Hundreds of young people enjoy Doncaster Scout challenge weekend
The event at Squirrel Wood attracted hundreds of young people
More than 360 young people and over 100 volunteers came together as Doncaster Danum Scouts hosted three major district events at Squirrel Wood Scout Campsite.
The action packed weekend saw over 60 Squirrel Scouts aged four to six, more than 140 Beaver Scouts aged six to eight and over 160 Cub Scouts aged eight to ten taking part in the Squirrel Fun Day, Beaver Challenge Day and Cub Challenge Day.
Held across two days at the district’s 72 acre woodland campsite in the heart of Doncaster, the events were organised by the newly formed District Events Team as part of the ongoing restructure and development of Doncaster Danum Scouts under the leadership of newly appointed District Lead Volunteer, David Plant.
Young people from across the district took part in a huge range of adventurous activities including inflatable assault courses, archery, rifle shooting, tomahawk throwing, bug hunting, fire lighting, pioneering, tent pitching and team based problem solving challenges.
The events were designed to give young people the opportunity to try new experiences, build confidence, learn practical skills and enjoy the outdoors in a safe and exciting environment.
Squirrel Wood Scout Campsite, located in the heart of Doncaster, provided the perfect setting for the weekend. The site spans more than 70 acres of woodland and outdoor space and is one of the district’s key assets for delivering adventurous activities and outdoor learning opportunities for young people.
The weekend also highlighted the continued growth of Scouting across Doncaster. Doncaster Danum Scouts currently supports more than 1,300 young people across Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, with increasing demand for places in many local groups.
David Plant, District Lead Volunteer for Doncaster Danum Scouts, said: “I can’t thank the volunteers who came together to run these events enough. The amount of planning, preparation and teamwork that went into the weekend was incredible.
“Glynis Robinson and Chris Green did a fantastic job leading the event and creating experiences that put smiles on the faces of hundreds of young people from across Doncaster.
“Weekends like this show exactly what Scouting is all about — adventure, teamwork, confidence building and giving young people opportunities they will remember for years to come.
“Scouting in Doncaster is continuing to grow, and it’s fantastic to see so many volunteers working together to deliver high quality experiences for young people across the district.”
The events form part of a wider programme of district activities being developed for young people across Doncaster Danum Scouts, with a renewed focus on programme quality, adventure and growth across all sections.