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

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 aim with tomahawk throwing



And, with a bit of practice, hit the target!



They also had a go at the climbing wall, carefully choosing their route to get to the top of the wall



And sometimes letting go! 




After a packed day, Cubs came back to a tasty meal of chili con carne with a slice of camp garlic bread




And jalapeños for the braver ones



Dinner was followed by washing up


And then...camp kebabs - apples with cinnamon, pineapple and marshmallow. 




After a long day, staring into the flames is quite relaxing






Sunday brought more rain, soaking our canvas tents


And some unwelcome visitors as a result of illicit snacks


But a tasty breakfast with some unplanned omelettes was well received


And an impromptu birthday celebration 


And the weather began to turn the corner


Cubs had been helping each other and working together since arriving on camp. They considered teamwork during Scouts Own


After spending much of the morning packing up kit, Cubs got to test their navigation skills with some orienteering around the campsite 




After a tasty lunch


After returning to HQ, unpacking the van and handibg out camp badges, we dismissed tired but happy Cubs back to their families.




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