Armpit Fudge, 28th Jan 2021 8 February 2021 (updated 8 February 2021) | By admin This is another activity from the scouts winter camp. the original activity can be found here: https://www.wintercamp.org.uk/activity?id=42 The worksheet for this activity can be found here: Armpit FudgeDownload You will need 2 tbsp Icing sugar1 tbsp Butter1 tsp Cream cheese1 Dash vanilla extract2 tsp Cocoa powderSandwich bag (zip lock closure best for this recipe)Additional treats (marshmallows, m&m’s, peanut butter, nuts raisins) Instructions Pile all your ingredients into the bagIf you want to add in your additional treats, you can do it now – just throw a handful inSqueeze all the air out of the bag and seal itStick the bag under your armpitSquish it, smoosh it, moosh it until all it’s all mixed and the ingredients have a creamy consistencyStick your fudge into the fridge for half an hour [we found it may need more!]Grab a spoon and dig in
RAF Hoopster Challenge 8 February 2021 | By admin This activity is to make a paper aeroplane with a difference. This activity we have borrowed from the scouts winter camp 2021 activities. wintercamp.org.uk You will need Hoops printable link below. (or draw your own on A4 paper following the instructions in the video)4 Paper strawsA4 piece of paperScissorsSellotape RAF Hoopster worksheetDownload Instructions From the printable cut out one long and one short pieceNext, flatten both ends of all 4 strawsTake the long strip of paper and line up one end of the straws with the greyed-out rectangles and tape in placeMake the arrows on the long strip meet and tape at this pointWith the short strip connect and tape the arrowsConnect the unattached end of the straws to this small hoop with the tapeIt is now ready to fly! Did it fly well? Watch the video to find out how and why this type of paper plane works! The following video produced by the winter camp team shows you how to make your plane
Peppermint Creams, 11th Feb 2021 8 February 2021 (updated 8 February 2021) | By admin This week (11th Feb 2021) we will be making peppermint Creams with the cubs. The details for whats required are below. Ingredients: 200g Icing sugar, sieved, plus extra for dusting.half tbsp condensed milk1 tsp peppermin flavouring, to tasteFood colouring of choice Method: In a large mixing bowl, combine the icing sugar, condensed milk, peppermint flavouring, food colouring of choice and 2 tbsp water to form a stiff paste. If the mixture feels too dry, add a splash more water, likewise, add more icing sugar if it feels too runny. Dust a work surface and rolling pin with icing sugar and roll the paste out to about half a centimetre (0.5cm) thick. Dip a 4cm (1 1⁄2cm)-diameter cutter in icing sugar and stamp out 24 rounds. Allow the rounds to dry out a little before decorating. If you haven’t got a pastry cutter, roll the mix into a sausage and cut into 1cm slices. Equipment: ScalesSieveBowlTbspTspRolling pinPastry cutter (not essential)