Explorers
- Build a shelter or put up a tent – This would ideally be outside if you have a garden that you can safely access and is secure or it could be anywhere indoors that is safe, either option must be agreed with by a responsible adult family member.
- Spend a night in your shelter or tent with a classic camp bed (sleeping bag + roll mat). If you do not own a suitable sleeping bag for the season/own a sleeping bag you are able us e
duvet. - Tidy-up, clean-up, pack up! When you have finished with your shelter or tent, make sure EVERYTHING is put away clean, tidy and dry. Leaving no trace that you slept there.
- Download the Queen Scout Award Log Book and complete the sections you are able to complete so far – put it in a safe place.
- Demonstrate tying a friendship knot with the ends of your necker/group scarf (search for; how to tie a friendship knot in your necker in Google or YouTube)
- Make an alternative campfire (no fire allowed) and take a photo of you toasting an alternative marshmallow.
- Call or chat with some of your explorer unit or another scouting friend whilst camping.
- Find a geocache whilst out exercising (make sure to take antibacterial gel with you/wash your hands)
- Do the necker flip challenger on social media (flip your necker from your foot onto your neck)
- Cook a meal for you and your family on a BBQ or fire pit if you own one. A simple meal idea being pitta pocket pizzas.
- Write a plan to allow you to achieve 1 of the 4 Young Leader Missions and send it to your section leader/young leader.
- Build a bridge or tower using pioneering techniques. You will have to get creative when selecting your materials (think pens, pencils, skewers, cocktail sticks, sticks from the garden,
blu-tack, mini marshmallows, jelly beans…) - Ask your parents/guardian 2 of the following:
- Growing up, who inspired you the most? And why?
- If you had to do it all over again, would you pursue the same career path?
- What were you doing when you were my age?