Explorer Scouts
For all 14 - 18 year olds
Explorer Scouts are young people, usually aged between 14 and 18 years old. There are many types of Explorer Scout Units, some may be linked to your local Scout Group, others may be based around different activities.
Not all Units meet each week, because you will often be out and about at weekends or in the holidays doing activities. There will be times when you will be busy doing other things such as exams, and being an Explorer Scout will have to fit around these.
As an Explorer Scout, you will get the chance to mix with other Explorer Scouts in your District, not just your Unit. By doing this, you will get the chance to take part in activities that your Unit may not organise.
For further information about Explorer Scout activities for 14 to 18 year olds in Cambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, Peterborough, St Ives and Wisbech contact Deputy County Commissioner Phil Garrett. Email: pg101@cam.ac.uk
I want to join
If you or your child wishes to get involved with Scouting in Cambridgeshire, please complete the Scout Association's online enquiry form by clicking here.
Icenorum Living History Group
Icenorum Living History Group covers the Iron Age, Roman, Anglo Saxon and Viking periods and they would love the opportunity to present their displays.
They have recently received a grant from the Local Network Fund to enable them to do just that, to put on events for community groups such as the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, a grant which has reduced the cost a great deal to just £1 per child.
The group is particularly interested in exploring ideas raised concerning changes arising from immigration/invasion, the improvements this brought and how this country became what it is thanks to excellent new ideas.
Although this might sound rather serious and daunting, in actual fact it is great fun trying out, for example, Roman weaponry and armour (all child-safe), talking about a day in the life of an auxiliary, or preparing (very smelly) Roman food!
If you would like further information then contact Mary Hannigan at icenorum@hotmail.co.uk
By the way, they are all teachers and parents and are all CRB checked.
Programmes Online in Cambridgeshire
Programmes Online is a tool designed to make it easier for adults to programme plan. It is for members only and can be found at www.scouts.org.uk/pol
Media training for young spokespeople
The most positive and geniune messages about Scouting always come from the young people themselves. They are infused about Scouting because they take part in the adventure it brings.
In developing the Cambridgeshire PR strategy it is vital that we can rely on at least one young spokesperson in the locality of each District to help deliver the message through radio, television and the press.
If there are any young people who you feel would make a competent spokesperson then please let me know. I will contact them individually about attending the next young spokesperson training event run by the HQ media team. The County will fund the places and we are hoping for an enthusiastic and motivated Cambridgeshire contingent.
For more information, please contact Chris Ward - chris.ward@cambridgeshirescouts.org.uk
SpyMasters
SpyMasters is an exciting action adventure centre, at Bar Hill near Cambridge, which challenges both physical and mental agility, together with observational skills, in a team based environment (sounds a bit like Scouts eh?!).
The centre is designed to look like the inside of a Russian Embassy. Teams will act as Secret Agents making their way through the complex…..avoiding numerous alarms, cameras and infra red beams to complete their mission. They have a set of equipment given to them which they have to use to avoid detection and get them through the Embassy.
Participants are in teams of 4 or 5 and each group goes off 10 minutes apart. The teams are given a starting score and points will be deducted for setting off alarms and being seen by the Embassy cameras. Points will be added for completing certain objectives throughout the mission. Team work is essential for SpyMasters so it is co-operative rather than competitive and good for creating a group or team spirit.
Spymasters would like to invite you to come and try on any weekday evening after 5.00pm (excluding Mondays). For 16 or more players there is a discounted rate of £10 per player (see website for normal prices).
Please look the website www.spymasters.co.uk– to find out more or call Gill Thornton on 01954 789134.
Milton Country Park
If you are planning to use Milton Country Park, Cambridge for an activity in future, please remember to book with the Park Rangers in advance on 01223 420060 or email: miltoncp@scambs.gov.uk
Children's Scrapstore
Children's Scrapstore at 82 Akeman Street, Cambridge is open First Friday of every month from 2pm to 5pm
The Children’s and Young Peoples Participation Service Scrapstore provides a source of recycled materials for children and young people to use in art, craft and play activities. They also sell arts and crafts equipment at cost price.
Just turn up on the day.
Scrap will be sold at £1.50 per carrier bag full, these will be provided.
There will be an extra charge of 50p per bag for County users.
Note: Although the organisers take every step to ensure that materials are suitable for play, they cannot take responsibility for the safety of items used. The Children and Young People’s Participation Service Scrapstore will not be liable for damage, loss or injury that might arise from using any materials supplied.
For more information contact:
Hannah – 01223 457873
Hannah.townsend@cambridge.gov.uk
Duxford Air Museum
If you are looking for a Unit visit, think about a the Imperial War Museum, Duxford for a great day out.
For further information see the museum website http://duxford.iwm.org.uk
A terrific opportunity and it's in our County
