Summer Camp 2010 - Blackwell Adventure

Following on from Kim's blog, here is a taster of some of the many photo's we took whilst having our Blackwell Adventure.

Setting up camp, with everyone busy getting ready for the great week ahead...

With everyone involved it did not take long to pitch the tents.

The BBQ king soon had those burgers under control...

Before long dinner was being served to a lot of hungry campers.

As you would expect it was not long before we had a great fire ready to keep us warm as darkness fell on Day 1 of our Blackwell Adventure

The next day allowed some space for playing a range of games, from football, volleyball, swing ball, rounders or simply exploring the campsite itself.

There's nothing like hot baked potatoes straight off an open fire (served with a wide selection of delicious fillings of course!)

So, can anyone remember everything that we packed into 1 week????

Grass Sledging (Down a very steep slope, who said it was not dangerous???)

Our first best scraped knee award...

F1 go karts, go go go! (Emergency exits are situated here, here and here...)

The big 3G Swing, a great rush!

Making it all the way to the top - Ardsley Scouts!

A visit to Warwick Castle - the Ultimate Castle!

A couple of jesters practice their skills...

Back to the activities, pull them cubs up for the crate stacking!

Are we there yet?

All our Scouts managed to build a raft and sail it without ending up in the water (what happened?) :-)

Singing songs around the camp fire, hot chocolate finished, ready for bed!

The whole group at Alton Towers for our finale finish.

Some older Scouts pose under one of the many great roller coasters at the theme park.

One of our newest leaders gets soaked on one of the attractions at Alton Towers, he's definitely not

Superdry, but a great sport all the same.

Finally our Group Scout Leader, gets a special cheeky wave from an admirer, I'm sure he like all of us will be looking forward to next years Summer Camp and maybe returning to Alton Towers...

Why not check out all the other photos at

http://www.flickr.com/groups/ardsleyscouts

Additional photos will be uploaded in due course, which may show other activities that were not covered here like the low ropes course and the swimming activities, there was just so much to do!

Thanks to all those involved in organising and supporting this event, and thank you to the cubs and scouts who all seemed to have an absolutely fabulous time.

Emma's Kilimanjaro trip

Hope you've all had chance to look at Emma's letter about her fundraising trip to Kilimanjaro. Her family is doing this event for us. Our children and our Group. I would personally like to ask you all to support Emma and ultimately your children by sponsoring her climb. Please ask everyone you can for sponsorship. Emma and her family have already raised £500 towards the £3000 target so anything you can do to help will be greatly appreciated. We are planning a Race Night event in September where we plan to have a fun night for all the family. Monies raised there will go towards the target. We will supply further details as soon as we can.

Emma is one of our newest Leaders and is currently on the Beaver Team but came along to help out on the Summer Camp too. Please show your support by sponsoring her.

I know you will!

Kim

we are home!

We had a brilliant week with great weather (ignoring the rain on the last night). There is too much to tell you but we have taken hundreds of photos, which we will collate and get out to you as soon as we can. So watch this space!

Scouts September Camp: Back 2 Basics

Friday 3rd September 18:30 to Sunday 5th September Midday

With this back 2 basics camp, you can prepare your meals on an open fire, engage in a number of activities which could include rifle shooting or mountain biking. Deposits of £10 are required to secure your place by Wednesday 11th of August 2010.


The balance of £15 can be paid up to the Friday evening of the camp.

The camp will be held at;

Squirrel Wood, The Abbes Walk, Burghwallis Doncaster South Yorkshire, DN6 9JQ

Questions? : Call Ed on 07778 000934 or email ed@ardsleyscouts.org.uk
 
Why not print off the return slip below to secure your place?
______________________________________________________
I ______________________(PRINT NAME) would like to join in on the adventure on the Scouts September Back 2 Basics Camp, and I enclose my £10 deposit.
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Beavers to Cubs

Just to say that tonight was my last night as official Beaver Leader. I wanted to say thankyou to everyone who has supported me for the last 7 years. Also, I wanted to say a public thankyou to Emma, Emily and Sara who have been my support team for quite some time now. I could not have done it without you all. I also wanted to wish Andrea every success as the new Leader. I am sure she will make it an even better section than it has been, with the team supporting her.

I will still show my face here and there at Beavers to make myself known to children about to move up to Cubs. We will send you an invitation when you are almost ready to move up. Any questions about Cubs, please mail me at kim@ardsleyscouts.org.uk

Don't forget that Beavers is closed next week and will run through August on Thursdays 6 to 8pm. Look forward to seeing you there!

Love Kim xx

Camp Meeting Tonight

Just a quick reminder that there's a meeting for parents of those going on Summer Camp tonight at 7.00pm at the Scout Hut.

SUBS

Thanks a lot everyone for sending in Subs for July and August. It's been a great help. Just a note for those not sure.... even if you don't attend in August we still need your subs. The annual subscription is split in to 12 for your convenience. Happy to discuss if you have any queries. Kim

Would you like to join Ardsley Beaver Scouts?

From September the 1st I'll be taking over as Ardsleys Beaver Scout Leader.  Sessions will be held on Wednesday's from 5.30 to 6.45 p.m.  From September to December we should be able to accommodate up to another ten new Beavers.  If you would like your son or daughter to join, please e.mail andrea@ardsleyscouts.org.uk
Andrea

Beavers Cannon Hall Farm Trip

9 Beavers enjoyed a super sunny day at Cannon Hall Farm as part of a District Beaver Scouts fun day out.

A visit to the cow shed for a lesson in milking proved to be a little baffling for one or two of our Beavers. Luckily for the cow population, the ones we practiced on weren't real!

Even in hot weather, our Beavers showed no signs of fatigue as they tackled the Play Area.

Sorry Chloe, that's you at the top of the picture, headless!

On the roundabout.

and finally, a helping hand from two of our older Scouts on the zip wire.

All in all, a great day out, thank you to the Mum's and Dad's for delivering and collecting the kid's from Cannon Hall and all the helping hands on the day from the Ardsley Leaders.

See you all on Wednesday, Andrea

weather alert!

The forecast for today is hot so as long as you have a necker on I'm happy - along with a sunhat and shorts and a t-shirt of course! See you in a bit! Kim

beaver day update 2

Tell the carpark attendant that you are dropping kids off and come down to the shop bit. You will see me there. You are allowed to stay there for 15 mins I believe before paying a fee. At 3pm I will wait further up near the actual carpark so you can just pull in, pick child up and then drive straight off. Hope that makes sense! Kim 07527959987

BEAVER DAY OUT TIMES

Please meet at the top car park at 10:45 at Cawthorne Park. Collect from there at 3pm. Bring a packed lunch and drink and £5 if you haven't already paid. Wear uniform please.