Aylesbury Scouts get stranded on a Desert Island!

To keep themselves occupied they were provided with a host of activities to undertake.

One of the first activities was to build a den or pitch a tent.

Being stranded on a Desert Island gave them the opportunity to explore and they were encouraged to build a boat out of junk or using origami.

One of the most enjoyable activities over the weekend seemed to be making a chocolate cake in a cup.

On the Saturday evening, along with parents, carers and siblings they participated in a camp fire with lots of songs, some of them led by the children themselves.

Whilst the rescue boat was on its way, the children were kept entertained with a quiz.

They were also encouraged to write a message and put it in a bottle. One of the last activities was code breaking where the children had to decipher three different coded messages.

The whole event was supported by Bucks Scout Radio with the children requesting “shout outs” throughout the weekend. Parents/carers were sending photos to the radio station so they could be shared on their Facebook page.

Ideas for many of the activities, e.g. boat building and origami were relayed to everyone over YouTube.

Mum Miranda Lambourne said, “Thank you so much to all involved, you did a wonderful job delivering a very creative, interactive and memorable virtual shipwreck camp, Kieran thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Charis said, “I really enjoyed camp and didn’t want to be rescued! I wanted to spend camp another night camping!”

Lead Volunteer for Buckinghamshire Scouts James Palin, who led the rescue centre said, “It was really nice to see Cubs, parents, carers and siblings participating in the whole weekend. It’s been awesome seeing so many people helping out building dens, making boats, cooking cakes and so much more.

"Thanks to all of the adults for organising and running the weekend and to the parents and carers who encouraged their children to join in. I’m sure everyone had a brilliant time.”