Author: Paul

Ay me hearties there be gold to find on the site… X marks the spot but can the little pirates work out the clues to find it???

Reports of 30 degree heat hitting the country but no sight of it up here, it’s raining again! No fear, we have a day on camp planned so we can do some badge work. The little pirates will be looking after our stick insects and giant African snails as well as looking at some of […]

Final stop of the day…Lakes Aquarium! We have been finding out about more animals and fish with Helen from Lakes Aquarium. She showed us all of the different animals and fishes and told us all about what they eat! Apparently their cayman likes the taste of Cub Scouts!

We have just been to see Barrow Lifeboat team, they showed our little pirates their boats. We had a good look around and saw the wheel room, engines and all the different parts. The little pirates now know all about the way the RNLI work to keep us safe in the water. They let us […]

The lovely staff from Pets at Home have been teaching our little pirates all about caring for animals as part of their Animal Carers badge. They have been learning about rabbits, guinea pigs, degu, hamsters, rats, fish and reptiles. We suspect some little pirates will be wanting pets… Thanks Pets at Home!!!

We have woken up to some lovely rain this morning, not that it will dampen our spirits! Due to the weather we are now unable to go to the pirate island for our treasure hunt – the ferry is cancelled – but we have a great plan b in store!

The little pirates have had a great, fun-filled day and have tried archery, rock climbing, tree climbing, pond dipping, low ropes and much more all over the site. All muddy and tired!

The little pirates are all taking part in Start of Summer Celebrations today! All over the site they can have a go at lots of different activities…time for some fun!!!

Sneak peek for the parents! Our fab pirate camp t-shirt…the Cubs will see them on Monday when we go out.

The Pirates have arrived at Camp safe and sound and are settling into their ship quarters.