With a chill in the air more fitting to Winter Camp, 45 members of the 5th Dartford Scout Group ventured again to Thriftwood Scout Campsite in Brentwood for our annual Easter Camp.
Blessed with dry weather and a well stocked wood pile, all the facilities were there for the Scouts and Explorers to put into practice what they had learned over the years and for our prospective Patrol Leaders to accept responsibility and take charge of their patrols.
The theme was ‘Backwoods‘, with all meals being cooked by the Scouts, on an open fire, fueled by wood they cut, split and lit themselves. Other activities included climbing, Tent-peg carving, archery, wide games and fishing, where the largest catch of the day was landed by linking Cub Scout Lauren on her Saturday visit with Harriet.
On this camp a great many lessons were learned by all, but by far the greatest realisation for the Scouts was just how difficult things can be without proper planning and teamwork, especially when the breakfast fairy hasn’t done it all before they wake up 😉
The forms are out and we’re booking for Scouts/Explorers Summer Camp 2013 on a first come, first served basis. The plan is to catch a train on 27th July from Dartford with our bikes (all kit will be on the van) to Dover, travel to Calais, France and then cycle to 
This week the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s 
Working towards their 
It was a fresh and muddy Saturday afternoon, but the rain held off for the annual Dartford District Cross Country race. The 5th Dartford Scout group was well represented, although a few more faces would have been nice. All the members who turned out for their race did very well and tried their best regardless of where in the field they came, with some remarking on how much they had improved on previous years. And to our prize winners a very well done indeed and thank you to the leaders and family who were there to support our young folks adventure.
Tonight, Lauren and Harriett of the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s 
At 1pm on a bright Sunday afternoon 90+ Beavers from all over Dartford District converged on Scout House and Lutonia Hall in Broomhill Road. The theme of the day was ‘The States of the U.S.A.’
These ranged from making wooden aeroplanes, Mississippi mud pies, The statue of Liberty, The flag of Oregon which has a picture of a Beaver on. Red Indian headdresses, Tin Can Alley and Cars from Michigan plus much more. 
