Spring activities at Beavers

Last Updated on Friday, 16 September 2011 21:00 Written by Administrator Friday, 27 May 2011 00:00

Spring Activities at Beavers

The Beaver Colonies launched into second half of Spring Term with an evening focused upon the 25^th Anniversary of Beavers and the historical significance of Jamborees. This included playing a variety of games from various Scouting countries, one of note being the Snake Tail Game from Thailand, which proved to be a real success.

The following week's agenda comprised of the old Scouting favourite - a Camp Fire. The excitement commenced with the Beavers' forage through the woods for the all important logs. Birch produced a campfire that would put most Guy Fawkes celebrations to shame. The Beavers then positioned themselves around the campfire, eagerly awaiting the highlight of the evening, Birch's and Ash's classic renditions of Camp Fire Classics, whose car wouldn't get to heaven? (Where were the X Factor judges when you need them?)

Air Activities was then the order of the day. The meeting opened with the Beavers' darting around the hut whilst producing their finest ‘Spitfire' impersonations. Calming the proceedings down a little, the construction of parachutes, rockets and the launching of the ‘Stomp Rockets' followed. The Beavers developing an appreciation of aeronautic construction.

Coming back down to earth to complete the Beavers' Promise Challenge seven days later; Willow produced an ingenious format for the Passover Story. This involved the respective Lodges producing pictures to illustrate the various stages of the story with the grand finale being the delivery of the Passover Story to the parents. A tremendous effort by all.

The following weeks focus was Mothering Sunday. Under the careful guidance of Rowan, colourful works of art were produced; flowers, peg dolls and the all-important Mothers' Day Card. The evening culminated with the presentation, by the District Commissioner, of the Bronze Award, the highest accolade for a Beaver. Well done to all of Beavers who achieved this.

Post going to press, the Spring Term is due to culminate with an evening of Geocaching; working towards the Beavers' Outdoor Challenge.

Finally, we bid farewell to a number of Beavers as they continue their Scouting journey onto Cubs, it has been a pleasure and good luck.