25 November 2004

The cubs all learned about the history of the Olympic Games, made their own Javelins, shots and discus and held a mini Olympic Games.

Gold, Silver and Bronze medals were awarded as appropriate.

Each Six then all picked a Continent and Country within that continent: South America (Mexico), Australasia (Australia), Europe (Spain) and Africa (South Africa). The six researched all they knew about the country, its climate, population, language, currency, flag and Scouting in the country. They then presented all that they had learned to the rest of the pack. We had a food tasting from each country. Most people liked Nachos from Mexico best and Olives from Spain least. We played a game of ‘stealing the flag’ when we had to raid each others country and steal their flag without our own flag being taken – it was great fun!

We visited the fire station and saw how emergency calls were received and all the equipment on board both fire engines. All the new cubs were invested that night, right between the two engines!

Another Akela special! Take one old jigsaw puzzle, an old cereal packet, some green spray paint, a few sequins and a bit of ribbon…..what do you get? ……. A holly wreath that will never wilt – FANTASTIC!