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Explorers Ski Trip 2014

Parkers Pioneers Explorer Unit has just returned from a fantastic week skiing & snowboarding in the Swiss Alps.

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Explorers and leaders spent an amazing week on the mountains surrounding the Scout Centre in Kandersteg. Everyone had a great time whether they were a novice boarder or an experienced skier.

Evening activities included igloo building, sledding and a snow shoeing hike through the woods.

On the Sunday we were lucky enough to see the World Dog sledding championships with part of the course on the grounds of the Scout Centre.

Please take a look at the collection of pictures to see what we got up to, click READ MORE below……

More to follow in the Gallery.

Next explorer ski trip planned for 2017!!!!

Forthcoming explorer events

DOFE Silver expeditions
DOFE Bronze expeditions
Survival Camp Braid Wood
White Water Rafting
Canoe expedition
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Survival camp on the beach

The explorer unit is on the look out for adult volunteers to join our leadership team so if you are looking for some adventure please drop me an email via the “Contacts” page

Nigel
Explorer Scout Leader

 

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1st Linslade Scouts meet Bear Grylls – Chief Scout

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Some of our “big achievers” were rewarded with the opportunity to attend the County Land & Water Activity Day at Luton Hoo on Saturday. They were lucky enough to meet the Chief Scout – Bear Grylls on a very wet and windy day, as part of his whistle stop “Bear in the Air” tour of the Eastern Region. The weather meant Bear was in car rather than the air, as the helicopter was grounded – which shortened his time at the event, however all participants got to see him. The Scouts took part in a number of land activities, fun and games, fire lighting, followed by some time on the water sailing and canoeing.

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Scouts Paddle the Grand Union

Following a six week kayaking training course at Willen lake run by our leaders last term, eight Linslade Scouts extended their skills in open canoes on the Grand Union Canal. The trip last Saturday covered 5 miles of paddling with a bacon roll cook up at lunchtime. For most, this was their first experience in open canoes, and all paddlers did very well.

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St George’s Day Honours – Gold Award for 6 Linslade Scouts

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Congratulations to six 1st Linslade Scouts who were presented with their Chief Scouts Gold Award at the Leighton-Linslade District St Georges Day Service at All Saints Church, on Tuesday evening. There were also Chief Scouts Silver Awards presented to nine Linslade Cub Scouts, and Chief Scouts Bronze Awards presented to twelve Linslade Beaver Scouts. Two Explorer Scouts were awarded their Young Leader Buckle for leadership work in our Group. WELL DONE TO ALL!!!

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A fantastic turnout of 32 Scouts from Linslade attended the service, joining great numbers of both Beavers and Cubs from our Group. Thank you all for coming.

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Scouts Survive the Snow

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Our first survival camp of 2013 brought weather conditions in true “survival camp” fashion…..

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We thought March would be clear of the most severe winter weather, but no, we copped it!! 13 Scouts woke up to a snow covered site on Saturday morning, and set to building fires to cook breakfast.

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Over 100 attend Group Camp….

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Our third Frank Parker memorial Group Camp ran very successfully last weekend. We had over 110 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders and helpers on camp, so it was very busy. We had 11 Beavers camp under canvas for the very first time, which was very exciting. ALL of the 85 children at camp were extremely well behaved and a credit to their parents and leaders. There are some photos below of some of the activities, and more in the gallery.

If anyone has any photos to share please contact me – registered website users can upload direct to the web gallery once logged-in. It would be nice to publish reports, thoughts, and comments from the children also – leaders could you ask them? 

A massive thank you to all leaders and helpers who worked like trojans to make this event happen. And also a special thank you to our catering team – I don’t know how you do it!  85 well fed, happy, smiling little faces says it all and makes it all worthwhile. Thanks everyone!!

Andy – GSL

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New Explorer Unit starts with a splash

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A great time was had by all at the launch of the new explorer unit with it getting started literally with a BIG SPLASH!!!

WakebrdOn a glorious summers evening last Friday 9 explorers & 4 leaders took on the Wakeboarding at Willen Lake. Everybody got nice and wet but had a fantastic time with nearly all of the group, after a few tumbles managing a lap of the course

After a quick change they then got on their walking boots to hike the 7 miles to Quarries campsite arriving at 11.30 for an overnight sleepover. The next morning they were up at 8.30 to cook breakfast, strike camp and get down to the canal for a very leisurely 2 hour canoe paddle. We are sure they spent more time drifting along than paddling but I suppose they may have been a little tired!!!

As always a big thank you to the leaders and parents who helped to organise this event