Cubs Scouts

A Scouting family from Troop 175, in Florida, who host the 93^rd Braes Scout Group during their American trips, recently enjoyed a day in the Barrwood accompanied by members of the 93^rd.  The Drake family were touring around Europe, ending in Scotland but they just had to visit the local campsite after hearing so much about it.  

They made their own pizza for lunch and even had a go at crate climbing which is not done in Florida.  Isabella is pictured with Jake Wadell from the 93^rd, after spending the day on the water.   Scouting is indeed a large and international family.

At the end of April, the 2^nd Torwood cubs had a fantastic night at the Barwood Barn Climbing wall.  This was part of their Adventure Challenge Award which they were  working towards.  All tried the challenge and managed to get up and around the wall.  They then finished the evening with a juice break and a quick session in the playpark behind the barn. They have already completed the task of using a slingshot.  Fire lighting, backwoods cooking and a hike to the Tappoch Broch which is an Iron Age broch in the woods at Torwood will be the next tasks to help them achieve the award.

The 5^th Mt. Gerald beavers and cubs recently took part in their very own sports day.  Working in both teams and individually, they took part in a variety of “events”, which helped towards gaining their sports and athletics activity badges.  They competed in relay races, sack races, bean bag toss and egg and spoon races.  Their favourite was being allowed to use “real eggs” for the egg and spoon race – needless to say there was a lot of mess to clean up!  The group meet on a Tuesday evening at Stenhousemuir Primary School.  They will be closing soon for the holidays, but will restart at the end of August. 

The 15^th Grangemouth Scout Group recently celebrated their 115^th  Birthday with a party for all their youth members – beavers, cubs and scouts.  We were delighted to be back in our re-opened and refurbished hall.  They even welcomed some special guests who were Scouts with the Group, some as far back as the 1950's!  They are now opening a new Section, Squirrel Scouts.  This section, called a drey, caters for 4 – 6-year-olds.  If you would be interested in your child joining any of the sections (ranges from 4 – 14 years), sign up at https://www.falkirkscouts.org.uk/Join,  or consider joining the fun as an adult volunteer!

The cubs of the 41st St Francis had fun recently as they completed part of their Scientist Activity badge.  Using spaghetti and marshmallows, the task was to see which six could build the highest tower.  Some used all big marshmallows while some used a combination of bigger and smaller ones.  The winning six managed to build a tower just over 35cm tall.  They also learned about different scentists and then had an attempt at drawing them with varying results.  The Group, beavers, cubs and scouts, meet on a Tuesday evening at St Francis Xavier Church Hall.