Weekend Wide Game - South May 2015
On the weekend of the 23rd and 24th of May 2015, 113 Scouts, 41 Venturers, 16 Rovers and many Leaders from as far as Southern Highlands, South Coast and Tablelands, Black Ranges and Southern ranges, attended Weekend Wide games at Potato Point. The Rovers of SC&T organised a fantastic weekend enjoyed by all. The weekend involved Scouts in Patrols walking round Potato Point, solving physical and mental challenges at stunt sites, being chased by Venturers and given the opportunity to win or lose points by "Old Men", with Runes and Riddles. Participants were asked to catch and bring a Dragon with them, to be perched on their shoulder for training !!
Stunt activities.
There were 5 stunt sites with a range of physical and mental activities to do. These ranged from puzzles, board games, lassoing a Dragon, Sword fights (with pool noodles), moving objects with only ropes, target practice and much more.
Don't step on the wrong one
Hnefatafl game
Hnefatafl game
Crossword puzzle
How many leaders does it take to assemble a door puzzle
Cobargo Scouts
Puzzles
Sword fighting
Sword fighting
Flora the "Life Saving" Dragon on the shoulder of her minder
Knuckles
Knuckles
Puzzles
Gateway puzzle
Target Practice
Dragon to be lassoed
Lassoing the Dragon
Lassoing the Dragon
Tug of war
Tug of war
Tug of war
Teamwork
Balancing
Game of chance
Balancing
Balancing
Knuckles
Hnefatafl
Tread carefully
Moving things with only ropes and teamwork.
Sword fighting
Sword fighting
Crossword puzzle
Balancing
Balancing
Puzzles
Sword fighting video
Teamwork activity
video
Venturers
The weekend would not be complete without help from the Venturers, who keep the game "moving" along, by chasing the Scouts between stunt sites. If the Scouts are caught, then the Scouts lose points and the Venturers gain points. Some Venturers hang out in plain site, others dress up in camouflage gear and lay in wait in the bush.
Venturers at the Closing Parade
In Camouflage gear.
Hanging around at a stunt site.
Laying in wait.
In Camouflage gear.
Caught some Scouts.
Venturer Campsite.
Venturer Campsite from the beach.
Catch me if you can.
At dinner.
Round the campfire.
Round the campfire.
Round the campfire.
Round the campfire.
Venturers jumping out of the bush
Old Men
The game had many elements to it for the Scouts, and some of these did not eventuate until the game had been in progress for a while. One of these was the "Old Men" (accompanied by a "young maiden"), that walked around Potato Point, offering the Scouts the option of Riddles or Runes. They also had the added advantage of being a "Safe haven" for the Scouts, against surprise Venturer attacks. Runes, could be good or bad, you could win or lose points or even your Dragon Skill card, or you may even have to follow the Old Men for 20 minutes. Riddles gave you the opportunity to gain points - if you could solve them.
The two "Old Men"
Runes or Riddles ???
Picking a Rune
Closing Parade
At the closing parade the Potato Point Firies let the Scouts play with the fire hoses and there were many kids willing to get soaked, even in the cool weather.
1st place award and wooden spoon for last place
Weekend Wide Game winning Patrol.
Firies who kindly lent out their shed for the weekend, and provided the water "entertainment" at the closing parade.
Playing with the fire hoses.
Playing with the fire hoses.
Playing with the fire hoses.
Kids can't resist water - even in late Autumn !!!
Getting soaked.
Getting soaked.
The ladies that cooked all that fantastic food for the Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders - Much appreciated.
Misc Photos, Scenery, and Investiture photos
A collection of different bits and pieces.
Getting points
Sitting around
Dragon
Dragon
Wonga and Jim-Bob
Hanging around
Scouts with Dragon
Dragon Lord
Scouts running from something, probably Venturers
Local Wildlife
Happy Venturers.
Scout camp site
Lunch ?
Coastline
Reflections
Sunset
On the Cobargo Bus to the Investiture at the Point.
4 new Scouts Joining Cobargo.
Welcomed to the group.
Cobargo Scouts and Venturers.
Closing Parade Video