Climbing and Abseiling Set to Return to Thorrington

The countdown is on for the long-awaited return of one of our most loved adventurous activities.

Are you ready? We’re incredibly excited to share that climbing and abseiling are finally nearing their return to Thorrington Scout Camp! After a break since before the pandemic, the climbing tower is nearly ready to welcome Scouts and groups once more…

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Wet Weekends: Map symbol bingo

Have fun learning all about map symbols with this brilliant bingo game.

British weather can be a pain, but with our wet weekends blog you can find a way to maximise your visit no matter the weather.

This week we will focus building navigation skills by playing map symbol bingo.

Camp Menu: Pitta pocket pizzas

Whip up a quick and easy dinner on the embers of a fire with this tasty recipe.

They say an army marches on it’s stomach and this definitely applies to camps too. With our camp menu blog why not cook up a storm for your next visit.

This week we’re making pitta pocket pizzas.

Badge Bingo: Activity centre service (Explorers)

Join us in making sure our activity centers continue to inspire whilst earning your badges

Visiting Thorrington can be a great way to earn new badges, this week we’re looking at how you can earn your activity centre service activity badge.

Camp Essentials: Make a marshmallow stick

Create your own marshmallow roasting stick while learning how to use a knife.

Our camp essentials are designed to help you think of new ways to maximise your visit to Thorrington, why not try and make your own marshmallow stick?

Wet Weekends: Plastic is not fantastic

Plastic isn’t fantastic! Work together to get your meeting place and local community to go single use plastic free.

British weather can be a pain, but with our wet weekends blog you can find a way to maximise your visit no matter the weather.

This week we look at how you can utilise your spare time to reduce your plastic waste as a group.

Camp Menu: Macaroni slosh

Add a dash of team work and a splash of something new to cook a tasty meal with your group.

They say an army marches on it’s stomach and this definitely applies to camps too. With our camp menu blog why not cook up a storm for your next visit.

This week we’re making macaroni slosh.

Badge Bingo: Quartermaster (Scouts)

Keep your scout troop well stocked with supplies by discovering what it takes to be a great quartermaster.

Visiting Thorrington can be a great way to earn new badges, this week we’re looking at how you can earn your quartermaster activity badge.

Camp Essentials: Run a campfire

Learn how to build and light a campfire, then sing campfire songs, to give everyone a warm welcome to a Scouts tradition.

Our camp essentials are designed to help you think of new ways to maximise your visit to Thorrington, why not try and run your own campfire?

Wet Weekends: Paper cutting creations

Explore the art of paper cutting from different cultures around the world, then design your own.

British weather can be a pain, but with our wet weekends blog you can find a way to maximise your visit no matter the weather.

This week we will explore the cultures of the world via paper art.

Camp Menu: Baked chocolate bananas

Give this ever-popular classic camping treat a try.

They say an army marches on it’s stomach and this definitely applies to camps too. With our camp menu blog why not cook up a storm for your next visit.

This week we’re making baked chocolate bananas