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

Badge Bingo: Backwoods cooking (Cubs)

You don’t necessarily need to use pots and pans to cook something delicious.

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

Camp Essentials: Forest bathing

Spending time among trees has huge benefits to our mental well­ being, so take time to sit and listen to nature.

Our camp essentials are designed to help you think of new ways to maximise your visit to Thorrington, why not take five and relax amongst the trees?

Wet Weekends: Run an eco-friendly camp

Share what you’ve learned about saving the planet by hosting an environmentally friendly camp.

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 look at how you can encourage your group to plan an eco-friendly camp.

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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