Washington Scouts

1st WASHINGTON SCOUT GROUP

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SINCE 1916

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Faking It

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Faking It

The unit were set the challenge of convincing us they were a band. Skills required included miming to a backing track, pretending to play instruments and coming up with answers to interview questions. Both “bands” did an amazing job. They even looked like one.

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The Zombies Have Arrived

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The Zombies Have Arrived

It’s nearly Confido and since the theme of the camp is zombies we thought we’d have a go at a bit of make up. Using a mixture of tissue and liquid latex you can build up some quite realistic looking Continue reading →

Cubs Do Safety

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Cubs Do Safety

As we are currently doing our Community Challenge and Home Safety badges, we decided a visit to Safety Works in Newcastle would be the perfect opportunity for cubs and adults to brush up on their knowledge of safety in and Continue reading →

Cubs Sixers and Seconders United

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Cubs Sixers and Seconders United

Had a fantastic day with our sixers and seconders during the team building event. The event was mostly organised by our assistant cub scout leader Thomas and it went very well with 9 out of ten cubs taking part.   Continue reading →

Puppet Magic

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The cubs all had a turn at putting on a puppet show last night. They received a theme to base their show on and had to make the props and puppets to go with it, I would say that most Continue reading →

Who went the furthest

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Our first night back after the summer holidays went really well. We had the map of the world out and discovered who travelled the furthest during the summer holidays, we had two that went to America, how lucky they are, Continue reading →

Summer Camp – Friday

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Summer Camp – Friday

It’s the last day today and the weather is glorious. The Scouts are heading into town fully briefed on the best shops to buy souvenirs. We took our usual troop picture of everyone who is at camp this year and Continue reading →

Summer Camp – Thursday

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Summer Camp – Thursday

Superb day today the sun is shining and the ground is really starting to dry out 🙂

Sorry for the delay in sending updates it took a while to charge the iPad. Good news is Robin who runs Beavers now Continue reading →

Summer Camp – Tuesday

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Summer Camp – Tuesday

Our first properly dry day gave us the chance to repitch our tent to a drier spot.
The morning started with building a shelter by the lake. The aim is to sleep in it over it and cook breakfast on Continue reading →