Summer Camp 2018

Walesby 2018 - World Jamboree
Scouts this year spent a week at Walesby Forest near Newark at the World Jamboree. The week's theme was a year in a week. So we had Christmas, New Year and Halloween all in one week in blazing sunshine. Scouts were able to undertake 36 separate activities including canoeing, climbing, crafting, laser tag and mini tanks. Each evening there was a band, music and other themed activities including a fun fair. Usual no sleep, losing kit and washing up !

Special Guest - Poppet

Scouts were visited today by a very special guest - Poppet the Trainee Guide Dog. Poppet is only 12 months old but has already embarked on an intense training program to get him ready in 12 months time to be a Guide Dog. 
Facts we learned about Guide Dogs:
1. They cost £58,000 with there lifetime in training, vets and food costs
2. There are no Rotweiller Guide Dogs
3. At the Blind Foundation Guide Dog centre, they mainly breed Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and purpose-bred first crosses.  Known for their intelligence and steady, friendly nature, these breeds make excellent guide dogs
4. They can work for up to 9 years before the guide dog retires.

Gold Sucess - County Presentation

Nine Scouts from 7th have recently been award the highest award in Scouting - the Cheif Scout Gold Award. The awards celebration took part at the Winding Wheel in Chesterfield with other Scouts from the County. 7th's success wasn't just at troop level but we also had the highest numbers of awards to a single troop in the Derbyshire County. To complete the challenge Scouts have to undertake various tasks including an expedition, sporting awards, personnel and teamwork development.

Antarctic Badge Challenge 2018

Scouts completed 4 tasks set as part of the Antarctic Challenge badge. This included undertaking presentation on Antarctic animals, looking at ration packs and putting tents up in difficult conditions - dark and with thick gloves on. They really enjoyed it especially trying to mimic penguins.