Balfron Scouts: September 2014

Scout and Cub camp

A few weeks ago the Scouts and Cubs went on a joint camp to Meggernie. It was a fantastic weekend with loads of activities and we learnt some very useful new skills.

We had the campsite all to ourselves and the views were amazing. Here are a few photos of the camp and the photos of the activities we did are in the news items below.

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Meggernie - pond dipping

While the Scouts were crossing the river the Cubs searched for life in the nearby bogs and ponds...

Meggernie - high wire

One of the activities that the Scouts did at Meggernie was the high wire river crossing. The Scouts had to pull themselves across the river, ring a bell and then they were pulled back very fast. It was great fun, if a little scary.

Meggernie - nightline

One of the activities the Cubs did was the Nightline. They paired up and one of them was blindfolded while the other Cub had to guide their friend around an obstacle course, making sure they missed the trees, went through tunnels and up and down slopes.

Meggernie - bivouacking

On Saturday night the Scouts had the chance to sleep without their tents and the older Scouts took up the challenge. Some used the great hammocks that Meggernie have, and some used the "wedge" - a really well built den. We had to temporarily move the family of mice that had taken up residence in the straw but everyone had a great time, slept quite well, and really enjoyed their own fire to cook marshmallows in the evening and their breakfast in the morning.