1st Jordanstown Scouts rock………..the rest just roll
Video material available from the recent Camping Trip to Tollymore will be available from this site shortly. A short Trailer of the video is already available in our video channel on the right of this page.
Just before anyone gets too excited the video will not be available as a stand alone DVD rather just available in download form from this site – watch this space.
Last Friday night the Scouts went on a mystery Navigation exercise.
Starting in the pitch black of Loughshore Carpark at Whiteabbey , they followed various routes on the magnified maps using only head torches and eventually found their way to Gideon’s Green, along the Coastal Path.
Pausing for breath , they were then informed of the true objective of their navigation mission – to find the Golden Arches and claim their prize.
Mission accomplished , they worked out an alternative route home and it was back to the rendezvous for collection by parents at 21:30 hrs.
In order to take the Scouts on many of the adventurous activities in our programme, the Adult Leaders need to successfully complete competency assessments and revceive the relevant permit certification to show they have fulfilled the demanding requirements of the Scout Association.
Bout Ye! This is Belfast calling and the results in from the Nor'n Ireland Jury are.......
A group of leaders from 1st Jordanstown spent all day Sunday 3rd January in the High Mournes, taking in the scenery and demonstrating navigation skills in very demanding conditions, as part of their permit award for Mountain Leader / Hillwalking group Navigation.
When questioned afterwards about growing rumours in the area that hot on the heels of last years successful expedition to Switzerland, this years planned expedition was either to reenact the first successful navigation of Canadas North West Passage or Scott’s ill fated Expedition to the South Pole, the Scout Leaders refused to comment on the subject. Further rumours that the Top Secret Training Trip might be linked to a surprise bid on behalf of the Scouting Association’s Northern Ireland Branch to host a future mini Scounting Winter Olympics Competition only added to the air of mystery surrounding the trip.
Watch this space.
"Made it, Ma! Top of the world!"
"Now then boys, you're sure it's just over this hill?"
"'sfunny, this wasn't there in the map?"
After eating and clearing up the site , the Scouts and their parents then moved to the Cranny Falls Nature Reserve to practise orienteering skills, rope work and other physical challenges before a trip to see the Cranny Falls in full flood.
Heading for home , they improvised stretchers to carry three injured walkers back down from the hills into Carnlough village, before polishing off a small mountain of chips from the local chiippie .
totalling £6,000 , towards the costs of skills training and the purchase of additional new equipment. This generous help has provided brand new Canadian Canoes , Kayaks, paddles, buoyancy aids , helmets, wetgear and waterproof storage containers.
Once the first sessions concentrating on water safety techniques , capsize rescue drills and basic strokes were completed at the Robinson Centre Pool , training upped a gear and moved to Sunday mornings on the River Lagan . The Scouts and their tutors have been practising the various canoeing techniques as well as lively games of tag and Canoe polo – both of which are guaranteed to get everyone wet , and some swimming in the river !
