Camp past and present

 

Given it's summer I thought we might look a little at Camp.

The basic things you need to bring for camp when it comes to suitable clothing, personal hygene  and your own knives, forks etc are largely the same today as it was decades ago although things like fleeces, track suit bottoms were not a thing then.

Electrics such as iPods and especially mobile phones were not around although the transistor radio was and really we are gettting out and away from modern home life so really it is unecessary as Akela has one if needed in an amergency plus we are trying to foster independence and resilence which isn't help if parents are "helicoptering" both undermining Akela role and telling boys (and girls) what they should be doing while they are supposed to be away.

The main task is setting our your own space, traditionally a tent, a useful skill and  a start point for you assuming responsibility for yourself.

Camp songs some specially written, others fun re-writes of other songs and tunes are sung.

Outside of things like hiking, climbing often sports take place, in this instance Rounders is being played apart from say football and perhaps a inter team tug of war.

What you learn,things you may do for your awards is important but the big thing is camp is meant to be FUN!