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'Be prepared'
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1st Stoke Row Cubs Akela: Jan Seal-Roberts, Willow Tree House, Beechwood Close, Crays Pond RG8 7SG Tel: 01491 680479 Mobile: 07970 147824 e-mail: jan.roberts@wolterskluwer.com |
Welcome back to another exciting term at Cubs! I hope everyone is looking forward to lots of fun getting out and about, doing all the things that we enjoy during the long summer evenings. We have all sorts of fun things planned for this term, so try not to miss anything! Our currently envisaged Programme is shown below – but please be aware that it might sometimes be necessary to change our plans for reasons beyond our control.
A couple of points: Firstly, for the meetings taking place after half-term (starting from the beginning of June) Cubs will not have to wear uniform (unless we say otherwise), but must wear their scarves (once invested), and OLD clothes and trainers, as we are going to be spending as much time as possible outdoors. Also, to allow us extra time for our activities, and to make the most of the light evenings, please note that we will be finishing at 8 pm (rather than 7.45 pm) just for this term (and on 14 July we will finish at 8.30 pm – just this once).
Also, we have two great camps in prospect for this summer, and will be sending out information on these soon, but please note that we will be requiring LOTS of parental help with these, otherwise the Camps simply will not happen. So, parents: please start thinking now about whether you would prefer to help with setting up / striking camp, food preparation, cooking, or more general helping out behind the scenes. Thanks!
Akela
| Date | Activity | Description |
21 April |
Basic survival, map and compass skills |
How to survive in the wild, all about not eating Shreddied Wheat, and tent stuff. |
28 April |
Fire-lighting |
Making sure everyone knows how to light a fire (and toast marshmallows!) |
5 May |
Fun in the woods! |
Some tracking stuff, finding out about the woods, and a game. |
12 May |
Maps and compasses |
How to find our way around |
Sat 15 May |
Go-carting competition! |
8 Cubs needed for our go-carting teams! Pls let Akela know if you would like to be considered. |
Sun 16 May |
Sixers’ day |
Another special event for Sixers only |
19 May |
Fires, cooking sausages |
Sausages and stuff – but you’ve got to do it! |
26 May |
About animals and plants |
Naturalist stuff |
2 June |
Half term |
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9 June |
Map-reading + orienteering in Stoke Row |
Out and about in Stoke Row |
11 – 13 June |
Stoke Row Camp |
Our own camp! All Stoke Row Cubs will be welcome to come and enjoy a weekend of camping. It will be great! Details to follow. |
16 June |
Bike ride |
Please bring your bike – and a HELMET (essential!). Parental help required pls. |
23 June |
Shelter building in woods |
Time to think about how to protect ourselves from the elements (and for some fun too!) |
25 – 27 June |
District Camp – South Stoke |
This is where we camp with lots of other Cubs from the Henley area – and it’s great! Details to follow (numbers are restricted to 12 Stoke Row Cubs only). |
30 June |
Night Hike |
Getting out and about through the woods and bracken…. |
7 July |
Scout Family evening |
Our annual end-of-year summer event – everyone welcome! |
Sat 10 July |
Beale Park |
Details to follow |
14 July |
Athletics evening at Langtree School |
Trying for Athletics badge! Trainers and drink bottles required. Langtree School, Woodcote (meet at Langtree) |