Pioneering Camp (FEBRUARY 2012)

By Johnny Postles

First of all, we met at the hall and packed the kit into the van. We had a lot of kit in 1 van so most (that’s me and a few others) had to carry things in their lap. We stopped at Lidl to buy food and snacks. I found that I could by a pack of chocolate bourbons for 45p! We arrived at Frylands, our campsite, and drove our stuff to where we were pitching. We pitched our tents.

 
 After pitching the tents, our group (Me, Josh, Ewan Ben, Harry and Lewis) did our pioneering project which was to build a monkey bridge. This went well and we were all able to cross it. After that we had some free time in which Mowgli, Harry, me and some others went on a walk to the nearest hill above the bomb crater for a walk and to watch the sunset. On the way back, we found some woven sticks  from a near by wood pile.

After this, we came back to the campsite and had beef stew for dinner. Me, Ewan and Lewis quickly made a bivouac to sleep in. We used the woven sticks and leant them together then water proofed with ferns. After that, we played German spotlights as are wide game (explained by Billy in last months camp report). When we finished the game we game back to the campsite to sing songs and eat marshmallows. Then we went to bed.

In the morning we made breakfast: Sausages (well made by Josh), Eggy Bread (Hopefully well made by me) and “Well” made Bacon, that is if you like it black. After that, we took down the monkey bridge and learnt how to do a Japanese Lashing before finally packing up and heading home.

Sub-Zero Camp (JANUARY 2012)

By Billy Semmens

The Sub Zero Camp is probably the toughest camp that I will go on, seeing as it was in the middle of winter. We set off from the hall in the minibus and drove to Downe camp.

First, we put up the tents, but ours took longer than the other group since we had a flysheet (keeps rain and snow off better than just a tent) as well as the tent. Next, we had to build our fire, but ours was smaller than the other group’s because they had had more time to make their fire.

This meant that their fire was bigger by the time night came, and that we had to build our fire from scratch the next morning to cook breakfast, because we had hardly any hot embers left, whereas they had no trouble getting their fire up and running again. That was probably my worst moment of the camp. However, my best moment was playing German Spotlight. In German Spotlight, there is a nuclear reactor flashing (a lantern) which you have to try and turn off. But the snag is that there are Germans (Leaders) guarding the reactor core, armed with semi-automatic sub-machine torches. If they shoot you with a light bullet (shine the torch on you) then you have to go back to the beginning and try again. The first person to turn off the core wins.

We also did an orienteering activity, which helps us with map reading. That was fun, because we found a Frisbee in a field and played with that for a while.

When I got back home, I felt totally washed out and tired, probably because we had gone to bed at about 11 o’ clock the last night. But I really enjoyed the camp, and I’m looking forward to the next one! J J J

Cubs Dr Who - Xmas Trip (December 2011)

By Libby Collar,
(Brown Watch)

On Tuesday before Christmas the cubs went on a trip to the Doctor Who Experience. We had been looking forward to this day eversince Mowgli told us where we were going.

My favourite bit of the day was flying the TARDIS. We pressed buttons and levers and the Doctor’s voice told us what to do to control it.

A lady on the video showed us how to walk like a scarecrow and a cyberman and we all had a go. It was exciting coming face to face with a dalek which moved and said “EXTERMINATE!!”

It was good in the Pandoric 3D experience because it felt like we were actually part of the action when the platform moved and the weeping angels and cybermen came towards us.

I wasn’t a big fan of Doctor Who before this trip, but I am now.

Cardboard Box & Mess Dinner Camp (DECEMBER 2011)

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Lewes Fireworks Camp (NOVEMBER 2011)

By Jack Taylor

I had only recently moved up to the Scouts.  Already, even though I had only attended a Scout meeting once, I was thoroughly enjoying it.  In the same week that I started I went on my first camp to Lewes.

I was very excited but also very nervous on Saturday morning when we left for the camp site.  We had to help set up the tents, something that we hadn’t done in Cubs.  I found this really easy.  After that my best friend Jaz and I went pheasant hunting.  Although we saw a lot of pheasants we weren’t able to catch any as we were hunting with sticks.

           

Later that evening we got the train to Lewes, it was the firework weekend and a huge celebration was occurring.  There were loads of people there and it was very crowded but everyone appeared happy.  There was a large paradeeveryone in it was carrying a flaming torch.  Some of them were carrying extremely loud firework bombs and the people watching the parade too kept throwing these bombs to the floor and they exploded.  We followed the parade up the hill to the field where a massive bonfire, 50ft tall was lit.  A huge firework display was then started. It was amazing. For me, the best type of firework was the one where a single rocket was fired and lots of little ones burst out of it. 

On the way back to our campsite, we all had to do a staggering 7 mile hike! Jaz and I were offered a lift half way through, as we were the youngest there, but we both declined. We got back to our tents at 2.00am and were exhausted.

The next day, we went pheasant hunting – again. Unfortunately, I fell into a large stream when I tried to jump across to the other side. After breakfast, we went to a castle. We dressed up in medieval clothes, wandered around and played games.

Finally we headed for home.

Chilly Camp (OCTOBER 2011)

By Joe Collar

On Friday 14^th October 2011, I rushed to the Scout hall, where we were spending the night to ensure we got an early start the next morning.

Early the next morning we loaded up the minibus and set off for Fishbourne, stopping off for breakfast at TESCO.

After roughly two hours, we arrived at the farm where we were going to spend the next night. We set up the tents, then went into the marquee where the 1^st Southbourne Sea Scouts were and ate some biscuits. We then went to the tree where some of the other troop was playing. We built swings and ladders and a pulley out of wood and rope and things we brought. At about 8pm we went to take part in some outdoor games and got lots of scratches from nettles and twigs. We ate some pasta, pancakes and drinking STEAMING HOT CHOCOLATE!!!! I now always check if my coffee is alright before I drink it.

We then sat around the fire and sung some Scouty songs. The funniest part was when one of the Southbourne scouts made his own odd version of one of the songs. EVERYONE laughed, including the leaders. Then we went to sleep.

The next day we got up, had some breakfast and then assembled an obstacle course. We then took it on in teams. I think it was comprised of a slackline with ropes to grab onto, climbing over an upside-down chair-like frame and a web-like arrangement of ropes which you had to step or crawl through before assembling a bicycle.

Shortly after we took everything down and packed up the tents and what was left into the minibus and headed back, exhausted but happy.

Summer Camp HOLLAND (August 2011)

In a twist to the useall write up of the camp, while alway the scouts and explorers all kept log-books of the camp. You can view these by clicking on the scouts photos!

We hope you will enjoy!

 Ben's Log book!

Harry's Log Book!