Roaring around the track

 Something I didn't see much of back in the day was pedalled go kart racing which would of been very much up my alley loving speed and boyish competitive fun in the great outdoors as much as we have access to relatively undisturbed countryside here even if the roar of the traffic isn't so far away.

Summer may be almost over but let's enjoy the last couple of days of it.

The coming of the end for this year

 Regular activities will no doubt start to some in as we move out of the Holiday month and back to term time  not that stops say weekend sessions.

Just being out and having fun together is what matters.

Naturally you'd take your salutes while you're away at camp. A bit of structure is a good thing.

While being out and exploring you may notice things and here I recently noticed the Crab Apples have come out and a number are in the window ripening.

More Summer camp

 Last full week in the Holiday month of August, so making the most of it here being out and about.

I doubt if you could "win" that Award although god knows we found resilence where we didn't expect it across Twenty Twenty and Twenty One.

An increasing trend in Summer Camp and other overnight events is to use dedicated centres such as those by PGL Group who often have schools for sports centred leisure weeks which do have the advantage of facilities and trained instructors at hand.

Here a centre is show set out for a Scouts Summer camp with chalet style blocks, tents set out and picnic tables for outdoor meal times.

In the past Scouting created its own regional camp centres with facilities.

Summer Camp can have themes and why not as it leads itself for group activities  and here the theme is Pirates for these lucky Cubs.

Anyone for a spot enacting a pirate attack with costumes and scenery made from cardboard with paint and fabrics?

Summer Activities

It is very much Summer being exceptionally hot as I type this out so we need to take care such as applying suncream (which certainly isn't "sissy"), keeping well hydrated with plenty of soft drinks and where we can, keeping in the shade.

Personally I would say short sleeved shirts or polo shirts and short trousers make more sense in this weather if you're undertaking  an activity for one of your badges or if you are jolly fortunate you are at Summer Camp.

 

You might get to go on the water, learning to paddle and navigate on a lake or a canal which is a really fun thing to do as you assume more responsibility which is a good thing  making sensible choices, thinking before doing stuff.

The modern world may seem at times rather different but underneath the surface it and the youngsters in it are basically the same.