So, another summer camp is successfully completed! 9 of us (5 Explorers and 4 leaders) had a great time at Huntingdon Racecourse in Cambridgeshire - with 1,791 other Explorers, Scouts, and Guides. Activities ranged from rafting and climbing to It's a Knockout and the 'gun run'. We had a day out in Cambridge or London, and even went on a swimming trip when it rained. In the evenings there were live acts and music - and Robyn got through to the final of CamJam's Got Talent!

All in all it was a great camp - made all the better by the brilliant weather. The only downside was that so few Explorers were there to enjoy it. We have about 26 Explorers on the books at the moment, and even accounting for the 3 who are representing us at the World Jamboree in Sweden, just 20% of the Unit was at the camp.

So - the question is - what can we do to get more of you interested? Is it simply that summer camp is no longer the right event for a good turnout (because it clashes with family holidays, exam results, etc...)? Or, is it a lack of notice? Perhaps there is another reason - we'd like to know.

Let Ade know your thoughts at the usual address!

Thanks.

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Don't forget to return your summer camp forms and deposits by Wednesday 10 March.

Don't forget to return your Summer Camp 'decision slips' by Wednesday 24 February. The letter explaining the choices can be found here.

The deadline for submitting applications for the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden has now been extended. Please get your completed forms to Ade by the end of Friday (4th December) so that he can fill in his part before passing it on to Alan Thompson.

A further reminder that forms for the Jamboree need to be with Alan Thompson by Monday. This means that Ade must have them by Sunday morning (at the very latest).

Forms are available in the downloads section.

If you haven't returned your booking slip and deposit for our Summer Camp in Staffordshire time is running out! Please let Ade have your completed slip and cheque (or cash) by Wednesday 3 June.

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