Despite less support than we’d hoped, the Curry & Disco fundraiser at the Amar Hall was a success with all costs covered and a small surplus going to the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s coffers. To all those who were able to attend, we thank you for your support and hope you had a great time.
2012-04-06 – Easter Camp @ Thriftwood
On a bright & sunny Good Friday’s morning, members of the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Earley-Troop, Burne Troop and Johnston Explorers descended on Thriftwood Campsite, Brentwood for our annual Easter Camp. Conditions upon arrival were favourable and setting up in the sunshine is always a bonus.
The programme was a simple one, with all meals cooked by the Scouts “Backwoods” style and activities including fishing, whittling, axe & saw, camp gadgets, canoeing, 3D maze, assault course and the Easter Egg Hunt.
Every Scout was able to catch at least one fish, but many landed a considerable catch, with some very nice specimens caught too.
The 5th Easter Camp is widely known for its adventurous menu choices, where the Scouts are asked to prepare and cook food they wouldn’t usually attempt in an oven, let alone over coals and this camp was no exception with 3 large fresh whole salmon selected Friday morning. With only 3 passers on the meal, the overwhelming buzz from the Scouts was that the fish was a success and tasted even better having done it themselves.
Thanks to Darren for the planning of this camp and to all the attending leaders who made it possible.
We’re a chosen charity at ASDA Living – Dartford
The Dartford branch of ASDA Living, situated at Prospect Place, has selected the 5th Dartford Scout Group as one of it’s charities, so if you’re looking to spruce up your home over Easter, why not check out the store and vote for us at the checkout as demonstrated by Isobel of the Edwards beavers, who popped her green token into our charity.
2012-04-01 – Howl!
Over this weekend, members from the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Phillips-pack cubs visited Howletts Wild Animal Park in Canterbury, for the Kent Scout “HOWL” day out, which was attended by hundreds of young people from all over the county.
2012-03-28 – Phillips-Pack hit the ropes
This evening, 18 members of the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s own Phillips-pack cubs donned helmets and harnesses and braved our climbing wall for a climbing and abseiling session with our own experienced instructors. For many it was their first climb and were understandably apprehensive and others were confident and able to tie in their own safety knots under supervision, which they had learnt on previous sessions. All the cubs had a great session and really enjoyed themselves.
Our experienced instructors are happy to run clmbing & abseiling sessions for visiting groups within or outside of our district, from beavers to explorers and ice-climbing sessions for older scouts, ESU’s and above.
To book a climbing session or for climbing enquiries please complete the form at the bottom of our climbing page or email wall@5thdartfordscouts.org.uk
2012-03-28 – Sevendroog ESU Climb at the 5th
Tonight 11 members of the Sevendroog ESU visited the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s HQ for a climbing and abseiling session. Many of the unit already had some experience with climbing, but some did not, so under the tuition of our Kent County “Invicta” climbing instructors, everyone was able to participate safely and enjoy the session.
Anyone wishing to book a climbing session should complete the form at the bottom of our climbing page or email wall@5thdartfordscouts.org.uk
2012-03-02 – Leigh Pack Memory Box
On the 2nd March 2012, the Leigh Pack decided it would be a great idea to bury a memory box in the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s driveway, before it was resurfaced the following week.
The boys were intrigued to think that perhaps on day, in years to come, it would be discovered.
The boys were split into their 6’s and wrote lists of their names, pack and the fact that it was the 2012 Olympic year, which was being held in London. They also wrote that they were currently fundraising for a new hall and along with badges and photo’s, placed them in a tin an buried it.
Kyle, of the Earley Scout Troop, who was helping for his Kent Scout Volunteer Award, spent a long time digging the hole ready for the cubs to place their tin. There was a quick ceremony about what might happen in years to come, when the tin was rediscovered.
Akela John
Leigh pack – Spaghetti Towers
Tonight the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Leigh-pack cubs were split into their 6s and asked to build the biggest tower – pyramid style, using only marshmallows and dry spaghetti.
They then pushed the tables together to make one massive creation.
Here’s what they came up with!
Akela John.
2012-03-24 – Redwood Beavers Climb Wall
Today, on a gloriously sunny Saturday morning, 18 young adventurers and their leaders from 1st Dartford Scout Group visited the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s HQ for a climbing session on our wall. For most it was their first climb, but with their zest for adventure and our instructors experience and encouragement a good half a dozen of them conquered the wall and abseiled with confidence.
Everyone enjoyed themselves and we look forward to seeing them again.
Anyone wishing to book a climbing session should complete the form at the bottom of our climbing page or email wall@5thdartfordscouts.org.uk
2012-03-17 – District Cross Country Run
Canada Heights Swanley was the venue once again this year, but instead of last years glorious sunshine, it was wet. However this didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the boys and girls from 5th Dartford with plenty of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all taking part and doing their best with several certificates won in differing age groups.
A special mention for Jack, Ted & Sean all from Collins pack who took First, Second and Third place in their age Group (10 yr old cubs) and this was the fifth year running they achieved this. It started when they were six running as Beavers. What an achievement! Hopefully Burne Troop will benefit from them next year as Jack & Ted (The Twins) get invested as Scouts next week.
Well done to everyone who took part and completed the muddy course.
Wendy
