The Fourth Form Explorer Scouts ventured out on the Summer Term overnight adventure.
The first stage was the navigation challenge, walking from the College to Hillside Scout Camp site in Small Dole. The routes had been planned by the teams themselves along the river Adur then over the Downs. After several hours in what was particularly hot weather the groups arrived at their destination, pitched their tents and collected wood to light the fire. The evening meal was inspired by the survival skills the pupils had learnt over the year and involved filling a foil parcel with a range of food and cooking it on the embers of the fire. After some wide games the Scouts enjoyed some marshmallows cooked over the fire before heading into their tents.
The following morning the Lower Sixth helpers and accompanying teachers prepared a cooked breakfast before the Scouts took part in a range of activities to help build their teamwork and leadership skills. First, they did some pioneering, using the large wooden poles and rope to construct a free-standing tripod strong enough to support the team above the ground. They had practised this over the term on small staves so this was the chance to supersize it! Other activities involved stacking crates, and walking in a coordinated fashion on planks of wood.
When the minibuses finally came to collect the group, the Scouts headed back to the College – tired, probably a bit hot and sunburnt, but pleased with the fun they’d had.
Dr Richard Bustin, Scout Leader.
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