Reviewed by Chaniru Senhas (Web Content Team)
The Annual Cub Scouts’ Camp Out, held exclusively for Grades 4&5, was on the 20th and 21st of October 2023. 22 Grade 5 Cubs stayed overnight in a Grade 5 classroom (accompanied by 2 ‘akelas’). They were joined by 19 Grade 4 Cubs on the 2nd day of the campout.
The main events of the first day of the camp initiated after the evening tea, when the Cubs prepared themselves for the program “Red Flower”, which is a similar activity to a campfire. Each Cub enlightened the evening with songs, dances and dramas. They then slept at school after having their dinner.
The second day of the campout was brought to an energetic start by a PT session, which was followed by a visit to ‘Degaldoruwa’ Temple, with the Grade 4 Cubs. 6 ‘akelas’ accompanied the students on this visit which was extended to Trinity Eco Learning Arena (TELA) and the Victoria Reservoir. They then received the opportunity to roast marshmallows on sticks, a traditional camping activity.
The Cubs returned from TELA in the evening after lunch. A thank you goes to the akelas who accompanied the scouts throughout the journey and Mrs. Shalindra Dissanayake, the Teacher-in-charge of Cub Scouting.
