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Pack Forum and Skills Transfer

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Our sessions are based on what Cubs say they would like to do. During pack forum, Cubs came up with 62 ideas for future sessions. These included a variety of land and water sports, den building, cooking and First Aid. Some of the more esoteric suggestions included 'being lazy' and 'carrot and potato party'. We then moved on to Cubs teaching each other skills they've developed.  This included rugby Basketball Coding Origami Chess Parkour

Cubs Summer Camp 2024: Be prepared for rain and more rain!

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We approached summer camp with trepidation as the forecast was looking decidedly unsummery. The van and bags were packed for Paccar... for all eventualities... Cubs set up their tents while the leaders set up the mess tent And got to know each other better We began with our usual Grand Howl and a rundown of dos and don'ts while on site   After a busy evening unpacking and setting up camp, the leaders take a break Before continuing with a bit of torchlight washing up late into the evening It was a bit of grey morning, but some breakfast and some energiser activites woke everyone up, ready for a full day's activities It began with laser tag Which was as popular with leaders as it was with Cubs A bit of assault course scrambling And then a gladiator challenge, made more challenging with a spot of rain But the skies lighten up after a while And after a busy morning, Cubs had a bit of time to kick back and and enjoy exploring the woods before lunch  After a filling lunch, Cubs took...