14 cubs from Leigh and Collins packs set off from Dartford Station today to represent 5th Dartford Scout Group at the Kent Scouts “Big Day Out” for cubs at historic Chatham Dockyard. Exploring a helecopter, ships and a submarine there was plenty for all to see including “Jam-Roll” – Baden-Powell’s Classic 1929 20bhp Rolls Royce .
Well done to Kyle, Josh, Lewis & Christopher for gaining their Silver Awards this summer.
Tonight’s challenge was “Make your own Pioneering Obstacle Course” where each patrol had to use their pioneering skills to design and construct their own obstacle for an assault course at the end of the evening. Points were awarded for the fastest patrol round the course and a 10 point bonus was also awarded to the Kestrels for the best lashing and construction.
Tonight also saw the investiture in to the Earley Troop of three new scouts.
Next weeks challenge is based around communications and an understanding of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet and the British Sign Language Finger spelling will be advantageous. Both guides are available on the downloads Page.
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Download the Gilwell Park Winter Camp 2010 invite here.
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A new season has started with the Earley Troop after the summer break. A couple of our number have left to do other things and we wish them well, but we have new investitures planned over the next couple of weeks and some cubs ready to link from Leigh Pack.
New patrols were organised with new Patrol leaders and APL’s and a new patrol challenge has been devised to inspire positive competition within the group and encourage participation at district and county level. Points will be awarded at patrol level in 4 areas; appearance, scouting tasks, games and bonus, which will be for things like participation in events other than troop night.
Tonight saw the Kestrels take an early lead, but can they hold on to it? It’s up to the Eagles, Falcons and Hawks to put the pressure on because at this early stage – it’s anyone’s game – and prize!
A few pictures from our Summer Camp at Nine Ashes, Cornwall – 2009.
On Saturday 27th June, both Collins and Leigh Packs went on an overnight cub camp at Hope Hill Campsite at Meopham and as can be seen from the photos, much fun was had by all.
Get in the mood – Remember Bisley ’08?
Check out the video and photos here
I expect an official report from the Chair or GSL on this event, but in the meantime……
The 5th Dartford Scout Group pulled it all together at today’s AGM. Not only did we showcase our new “ICE CLIMB”, but we also took time to encourage our guests, members and visitors to “have a go” and “Feel the value” that the 5th Dartford Scout Group has to offer the youth in our community.
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The Earley troop managed both a second and a first for the 5th in this well manged District event.
Any chance of a leaders event?…….
