Swords Scouts
Swords 49/136th scout group.
We currently have two
Beaver and Cub sections, one Scout, Venture and Rover section running every week.
On Friday 13th October, the 49th Scouts will Sleep Out Against Homelessness as part of Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy. By sleeping out, we hope to raise awareness about homelessness and help raise vital funds to support homeless services.
Homelessness is not just a statistic; it’s a heart-breaking reality for far too many people, families, and children who lack the basic security and comfort we can often take for granted. Some families can spend up to two years in a one-bedroom room in emergency accommodation, which has a significant impact on mental health, self-esteem, and child development.
Focus Ireland are working hard to support those who need it most and help them on their journey out of homelessness and towards a better future.
Please donate to our Shine A Light fundraising page and play your part in the fight to end homelessness. Every contribution makes a difference.
Homelessness is not just a statistic; it’s a heart-breaking reality for far too many people, families, and children who lack the basic security and comfort we can often take for granted. Some families can spend up to two years in a one-bedroom room in emergency accommodation, which has a significant impact on mental health, self-esteem, and child development.
Focus Ireland are working hard to support those who need it most and help them on their journey out of homelessness and towards a better future.
Please donate to our Shine A Light fundraising page and play your part in the fight to end homelessness. Every contribution makes a difference.
On Friday 13 October, I am participating in Shine A Light for @FocusIreland, supported by @BordGaisEnergy. I will be sleeping out for one night to raise funds to end homelessness. You can sign up to participate in Shine A Light or donate towards my fundraising target on my profile page https://joinu...
Post 3 of 3 Group Camp 2023
136th / 49th Swords Scouts ended our 2022 - 2023 scouting year with our annual group camp at Larch Hill International Scout Centre last weekend and what an end it was!
Star Wars was the theme chosen by our youth members! Just like our scout group the theme of Star Wars epitomised the ethos of working together to achieve our goals.
Our young jedi's began their journey on Friday night with an opening ceremony around the fire complete with songs and a little light saber practice before bed time in preparation for the real training on Saturday!
Saturday morning saw an early rise by our Jedi Younglings for breakfast in the cantina before training. To ensure these younglings were prepared to become Padawans by the end of the day they were put through their paces at various stations, like the "Jedi Training School" (Games Base), "Endore Ewok Feast" (Backwoods Base), "This is the Way" (Maze and Reach Games Base), "Tatooinenteering Pod Races" (Orienteering Base), "Death Star Scaffolding" (Pioneering Base) and "Mos Eisley Space Port" (Air Activities Base).
After a tough day of training the newly graduated Padawans cooled down on the "Waterfalls of Naboo" Slip and Slide style!!
Our day of fun and feasting ended with a wonderful campfire filled with laughter, fun and song and an emotional Moving Up ceremony for our third year Beavers moving to Cubs and third year Cubs moving to Scouts. They crossed over to their new sections under a regal Light Saber guard of honor to meet their new companions and leaders.
A final push on Sunday to clear down camp and off our Padawans went to prepare for their return to normality and school for a while before our next great Scouting adventure!!
“Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.” - Yoda
May the Force be with you ⭐️
136th / 49th Swords Scouts ended our 2022 - 2023 scouting year with our annual group camp at Larch Hill International Scout Centre last weekend and what an end it was!
Star Wars was the theme chosen by our youth members! Just like our scout group the theme of Star Wars epitomised the ethos of working together to achieve our goals.
Our young jedi's began their journey on Friday night with an opening ceremony around the fire complete with songs and a little light saber practice before bed time in preparation for the real training on Saturday!
Saturday morning saw an early rise by our Jedi Younglings for breakfast in the cantina before training. To ensure these younglings were prepared to become Padawans by the end of the day they were put through their paces at various stations, like the "Jedi Training School" (Games Base), "Endore Ewok Feast" (Backwoods Base), "This is the Way" (Maze and Reach Games Base), "Tatooinenteering Pod Races" (Orienteering Base), "Death Star Scaffolding" (Pioneering Base) and "Mos Eisley Space Port" (Air Activities Base).
After a tough day of training the newly graduated Padawans cooled down on the "Waterfalls of Naboo" Slip and Slide style!!
Our day of fun and feasting ended with a wonderful campfire filled with laughter, fun and song and an emotional Moving Up ceremony for our third year Beavers moving to Cubs and third year Cubs moving to Scouts. They crossed over to their new sections under a regal Light Saber guard of honor to meet their new companions and leaders.
A final push on Sunday to clear down camp and off our Padawans went to prepare for their return to normality and school for a while before our next great Scouting adventure!!
“Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.” - Yoda
May the Force be with you ⭐️
Post 2 of 3 Group Camp 2023
136th / 49th Swords Scouts ended our 2022 - 2023 scouting year with our annual group camp at Larch Hill International Scout Centre last weekend and what an end it was!
Star Wars was the theme chosen by our youth members! Just like our scout group the theme of Star Wars epitomised the ethos of working together to achieve our goals.
Our young jedi's began their journey on Friday night with an opening ceremony around the fire complete with songs and a little light saber practice before bed time in preparation for the real training on Saturday!
Saturday morning saw an early rise by our Jedi Younglings for breakfast in the cantina before training. To ensure these younglings were prepared to become Padawans by the end of the day they were put through their paces at various stations, like the "Jedi Training School" (Games Base), "Endore Ewok Feast" (Backwoods Base), "This is the Way" (Maze and Reach Games Base), "Tatooinenteering Pod Races" (Orienteering Base), "Death Star Scaffolding" (Pioneering Base) and "Mos Eisley Space Port" (Air Activities Base).
After a tough day of training the newly graduated Padawans cooled down on the "Waterfalls of Naboo" Slip and Slide style!!
Our day of fun and feasting ended with a wonderful campfire filled with laughter, fun and song and an emotional Moving Up ceremony for our third year Beavers moving to Cubs and third year Cubs moving to Scouts. They crossed over to their new sections under a regal Light Saber guard of honor to meet their new companions and leaders.
A final push on Sunday to clear down camp and off our Padawans went to prepare for their return to normality and school for a while before our next great Scouting adventure!!
“Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.” - Yoda
May the Force be with you ⭐️
136th / 49th Swords Scouts ended our 2022 - 2023 scouting year with our annual group camp at Larch Hill International Scout Centre last weekend and what an end it was!
Star Wars was the theme chosen by our youth members! Just like our scout group the theme of Star Wars epitomised the ethos of working together to achieve our goals.
Our young jedi's began their journey on Friday night with an opening ceremony around the fire complete with songs and a little light saber practice before bed time in preparation for the real training on Saturday!
Saturday morning saw an early rise by our Jedi Younglings for breakfast in the cantina before training. To ensure these younglings were prepared to become Padawans by the end of the day they were put through their paces at various stations, like the "Jedi Training School" (Games Base), "Endore Ewok Feast" (Backwoods Base), "This is the Way" (Maze and Reach Games Base), "Tatooinenteering Pod Races" (Orienteering Base), "Death Star Scaffolding" (Pioneering Base) and "Mos Eisley Space Port" (Air Activities Base).
After a tough day of training the newly graduated Padawans cooled down on the "Waterfalls of Naboo" Slip and Slide style!!
Our day of fun and feasting ended with a wonderful campfire filled with laughter, fun and song and an emotional Moving Up ceremony for our third year Beavers moving to Cubs and third year Cubs moving to Scouts. They crossed over to their new sections under a regal Light Saber guard of honor to meet their new companions and leaders.
A final push on Sunday to clear down camp and off our Padawans went to prepare for their return to normality and school for a while before our next great Scouting adventure!!
“Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.” - Yoda
May the Force be with you ⭐️
Post 1 of 3 Group Camp 2023
136th / 49th Swords Scouts ended our 2022 - 2023 scouting year with our annual group camp at Larch Hill International Scout Centre last weekend and what an end it was!
Star Wars was the theme chosen by our youth members! Just like our scout group the theme of Star Wars epitomised the ethos of working together to achieve our goals.
Our young jedi's began their journey on Friday night with an opening ceremony around the fire complete with songs and a little light saber practice before bed time in preparation for the real training on Saturday!
Saturday morning saw an early rise by our Jedi Younglings for breakfast in the cantina before training. To ensure these younglings were prepared to become Padawans by the end of the day, they were put through their paces at various stations, like the "Jedi Training School" (Games Base), "Endore Ewok Feast" (Backwoods Base), "This is the Way" (Maze and Reach Games Base), "Tatooinenteering Pod Races" (Orienteering Base), "Death Star Scaffolding" (Pioneering Base) and "Mos Eisley Space Port" (Air Activities Base).
After a tough day of training the newly graduated Padawans cooled down on the "Waterfalls of Naboo" Slip and Slide style!!
Our day of fun and feasting ended with a wonderful campfire filled with laughter, fun and song and an emotional Moving Up ceremony for our third year Beavers moving to Cubs and third year Cubs moving to Scouts. They crossed over to their new sections under a regal Light Saber guard of honor to meet their new companions and leaders.
A final push on Sunday to clear down camp and off our Padawans went to prepare for their return to normality and school for a while before our next great Scouting adventure!!
“Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.” - Yoda
May the Force be with you ⭐️
136th / 49th Swords Scouts ended our 2022 - 2023 scouting year with our annual group camp at Larch Hill International Scout Centre last weekend and what an end it was!
Star Wars was the theme chosen by our youth members! Just like our scout group the theme of Star Wars epitomised the ethos of working together to achieve our goals.
Our young jedi's began their journey on Friday night with an opening ceremony around the fire complete with songs and a little light saber practice before bed time in preparation for the real training on Saturday!
Saturday morning saw an early rise by our Jedi Younglings for breakfast in the cantina before training. To ensure these younglings were prepared to become Padawans by the end of the day, they were put through their paces at various stations, like the "Jedi Training School" (Games Base), "Endore Ewok Feast" (Backwoods Base), "This is the Way" (Maze and Reach Games Base), "Tatooinenteering Pod Races" (Orienteering Base), "Death Star Scaffolding" (Pioneering Base) and "Mos Eisley Space Port" (Air Activities Base).
After a tough day of training the newly graduated Padawans cooled down on the "Waterfalls of Naboo" Slip and Slide style!!
Our day of fun and feasting ended with a wonderful campfire filled with laughter, fun and song and an emotional Moving Up ceremony for our third year Beavers moving to Cubs and third year Cubs moving to Scouts. They crossed over to their new sections under a regal Light Saber guard of honor to meet their new companions and leaders.
A final push on Sunday to clear down camp and off our Padawans went to prepare for their return to normality and school for a while before our next great Scouting adventure!!
“Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.” - Yoda
May the Force be with you ⭐️
136th Beavers Summer Camp 2023! Our youngest section enjoyed an action packed, fun filled and very sunny weekend at Portlick camp site for their annual summer camp. We had water activities, safe archery games, obstacle courses, camp fire with songs and jokes and even some dancing! hot chocolate and marshmallows to round off the days adventures and an early night !
We heard murmurs from the breakfast table on Sunday of it being "The Best Camp EVER" and "Can we stay another day" so we reckon Portlick 2023 got the seal of approval!
Some photos of the weekend..
We heard murmurs from the breakfast table on Sunday of it being "The Best Camp EVER" and "Can we stay another day" so we reckon Portlick 2023 got the seal of approval!
Some photos of the weekend..
Day 7 of 49th Cubs in Bournemouth,
Today was a travelling day, we had a nice leisurely start to the day, spend a few hours in Bournemouth before getting the train to Southampton where our flight home was due to take off, we were very lucky in that two of our Cubs, Father works as a pilot and had managed to arrange to Fly us home, which brought so much Joy and added spark to all our cubs.
A Most Amazing Trip for All the Cubs who will have a lifetime of Memories.
Thank you Bournmouth for the most wonderful Experience.
Today was a travelling day, we had a nice leisurely start to the day, spend a few hours in Bournemouth before getting the train to Southampton where our flight home was due to take off, we were very lucky in that two of our Cubs, Father works as a pilot and had managed to arrange to Fly us home, which brought so much Joy and added spark to all our cubs.
A Most Amazing Trip for All the Cubs who will have a lifetime of Memories.
Thank you Bournmouth for the most wonderful Experience.
