{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"Alanah Reid, Creative Content Producer","standfirst":"","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ESummer is here \u2013 the season of longer days and bright sunshine. Since we\u2019re in the UK, we sadly can\u2019t promise you sunshine every day.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhatever the weather\u0027s like near you, we hope you can still enjoy camping, adventurous days out and fun-filled outdoor programmes.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs well as the World Scout Jamboree in Korea, here are some exciting Scout events in the UK this summer.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/21404/3rd-kingsbury-at-paccar-adventure-day.jpg","width":0,"height":0,"altText":"Two Scouts are wearing helmets, t-shirts and neckers while attached to rope near a climbing rock. The Scout to the left has their left leg on the rock and is about to start climbing up, and the Scout to the right is leaning on the rock with their left hand against the rock to support them.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EWorld Scout Jamboree in Korea, 1\u201312 August\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/international-scouts-and-events/international-events/wsj/\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s a World Scout Jamboree year\u003C/a\u003E. This year, more than 40,000 Scouts from across the world are getting together in Korea for an unforgettable week of activities, networking, and learning skills for life.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EDream:LIVE, 6 August\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWant to join in the fun of the Jamboree at your meeting place, camp, or even your home? With Dream:LIVE, you can.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDream:LIVE brings the excitement of more than 40,000 Scouts at the 25th World Scout Jamboree back home to the UK, through a range of online activities and interactive sessions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs well as exciting activities, you\u2019ll also have a chance to learn more about Scouts from all over the world, the 25\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C/sup\u003E World Scout Jamboree in general, and what the UK Contingent\u2019s been doing.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re interested in taking part, make sure you \u003Ca href=\u0022https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/fb7e31f9628849cbb43f4fccb9cabaca?fbclid=IwAR3Nse_sd9t_cSaR0HCDa9jHOVhoi0ABBLTCRFB8MvgPrg5yPEgKbS8ZmI4\u0022\u003Efill out this form\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003ESutton Coldfield West District Camp, 23-25 June\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn England, Scouts in Sutton Coldfield (a whopping 602, to be exact) have been on an incredible District camp.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThanks to the 112 volunteers and 59 Explorers supporting their programme, Scouts of all ages came together for a weekend of activities, learning and fun.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt was a fantastic weekend for Scouts to make new friends and try new things \u2013 especially the Squirrels, since it was their first ever District camp.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere were many classic Scout camp activities on offer, from learning to safely light fires and eat s\u2019mores, to whizzing down a zip wire and crawling up a climbing wall.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe District even took the opportunity, with so many of their Scouts community together, to thank their volunteers. Many of them went home with certificates in their hands and smiles on their faces.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe camp was a great success and everyone seemed to have a great time. Well done to everyone involved in organising such a brilliant weekend for young people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EAdventure day at PACCAR Scout camp, 16 July\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn 16 July, two Scout groups took in an exciting adventure day at PACCAR Scout camp in England. The day was linked to the opening and re-opening of two Scout groups in the Brent District.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe chatted with Derek, one of the organisers, to find out more.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018The adventure day at PACCAR Scout camp is part of a six-week challenge we run when we open new sections or groups. There are two groups taking part \u2013 one of them is a brand new provision for young people with additional needs, which we hope will become our first group for Scouts with additional needs.\u2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018The other programme we\u2019re running is the 37th\u0026nbsp;Willesden \u003Ca href=\u0022/cubs/awards/\u0022 title=\u0022Cub Awards\u0022\u003ECub Scout Challenge\u003C/a\u003E. We\u2019re opening this group again after it closed over ten years ago, starting with the Cub Pack.\u2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018The last session is a presentation evening, where they\u2019re awarded their certificates. At this point, we chat to parents and carers about volunteering.\u2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018The idea behind the adventure day is to showcase the fun and adventurous side of Scouts \u2013 not only to the participants, but to their parents and carers who come along for the day, have an amazing time, and go home feeling like they want to help the Scouts provision to carry on after the six-week challenge. It\u2019s how we capture most of our volunteers.\u2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018The adventure day raises the level of excitement, as it\u2019s completely new to those taking part and they really look forward to it.\u2019\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/21403/37th-willesden-scout-group-at-gilwell.jpg","width":0,"height":0,"altText":"Two Cub Scouts are wearing light blue neckers and running outside with a brown fence to their left. On their right are old tyres on the ground, and they\u0027re both wearing t-shirts and shorts. They\u0027re looking at the ground and smiling as they run.","caption":"Cubs at 37th\u00A0Willesden had a great time completing their challenge earlier in July.","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EScotJam 2023, 15\u201328 July\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn Scotland, \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scotjam.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EScotJam\u003C/a\u003E is back. At Scout Adventures in Lochgoilhead, they\u2019re holding incredible residential experiences for Cubs and Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere\u2019ll be lots of fun, outdoor adventures and badges. Cubs and Scouts are spending the week exploring the forest, hills and water surrounding the Scouts Adventures Lochgoilhead centre.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey\u2019re taking part in a wide range of activities including climbing, abseiling and paddle sports. The young people will be looked after by an experienced volunteer team as they delve into these adventurous days.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Cubs and Scouts\u00A0are sleeping indoors and\u00A0will enjoy\u00A0three nutritious meals a day from the professional on-site catering team.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EBadge Activity Days, 7\u201310 August\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt Scout Adventures Fordell Firs in Scotland, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are getting ready for two exciting all-day events where they\u2019re getting to try lots of different activities. These activities are all about helping them earn their \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/beavers/awards/my-adventure/\u0022\u003EAdventure Challenge Award\u003C/a\u003E, and what better time to get out and about than in the summer?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Badge days include various activities, including Roped, Target and traditional bush craft-based sessions. They\u2019ll never be far from adventure.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003ENorth West Belfast District Scouts, start of June\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere\u2019ve been a couple of fun-filled District camps in Northern Ireland this summer. North West Belfast Scouts enjoyed their District camp at the start of June.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EScott, their District Commissioner, says, \u2018We\u2019re only a small District with just five Groups from the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. The camp\u2019s the highlight of our Scouts calendar each year.\u2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETheir camp was at Lorne Guide Centre and 100 Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Beavers, and volunteers camped over the weekend. They were happily joined by 80 Beavers and Squirrels on the Saturday.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe District got funding from the National Lottery Community Fund NI, which helped them run a full programme of activities, including climbing, high ropes, archery, airsoft, and patrol competitions.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe local police supported the District with a crime scene base and there was a First Aid base to help young people learn all about administering First Aid.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere was even time to enjoy a yummy ice cream and go sliding down a \u2018slippery slope.\u2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe hope everyone had a wonderful time.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EAll Wales Cub Fun Day, 10 June\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe All Wales Cub Fun Day finally returned in-person this year, following a break due to COVID-19.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOver 1,500 young people visited the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells for a fun-filled day of activities.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe event was split into 4 zones: Adventure, World, Skills and Outdoor. It mainly focused on the Cubs Challenge badges. There was an assault course, Water slide, Archery, Laser shooting, high ropes, zip wire, Sumo suits, African drums and much more. They had so much fun, while gaining valuable skills for life at the same time.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe feedback\u0027s been amazing, and there are plans already in place for a bigger and better event in 2025.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EThe Barry Scout and Guide Annual Fete, 1 July\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlso in Wales, the Barry Scout and Guide Annual Fete took place in Romilly Park, Barry. Approximately 5,000 people came along and attempted to beat the world record for the biggest human fleur-de-lis!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere were fun and games for all ages, from the youngest Rainbow to the oldest Explorer.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe event raised over \u00A310,000 for the local Scout and Guide groups and helped promote some of the local charities local around Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EIceland international camp, 19\u201325 August\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the end of August, as one of the many international camps happening across Wales, a contingent of 40 young people from across Cardiff and Vale Area are off to Iceland for an international camp.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey\u0027ll be supported by a team of eight volunteers and the young people will take part in a wide range of activities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027re sure they\u0027re going to make such great memories.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe hope you\u2019ve been enjoying the summer so far, and we hope you\u2019re getting to enjoy lots of fun adventures, camps, and activities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re looking for fun things to keep you busy, why not try our \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/occasions-and-events/scouts-sixty-days-of-summer-bucket-list/\u0022 title=\u0022Scouts Sixty Days of Summer Bucket List\u0022\u003ESixty\u00A0Days of Summer bucket list?\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"26 July 2023","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[{"caption":"","title":"Sign up for Dream:LIVE on 6 August","url":null,"newWindow":false},{"caption":"","title":"Scouts Sixty Days of Summer Bucket List","url":null,"newWindow":false}],"relatedLinks":[{"caption":"","title":"Hot weather and summer activity advice","url":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/hot-weather-and-summer-activity-advice/","newWindow":false}],"id":75579,"nodeName":"Here\u2019s what Scouts are up to this summer","title":"Here\u2019s what Scouts are up to this summer","type":"blogEntry","image":{"url":"/media/21404/3rd-kingsbury-at-paccar-adventure-day.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1d9cabe3cf7a580","caption":"3rd Kingsbury At PACCAR Adventure Day","type":"","size":0,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":"Two Scouts are wearing helmets, t-shirts and neckers while attached to rope near a climbing rock. 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