Discovery & Adventure for County Beaver Scouts
Author: Richard Harvey
Published: May 8, 2019
On Saturday 6th April almost 300 Beaver Scouts and their leaders descended on Conkers Discovery Centre in Derbyshire for the first Lincolnshire Beaver’s County Sleepover. The Beavers spent the day exploring the National Forest on a variety of trails, walking through the tree tops and orienteering across the site. They explored the different play areas dotted around the site and rode the train to the adventure play area. They also built dens, went pond dipping, followed the sensory trail and barefoot trails and explored the warrens. Beaver Scouts also got the opportunity to find out about the different creatures that live in the British woodland as well as meeting Conkers resident owls, ducks, geese and pheasants.
At the end of the day the Beavers all got to explore the indoor play area before enjoying a cooked dinner and setting up their beds in the discovery centre. They then settled down to watch a film before going to sleep. In the morning Beavers and Leaders enjoyed breakfast before departing.
All Beavers really enjoyed themselves and were able to complete a range of badge requirements including Nights Away, Explore activity badge and Hikes Away (there was a lot of walking!) as well as ticking of parts of their My Adventure, My Skills, My Outdoor and Teamwork challenge badges.
At the end of the day the Beavers all got to explore the indoor play area before enjoying a cooked dinner and setting up their beds in the discovery centre. They then settled down to watch a film before going to sleep. In the morning Beavers and Leaders enjoyed breakfast before departing.
All Beavers really enjoyed themselves and were able to complete a range of badge requirements including Nights Away, Explore activity badge and Hikes Away (there was a lot of walking!) as well as ticking of parts of their My Adventure, My Skills, My Outdoor and Teamwork challenge badges.
Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer Lincs Fest Kinder Hike Lincoln Pride Jamboree Young person Selection Splash Lincs
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Apply now to be part of the Lincolnshire Unit & UK Contingent to the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Poland from 30th July to 8th August 2027. Is your birthday between 30th July 2009 and 30th July 2013? Do you want to have the adventure of a lifetime? Then apply now via the link below. https://forms.office.com/e/jzrW1JxiZk The deadline for applications to attend the selection event is the 30th September 2025. This is due to take place at Sudbrooke Camp Site on 4-5th October 2025. For any questions please contact international@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk We look forward to seeing you there, Georgia, Dawn, Kev and Shaun
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer Vacancies in County Section Support Team Funding opportunities Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre - Available for Group Bookings World Scout Jamboree & International Trips Sensory bags Trustees needed
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer Brew It Forward Winners Announced! Chill Out - Groups and Staff Lincs Fest - Bookings open Inclusion Survey Join the Support Team New Lead Volunteer for Sleaford Needed From the County Youth Lead William Swift - Chief Scout’s Unsung Hero Award Winner Safety training Vacancies in County Section Support team National Scout Archery Competition
