Easter Camp at Home
Author: Richard Harvey
Published: April 14, 2020
I hope you all managed to get a visit from a hoppy companion last weekend and a moment to reflect on the signs of spring around us, the buds of new beginnings, rebirth of hope and opportunity amidst the complexity of the world around us right now.
In terms of Scouting; Well, we may well have planned to be camping in some shared spaces on this glorious spring weekend but even with the separation imposed on us so many of you have found brilliant ways to be together. See how many of our campers you recognise in the Easter Camp Gallery.
We’re not the only ones either, around the County there have been many of you indoors, outdoors, in tents, dens and forts, even just out under the stars …
https://www.facebook.com/events/497678237569344/
If you are looking for a badge for blankets during this time both the #campathome Facebook events have merchandise being created and one stop scouting have a badge and range that may help you out. https://www.onestopscouting.co.uk/camp-home/camp-home-april-badge
I’d love to hear what else you’ve all been trying out while we’re not scouting face to face so please do let me know at cc@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk and I will share on the county website.
I hope you enjoyed the Easter weekend and for all your Scouting, whatever you are doing, wherever you are … Bravo!
See how many of our campers you recognise in the Easter Camp Gallery
In terms of Scouting; Well, we may well have planned to be camping in some shared spaces on this glorious spring weekend but even with the separation imposed on us so many of you have found brilliant ways to be together. See how many of our campers you recognise in the Easter Camp Gallery.
At our house we enjoyed the spring sunshine and our connection to our own little bit of nature as well as joining many others in the #campathome Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/539494096964579/. We’ve enjoyed cooking and eating our tea outdoors, joining 1st Gainsborough for a campfire via Zoom and slept in our indoor tents (garden pitch unavailable) and cooked up pancakes for breakfast.
We’re not the only ones either, around the County there have been many of you indoors, outdoors, in tents, dens and forts, even just out under the stars …
- 1st Gainsborough encouraged Cubs and Beavers to camp out in their gardens or have a 'sleepover' at home (bringing the tent inside/building a blanket fort to sleep in or whatever else they can come up with, as long as they didn't sleep where they usually do.
- 1st Woodhall Spa remastered their planned Easter Camp to offer online challenges to include making bird feeders, camp gadgets, alphabet scavenger hunt, easter egg hunt and sharing camp set up and holding tent inspection via Facebook photos.
- 1st Willingham linked their group and shared their camp activities and locations via Facebook as well as doing a live scout quiz.
- In Wittering, Cub Jake and Scout Ellie practised putting up the big family tent and enjoyed an indoor camp.
- The Boston Commissioners’ garden site soon filled up and other district gardens were well attended as part of the DC Challenge to spend a night in a tent.
- The Hartley family had a BBQ, played in the paddling pool, stuffed bananas with chocolate to cook in the embers, enjoyed stargazing before a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast with some very promising helpers.
- Across Lincoln, table hammocks proved popular for our youngest Scouters and Scouters in Training especially in the Otter and Gilbert households. Kev Wrenn also showed a superb hammock set up in his camp area this weekend to inspire the older sections.
- It didn’t even matter if you couldn’t find a tent or fit it into your space, Helen and Sam enjoyed making their furry fort from cushions and blankets and had a cosy camp at home too.
- In Holbeach, camping was just the start of the spring adventure. Connor, Kiah and Kacey have been very busy starting with a garden camp tea of hotdogs and pasta followed by popcorn and outdoor cinema, marshmallows on the bonfire, stargazing and watching the blood moon. During the days they have been on bike rides and a nature walk recording all the wildlife and insects they could find, made leaf prints and a butterfly house as well as watching a wildlife documentary learning about different animals in the wild.
https://www.facebook.com/events/497678237569344/
If you are looking for a badge for blankets during this time both the #campathome Facebook events have merchandise being created and one stop scouting have a badge and range that may help you out. https://www.onestopscouting.co.uk/camp-home/camp-home-april-badge
I’d love to hear what else you’ve all been trying out while we’re not scouting face to face so please do let me know at cc@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk and I will share on the county website.
I hope you enjoyed the Easter weekend and for all your Scouting, whatever you are doing, wherever you are … Bravo!
See how many of our campers you recognise in the Easter Camp Gallery
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 National Scout and Guide Symphony Orchestra Duke of Edinburgh Celebration award event Makaton videos Volunteer Development Free Cash!!! Programme Team Tomahawk and rifle shooting LCVYS Christmas card competition Visual supports
Rosie Flint appointed as the new Lead Volunteer for Sleaford District
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 Skegness and Spilsby District Success Census 2026 Data Protection Reminder: Using Email Safely Scouts Future Leader Programme HQ Leadership Opportunities Lincoln District Shooting Tournament ProgFest Shooting activities New County Brand County First Aid Courses
Congratulations to Julie and Dany on their awards!
Cubs Take Over Sudbrooke Park as over 400 young people and volunteers join together for an unforgettable County Cub camp.
6th Skegness Sea Scouts were honoured to attend BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Make a Difference awards ceremony, as a finalist in the community group award category. With over 500 nominations across the categories they made it to the final 4 and got a Highly Commended award which will take pride of place at their Scout Hall. A huge congratulations to them and all the finalists and winners on the night.
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 Award Nominations Are you looking to get a nights away permit Hykeham Scouts come to the rescue Lincolnshire ProgFest Saturday 12 October LincsFest - Don't miss out Splashlincs - last few places available! District Lead Volunteers Jamboree Young person Selection Membership fees explained
Kate Marnoch appointed as the new Lead Volunteer for Louth District
