Summer term 26 Round-Up
As we come to the end of a busy and sunshine‑filled summer term, all Sections of the Scout Group have enjoyed a fantastic variety of activities, challenges, and adventures. Here’s a look back at what our young people have been getting up to.
Beaver Scouts (ages 6–8)
Beavers began the term with an energetic evening of circus skills, learning balance, coordination and a few impressive tricks. They followed this with a creative session on Morse code, becoming “Inspector Morse” as they cracked secret messages and decorated biscuits with coded designs.
With camp season approaching, Beavers spent time exploring camp equipment, practising the Countryside Code, and even putting up tents. They continued their outdoor learning with camp skills and outdoor games, before completing a three‑week block of activities towards their Air Activities badge, finishing with some early navigation skills.
As July arrived, Beavers enjoyed camp craft, collecting wood and cooking pitta pockets or damper snakes over a fire. To round off the term, Beavers joined the Cubs with a relaxed and fun end‑of‑term meet‑up at Hatton Campsite.
Cub Scouts (ages 8–10½)
Cubs launched into the term with a trio of problem‑solving challenges: an egg drop experiment, a mini escape room, and a Lego engineering task. They then headed outdoors for a photo hike, exploring the local area in small groups and capturing set challenges along the way.
After attending the Get In camp in May, Cubs returned to complete badge catch‑ups and air activities, followed by an enjoyable evening sharing their hobbies with the pack.
The term continued with sessions on local knowledge, the Space badge, and a special Father’s Day evening. Cubs also developed their digital skills through the Digital Citizen badge. They finished the term off by joining the Beavers at Hatton Campsite.
Scouts (ages 10½–14)
Scouts began the summer term by exploring global issues, followed by preparations for river water testing and environmental awareness. After attending the Get In camp, they moved on to a two‑week pioneering project, building and testing their own catapults with great enthusiasm.
Later in May, Scouts tackled Emergency Aid scenarios, putting last term’s learning into practice with the help of extra adult volunteers. June brought a mix of outdoor and skill‑based activities, including fire and food at Hatton, a visit from an RNLI volunteer for water safety, and the ever‑popular Scouts Got Talent.
Towards the end of term, Scouts took part in Dragon Boating, followed by the Trading Post Challenge. The Scouts look forward to joining Hampton Magna Scout Troop for their Summer Camp.
Explorer Scouts (ages 14–18)
Explorers enjoyed a varied and engaging programme this term. They began with summer camp planning, followed by a creative evening making salt clay. After attending the Get In camp, they moved on to Car Maintenance, Hovercraft and Doughnuts, and Town Planning.
June included cake baking, a second car maintenance session, and a Dragon Boating evening with the Scout Troop. As the term wound down, Explorers enjoyed a relaxed Hatton Chill Out and finished with a scenic wander around Hatton.
Annual General Meeting – July 2026
This year’s AGM was a special moment for the Scout Group as we marked an important leadership transition. After 12 years of dedicated service, Chris Wynne stepped down as Group Chair. Chris will continue to support the Group as an elected Trustee, and we extend our heartfelt thanks for everything he has contributed over more than a decade of leadership.
Following a full nomination and selection process, the Group was delighted to welcome Fran Hopes as the new Group Chair.
The AGM also celebrated achievements across the Group, with several awards presented:
- Chief Scout Silver Award – Ted (Cub), Ruby (Cub), Emma (Cub)
- 40 Years Service Award – Pauline Ward (Group Treasurer)
- Commissioner’s Commendation Award – Felicity Wainwright (Cub Leader)
- Denn Dee Memorial Award – Eli (Cub)
