Scouting at home
In light of the unprecedented situation of all face-to-face Scouting being suspended we look to new ways to continue Scouting. Work is ongoing at all levels to ensure Scouting continues during this time.
weekly meetings
We are planning to reinstate weekly meetings in the new term on the 22nd of April, these will be virtual meeting from home, to join in you will need a smartphone, tablet or PC with webcam, we will send more Information on these in the coming weeks.
Meetings will be held each Wednesday at the following times:
- Beavers 5:30-6:15pm
- Cubs 6:30-7:15pm
- Scouts 7:30-8:30pm
Weekly Challenge
By now you should have seen our weekly challenges including making posters and flags. We will continue these weekly challenges and they will now be added to Parent Portal Events.
Events
- You may have heard of JOTI (Jamboree on the internet) JOTI will be taking place 3-5th of April. during JOTI you'll get chance to speak to Scouts from all over the world, see here for more info.
- "Sleepover" Lockdown, were orginising our first ever "sleepover" from home, this will be from the 25-26th of April, more details to follow.
Badges from home
Parent Portal has a new feature, Badges From Home. In the badges section you can now view all section badges, badge requirements and badge progress. You can then click "Complete At Home", upload photos and videos and tick which requirements you have covered, leaders will be notified and they will check the evidence and update your badge records accordingly.
The Great indoors
Scouts.org as the experts in developing skills and bringing adventure to young people, have added some great activities you can do at home, with over 100 activities to chose from its sure to keep your young people busy during this hard time, in the activity packs you'll also see what badge requirements you can tick off at the same time, don't forget to upload to Parent Portal.
Click here for the Great Indoors activities.
This weeks challenge
The world has ran out of toilet rolls, you have been tasked with sourcing an alternative urgently.
Once you've sourced your alternative (the crazier the better) you need to pitch it to the World Health Organisation via a video sales pitch.
Upload your videos to the Facebook group.
THE WORLD NEEDS YOU!!!
(note. you will not be held responsible for injuries caused by your alternative, this includes but is not limited to: claw marks, splinters, abrasions and cactus needles)
online Safty
Weve now introduced a new Online Safety Policy.
Last updated 26/03 13:00
Coronavirus
As the situation with the Coronavirus in the UK continues to develop the group will continue to check the latest government advice and put any measures in place as required.
Please see the government website for more information.
It comes with regret we have to cancel all meetings until further notice.
upcoming events
28/03 - Up2u Voting day
Cancelled
01/04 - Singathon
Cancelled
25/04 - Spring Sleepover
Cancelled
02/05 - Tea party fundraiser
To be reviewed
22/05 - Scouts Whit Camp
To be reviewed
01/08 - Scouts Durham 2020 Jamboree
Under review by the event organiser
03/08 - Beavers Durham 2020 overnight
Under review by the event organiser
05/08 - Cubs Durham 2020 Cubboree
Under review by the event organiser
Please see here for information about continuing Scouting during this time. Scouting at home
Please keep checking the website updates.
Last updated 17/3 12:30
BUILD - Volunteer Recruitment Campaign
September Durham Scouts launch BUILD, inviting as many new adults as possible to join us "Build #skillsforlife" for more young people.
Whether you can spare an hour a month or a day a year, we have loads of opportunities both behind the scenes and directly supporting young people. With full support and award-winning training, you can volunteer on a flexible basis. Not only is it incredibly rewarding and great fun, you’ll learn some brilliant skills transferable to the workplace too. We welcome volunteers from every community and background. You don’t need to have been a Scout. You just need to believe in a more positive future and the difference we can make together.
4 Week Challenge
Volunteer for just 4 weeks and be amazed at the difference you can make.
- Week 1: See what we get up to.
- Week 2: Start to help out a little more.
- Week 3: Get a little more involved
- Week 4: You'll know if scouting is for you.
We have a wide range of flexible roles either supporting young people or behind the scenes. Any help is truly amazing.
Why Volunteer?
There are numerous reasons to volunteer, just take a look at some of the reasons our adult team give up their time at 1st Burnmoor.
- To learn some new skills - it's not just our young people who gain new skills from scouting. Some of our adults have learned outdoor skills like map reading and fire lighting, while others have learned how to edit a website and how to project plan a small event.
- To spend more time with your children - many of our adult volunteers are parents of members of beavers, cubs or scouts and by volunteering, they get to share some of the experiences our young people gain at scouts.
- To give a little back - some of our adults enjoyed scouting as a young person and have chosen to share some of the skills they learned with the scouts of today.
- It's great fun - all our adult team have a great time, it's really rewarding to see the confidence of our young people grow throughout their scouting journey, a little bit of support to reach the top of a climbing wall can go a long way for our young people!
- For the activities - it's a great chance to get outdoors, get active and to try some activities for yourself.
To find out more or to get started volunteering:
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Text: 7GDM7 followed by you message to 60777
Durham 2020
Get ready! We’re off to Durham 2020.
In the summer of 2020, Durham is hosting its first international Scout jamboree. Over 2000 Scouts and Guides from around the world are expected to travel to Durham for a summer to remember and we’re going too!
90 Challenge Award
Our 90 challenge award as apart of the groups 90th anniversary celebrations is ready for our young people and volunteers to get stuck into, lists will be handed out at our next meeting night, adults see below how to get involved!
There’s still time to earn the 1st Burnmoor 90th challenge award, we have until the 25th of February (when the group turns 91). This is for all members including those starting in January.
If you for any reason weren’t able to attend the Remembrance Parade or the Christingle you can substitute for the following:
39. Christingle
Reflect on the hard work that your leaders and volunteers put into Scouting and find out about an award one of them have received.
61. Remembrance
Reflect on the sacrifices brave men and women have given to serve their country by visiting a memorial or cenotaph.
