Bentley Copse Activity Centre FROST CAMP

Approx. 500 Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Guides and Leaders camped at Bentley Copses’ Frost Camp which was held over the weekend of February 23-25 at Bentley Copse Activity Centre.

This year the Scouts camped in sub zero temperatures as they woke up both mornings to a heavy frost, which along with the mud didn’t phase the Scouts and didn’t stop their fun.  Scouts and Guides from Godalming, Witley, Busbridge, Frimley Green & Mytchett, Surbiton, Normandy, Guildford, Jacobs Well, Stoughton, Old Woking, Hampton, Dorking, Oxted, Caterham, Bookham & Effingham, Knaphill, Brookwood, Reigate, Southwick and Merrow enjoyed a weekend of activities which included Tree climbing, Air Pistols, Archery, Radio Controlled Landrovers,  Air Rifle, Crate Stacking, Adventure course, Laser Clay Pigeon shooting, Go Karts (pedal), Cave Maze, Nerf Zone, Circus skills, Tomahawk throwing, Jacobs Ladder but to name a few.  On the Friday evening, there was a film, the Scouts could watch and on the Saturday evening there was a campfire and silent disco.

This event ensures that the Scouts and Guides involved gain #skillsforlife and gives them opportunities their own groups can not provide in a safe and fun way.

Costas, aged 14, an Explorer Scout from Merrow who was part of the junior service crew said, “I volunteered to help young people enjoy the weekend, help with site jobs and at the activities, as well as having the opportunity to participate in the activities”.

Monty, aged 10, a Scout from Reigate said, “I enjoyed the Tree Climbing because it was new to me and I got to try a new skill”.

Evie, aged 14, an Explorer Scout from Godalming said, “I liked all the silent disco because you got to meet new people”.

Ameeich aged 13 a Scout from Cranleigh said “I liked all the activities, there was a big range and got to bond with friends”.

Nick Cann (Centre Manager) said “Despite the weather and the mud, the Scouts and Guides had a great weekend filled with activities and new experiences”.

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