MORE than 2,000 Cub Scouts from across Surrey enjoyed an action-packed weekend of activities recently.
The boys and girls aged 8 to 10 had the opportunity to take part in more than 60 activities at the one-day Scram event at the Cranleigh Showground in Cranleigh, Surrey.
From Go Karting and obstacle courses to bungee running and cooking, the young people were able to try something new, in a safe environment and make new friends at the same time.
During the lunchtime break the Cubs were privileged to take part in a falconery display which included an owl flying over a line of Cubs as they laid down.
Matthew, aged 10, who attended, said: “We’ve had a great time, despite it being a bit cold. I’ve really enjoyed all the activities and t
rying new things with all the friends I’ve made.”
Josh, a Cub Scout aged 9, said: “I’ve had a brilliant time riding some go-karts, getting very wet and meeting new people. It’s a pity this doesn’t happen every year!”
The event would not have been possible without the hard work of a determined team of 800 adult volunteers from across Surrey who have carried out a range of roles to make Scram a reality.
One of the biggest tasks has been to source the huge number of activities that make Scram such a success.
Whether it’s been asking groups to provide craft or general activities or identifying professionals both within Scouting and externally to deliver the more adventurous activities, a dedicated team of volunteers have worked tirelessly for the past 18 months to make this the best event so far.
Surrey Scouts Jan Jobson, Assistant County Commissioner (Cub Scouts), said: “Scram is the biggest event that most of these young people will experience during their time as a Cub. It fires their imaginations to discover all the opportunities open to them.
“It has been a fantastic, fun and incredibly rewarding day, if somewhat tiring. An event such as this is important because it is a unique opportunity for them to discover that they have so much in common with other Cub Scouts from across the county.”
On the activities front, the most popular attractions included the Go Karting where about 1,000 Cub Scouts took part and the simulators which drew 1,500 young people to take part.
Further SCRAM photos are available in the SCRAM Photo Gallery.