Young Leaders

In July this year 2nd Torwood Scout Group were delighted to assist a group of American Scouts during their tour of Scotland prior to attending the 39th Blair Atholl Jamborette.  When the scouts form Maryland and Minnesota reached out last year for somewhere in Forth Valley to stay for the night the Torwood group were delighted to offer the use of their hall.  The 12 scouts and 6 leaders spent their first night with an Edinburgh group before visiting Roslyn Chapel, Linlithgow Palace, the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel.  Following a tiring day they arrived at the hall for some games, food and a well-deserved rest. They also met Katie Niven, Torwood Young Leader, who was going to assist at the Jamborette.  After spending the night at the Torwood hall they headed off to Stirling Castle and Wallace Monument before their next stop at Fort William.

A mixed group of Scouts and Explorers from Falkirk District led by 16th Laurieston Scout group took part in the Blair Atholl International Jamborette Satellite Camp.  This is a shorter camp for younger Scouts to take part in the activities and ceremonies of a large International Jamborette.    The young people had opportunities to visit the main camp participants,  play games led by international visitors, try some camp activities in addition to a fun but very soggy campfire and a spectacular "Scouts Own" ceremony held in front of Blair Castle.  

All returned home tired, happy and very determined to attend the next Jamborette in 2 years-time.