Despite bad weather forcast Cubs cad great fun in our Spooky forest adventure. It all startet with pumpkin searh followed by carving, some fun games and spooky treasure hunt around dark forest. Good old baked potatoes with beans, cheese and sausages to top it all 😋
Wednesday night cubs enjoyed Pack Forum talking through ideas for badge work as well as playing some games to strengththeir teamwork. They also were sorted into their sixies – packs
Cubs have started a fantastic DIY project – Building Bird Boxes. We measured out our building materials. We used saws (under adult supervision) to star to prep f
or assembly. Next week we’ll continue to work on them using more tools.
Wednesday night cubs learned all about Bike Maintenance. We used bike pumps and spanners. After testing their bikes they all had fun ride around car park. We also practiced Grand Howl and invested our new Cub.
Last weekend all sections joined groups from the county and beyond, taking part in another virtual camp. This time we had the benefit of being able to meet up for part of the camp too 😃
Beavers met at the hall first, watched the camp opening live, made our camp pictures, played games and completed the straw rocket craft. Eight new beavers were invested and the whole colony made their promise ⚜️ They went home with badges recently earned and resources to make their bee pegs.
Scouts met in the afternoon, took a trip to the local park for some footgolf (set up and ran by YLs), attempted Da Vinci Bridges and then lit campfires and had s’mores (kids brought their own) back at the hall. We also invested 2 new scouts and a leader ⚜️
Cubs had an evening session, practicing knots, making kites, dancing, s’mores (kids brought their own) and invested new cubs and leaders.
All sections were busy at home with their families completing a variety of challenges over the weekend. Well done to all Ballymoney Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, YL’s and leaders 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Huge thanks to Paul and the county team, all the Ballymoney Leader team and our fantastic parents for making our camp at home 2 a great experience ⛺️ ⚜️
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Polishing up two weeks fun with Ropes the Cubs have all mastered their basic knots and lashings.. Now what will they make with them?
Polishing up two weeks fun with Ropes the Cubs have all mastered their basic knots and lashings.. Now what will they make with them?
Thank you to all those who supported our Easter fundraiser by entering our raffle. We raised £311 which will be used to buy more tents and equipment for our group camp later this year. The winner of the hamper was Margaret Archibald. Congratulations!!
Also a huge thank you to those who donated prizes including cinema and bowling passes from The Jet Centre, Coleraine and a voucher from McClesters Family Butcher, Ballymoney.
Scouts visited Portstewart Strand on a clear, cool spring evening, for a walk through the dunes, some sand sledding and s’mores on the beach. Two leaders were also invested, Graham for cubs and Joan for scouts. Welcome to the group 😀
We had a great turn out today from all the young people in all sections. We also had representatives from all the sections for the wreath laying in the morning with the beavers sections having the honour of laying the wreath.
It was very impressive to see over 40 scouts aged from 5 & three quarters to 18 all walking together alongside other uniformed youth groups and movements from the town to show their Respects.
Well done to the Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides, BB, GB, Army Cadets, the British Legion and everyone else for a great display.
Many thanks to the leaders and parents assisting.
video clip below.
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On Saturday 20th October 2018 the cubs set off to Ballylough House (renamed Hogwarts for the weekend). Once all the tents were set up they had a quick lunch and lessons began. This involved carving pumpkins which were used at night to light up the campsite and we all walked through the Forbidden Forest to collect the materials to make their brooms who were used later for a Qudditch competition. I am glad to say the competition ended in a draw!!
After dinner we set off on a night hike which threw up a few scary surprises. Apologies to all who were scared. The cubs then proceeded to the campfire where Hagrids hot chocolate was consumed in copious amounts. They were all ready for bed by this time so off they all toddled and snuggled down for the night.
Sunday morning dawned wet and windy so in the rain so they bravely struggled and succeeded to get the tents packed away.
After the award ceremony where all the cubs were given their end of term reports the parents arrived to take some very tired but hopefully happy cubs back to Muggle land. A huge thank you to all the parent volunteers without whom we could not have coped and to Shere Khan for his backroom help.
As part of the nationwide Restart a Heart day the Group partnered with both the St Johns Ambulance and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service to run a special evening where all the young people (some leaders and parents too!) learnt all about resuscitation, CPR, how to help others and key Life Saving skills. 43 members from all sections covering our youngest 6 year old Beaver scouts right through to our Older Explorer Scouts took an active hands on role in the evening. It was fanstastic to see all sections in the same place working together.
Special thanks have to go to Sheila and her team – James, TA and Shan all from St Johns Ambulance and the Two Dominics from NIAS, all of whom were in a packed noisy hall on a tuesday evening sharing their knowledge along with our own merry band of Leaders who added another evening to their volunteering with enthusiasm and smiles. It was a great event, hoepfully to be repeated again nex year.
All participants gained Certifcated showing their achievements.
Cubs Halloween Harry Potter Camp – Sat 20th October – Sunday 21st October
All Details now available on the payments page for registered members.
www.ballymoneyscoutgroup.co.uk .
Hi everyone
Cubs will restart on Wednesday 12h September at 6.45pm. It is essential that all parents stay in the hall at the start of the the session as there will be a short presentation with regards to the new payment and registration system. Hope to see you all there as you will need to register your child on the new system.
Akela
Registration nights as follows:-
Beavers 6-8 year old 11/09/2018 from 18:45 – 20:00
Cubs 8-10.5 year old 12/09/2018 from 18:45 – 20:15
Scouts 10.5 – 14 year old 07/09/2018 from 19:00 – 21:00 for the scouts section this will be a social night for all parents, scouts and potential scouts. Come along, fill in the forms and enjoy tea/coffee and a nibble. It will be a good chance to speak to the leaders about plans for the coming year. Hope to see you all there.
Cubs restarting on september 12th at 6.45pm in the hall. This years leadership team have an action packed programme in place.
We have spaces available, please contact KAA on 07922032609 for details!
Ballymoney Scout Group had their first ever all section group camp in June. The Scouts and Cubs went horse riding on Friday night before getting some bounce time on the inflatable assault course. This was followed by a camp fire and s’mores toasted on the fire. After a few songs it was off to bed.
Up bright and early for breakfast on Saturday and then the Scouts were off to Glenariff Forest Park for a hike and some photography work. The Cubs then had their outing to Rosepark farm, who just happened to be having birthday celebrations! When the Scouts got back they had some free time and the option to go to play volleyball or play on the inflatable before the Beavers came on site for their camp. Some of the Scouts and Beaver parents assisted in leading the Beavers on their horse riding session. When the Beavers had finished their horse riding it was time for the BBQ. After dinner the Scouts setup and ran the camp fair for the Beavers and Cubs to play. Another campfire, s’mores and songs and a very tired group headed to bed.
Sunday morning and those awake early enough enjoyed watching the horses being brought in from the field – they counted 30 horses passing by. After breakfast time it was time to pack all the gear away into rucksacks. Beavers and Cubs then made creative pool noodle ponies while Scouts worked hard breaking camp.
Parents arrived, group camp badges were distributed and many tired young people and leaders were ready to head to the comforts of home.
Many thanks to all at Sheans horse farm for helping our young people with the horse riding and the use of their facilities for camp. Also, thanks to Dr Walker for running the volleyball, Rebecca for cooking the BBQ and all the other leaders who made camp possible.
Over the month of June all three sections have been bringing in donations for BARK a local dog shelter. BARK had put out an appeal for donations of tinned dog food to the local community and Ballymoney Scout Group answered. We hope that what we have collected over the month will have made a small difference. Louise (in the photos with the crutches)from BARK let the Scouts around to see all of the dogs that are waiting to get re-homed.
More pics to follow, Many thanks to Raksha for pulling video together, thanks to Kaa, Cypress and Shere Khan for helping out all weekend.
Hi, heres the kitlist for the upcoming camp!
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A great turnout on Sunday to both celebrate the patron saint of Scouting and to help Castlerock scout group celebrate their centenary year.
Many thanks to all the kids and parents who came and to the leaders for their support.
(Please feel free to send me any pics you have of the day – especially beavers and scouts, my phone died…Lol be prepared!)
Congratulations to Sarah and Roma on being awarded their wood badge.
Additional Pics! – thanks Jackie
Strengths, weaknesses, techniques….. Cubs investigated the best way to build an egg supporting structure. Spaghetti, marshmallows, straws & blu tac, paper and tape… it was a very narrow victory for one team.
Much fun. Thanks to raksha for her worksheets and prizes.
Cubs undertook Emergency Aid badgework tonight. Practical hands on training was provided by Sheila, James and Sham from St John Ambulance.
Kaa, Raksha, Luke, Matthew and Akela where all victims and casualties and got tended to by cubs.
Badges were awarded by the team, many thanks!
Cub scouts from all over NI, ROI and further afield will descend upon Crawfordsburn Scout Centre in May to have an action filled weekend. This only happens every three or four years and is a fantastic experience for your young person.
We will be staying in tents in our groups and will take part in loads of different activities, adventures, skill building and badge work.
The cost for the camp is £75 – this covers all activities, food, camping, transport, badges, tee-shirts and so much more.
LEADERS: Akela – 07542808014, Kaa & Raksha, Shere Khan and Cypress Beaver
OUTBOUND PICK UP: Ballymoney Scout Hall, TBC 25th May 2018 (Friday)
INBOUND PICK UP: Ballymoney Scout Hall, TBC 27th May 2018 (Sunday)
The total cost is £75 (This includes all meals, activities and transport)
PLEASE PAY AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
I cannot stress the importance of labelling / naming everything. Cubs will be in tents, they will pull their ruckackcontents out and mix it up. They will leave stuff lying around in the wrong places. Other cubs will have headtorches and other things that look the same…… sharpie markers and labels…. saves a lot of arguing.
DO NOT SEND PHONES OR GADGETS! They will be confiscated if seen and probably get broken if not. Phones add to homesickness and the home contact (Intouch system) will be in place. Other electronic gadgets will get broken, run out of batteries, mixed up etc… They will not need anything like this.
Did i mention labelling everything?
We use Paypal to process our payments to ensure your security. You DO NOT NEED a paypal account to make a payment.
It is essential that when making this payment you make sure you note the members name and “CUBJAM18”.
Use the button below to make payment, if you have any problems please contact the GSL: gsl@ballymoneyscoutgroup.co.uk
We recently received a lovely card of appreciation from Julie from Ballymoney food bank. The food donated by the group weighed in at 89.65kg. Well done everyone!
