Scouting in Carrickmacross celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2007 and today the group is stronger than ever. With over 200 youth members and almost 50 adult members, the group operates two beaver colonies, two cub packs, two scout groups, a venturer group and a rover group and is the 4th largest group in Scouting Ireland.
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Venture Scouts Summer Camp 09
Written by James Fox
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Carrick Venture Scouts returning from their summer camp after cycling "The Ring of Kerry"
Click on the link below to see more pictures and the report will be posted soon.
The Beaver Section had their end of year Slumber Night last Saturday Night in the new campsite.
We Met up at 2.30pm in afternoon in Dun A Ri Car Park just as it started to rain but this did not stop all the Beavers from wanting to get on with the activities. After the worried parents set off for home leaving their Beavers behind for their first ever overnight camp we set off in the downpour to take part in a treasure hunt. The treasure hunt went through the pathways of the park and along the way the Beavers had to fine clues and end up with the letters that spelt 'SLUMBER NIGHT'.
After this we had a picnic in the park and played fun games in and around the big tree and the shelter. As the rain eased off we hiked back towards the Campsite. On arrival at the Campsite they were all given hot chocolate drinks.The Beavers then helped pitch the tents with the help of the scouts who were also camping there for the weekend. After the tents where pitched the Beavers were assigned their tents and they placed all their sleeping gear into the tents.
After this they gathered in wood for use in the Campfire later on that night. Others took part in the climbing wall and abseiling down from the tree. This was great and the Beavers really enjoyed this adventurous activity. At this stage it was time for the dinner which was Pasta with bolognese. The Beavers lapped this up as the fresh air had made them really hungry. After they did the washing up they had free time where they played games all around the site.
It was now getting dark and the campfire was lit and the Beavers gathered in for a hour o so of sing songs and scout yells. After that time the Beavers where itching to get into the tents so off they went to get ready for bed. The beavers were very good and slept throughout the night.
The first Beaver emerged from the tents at about 7am but he Leaders had beaten them to it as they were up from 6am getting Breakfast ready. After breakfast it was time to take down the tents and pack for home. All the beavers where assembled and each Beaver was presented with a "I survived the Beaver slumbernight" tee shirt.
At this stage the parents arrived to pick them up. This ended a brilliant first Beaver overnight outdoor camp and all that could be heard from the Beavers was when is the next one!
Cubs at Wedding Gard Of Honor
Written by Colm O’Hagan
Saturday, 23 May 2009
Thanks verymuch to all the Cubs who turned up for a guard of honor at our wedding on the25th of April. You all looked very well and did a great job. Well done andthank you. Colm
The 8th of May saw the scouts of Cavan Monaghan gathering to take part in the County competition which was held this year in the Carrickmacross campsite in Dún a Rí
This year’s competition was a standing camp style weekend which included a night hike to prepare the scouts for the Provincial night hike being held later this month.
The planned Peak Hike for Sunday 17th May has been called off for Beavers and Cubs due to the poor weather forecast. Scouts going ahead as of 9.30am.
Cookery Fundraiser
Written by Peter Mee
Friday, 08 May 2009
Thanks to the Parents & Friends Committee for organising the recent fundraiser with Nevin Maguire. Full story on carrickgazette.ie We made it on to scouts.ie as well.
Ventures Climb Ben Nevis
Written by Stephen Kearney
Friday, 27 February 2009
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