Sadly i couldn't make the February camp as I was on holiday with my family however the March one was a little different again because this time we would be meeting another 40 Scouts going to the Jamboree with us!
This camp was held at Drum Hill Scout Camp in Derbyshire where we met up with Unit 36. After setting up our tents, we headed into the hut where we played a rapid game of bingo! However this was no ordinary game of bingo- this was people bingo! We had to find someone in the room that could do or fit the description in the box. ( For example in one box it said: 'Someone who has been water skiing' ) This brought us out of our shells and got us mingling learning names and making new friends. After a busy night meeting new people the Highflyers went to bed exhausted and ready for the next two days.
The next morning everyone gathered for breakfast in the hut then split up into activity groups that contained a mix of Scouts and Guides from both units. We spent the day measuring tents and setting a plan up of our camp for the Jamboree, discussing what we were going to take in our crate and coming up with designs for our gate and enjoying each others company.
For tea we were given the instructions to collect fire wood start a fire and cook the recipe provided. However Archie- our patrols talented chef- decided recipes were stupid and decided to invent a new dish for our dinner so instead of a chicken casserole we enjoyed pan fried onions, carrots and chicken legs. After a peaceful night in front of the streamed 6Nations match and the campfire once again we were all ready for bedtime.
The next morning saw a delicious breakfast kindly cooked for us by the Leaders followed by the finalisation of the gate design and what kind of things we are going to put in our crate. We also had a discussion on where we wanted our reunion and what we wanted to do. In the end the majority of votes went towards a mystery tour where the Leaders put together a trip and don't tell us anything.
After tidying up camp, and saying our final goodbyes training weekend #8 was over as soon as it had begun.
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