End of our first year

We come to the end of our first year running Sixth Morley Scouts. It has been a fun packed year and we hope you got as much out of it as we did.

Congratulations to all Scouts.

Achievements:

20 Scouts were awarded the Outdoor Challenge by completing at least 2 nights away and taking part in camp activities and games.

23 Scouts completed the Fitness Challenge by committing to a healthier lifestyle and taking part in our events including a Bleep test challenge, Badminton and hiking.

21 Scouts gained the Adventure Challenge by having a go at a minimum of 3 different adventurous activities throughout the year. From Scuba & Caving to Canoeing & Climbing well done for trying something new. A special well done to 2 Scouts who completed all 10 activities.

18 Scouts have achieved level 3 Emergency Aid with the remaining Scouts to complete missing modules in September.

By attending and committing to doing your best this is what you can expect to achieve each year - culminating in the Chief Scout Gold Award.

See section below about other badges and awards you can aim for.

Have a great summer. See you again in September.

Lasertag Saturday 19th July at Brighouse

A superb session was held at the Lasertag venue in Brighouse. Scouts left wanting more. Another session will be planned either in September or the New Year - watch out for the handouts.

Scout Badges

Details of Scout Badges can be obtained by clicking on the following link and searching the list of Activity Badges and Challenge Badges.

http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/6to25/scout/badges/index.htm

To gain an award the full requirements must be met and validated by the leadership team - or sometimes by other adults such as your tutors or teachers.

Remember - you can link some activities you do outside Scouts to gain your award. For example if you perform in a school play you may qualify for the Entertainer Badge. If you are unsure just ask.

Aldwark Bridge District Canoeing Weekend

Aldwark Bridge nr York.

12th and 13th July 2008. Well attended by 14 Scouts and 4 Leaders/Helpers. In total over 120 Scouts and Leaders from the District - very busy but well organised. Unfortunately the July weather spoilt the weekend with the river in flood until Sunday morning when it was declared safe. All Scouts had up to 2 hours on the water and took part in water challenges.




Looking forward to next year already.

Ilkley Moor Hike

What a wet and miserable day! But enjoyed thoroughly by all. Travelled on train from Morley via Leeds to Burley in Wharfedale and then hiked to Ilkley over the moors. Bath House was a pleasant surprise - learnt something new! Return trip on train to Morley - by then the sunshine had come out and we dried off our kit in the garden.