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Above: K1.5 Assualt Hikers 2009
Christmas Camp Platania 5th - 6th December
Day 1
We got to the scout hut at 11:00am and headed off to Platania where we were going to spend
the weekend. Unfortunately it was raining so once we got there we rushed to our huts which we
were going to sleep in that night. We changed out of our uniform and put some warm clothes on.
We had lunch at around 1:30pm. The food was hamburger & chips. It was delicious!!! We then
had some time to rest. Later Skip spoke to us about the astronomer's badge. It was very
interesting talking about the solar system and all the planets. Once he finished speaking to us
we ahd a task of making a rocket out of tin foil, a match and a needle. It was very tricky to make it
but we did it in the end. Once we finished everything about the astronomer's badge we went
back to our huts to put a jacket on. We later went on parade and sat down to watch a film. It was
hilerius! The name of it was 'Land of the Lost'. We unforunately had to stop the film to have our
dinner which was macaroni and salad. After we had all finished our dinner we watched a
different film after dinner which was really nice. In the middle of the film three 'Santa Clauses'
came and gave us all a bag of sweets. One of the Santa Clauses was Ahmed who is a venture.
It was his birthday so we sang 'happy birthday' to him and he blew out the candles on his cake.
We continued watching the film munching on our delicious sweets. It was time for bed for the
cubs. Us scouts stayed up and watched the rest of the first film. Once the film had finished it was
time for bed. We all cleaned our teeth and went to sleep.GOOD NIGHT!!!!
Day 2
Wake up call at 7:00am. We quickly cleaned our teeth and got ready for breakfast. Before
breakfast though we went for our morning exercise. Then we went on parade and had our
deliciou breakfast we was eggs, bread, hot chocolate, ham and cheese. That surely filled our
stomaches. Once we had finished breakfast we went to our huts and got ready for the hike we
were going to do to the Waterfalls. The hike was lovely crossing rivers, the fresh air...At last we
were at the waterfalls.Skip took some photos of us. Then there were some investitures to be
done. I bet whoever got invested will keep that special memory forever. After the investitures had
been done we head back to camp.
It was raining when we got back so we had to stay in our huts 'til it slowed down a little.At around
11:15am we were all in the bus ready to leave and go back to Limassol. It was a very enjoyable
camp and I can't wait for the next camp!!
Olivia ( Scout )
Day 1
We got to the scout hut at 11:00am and headed off to Platania where we were going to spend
the weekend. Unfortunately it was raining so once we got there we rushed to our huts which we
were going to sleep in that night. We changed out of our uniform and put some warm clothes on.
We had lunch at around 1:30pm. The food was hamburger & chips. It was delicious!!! We then
had some time to rest. Later Skip spoke to us about the astronomer's badge. It was very
interesting talking about the solar system and all the planets. Once he finished speaking to us
we ahd a task of making a rocket out of tin foil, a match and a needle. It was very tricky to make it
but we did it in the end. Once we finished everything about the astronomer's badge we went
back to our huts to put a jacket on. We later went on parade and sat down to watch a film. It was
hilerius! The name of it was 'Land of the Lost'. We unforunately had to stop the film to have our
dinner which was macaroni and salad. After we had all finished our dinner we watched a
different film after dinner which was really nice. In the middle of the film three 'Santa Clauses'
came and gave us all a bag of sweets. One of the Santa Clauses was Ahmed who is a venture.
It was his birthday so we sang 'happy birthday' to him and he blew out the candles on his cake.
We continued watching the film munching on our delicious sweets. It was time for bed for the
cubs. Us scouts stayed up and watched the rest of the first film. Once the film had finished it was
time for bed. We all cleaned our teeth and went to sleep.GOOD NIGHT!!!!
Day 2
Wake up call at 7:00am. We quickly cleaned our teeth and got ready for breakfast. Before
breakfast though we went for our morning exercise. Then we went on parade and had our
deliciou breakfast we was eggs, bread, hot chocolate, ham and cheese. That surely filled our
stomaches. Once we had finished breakfast we went to our huts and got ready for the hike we
were going to do to the Waterfalls. The hike was lovely crossing rivers, the fresh air...At last we
were at the waterfalls.Skip took some photos of us. Then there were some investitures to be
done. I bet whoever got invested will keep that special memory forever. After the investitures had
been done we head back to camp.
It was raining when we got back so we had to stay in our huts 'til it slowed down a little.At around
11:15am we were all in the bus ready to leave and go back to Limassol. It was a very enjoyable
camp and I can't wait for the next camp!!
Olivia ( Scout )
For any Questions you can
contact Stephanie.
raksha@53rdscoutgroup.com
contact Stephanie.
raksha@53rdscoutgroup.com
Above: This year Cubs
coming up to Scouts with
their Leaping Wolves.
coming up to Scouts with
their Leaping Wolves.
Left: Scouts
building a tower
at the Kakomali
Camp that was
in May 08.
building a tower
at the Kakomali
Camp that was
in May 08.
Limassol District Mini Football
Competition.
Once again our Scouts took part
in the Scout District Mini Football
Competition with two teams. The
A team Above and the B team
Below. The A team had a good
start with a win and a draw but
lost the third to get knocked out.
The B team lost two and
managed to draw one. Overall
our Scouts had fun. Well Done !!!
Competition.
Once again our Scouts took part
in the Scout District Mini Football
Competition with two teams. The
A team Above and the B team
Below. The A team had a good
start with a win and a draw but
lost the third to get knocked out.
The B team lost two and
managed to draw one. Overall
our Scouts had fun. Well Done !!!
Above: Scouts taking Part in
the Cycle around Limassol
which had a stop for an offical
Park Openning by the Mayor.
the Cycle around Limassol
which had a stop for an offical
Park Openning by the Mayor.
District Competition Camp 1st - 2nd May
We arrived at the scout hut at 7:00am and loaded the truck with all our equipment that
we would need for the competition camp. When we arrived at the football field of
Germasogeia where we unloaded the truck and started to get our camp ready. We
prepared our gate, our flag pole, our table, an equipment area and a fire place before
lunch. At lunch time we ordered a pizza takeaway. It was delicious. Once we had eaten it
started to rain so we went in the mini bus and waited until it stopped raining. Then we
finished off our campsite and got ready for inspection. It was very agonising but the
commissioners seemed to like our camp site. We then got into our tents and got into
some warm clothing. It was time for dinner. We cooked chicken escallops and jacket
potatoes. For desert we have a mouth watering brownie from New York Sweets. All the
troops went on parade and we walked to the Germasogeia theatre were the Mayor of
Germasogeia and many commissioners gave speeches. We headed back to the
campsite where we had a campfire without fire! Many troops sang songs and acted out
some sketches. We sang the Down in the jungle but we were really bad. Then it was
lights out. We were very tired after that long day.
Next day we got up at 7:00am and had breakfast which consisted chocolate milk and
bakery food. After we started taking down the campsite and loaded the truck. We left by
mini bus. During the journey to the scout hut we listened to a song called "The day I died
was the best day of my life" and we all started to sing along. It took us an hour then to
unload the truck and put everything in it's place. Overall the camp was very exciting and
we all had lots of fun!
Olivia ( Scout )
We arrived at the scout hut at 7:00am and loaded the truck with all our equipment that
we would need for the competition camp. When we arrived at the football field of
Germasogeia where we unloaded the truck and started to get our camp ready. We
prepared our gate, our flag pole, our table, an equipment area and a fire place before
lunch. At lunch time we ordered a pizza takeaway. It was delicious. Once we had eaten it
started to rain so we went in the mini bus and waited until it stopped raining. Then we
finished off our campsite and got ready for inspection. It was very agonising but the
commissioners seemed to like our camp site. We then got into our tents and got into
some warm clothing. It was time for dinner. We cooked chicken escallops and jacket
potatoes. For desert we have a mouth watering brownie from New York Sweets. All the
troops went on parade and we walked to the Germasogeia theatre were the Mayor of
Germasogeia and many commissioners gave speeches. We headed back to the
campsite where we had a campfire without fire! Many troops sang songs and acted out
some sketches. We sang the Down in the jungle but we were really bad. Then it was
lights out. We were very tired after that long day.
Next day we got up at 7:00am and had breakfast which consisted chocolate milk and
bakery food. After we started taking down the campsite and loaded the truck. We left by
mini bus. During the journey to the scout hut we listened to a song called "The day I died
was the best day of my life" and we all started to sing along. It took us an hour then to
unload the truck and put everything in it's place. Overall the camp was very exciting and
we all had lots of fun!
Olivia ( Scout )
Above: 53rd Scouts at
the Main Parade on the
28th October 2010.
the Main Parade on the
28th October 2010.
Mini Marathon 31st October 2009.
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2-Day-Hike.
Day 1
We met at the scout hut at 7:30 in the morning and got to the start at 8.45.
To get to the 1st checkpoint we had to walk 8km uphill! It was really tiring!
But as we got closer and closer to the village it got easier. The first patrol
to leave was eagles but we [foxes] caught up with them and overtook
them. We remained in the front 'till we got to the campsite. Two of the
patrols went past the campsite which was the School in Silikou and
continued walking. When we got to the campsite we had to wait about an
hour for the other patrols so we set up the all the tents, got changed and
relaxed a little in our tents. After we all completed the first day hike we had
a rest and unpacked. Before we knew it, it was dinner time. Me, Sophie E.
and Alex R. helped Raksha put the meat on the skewers and a few others
Helped with the potatoes. We lit the campfire and everyone was sitting
around it while we finished off. For dinner we had Kebab in pita with
salad. It was really yummy! We chatted a while around the campfire while
the hot chocolate was being made. Everyone enjoyed the hot chocolate
and to top that off we even had marshmallows! By then it was 8:30 and
time for bed. It took a while for everyone to be quiet and get to sleep but we
were all quiet by 9:00.
Day 1
We met at the scout hut at 7:30 in the morning and got to the start at 8.45.
To get to the 1st checkpoint we had to walk 8km uphill! It was really tiring!
But as we got closer and closer to the village it got easier. The first patrol
to leave was eagles but we [foxes] caught up with them and overtook
them. We remained in the front 'till we got to the campsite. Two of the
patrols went past the campsite which was the School in Silikou and
continued walking. When we got to the campsite we had to wait about an
hour for the other patrols so we set up the all the tents, got changed and
relaxed a little in our tents. After we all completed the first day hike we had
a rest and unpacked. Before we knew it, it was dinner time. Me, Sophie E.
and Alex R. helped Raksha put the meat on the skewers and a few others
Helped with the potatoes. We lit the campfire and everyone was sitting
around it while we finished off. For dinner we had Kebab in pita with
salad. It was really yummy! We chatted a while around the campfire while
the hot chocolate was being made. Everyone enjoyed the hot chocolate
and to top that off we even had marshmallows! By then it was 8:30 and
time for bed. It took a while for everyone to be quiet and get to sleep but we
were all quiet by 9:00.
Day 2
Wakey Wakey! That morning we had to get up at 5:00 and it was still dark and freezing cold!
Everyone was complaining about the cold but we couldn't do anything about it! We packed up
and put our belongings in the van and our hiking bags to the side. We packed and folded the
tents and also put them in the van. When we finished we tidied up the campsite and
eventually had breakfast. We had croissants and chocolate milk! It Was 7.00? And it was time
to set off by this time.. Foxes first! This time it was all downhill all the way with only a few uphill
bits! It was a lot easier! At the second checkpoint we had to wait about half an hour for the
other patrols. Skip was saying that we were walking way to fast because we arrived really
early and he asked if we were running it! When they all got here we started walking again
downhill to the third checkpoint. To the finish it was only 1km so we finished it quick! We
arrived at the finish at 10:55 and the next patrol [tigers] got there at 11:15. Slowly slowly more
people showed up and we got on the bus and were on our way to Limassol. We arrived at the
scout hut at 12.15? and started unloading the van putting everything back where it belongs.
When our parents got here we were aloud to leave.
In the end it was a great hike and i bet tomorrow we'll all wake up with aching legs!!!
Anna Ch ( Scout )
Wakey Wakey! That morning we had to get up at 5:00 and it was still dark and freezing cold!
Everyone was complaining about the cold but we couldn't do anything about it! We packed up
and put our belongings in the van and our hiking bags to the side. We packed and folded the
tents and also put them in the van. When we finished we tidied up the campsite and
eventually had breakfast. We had croissants and chocolate milk! It Was 7.00? And it was time
to set off by this time.. Foxes first! This time it was all downhill all the way with only a few uphill
bits! It was a lot easier! At the second checkpoint we had to wait about half an hour for the
other patrols. Skip was saying that we were walking way to fast because we arrived really
early and he asked if we were running it! When they all got here we started walking again
downhill to the third checkpoint. To the finish it was only 1km so we finished it quick! We
arrived at the finish at 10:55 and the next patrol [tigers] got there at 11:15. Slowly slowly more
people showed up and we got on the bus and were on our way to Limassol. We arrived at the
scout hut at 12.15? and started unloading the van putting everything back where it belongs.
When our parents got here we were aloud to leave.
In the end it was a great hike and i bet tomorrow we'll all wake up with aching legs!!!
Anna Ch ( Scout )
Three Day Hike 5th - 7th Feb 2010
Friday
Today we met at the scout hut at 3 in the afternoon. First we had to label our lunches and
separate them into Saturdays lunch, and Sundays lunch. After a bit the bus came. We all got on
the bus and we were on our way to Kilani. We stayed at an old school. We put our bags down
and unloaded the van and had to wait for a man to come and unlock the rooms for us. When he
came, after about an hour we all went into our rooms and picked our beds. Sophie and Katy had
to sleep on the floor! So we got out sleeping bags and laid them out on our beds and then we
went to eat dinner at a Taverna. We ate Kebab and chips. When we came back we watched "Star
dust" in the main room. After that it was bed time! It took a while for everyone to be quiet but in the
end we managed to sleep.
Saturday
Wake up call at 7:00! Everyone was shivering and didn't want to get out of bed! But we had to, so
everyone got up and went to the main room to eat. We had bacon sandwiches! After a while we
had to start hiking. Foxes went second last. It want really that hard, but in the beginning we
headed the wrong way and went in one big circle. So we had to start from the beginning so we
were a bit behind. It was 12 kilometres but we did about 15 because of our big circle at the
beginning. So that turned it into a difficult hike! When we came back to the school and had free
time until the leaders finished making the stew which i didn't like very much, but everyone else
seemed to love! So after we ate we had to go straight to bed because Sunday was going to be a
LONG day.
Sunday
18 Kilometre hike!! Noooo!! Wake up call was at 5 in the morning today!! We had the same
breakfast this morning and then went to brush out teeth. The hike was soooooooo tiring! It was
all uphill like really steep so it was really hard! We kept joining with the explorers and we walked
up the hill singing songs and making jokes so i guess it wasn't that boring. We reached the
finish in the same time as the explorers and were waiting for the other patrols to come.
This hike was one of the best Ive ever been to and i really really enjoyed it!
Anna Ch ( Scout )
Friday
Today we met at the scout hut at 3 in the afternoon. First we had to label our lunches and
separate them into Saturdays lunch, and Sundays lunch. After a bit the bus came. We all got on
the bus and we were on our way to Kilani. We stayed at an old school. We put our bags down
and unloaded the van and had to wait for a man to come and unlock the rooms for us. When he
came, after about an hour we all went into our rooms and picked our beds. Sophie and Katy had
to sleep on the floor! So we got out sleeping bags and laid them out on our beds and then we
went to eat dinner at a Taverna. We ate Kebab and chips. When we came back we watched "Star
dust" in the main room. After that it was bed time! It took a while for everyone to be quiet but in the
end we managed to sleep.
Saturday
Wake up call at 7:00! Everyone was shivering and didn't want to get out of bed! But we had to, so
everyone got up and went to the main room to eat. We had bacon sandwiches! After a while we
had to start hiking. Foxes went second last. It want really that hard, but in the beginning we
headed the wrong way and went in one big circle. So we had to start from the beginning so we
were a bit behind. It was 12 kilometres but we did about 15 because of our big circle at the
beginning. So that turned it into a difficult hike! When we came back to the school and had free
time until the leaders finished making the stew which i didn't like very much, but everyone else
seemed to love! So after we ate we had to go straight to bed because Sunday was going to be a
LONG day.
Sunday
18 Kilometre hike!! Noooo!! Wake up call was at 5 in the morning today!! We had the same
breakfast this morning and then went to brush out teeth. The hike was soooooooo tiring! It was
all uphill like really steep so it was really hard! We kept joining with the explorers and we walked
up the hill singing songs and making jokes so i guess it wasn't that boring. We reached the
finish in the same time as the explorers and were waiting for the other patrols to come.
This hike was one of the best Ive ever been to and i really really enjoyed it!
Anna Ch ( Scout )
Above: Foxes Patrol at
Space Bowling as part of
their prize for being Best
Patrol of the Year 2009..
Space Bowling as part of
their prize for being Best
Patrol of the Year 2009..
Night Hike 27th Feb.
After the meeting, we had half an hour to get ready. Later on we had a kit-check and set off.
While we were in the cars (minibus) it started to sprinkle. When we got to the start, it was
time for a “shower”, so we put our waterproofs on.We were walking for about an hour till we
got to the next checkpoint. There we had a quick break, filled our water bottles and carried
on. By that time the rain was worse. We walked, and walked and walked. Alot of us got wet,
especially our feet!
At the 2nd checkpoint we had souvlakia, mix, and sheftalia and I loved it. We also had time
to get changed into our dry clothes. Skip said this hike was a good time to try our hiking
gear and more importantly for those going to Switzerland. Since there were lights now we
could see where we were going and also more careful not to step into any more puddles!
Half way through Skip stopped us to show us the survival exercise. We all got into our
survival bags (the small people got into pairs) He explained to us that if we were ever lost
and we could not carry on, we would have to get into our survival bags to sleep in, whilst it
kept us warm, also that we’d have to cuddle up together to keep warm.
After the survival exercise, we were all warm and ready to carry on. The weather was very
strange… and of course WET. Every five minutes it showered, five minutes later it stopped.
Tired and soaked through we made it to the final checkpoint at 12:30 in the morning. We
got changed into any dry clothing we had and the leaders handed us our whistles so we
don’t forget that hike. Even without whistles I think that I wouldn’t forget that wet hike anyway!
Eva ( Scout )
After the meeting, we had half an hour to get ready. Later on we had a kit-check and set off.
While we were in the cars (minibus) it started to sprinkle. When we got to the start, it was
time for a “shower”, so we put our waterproofs on.We were walking for about an hour till we
got to the next checkpoint. There we had a quick break, filled our water bottles and carried
on. By that time the rain was worse. We walked, and walked and walked. Alot of us got wet,
especially our feet!
At the 2nd checkpoint we had souvlakia, mix, and sheftalia and I loved it. We also had time
to get changed into our dry clothes. Skip said this hike was a good time to try our hiking
gear and more importantly for those going to Switzerland. Since there were lights now we
could see where we were going and also more careful not to step into any more puddles!
Half way through Skip stopped us to show us the survival exercise. We all got into our
survival bags (the small people got into pairs) He explained to us that if we were ever lost
and we could not carry on, we would have to get into our survival bags to sleep in, whilst it
kept us warm, also that we’d have to cuddle up together to keep warm.
After the survival exercise, we were all warm and ready to carry on. The weather was very
strange… and of course WET. Every five minutes it showered, five minutes later it stopped.
Tired and soaked through we made it to the final checkpoint at 12:30 in the morning. We
got changed into any dry clothing we had and the leaders handed us our whistles so we
don’t forget that hike. Even without whistles I think that I wouldn’t forget that wet hike anyway!
Eva ( Scout )
A-Frame Pioneering Competition.
Can you get on the list? Below
are the times. All you have to do is
practice and bet their times.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Can you get on the list? Below
are the times. All you have to do is
practice and bet their times.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Katy 5.40
Anna Ch 5.59
Olivia 6.11
Alex R 6.37
Jessica I 9.52
18th - 20th June Dhekelia Camp at Scout Wood.
