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All leaders will meet tonight to confirm programme for this term as well as upcoming events (e.g. camps and half term trips) We will run some navigation and first aid training this term. Three patrols will do navigation whilst the other three patrols will receive some first aid training. We will swap over next time! Meeting at fire station for session. This is a repeated meeting with patrols swapped. Scouts will aim to finish their badge work this evening. Some parts may have to be completed at home! This week Scouts will enjoy an indoor cooking challenge, prepping a pheasants from scratch, making a delicious dish out of it! Only Scouts taking part in Easter Camp should attend this meeting. Scouts will research and learn about living healthily with their patrols this evening, before creating their own 1-minute adverts, either recorded or performed live!! Scouts on Easter camp will practise their expedition meal on Trangias this evening Leaders and parent helpers will meet and finalise programme for this term. Patrol Leader Council and leadership training for all patrol leaders and assistant PLs. We will also explore options for this term’s programme. Remaining Scouts will play some team-building games outdoors (Logan’s meadow) Half the troop will race to build catapults in their patrols to knock down opponents’ base. Activities on offer: Patrols will design their flags, make stencils out of cardboard and transfer their design onto fabric using spray paint. An opportunity for Scouts to get their swimming badge at Jesus Green Lido. Patrols need to hunt down Explorers who will be walking in town, disguised in various characters. Repeat of the previous meeting with groups swapped: Patrols compete in series of outdoor themed challenges to be crowned the winner! Families (of all sections in the 14th and 26th) are invited to our last meeting.
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No events. January 2026
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We will run some navigation and first aid training this term. Three patrols will do navigation whilst the other three patrols will receive some first aid training.
PLC at the end (8.45pm – 9pm)
February 2026
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Badge allocation this term:
1. Indoor cooking (max 6 Scouts)
2. Pioneering (max 12)
3. Electronics (max 12)
Scouts will plan their hiking routes as well as expedition menu for their overnight hike, as well as discuss what other on-/off-site activities they would like to to.
March 2026
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Scouts are encouraged to bring their phones to research on/record their adverts
Remaining Scouts will practise their fire-lighting skills and enjoy some simple backwoods cooking behind the Scout building.
April 2026
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May 2026
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Remaining Scouts will learn to light fires in all sorts of ways!
Paracord crafts
Whittling & Carving
Glass/metal engraving
Pyrography
June 2026
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We will also need a team of volunteers (older Scouts/Explorers/parents) to help set up a marquee at Histon NIAB – this is an important fund-raising event for the group to keep subs and event costs as low as possible.
Half the troop will race to build catapults in their patrols to knock down opponents’ base.
Remaining Scouts will learn to light fires in all sorts of ways!
July 2026
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1. welly throwing
2. swedish long ball (2 patrols at a time)
3. ultimate frisbee (2 patrols at a time)
4. target throwing with bean bags
5. 3-legged race
6. tug of war
Parents vs young people water fight!!!
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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