Alex organised a mad science night for the troop. We all had a chance to have a go at a series of experiments that proved that science can really be quite crazy. Home made glow sticks and what happens to liquid corn flour when you put it on a speaker were just two of...
Over the next few weeks we are doing the Explorer Scout Climbing badge. We began by visiting Byker climbing wall for a session of bouldering. The requirements of the badge are here: Either hold the Scout section Climber Badge or have completed at least...
Those of you who know us have a pretty good idea that we like to do quite techy stuff. In the last programme planning session photography came out as something that the unit wanted to do. Taking our inspiration from this website we set off for Herrington Country Park...
What is advanced firelighting? No matches, no paper just spark from a flint and some cotton wool. Outcome best fire weve ever made and total satisfaction that we did it the Explorer Scout way. What’s a fire without food though. We had a go at making campfire...
VIDEO0321 The Explorer unit took full advantage of the snow on a hill near HQ. Scouring the building for things to use a sledges we eventually decided on a huge plastic sheet and a windsurf board. We were joined by others on the hill for a couple of amazing runs. Is...
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