29th Dublin Blackrock Scouts » Explorers

Fota 2010

Emma — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:20:12 +0000

Just back from Annual Camp and everyone had an amazing time. I would like to thank all of the leaders, explorers scouts, discovery scouts and rover scouts who were involved for an incredible camp. Watch this space and I hope to have a log written by two of our scouts up shortly along with many many photos of the camp.

Congratulation Emma

Hugh McLain — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:36:43 +0000

I have been meaning to post this since Tony mentioned it at Group Council a while ago, anyway better later than never.

Congratulation to Emma on achieving her Gaisc Gold Award, it is very difficult to achieve and show the hard work and dedication she is capable of.

Welldone.

Explorer Cake Sale

Emma — Fri, 14 May 2010 07:39:22 +0000

Thank you for all the help that we received with the cake sale last weekend it was a great success.

We raised €390 which has been added to the groups fundraising effort. Well done to all the scouts who made cakes and came down to help.

Blackrock Clean Up and Cake Sale

Emma — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:36:01 +0000

The Explorers are helping to clean up Blackrock this Saturday and have a cake sale coming up on the Sunday the 9th of May. All help will be most welcome.

Here is a letter about these two upcoming events.
letter Blackrock cleanup and cake sale-ONE

Cylcle Hike

Emma — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 18:50:39 +0000

The Cycle Hike last weekend was brilliant I hope all of the Explorers that came with us agree. Although by the time I got home I was certainly very tired! We cycled from the top of Mt. Merrion Ave to Cabinteely park where we had obstacle course races and lots of fun on the Spider Web. Then we cycled back again.

We started off at 12 0 Clock, first things first we checked that all of the bikes were ok, all helmets were on and all of the scouts had everything that they needed. Then we got going, we got off to a very good start although it was up hill most of the way (but not very steep :~). We stopped for a break after a bit, to let people take off a layer or two and get a drink.

We were all a bit confused as to where the awful rain that had been forecast was, but we decided to settle for glorious sunshine with a little bit of wind.

We got to Cabinteely park in only 50 minutes and everyone was ready for a break and something to eat at that point! Then after a short rest we went to have some fun in the playground. One scout managed to do the obstacle course in record time of just over 2 minutes including the monkey bars.

Then unfortunately it was time to get back on our bikes and head back again, we were taking a different route beck to meet the parents so this made it more interesting. Some of the hills were tough but everyone made it and all of the bikes survived although it was touch and go with a particular flat tire for a while there. We then stopped in another playground out our way back because we were making such good time that had we not we would have been back way too early.

Overall an excellent day was had by all! If you want to see more photos of this activity go to Cycle Hike Photos.

disco

meghan — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:59:58 +0000

can’t wait till disco(if we are going to have it):-P 8-O :-? ;-) :-D :-?

hostel weekend

Lola — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:31:31 +0000

We went on a hostel weekend.we went on 3 long muddy wet snowy walks and got lost (or “somewhat misplaced”) and got chocolate muffins (YUMMY). we played games later I won one. and of course we never used my plate as a frisbee and went to sleep nice and early. i had a great time.

Tuesdays PLC

Emma — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:43:52 +0000

Just a reminder, our Tuesday night Patrol Leaders meeting is on next Tuesday (the 9th) at 7pm.

Bray Head Hike

Aoife Keogh — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:58:04 +0000

On Sunday Wednesday Explorers went on a hike up Bray Head. We had a great time even if it was a bit mucky. Bruce, our scout dog, decided to go on a wander on his own when we were walking along the beach. Will had to run afer him to get him back. Climbing up the rocks to the cross was fun but we had to come down the path as climbing down was too dangerous. Some of the scouts got yards of slush on the way back to the train, a super sugary drink that wasnt very nice!!

Hostel Weekend

Emma — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:38:42 +0000

Jan 29/30/31

Hi all,

we are just back from our hostel weekend in Glendale lodge, we had a brilliant weekend. Hopefully some of the pl’s will post as well to tell you more about it.

We arrived down on Friday night, then on Saturday we went for a hike to the top of Prince Williams Seat, this was lots of fun although some people got very very wet and muddy.

Then on Sunday morning it snowed and we all had some fun in the snow.

All in all a good weekend was had!

Emma.