Busy days of adventures for Kanturk Scouts

SINCE September, Kanturk Scouts have been very busy learning skills and working in the community.

In September, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all had a weekend of camping in Doneraile. Over 50 children put up tents, cooked meals, hiked in the nearby hills and enjoyed a great campfire. Until heavy rains put an early halt to a second night under the stars all the children had a great time. They made good friends and proved well able to manage for themselves.

We are very proud of our Beaver children, aged six to nine, who were super at camping and brave for staying in tents on the camping weekend.

They also made an amazing dessert of fruit and meringues for all the other children.

Beavers have learned to make bridges from recycled materials. They played traditional games like bobbing for apples at their Halloween Party. They also collected a huge collection of Teddy Bears to send to children in Africa. Well done Beavers!

Cub Scouts also hiked on Mount Hillary, practicing their map reading and tracking skills. We are lucky to have such a great mountain on our doorstep.

Cubs really enjoyed a pet evening with cats, dogs and hamsters as guests.

Cubs explained how to care for animals. Many of the animals were rescue animals, and Cubs hope people will visit rescue centres to adopt a pet.

Another highlight was a visit to the River Allow with Inland Fisheries Ireland. Cubs saw and touched a number of fish. The eels proved a slippery lot.

Cubs are busy making decorations to sell at the Christmas Market. These handmade delights will look great on Christmas trees.

The 12 – 15 year-old Scouts have been working on their emergency adventure skills. They had a great team-building experience when they did a night-hike to the top of Mount Hillary, with ropes connecting them. They also had to rescue “casualties” and transport them to safety.

In addition, Scouts are learning how to make furniture from stakes and rope. This furniture will be used by all at the Christmas party.

All sections, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are getting ready for the annual fundraising event at Kanturk Men’s Shed Christmas Market. They are busy making and baking. In addition, they will have pre-loved soft toys for sale.

All children will also take part in Carol singing before Christmas. This is a fun event bringing festive cheer to the town of Kanturk.