Denmark Adventure

I promised to tell you about our trip to Denmark.

Well where shall I start? It was a County expedition and we stayed at an international site in Denmark where we met Scouts from other countries. It was a great experience for us all.

Because 3rd Ware had 6 Scouts and a Young leader attend I was invited to join in the fun. There were no other monkeys at the campsite but I did meet a friend on the ferry going over.

I enjoyed going on a boat with the Scouts. They kept me well fed with chocolate and entertained me with many board and card games. Thanks to them and their leaders.



Ware and District



Whilst away we took part in may practical things. We cooked on wood fires, chopped the wood, built a swing and had a go in a Blacksmiths forge and at making a bracelet. Not to mention rowing the Viking boat and kayaking.

Our pioneering swing

Cooking

At the Forge

Viking boat



Trying our hand at rowing the Viking ships



Kayaking

We had a day trip to Copenhagen where we toured the city, saw lots of Lego, celebrated a birthday and visited the Little Mermaid.

The Little Mermaid

Another trip out was to Sweden, where we visited the World Scout Jamboree 2011. Here we got to visit the tents from many nations sample their food and drink, take part in their activities, collect souvenirs and meets Scouts and Guides from all over the world.

The UK Fort at the Jamboree

Entering the Jamboree site

All Scout leaders work towards the Wood badge. When they gain this they are a fully trained leader and they are presented with a set of Wood Beads. This usually takes around 3 years to complete. I was allowed to try on a set for size in one of the UK tents.

Look at me!

As you can see we had an amazing time away and all gained from it in many ways. Thanks to everyone who took part and helped create my memories. If any of the 3rd Ware Scouts (or any others) what to contact me and add to the Denmark news then please do.

Denmark

A few days ago six of our Scouts and one of our Young Leaders set off for Denmark and are joining Scouts from the rest of the county to attend a larger camp, experience life in Denmark and visit the 2011 Scout jamboree for a short while. (They are visiting, another of our young leaders is already there as a contingent member.)

I have joined them and am looking forward to the adventures and activities we will undertake whilst there. I wonder what we will do.

They don't have access to phones or computers whilst there and so I will update you when we get back!

Jamboree

This is another of my badges. I was given this one by Oliver, one of our Young Leaders. He was very fortunate to be selected to represent our District at the Jamboree. He, along with the other participants, has been selling these Hertfordshire badges to help raise funds for this experience of a life time.

If you are interested in a badge then please leave a comment and I will get Oliver to contact you and let you know if there are any left. You will need to leave your email address, but don't worry that will not be published.

The World Scout Jamboree is a very exciting opportunity for our young people and hopefully Oliver will tell us some more about it once he has been to Sweden. Some of our Scouts and another Young Leader will also be going for a day visit and so I will ask them to report back as well.

This badge can be worn on your uniform or put on your camp blanket.

County Expedition to Denmark

Here I am - ready to travel!

I was with the Scouts yesterday. I went to the Denmark expedition, team building, afternoon. It was very exciting. First of all they made and cooked meatballs, well they were supposed to be meatballs but one group actually turned theirs into burgers. (I am not sure that was intentional!)

The next thing that happened was that they put up tents, with a twist - two people in each group had to be blindfolded, and these were the only people whom were allowed to touch the tent!

The final activity was making a spaghetti tower. Using only four jelly babies and a handful of spaghetti, a raw egg had to be held off of the ground. Those towers looked really interesting, if that's the right word to use!

Finally the parents arrived and there was a presentation informing everyone about the things that will be happening when they get to Denmark. I wish I could go.

One of the young people helped me write this blog entry when he got home from the training afternoon. Many thanks go to him.