Scouts prepared for ShelterBox scavenge in stunning surrounds
ShelterBox will be putting super Scouts from around the country to the test against the stunning backdrop of Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh.
International disaster relief charity ShelterBox is calling on Scouts to be prepared to go the extra mile and make sure the charity’s Big Green Box Week ends with a bang. On Saturday, June 19 the ShelterBox Scavenger Hunt will be taking place in Edinburgh and will see hundreds of Scouts navigate their way through the city by decoding a series of clues, armed with the charity’s iconic, big green boxes.
The ShelterBoxes are usually found in disaster zones around the world. Each box typically contains a 10-person disaster relief tent, blankets, kitchen sets, a stove, water purification and storage equipment, basic tools, a children’s activity back and other vital items.
ShelterBox has been partnered with the Scout Association since 2009 and the ShelterBox Scavenger Hunt promises to be a fantastic opportunity for Scouts to learn more about disaster relief as well as having a great day out.
James Webb, ShelterBox Scout Coordinator, said: ‘The ShelterBox Scavenger Hunt will be a great adventure for Scouts of all ages. They’ll be put under some challenging demands carrying an empty ShelterBox and using their navigation skills to trek across Edinburgh. I hope many Scouts will take up the opportunity and put their Scouting skills to the test.’
The start and finish will be from a central location which will remain a mystery until nearer the date and there will be a selection of fantastic prizes for the winning teams. Each team should be made up of a Scout Leader and three to five Cubs, Scouts or Explorers.
Places are limited so any groups wishing to take part should register quickly by e-mailing youngshelterbox@shelterbox.org.
The Scavenger Hunt will mark the end of ShelterBox’s Big Green Box Week, a week full of fundraising up and down the country.
People who cannot make the Scavenger Hunt are being urged to get involved in the many other events ShelterBox is holding. Further information is available from www.youngshelterbox.org.
Scouts around the world have already helped ShelterBox in a number of disaster zones. Most recently, Scouts in Haiti assisted with the distribution of hundreds of ShelterBoxes in Port au Prince after the catastrophic earthquake in January.
