Camp Photographs

Time to get out on the water

kayak

Its a big boat but I can handle it.

kayak

Out on the lake

Kayaks can be wobbly but when you are confident it is easy.

blue kayak

Out on the lake in blue

Doing the Nifty Knotter challenge.

archery

On the archery range

It didn't rain all the time and camp is a nice place to be.

You can't beat a good supply of pallets at a camp.

chopping pallets

Cutting up pallets was an endless source of entertainment.

Chefs

The 3rd Bromley team get the fires going for cooking the evening meal

Kebabs are prepared

Nigel leads the camp fire singing.
"Father Abraham had seven sons"

What's that I hear up in the attic?

Toasting marshmallows round the camp fire

friends

It was fun but somehow didn't taste good.

Camp fire entertainers with 100 verses aboard a pirate ship

Nathan

A quiet moment to see if the fish are biting.

break gun

On the rifle range you first have to break the gun

loading

Then it is time to load.

fire

Take aim and shoot.

Thank you to everyone who helped to make the camp possible.

GROUP CAMP 2023

It is so nice to be able to go camping together as a group again. This year our Group Camp was at the fantastic Mike Thurston Water Activities Centre at North Walsham and we had over 60 people camping and enjoying a wide range of activities.

The District climbing tower was on site and we had a range of things to take part in which included:

Rifle Shooting
Climbing and Abseiling
Kayaks
Sailing boats
Traditional Raft Building
Crafts
Paracord
Hikes
Badges
Challenges
Cooking
Camp fires
and much more.

The weather was kind although it was a bit cold at night. We would like to thank our friends at the 3rd Bromley Scout Group who came along and gave us such good support as well as their good company.

Of course, what you really want are photographs, so here are some:

Every good camp needs a pile of pallets. We took 60. They make kitchens, they make furniture, they make seats, they make lovely hot fires for cooking and much more. Some people just enjoy bashing them with hammers.

Cooking

A good camp breakfast has a lot of bacon and sausage.

lighting
fire

Lighting the camp fire.

The camp fire was soon burning

"Father Abraham had seven sons......"

marshmallows

As it gets darker we all need a marshmallow. Preferably hot and black.

more mallows

How many have you had? - Well I had eight so far.

Topper
sailing

Toppers are great fun to sail but get it wrong and in you go.

in water

This is what happens when you capsize. Safety boats were on hand.

pallet
sledge

Its amazing what you can make from a pallet. Extra points for imagination.

square
lashing

Nigel demonstrates how to make a raft. You use a traditional square lashing and it has to be tight.

raft launch

Rafts head for the water, but will they float?

We are floating and the lashings were tight.

So, if we are still afloat, it must be time for some raft races.

winning?

Are we winning or just going the wrong way.

Shooting action

Tom's paracord creations are as popular as ever.

hike

Setting out on a hike to Pigney's Wood

dinner

Time to cook dinner. Looks like people are waiting.

cooking
pasta

Chefs in action

Nige cooking

This is nice.

camp

Tables can be made out of pallets. Marc demonstrates an unusual way of doing it.

beavers

The Beavers were at camp for their sleepover. That tent looks cozy.

camp fire
entertainers

This year, the Patrols put on some excellent camp fire entertainments. This one involved dance.

"I climbed aboard a pirate ship and the captain said to me......"

more
entertainments

Camp fire stories are always popular

Washing up is a chore at camp, but this site has special sinks.

Terry
Birthday

The campers had a challenge to make a present and cards for Terry who had a special birthday. Here we see him being presented with a camp bird box.

camp

Learning about tracking signs.

Thanks to Rob and Nigel for the camp pictures. There are more. Ask if you want them.

Beaver Sleepover 2019 - Superheroes

Once again, our band of brave superheroes set out to save the World. We only had a couple of days, but we managed to save it no less than four times. Oh, and we defeated The Joker, The Riddler and a Mad Scientist. Plus we did our bit for conservation by saving the rare ground parrot. It's all in a day's work for the Beavers.


Here we see Superheroes setting out on a dangerous quest with many obstacles to be overcome. Fortunately, the World was soon saved and we were able to put the tents up. Those bendy poles can be tricky unless you have the necessary powers. The good news was that Wonder Woman and Super Chef soon arrived. (see below)

As the chefs were here, we could all make some lunch

A Mad Scientist is defeated

Right - The washing up is also defeated.

Superheroes are tied up. Will they escape?

Paddle practice before hitting the water

out in boats

Out in the kayaks

Ground parrot saved

The Ground Parrot is saved.

Above - TV Dinner
Right - Solving a fiendish puzzle from The Riddler

As the sun sets, the heroes gather by the camp fire

with blanket

The "Beaver Moon" Sleepover Christmas 2018

The late November full moon was a "Beaver Moon", so what better reason to have a sleepover and work on our Space Badge. Oh... and we had a Christmas Party too. OK, it was a bit early but we are all excited.

The Beavers slept in Space Stations they had made (which looked quite a lot like cardboard boxes).

The Christmas dinner was fantastic and Secret Santa left presents for all of us.

Here are some pictures:

Above - Spud duty
Left - painting the planets. This one was Venus

Space stations under construction

On the space computers	Some stations are bigger than others
	Above - Eating Christmas Dinner Left - Carving one of the turkeys

Steamy in the kitchen

Santa's been

Thank you everyone for a fun event.

Cub Camp 2018
Can you guess the theme?
The camp was in May 2018 and combined both our Packs and was held at the 1st Cromer HQ. We had fantastic early Bank Holiday weather.

Cub Camp 2017
The theme this year was "Flintstones" and there were some great costumes on show. The camp was held at the 2nd Hellesdon site near Norwich Airport.

Wilma, Betty and Friend

              top - on the climbing wall
              left - archery practice
              above - costume parade
            below left - craft work

          below - on parade

Beaver Sleepover May 2017
Now we have our fantastic new camping field next to our HQ, why not have a sleepover there and try it out? So this year the Beavers took part in a Harry Potter themed sleepover which was wizard fun. Here are some pictures. There are lots more on the secure website, just ask us for the key.

Wizards and Witches gather.

Nigel was Dumbledore

The sorting hat gets to work

The broomstick races begin

We slept in tents

Paddling at Caen Meadow

The Beavers named the swan "Bob"

Decorating dinosaur eggs

We have got our food

Spaghetti time

I can't bear to look that's so dangerous

Round our new camp fire area

Sitting by the camp fire

Above - Watching late night videos

Left - Camp fires just make you stare at them

Pancakes for Breakfast

New Beavers are invested and make the promise

Welcome new members to the Scout Movement

2016 in Pictures with Wednesday Cubs

Here are the Cubs on a boat trip on the Norfolk Broads. They are working on their Naturalist Badge on what was a very wet day. Thank you to Simon from Broads Tours.

This is the MacMillan Coffee evening. The Cubs decorated the cupcakes and served cakes and drinks to parents and guests. They raised £46 for the charity

Now you see us at Cub Camp in October with our brand new tents. We were at Cromer.

Sitting round the camp fire.

At Daffy's Craft Table

Our brand new bell tents

Happy campers

In May, we were we were at a very chilly District Cub Camp at Holt Hall. It included the District Football Competition which we won.. Here are some pictures:

Graham and Heather came along to give the Cubs a taster in Fencing. That sword looks a bit large!

Doing our bit for the community on a wet litter pick event.

We had a visit from Helen and Joseph from the 42nd Chester Group. We shared activities and swapped scarves and badges.

Beaver Winter Sleepover 2016

It was the first time we have tried a winter camp with the Beavers and it was a really fun event with both Colonies combining to make 2 days of Beaver mayhem. We stayed at the new Scout HQ in Buxton which was a great venue and nice and warm on a very stormy night.
The theme was Chinese New Year and we made snakes and a dragon as well as eating a Chinese banquet. The night hike along the river by Buxton Mill was fun too.

Here are some pictures showing us in action:

We slept in tents of course.

Archery action

On the traversing wall

Prawn Crackers are prepared

Making the dragon

Snakes under construction

All ready for the Night Hike

Round the Camp Fire in a gale.

Story time

The Dragon on Parade

Getting tents ready

Beaver Sleepover 2015
This year we had a "Pirate" theme and no less than 34 Beavers joined the Camp. We spent the afternoon at Bewilderwood in the absolutely pouring rain. The Beavers were all soaked, covered in mud and having a fantastic time.
Here are some pictures:

Arriving at Bewilderwood

Building dens in a sea of mud

As always, our Camp Entertainers put on a great show.

The "Rugutta" (Regatta in a gutter)

Blow blow blow your boats

Pull Pirates Pull!

Heave-ho Me Hearties

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