Pancakes, 24/02/12

16 beavers created pancakes, with optional lemon, sugar and chocolate spread!
Then we had a round of pirates keys!

Aptitude and Attitude

We are all different. We have different aptitudes and attitudes. Aptitude is a natural ability or talent, one’s capacity to learn. Attitude is a mood or a state of mind shown by actions and words.

As Scouts we must respect each other’s aptitudes. We must be patient, whether we are teaching or being taught. Our attitude toward what we are doing reflects what we are. If you have a good attitude, your aptitude will improve.

Chatterboxes, 17/02/12

Two rounds of Beaver Timebomb, followed by the creation of Chatterboxes.
18 Beavers attended.

Hobbies badge awarded following successful demonstration of gymnastics.

Disney Meeting, 16/02/12

Change of date

The dates for the group trip to Disneyland Paris have been changed to week commencing 18th February 2013 (half term week).

The trip is now four days instead of two; but the price remains THE SAME.

Change to schedule

There will be an additional day in Disneyland, plus an excursion to Paris and the Eiffel Tower!

Questions?
We are having a drop in session at Ariel Scout Hut between 7.00pm and 9.00pm on Thursday 16th February 2012.
You may reserve a place and ask any questions you may have.
Only open to those aged eight or above on or before 31/03/13.

Quote from an Explorer Scout, February 2012

One of the most powerful ways to understand adventure is through sharing stories from our Members and supporters.

‘We went to the Peak District to do our Duke of Edinburgh Award. They basically dropped us off and we made our own way. We stayed in a hostel the first night and camped the second. It was cold but spectacular!’ 

Matthew, 14, Explorer Scout 

6-a-side District Football Tournament, 11/02/12



Against Quinton

Six Ariel Beaver scouts went to the District Football Competition.

First game vs St Lawrence

0-0 draw, good saves by our goalkeeper

Second game vs Phoenix

0-1 defeat, low ball into bottom right hand corner, went underneath goalkeeper's dive

Final game vs Quinton

1-1 draw, goal past goalkeeper's outstretched hands in right hand side, our striker scored a goal with a left footed strike to level the scores

FINAL POSITION: 3rd in group

Cubs Take Over!, 10/02/12

Swimming up ceremony

Started off by making chocolate and raisin cookies, each table instructed by one of the Cub Sixers.Then we played several Cub games; "death" (dodgeball with elimination of arms and legs, lots of hopping!), normal dodgeball and then number elimination (get into groups of certain number)

Swimming up ceremony saw two of our oldest beavers swim up to Cub Scouts, then be welcomed by the Cub Leaders and six cubs from the Ariel Cub Pack.

Roald Dahl Sleepover, 05/02/12

SATURDAY
5.00pm - met at Scout hut

5.15pm - packed lunches made in bags decorated previous night

5.30pm - walked to train station in the snow

5.45pm - arrive at New Street, stroll to Old Rep

6.15pm - settled in our seats (front and centre)

6.30pm - George's Marvellous Medicine!!! (food at interval)

8.30pm - show finishes

9.00pm - catch minibus home (in snow)

9.40pm - arrive back at scout hut

10.00pm - hot chocolate and cookies
10.15pm - silent party, leaders not invited
10.30pm - bed
SUNDAY

7.30am - wake up, brush teeth and get dressed
8.00am - breakfast, cereal & sausages, egg, beans and toast, fruit
8.30am - pack away belongings
9.00am - snowball fight and snowmen in park
9.30am - Which Biscuit is Best? Made cups of tea and dunked in a variety of biscuits
10.00am - Roald Dahl wordsearch
10.15am - tidied away equipment and belongings
10.30am - discussion, what we enjoyed
10.45am - closing ceremony, first nights away badges handed out
11.00am - 14 beavers go home

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 03/02/12

Charlie gets stuck in the chocolate (with oompa loompas)Decorated bags for tomorrows sleepover
Team football