Virtual Camp 2021
St George's Day themed virtual camp with 1st Woodcutts 23rd April
Naomi Booth :: Saturday 27th March 2021 :: Latest Blog Posts
We can't wait to see you all on Virtual Camp and this page will let you know what we have planned, what materials you will need to find and how you can keep in touch during the weekend...
Virtual Camp Schedule
Saturday 24th
Make your camp: Tents/dens, and bunting, pennant or stain-glass activities below to decorate your home and show everyone you are taking part in our St George's themed camp.
Prep for lunch: Flat-bread baking with Jen
12:00 noon LIVE FBOOK Camp begins: Flag Break & St George's Play by Leaders
12:15pm Activities time: See below
12:30pm ZOOM Cardboard Castle: with Akela
6:00pm LIVE FBOOK CAMPFIRE
7:15pm ZOOM Family Quiz night: with Skip Skip & Paper Underpants
Camp out/Sleep in a den
Sunday 25th
St Georges Scouts Own: 10am online stream, St Mary's Facebook page
Download Service Sheet
11:00am Activities time: See below
11:00am ZOOM St George's cakes: with Kaa
12:00 noon ZOOM Catapults destroy the castle: with Akela
1:00pm Photo Scavenger Hunt launched on Facebook and via Email - how many can you find in an hour?
2:00pm LIVE FBOOK: Flagdown on Sunday: Skip & Skip Skip
2:30pm ZOOM: Camp Catch up - show us your camp creations!
Keep up-to-date
All the activities will be listed on this blog.
Some activities have videos that will be below, Youtube page and shared on the Facebook group.
Some LIVE events will be on Zoom and links will be sent via email.
Show us how you have got on by posting to the Facebook group.
Materials Needed
Some activities will require materials and items to be sourced by you.
Take a look at the list below so you can start collecting cardboard, finding sticks and adding to your shopping list.
Some materials will be available for collection from the HQ or your leader - again listed below.
Make your camp...
Tents/dens, and bunting, pennant or stain-glass activities below to decorate your home and show everyone you are taking part in our St George's themed camp. Then get ready for lunch and the start of camp!
Dens & Tents
Where are you going to sleep tonight? Take a look at the weather, take a look at what equipment you have and what space you have.
Show us your photos when you are set up!
Cubs: Helping put up a tent, looking after your equipment and keeping yourself safe on a campsite are all elements of your Outdoor Challenge award.
Complete this Google form
Virtual Camp bunting
Download & print:
full colour
print & colour/paint/craft version
Dragon Pennant
Materials:
- Cardboard
- Paper
- Decorations
- Felt pens/colouring pencils
Bake flatbreads
Download: Recipe & Method
Ingredients:
- 200g of plain flour or strong white bread flour (either work fine)
- 150g of additional flour for later on
- 200 ml of warm water
- 2 teaspoons of fast-acting yeast
- 2 tsp of either caster sugar, maple syrup or honey
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (but any oil you have will work)
Welcome to Virtual Camp
These videos will also be shared on the Facebook Group at the beginning of camp after Flag break @ 12noon
Camp Activities - what will you need?
T-shirt Bag
Materials:
- Old t-shirt
- Chalk or marker
- Material cutting scissors
Dragon Eggs
Materials:
- Saucepan
- eggs
- gel food colouring although bottle food colouring will work
- spoon
Wild Yoga
With Luna
Dreamcatcher
Materials:
- Paper plate or cardboard so can draw round plate
- Wool or string
- Decorations such as beads, feathers etc
Dragon Nests
Ingredients:
- Chocolate to melt
- Cereal such as bran flakes, cornflakes etc
- Mini eggs
And:
- Cupcake cases
Dragon Bookmark
Materials:
- Card Green or red with other colours if required.
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pen
Dragon Game
A game for all the family. Get your pens and paper, roll your dice, and draw the corresponding part of your dragon. See the Design Ideas pdf below!
Who will be the first to complete the whole set?
Materials:
- Dice
- Paper
- Pencil (& eraser)
- Colouring pens & pencils!
Design Ideas:
Dragon Art
Materials:
- None - go and collect natural items on a walk then make a beautiful dragonish creation with your finds!
Shield & Sword
Start collecting cardboard boxes ready!
Materials:
- Collected cardboard
- Paints
- Pen/pencil
- Scissors
- Glue & tape
Dragon/Shield Soap Carving
Download and print: Template
Materials:
- Template
- Soap bars
- Knives
- Veg peeler
Weaving
Materials:
- Wool
- Y shaped branch
- Wool darning needle (some available at HQ)
Origami dragon
Video link available on 24th Apr
Materials:
- Paper
- Felt-tip
St Georges cupcakes
Make cupcakes at home then decorate with Kaa on Zoom at 11am Sunday. Take a look at pics of dragons for reference that would help too!
Cake Ingredients:
- 120g soft marg/butter
- 120g caster sugar
- 120g Self-raising flour
- 2 eggs
- or just make your favourite recipe!
Decoration Ingredients:
- 140g butter, softened
- 275g icing sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk
- A few drops of food colouring (optional)
- fondant icing of dragonish colour!
Decorate live on Zoom with Kaa 11am on Sunday
Castle building
Build your castle with Akela.
Meet on Zoom with Akela who will have inspirational ideas and techniques... we can't wait to see what yours will look like!
Materials:
- Start collecting cardboard boxes and cardboard tubes/rolls now
- Tape, paint, glue
- Extras to make the castle your own!
Lolipop catapults
Let the assault on the castle begin!
Akela will be on Zoom to inspire you with catapult designs and modifications.
Materials:
- Akela will hand out at Cubs
Drop Scones for Breakfast
Download:
Ingredients:
- 4oz self-raising flour
- 2tbsp caster sugar (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1/4pint milk
To serve choose from:
- Fruit and yoghurt
- Jam and cream
- Lemon & honey
- Banana & chocolate spread
- anything else!
Photo scavenger hunt
Sunday 1pm
Get outside and find the things on our super scavenger list.
Materials:
- Scavenger Hunt list will be released on Facebook and Email
- Phone/camera
Knotting
Learn som knots with Peter...
Scouts will have the added bonus of a St George's woggle to make.
Virtual Word Search
Using what3words app or website solve the clues, visit the locations and discover what the hidden word is!
Download: Word search sheet
Website link: what3words.com
Firelighting
Materials:
- Wood
- Cotton wool
- more details to follow