WOKING district was well represented among nearly 3,000 Cub Scouts, Brownies and leaders from across Surrey enjoying fun and adventure at a SCRAM activity day in Epsom.

Cub Scouts and Brownies were able to try new and large activities that cannot be organised in groups or districts, as well as being able to mix with Cubs and Brownies from other districts.

More than 200 activities were on offer including pedal karts, high ropes, bungee trampolines, assault course wire and zorbing, as well as smaller activities like making popcorn, Grand Prix table game, firing water rockets and much more. 

As well as having fun and enjoying the activities, the Cub Scouts and Brownies learnt skills for life.

A number of local mayors from around the county visited to see what was on offer, joining CJ Ledger, deputy UK commissioner (support), who spoke to the young people during the day.

Nine-year-old Oliver said: “I liked the inflatable that you had to jump over so you don’t get knocked over. I think it helped that we played a similar game at Cubs which helps with co-ordination skills.”

Max, eight, said: “I liked the zorbing because it was fun and I haven’t done it before.”

Brownie Sarah, eight, added: “I liked the activities and the excitement of the day. There was lots to do.”

Ali Tickett, organiser of SCRAM for Surrey, said: “What a day. About 2,700 Cubs, Brownies and leaders came to Hook Road Arena to celebrate just how brilliant being a Cub Scout and Brownie is.

“The Cubs and Brownies had an incredible range of activities to try, including a cave bus, metal detecting and pancake making, as well as a high ropes course and many, many more.

“Some activities were just for fun and others were a real challenge, all supporting the fact that Scouting helps young people develop skills for life.”