Forthcoming Activities 2010
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FAMILY CAMP - 10th - 12th September at Taw Bottom
We will be having a family camp at Taw Bottom (Near South Tawton) again this
year. Taw Bottom is a site owned by the Guides which is purpose built for
camping and includes kitchen, showers and toilets, indoor areas, undercover
eating areas, a campfire, woods and a stream. Beavers and Cubs can only camp as
part of a family and parents will be responsible for their children at all
times, although the Scout Leaders will be arranging optional activities for
everyone to join in with – competitions, craft activities, treasure hunts, games
etc.
Last year 26 families came and it was a great weekend. We will camp from Friday
evening until Sunday lunchtime although as with last year, we hope to be able to
set up the tents on Thursday evening if people wish. Food will be provided and
we expect to be able to again keep the cost down to £10 per person thanks to a
generous donation from a parent (under 2’s will be free).
Can you please pay any outstanding amounts for the family camp as soon as
possible.
The site will be open from 5pm – 8pm Thursday 9th September to set up tents and
from 4pm on Friday 10th. The camp will finish at 12pm Sunday 12th. Please note
that the site is locked when not in use so on Thursday anyone pitching their
tent must be finished and off site by 8pm and again on Sunday by 12pm.
Please make sure you have eaten on Friday evening as we will only be providing a
cake and hot drink that evening.
For more information and the itinerary for the weekend
(please click here).
FAMILY CAMP ROCKET CHALLENGE 
Following a great session that was enjoyed by all the Cubs (and leaders) at Cub
Camp this year, we have added the Rocket Challenge to the activities that will
be held at Family Camp.
The Challenge
To build a rocket using a 2 litre fizzy drink bottle as the main body. The owner
using compressed air and water will fire these into orbit and the distance
travelled will be measured.
The Rules
Everyone attending Family Camp can enter (even adults). You must bring you own 2
litre plastic bottle to camp (please use the standard Coke / Fanta type bottles)
– you can add bits to it if required to help it fly and they can be painted or
decorated if you wish.
The bottle will be launched upside down (lid at the bottom) using a launch pad
and pump supplied on the day. (Each rocket will get at least one launch – more
if possible).
Small prize given to the best-looking rocket and the rocket that flies the
furthest distance.
JUMBLE SALE - Saturday 16th October at the Town Hall
Donations needed and can be given to Julie Wilkins or collected by the Scouts on
Wednesday 13th October. We will also need cakes for a cake stall and prizes for
a draw.
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE - Sunday 14th November
Details to follow. |
This page will be updated regularly to keep you informed of all the planned activities
for the future. If you would like to be advised when the website is updated,
please contact Rowena, her email address is rowe
naford@btinternet.com
and she will be happy to add you to the distribution list. Please visit the
website to check on what's happening and when.
