Our day out

Being outdoors matters and while I might decree the lack anything traditional when it comes to uniformed trousers with only two boys in tailored combat  shorts with most of the others in other games or football shorts and trackpants at least they're  enjoying the fresh air and exercise rather than being in a leisure complex.

This, to me is nearer what to what B.P. had in mind, learning and practising those skills in the field, improvising as indeed you would have to  working with the setting you are in with the scout leader doing the teaching so the the youngsters have a clear focus aiding the transmission of knowledge in a fun way.

Scouting should be fun, and while there is no reason fun cannot be in formal education, scouting shouldn't try to be a College for Outdoor life and Citizenship with lots of dry academic learning but a place to do, learning and enjoying that life.

It may have formal instruction but include games, some fun activities and an opportunity for all to bond.

A word on uniform:  To me this shows how far we moved from the Wolf Cub/Cubs of the 70's and 80's I recall where there was a uniform and the correct wearing was instilled in itself to more informality to the point that without his neckerchief you wouldn't know he was a scout.
It may of been hot day but a plain t ideally with the current ensignia would of been smarter and either Combat Trousers or ideally tailored shorts should of been worn so they were clearly scouts looking presentable across the board.