Downe 2011
The Cub Scouts and Scouts from Crockenhill have an activity packed camp at Downe.
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Reception
Downe Scout Activity Camp.
Pitching Camp
Unpacking the Patrol Tents.
Pitching Camp
Marquee up, but where are all the Scouts?
Pitching Camp
First tent nearly up.
Pitching Camp
First tent up!
Pitching Camp
Second tent going up.
Pitching Camp
First up, second nearly.
Pitching Camp
All three Patrol Tents pitched.
Farm Visit
After a morning of hiking, we took a break at a local farm.
Farm Visit
Watch your fingers!
Farm Visit
It looks like the Scouts are being followed.
Farm Visit
A bird in the hand?
Afternoon Fun
A game of catch.
Afternoon Fun
Well caught!
Afternoon Fun
And again.
Grass Sledges
Off down the hill.
Grass Sledges
Hair-ing down the hill.
Grass Sledges
It doesn't look fast, but it is.
Grass Sledges
The long walk back up the hill.
Grass Sledges
Some determined steering.
Grass Sledges
Yes !!
Grass Sledges
Full speed.
Grass Sledges
This is no time to be looking at the camera!
Grass Sledges
The laid back technique.
Grass Sledges
Will power?
Grass Sledges
The Lotus technique.
Campfire
Traditionally, we always try to have a campfire.
Campfire
Don't worry; the flames aren't really that fierce. It's the shutter speed on the camera.
Campfire
An action song - Let me see you boogaloo!
Early Morning
After two nights under canvas, none of the Scouts wake up early.
Early Morning
Wait a minute - I think we can see the first Scout getting up!
Zip Wire
The starting platform of the Zip Wire.
Zip Wire
The end of the wire. So far, it doesn't look that bad?
Zip Wire
Ah - now it looks like more of a challenge.
Zip Wire
End of the line for one Scout. But how will he get down from there?
Zip Wire
With a helping hand, of course.
Zip Wire
Just hanging around?
Zip Wire
One of the girls coming down the wire.
Zip Wire
Not forgetting to take the seat back for the next Scout.
Group Photo
Another successful camp ;-)
