Beaver Scouts go back in time at North Yorkshire Damboree
Camping at Murton Park in Murton Lane, the weekend gave Beavers aged six to eight the opportunity to experience life in the past.
A spokeperson forthe organisation said: "They travelled back in time, using the replica Roman fort and Viking village there.
"Beavers learned how to make Roman tunics and shields, then learned how to march with the Roman battalion.
"They met a Viking community who showed them how they lived, and Beavers learned how to read runes and cook on an open fire.
"They even had a go at archery, tomahawk throwing, and a bounce on a bouncy castle too!
"One of our Beavers, Ben, said 'Today is really awesome, I'm having so much fun' and another, Sarah, said 'I'm so excited!'
With support from 150 adult volunteers, Damboree was organised by North Yorkshire Scouts, the charity that supports over 6000 Young People across York & North Yorkshire.
To learn more about joining Beaver Scouts, visit: www.nyscouts.org.uk/beavers
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