Let it snow! What we got up to at Sparkle and Ice
There was plenty of frosty fun – and even some sun – at our extreme winter camp last weekend. Our members give us the lowdown.
Last weekend girls from across the UK proved that our members really are a hardy bunch
They braved the recent snow to enjoy our extreme winter camp, Sparkle and Ice, at our activity centres Blackland Farm, Foxlease and Waddow Hall. They were rewarded with lots of frosty fun including zip-lining, inflatables, abseiling, fireworks, REAL snow and even some glorious winter sunshine. And of course there were campfires and s'mores to warm everybody up ❄
We asked girls and their units to share what they got up to with us on Twitter #SparkleAndIce. Here’s the highs (and the low temperatures).
There was REAL sparkle and ice
The recent snow brought some real-life winter magic to Sparkle and Ice.
— Bathampton Guides (@57thBathGuides) February 2, 2019
The sun’s out and the opening ceremony is about to start. Did we mention it’s cold?!! So excited for this year’s #SparkleAndIce #wintercamping #girlscan pic.twitter.com/6uKJ3RuAez
— Girlguiding (@Girlguiding) February 2, 2019
Ways to warm up and keep cosy
Whether round a campfire, with a hot chocolate or wrapped up warm in a tent, there's nothing like getting cosy when it's cold.
Hot dogs 🌭 and NOT Dogs now for sale along with HOT drinks at the #SparkleAndIce LAND Café caked cookies rocky road 🧁 🍪 #DairyFree options Jacket spuds and HOT porridge plus roaring fire 🔥 #WarmUp @BlacklandTAC pic.twitter.com/T9wkNbletJ
— LaSER_Iceland_2019 (@2019Laser) February 2, 2019
Who’s up for marshmallows and s’mores on the campfire? #SparkleAndIce #wintercamping @FoxleaseTAC @BlacklandTAC @WaddowHall pic.twitter.com/9o9Jy1XO0G
— Girlguiding (@Girlguiding) February 2, 2019
Morning Campers!! @FoxleaseTAC #SparkleAndIce pic.twitter.com/AKoP8AmIZ1
— GirlguidingSherborne (@She1Girlguiding) February 3, 2019
Activities to get your blood pumping
Girls could try zip-wires, abseiling, inflatable obstacle courses, dancing and more.
Guides yesterday ready for abseiling at @WaddowHall ❤️ @Girlguiding @Girlguiding_NWE @GirlguidingCF pic.twitter.com/B4tx97RZOv
— Croft Guides (@croftguides) February 3, 2019
#SparkleAndIce great fun on the donuts!! #adventure pic.twitter.com/dPA4SXTCda
— Blackland Farm (@BlacklandTAC) February 2, 2019
Fun on the inflatable assault course #SparkleAndIce @GirlguidingBath pic.twitter.com/OXJJtXB3d8
— Bathampton Guides (@57thBathGuides) February 2, 2019
Lots of ooooooos and ahhhhhhhs
Fireworks!
Thank you everyone for another fabulous #SparkleAndIce weekend! Our girls know how to adventure! Here’s to 2020! pic.twitter.com/SaUvu3l9ef
— Blackland Farm (@BlacklandTAC) February 5, 2019
And amazing volunteers deserving of a well-earned rest
Thank you to all the amazing volunteers - it simply couldn't happen without you!
#SparkleAndIce @WaddowHall showcasing the amazing volunteers who make it all happen. @Girlguiding Most Wanted pic.twitter.com/xFisRw0CYw
— Robert Taylor (@roberttaylor1) February 2, 2019
My little Guide is having an amazing time on her first Guide Camp at #SparkleAndIce.
— Rachel McKenna (@MrsMcKenna77) February 2, 2019
@GGAshford #girlguiding. Huge thanks to her incredible leaders and all the volunteers there who are making this happen❄️👏👏👏🏕❄️
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