed lunch on the Community Patch in the lovely sunshine! We would like to say a BIG thank you for having us as we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and got to learn some interesting facts. I would also like to add that no-one got stung in the duration of this trip. 🙂
The Cubs spent an enjoyable night on the HMS Belfast where they ate pizza and spent a night in 1950’s style Bunks. In the morning they had an interesting talk on the History of the Ship and got to have a look at the ship and try out the hammocks the sailors used to sleep in. Then we all went to London Tower Bridge and had a tour, which the cubs really liked. We really enjoyed this trip and it was a fantastic experience for the cubs. Thank you to the HMS Belfast for having us.
This month 20 Cubs from Collins Pack enjoyed the glorious sunshine at their annual Cub Camp at Hope Hill Scout Camp in Meopham. For most, this was their first ever Cub camp and for some, the first time away from their families.
At a recent district ceremony held in the Mayor’s parlour and attended by the cream of Dartfords’ Cub Scouts, 7 members of the 5th Dartford Scout Group were presented with their Chief Scout Silver Award by the Honourable Mayor of Dartford. On behalf of all at the 5th, we congratulate you all on your award and recognise the effort that you put in to complete the requisite challenges – Well done!
With the weather favorable, 21 members of the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Phillips-Pack Cub Scouts arrived at Hope Hill Scout Campsite for their annual pack camp. 
