One Night

Scouts Finally Get To Camp

The traffic lights have changed and camping is back on!

The 12^th took the opportunity to do a short one night camp on the grounds at Elm Ridge (thanks to the church). For some of the scouts this was the first time they have camped for the others it was a chance to get some more nights away for their staged badge. We dusted the tents off, played the game of which bottle has gas in it and setup camp. First night was all about cooking and campfires.

The scouts made a mountain of bolognese, followed by campfire treats and a few wide games in the dark. Highlight of the night was the campfire song written by one of the scouts for their personal challenge badge. You’ll never hear “take me home” the same way again.

After eating our body weight in eggy bread, Saturday involved a #MillionHands activity making planters, followed by a multi-geocaching challenge to crack the hidden code. Scouts went home tired but happy and a few more Outdoor Challenge badges were completed. On to the next adventure.

All together……

Carmel Road, take me home
To the place where I belong

Darlington, Co Durham
Take me home, Carmel Road

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021

#Takeoverday

On the 25th of June it was #Takeoverday! Young people from across the UK took control of the social media museums, to empower and make their voices heard. The 12th were in on the action thanks to the wonderful learning officer at Darlington’s our Head of Steam museum. The scouts explored the museum to find items they found interesting and then wrote tweets and posts about what they saw. We heard stories of the items, their past and how the railways built our home town. All of this went towards there Local Knowledge activity badge and Skills Challenge badge for promoting Scouts.

Florrie – This sage green ticket machine costs 10p to use. This is a great icon of British history.
Josh – After 100 years at HoS the bridge is still in fine condition & battered suitcases still lay on the platform.
Surya – I really like the dog sculpture. Sam – The dog faces looked SCARY! Don’t come at night! Ella – dogs heads – cool and a nice touch to this brilliant museum! Jess – dogs heads, funny, quirky and quite unique.