1st Hertford Heath Cubs and Beavers

03/11/2026

Its been such a busy first half of term, I've not had a chance to do an update of what we have been up-to until now!
After a great Summer Camp at Well End, we had a much needed break, but, all too soon the new term started.

We re-started with a quick-fire games evening. Lots of tasks and fun (and in some cases messy!)activities to do!

We then did a preparation evening for night-hike, where we learnt about what to bring on a hike. The Beavers took it in turns to dress-up in Adult kit - some of the clothes fitted better than others!

Night-hike itself was, as usual, a hit, with us able to put-in 4 teams and although we didn't win, all had a fabulous evening of walking, navigating and activities on route. The moon made a bright appearance through the clouds too. Finished-off the walk with hot chocolate and hot-dogs at the finish!

Another week, we had a visit from an ex-Cub parent who runs Forrest School activities. We made some bird feeders and had some out-door games, with a real owl and bats joining-in the 'hoot' at one point.

With the much waited-for relaxing of rules around fires, we had a fun-filled evening building and lighting fires off the ground, in Alter-fires, where we then cooked 'smores' and Cubs made and ate popcorn!

We had an evening based around Diwali (the festival of light) and learnt a bit about the 5 day festival, what each day meant and the Diwali story. Beavers made Paper lanterns and Cubs made clay Diya Lamp holders, which they painted and took home the following week.

The last week of half-term was making Guys for the village bonfire and fireworks.

With us having such a small Leadership team, I cant stress enough how much we rely extra help during the meetings to ensure we can do all the activities we have planned in a safe way.

A massive thanks to all of those who have either booked Parent Rota slots in advance, or stayed on the night - without this help, we would have to cut-back on the activities and so the Beavers and Cubs wouldn't get the full experience we try to offer each week!

If you know of anyone who would be interested in helping-out, either occasionally, or more frequently or have a skill you would like to share with us , please message us, we would love to hear from you

31/10/2026

Guys are on the bonfire ready for later :-)

Can you spot yours?

30/07/2026

1st Hertford Heath Beavers and Cubs finished term with their Summer camp and this year we visited Well End County Camp, near Boreham wood. We had the site to ourselves for most of it, it was really nice!

After setting-up from Friday Lunchtime, Cubs came out in the early evening. They had a great time exploring, had a snack, did Orienteering around the site, before having a bit of quiet time and Bed!

After an early (well, certainly earlier than we wanted!) start and some Physical exercise to warm-up for the day, we had breakfast and cleared away while the Leaders greeted the Beavers. We had a full days activities planned, which included Archery and Shooting for the Cubs and Mini-golf and soft archery for the Beavers. Both sections then did climbing along the transverse wall and Frisby Golf.

There was a craft activity, where Beavers made and decorated bird shaped wind-chimes and Cubs did soap carving (well, there wasn’t much soap left by the end, mostly shavings!)

After a lovely dinner of Pasta and Spag-bol style mince, we had a faux camp-fire (due to a ban on real fires because of the extended dry spell), complete with songs an jokes (some funnier than others, but they all count).

Suitably tired, we went to bed (well, most of us) ready for a good nights sleep.

In the morning, after breakfast, we had some games, followed by a mini-sports day, where all those who took part earned relevant badges.

After lunch some built Catapults and others did a photo quiz around the site and all too soon…..it was over for another year!

A massive thanks to those parents who were able to help, whether a few hours at drop-off / collection and especially those who stopped overnight.

All those who took part had a great time and we look forward to presenting many badges at the start of the new term

25/07/2026

Who needs a real fire at camp when you can have a faux fire like this......well, no, I'd rather have a real one, but, needs must!

25/07/2026

Morning all....no, you can't get up yet!

24/07/2026

And as the sun sets on our first night....their all still out and about doing activities :-))

24/07/2026

All set-up and ready to go!

21/07/2026

Our little hut was visited earlier as part of the Great British Scout Hut Challenge.
We're proud to have been included in this great record breaking attempt - Keep going Maya and team :-)

17/07/2026

Dont forget to come along to see us at this great local event!
We will be there with some fun things to do and a display of the type of things we get upto.

If you have someone who would be interested in joining, speak to one of us and we will be happy to add their details. We are always interested in Adult help too, so, regardless if you are an ex-Scout or have never been involved in the past, speak to us and join in the fun!

One week today until the summer fayre!
We love supporting this fun village event and are especially excited for the annual evening free cinema on the Green (this year with double the movie fun!)

02/07/2026

Last Monday, Beavers and Cubs from 1st Hertford Heath 'cooled-down' with an assortment of water games around the hut.

Everyone arrived in swimming costumes and tee-shirts ready for action.
We had several different games and activities planned to do and everyone got suitably wet

Beavers ended the evening with a new game, based on an old favourite, called Drip-Drip-Dunk! Like Duck-Duck-Goose, but water dripped and cups upended on heads rather than just tapped on the head!

Cubs had a few more games to try and, again, guaranteed to get thoroughly wet!

They also ended-up with a new game, Head Waiter, where one team had to carry a tray full of filled cups on a tray from one end of the area to the other.
The other team had wet sponges and tried to knock the cups off the tray!

We got most of the planned games done, but more Adult help would have been ideal :-(

A massive thanks to those who did help and I'm sure you are happy to confirm that it is as much fun for you as it is for the Beavers and Cubs. Please pass the word, we CANT do so much without your help!