Monday on Camp - Pack Up!

Today was the last day of camp. A number of the cubs slept in until gone 8am! Akela certainly wasn’t going to wake them up! She let them sleep. Gee, we sure have a good leader, who recognizes that Cubs certainly do need their sleep!

It was a fairly relaxed day, with some kite flying going on and a lot of pushing by Akela to get the Cubs to pack their gear! As well as some cleaning (apparently, when Akela asks Cubs to wipe down the tables, the cubs seem to think she really means get the broom and sweep it instead!) Geeze, some of them take a long time to get that done.

Everyone was happy to see their parents and to head home. We’re not sure how may fell asleep in the car, but we’re sure there are a few who had a really early night!

Cub Camp - Sunday

Today, the cubs slept a little later than they did yesterday (anyone surprised about this??? We did as well as Akela left us in bed an let us catch up on our sleep as well)

Today, we made kites. The Cubs certainly looked like they enjoyed them and were certainly glad to have a chance to try and fly them. Would have helped if there had been more wind. It was enough to get the kites moving with some work from the cubs though. It also helped that we had another trip to the playground to try and fly them.

Once we returned to the campsite, Cubs had some time to relax. Several Cubs did more photography and 3 cubs had a go at making a video about fishing and created their own how to fish clips. These were quite entertaining.

Others took the chance to set up their fishing rods again and have another go at trying to catch some fish. It was while they were sitting around, that there some pelicans came to visit and some of the cubs were really excited to be able to get so close as the photos Akela took indicate.

Once tea was had, many cubs had a early night, as a lot were quite tired. Akela was glad to see them go to bed so early as well! It meant she was able to get into bed before midnight for the 1^st time on camp!

June Long weekend Camp - Saturday Report

Today was an early start. Many of the Cubs were up and ready to go around 7am (Akela is thinking of instigating the no one up before 7:00am rule! Aiming it at the Cubs of course).

Once we had breakfast, we headed out to a local playground to check it out, before we started fishing at 10am. The cubs got bites and caught a couple of fish as well. Lunch was had will we were fishing. It was certainly great weather, and especially as the weather people said it was going to rain! Some clouds, but certainly was a nice (but cool) day.

 After we were done fishing, we had had some challenges to complete. Some of the cubs attempted these very well and did outstanding job on some of the challenges that were set (jump a rope 60 times, stand on one leg for a minute, close your eyes and open when you think a minute is done)

 It was a early tea and then a shorter walk than the previous night as many were tired, and teary as a result. All Cubs were in bed not long after 9pm, giving Akela, Raksha and us stuffies) a chance to relax.

 

 

Today was the 1^st day of Camp. It is a long weekend here in South Australia and we’re sure it is going to be a interesting weekend for a camp.

The activities on the agenda for tonight included a walk (one of Akela’s nice hour long ones) and the cubs ha a few grumbles, but mostly got through the walk ok. Upon our arrival back at campsite, it was hot milo before going to bed. Easier for some than others, who decided that telling scary stories was the go, to the point that they didnt get to sleep until almost midnight

Traveling Wilbur arrival

Well, today was the day that Travelling Wilbur arrived. We are pleased to meet him and look forward to showing him around before he heads off on his travels. We intend to take Traveling Wilbur on camp with us and to a few activities before he heads overseas. He will be heading to Canada for his 1^st lot of adventures.

Travelling Wilbur is the big dude in the middle!

Comedy Capers Gang Show

This evening, several members of the Cub Pack, a parent, Akela and I went to see Comedy Capers Gang Show. This is a yearly show that is put on at the Playford Civic Centre. This year was it’s 49^th show and all but one of the shows has been in the same theater. Next year will be the 50^th year it will have been put on. It is going to be a ripper, we think and certainly one that is worth seeing!

Check out http://comedycapers.sa.scouts.com.au/ and bookmark it for next year’s show.

Expanding the Flock

It has been a while, but I thought I would pop in and say hi. I thought I would say that I am very much alive and doing well.  I have been to the football a few times since our last posting on Anzac Day with Akela.

Akela has also ordered and paid for another sheep. It is very exciting, and his name is going to be Traveling Wilbur and he will be heading to Canada to visit Scout Groups there. I know he is going to have a great time.

Akela was asked if she was going to send me, but we are both kind of attached to each other and if I travel, I would love to do it with Akela. Besides, someone has to stay with the Mawson Lakes Cubs, to ensure they are having a great time and don’t get into too much trouble.  Especially with Akela as their leader.

Once Traveling Wilbur has arrived here, Akela will take photos of the two of us together, as we have a visit before Traveling Wilbur goes on his trip. I am sure there will be many more updates to come.