Cub Scouts from Milton Keynes spend the weekend stranded on a desert island

The boys and girls aged between eight and 10 were among more than 1000 Cubs from Buckinghamshire that took part in the virtual activity.

To keep themselves occupied, they were provided with a host of tasks including building a den or pitching a tent and making a boat out of junk,

One of the most enjoyable activities over the weekend was making a chocolate cake in a cup.

On the Saturday evening, along with parents, carers and siblings, they participated in a camp fire and a sing-song.

Whilst the 'rescue boat' was on its way, the children were kept entertained with a quiz. They were also encouraged to write a message and put it in a bottle.

One of the last activities was code breaking where the children had to decipher three different coded messages.

The whole event was supported by Bucks Scout Radio with the children requesting “shout outs” throughout the weekend. Parents and carers were sending photos to the radio station so they could be shared on their

Facebook page.

Mum Miranda Lambourne said: “Thank you so much to all involved, you did a wonderful job delivering a very creative, interactive and memorable virtual shipwreck camp, Kieran thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Cub Scout Charis said, “I really enjoyed camp and didn’t want to be rescued! I wanted to spend camp another night camping."

Lead Volunteer for Buckinghamshire Scouts James Palin, who led the rescue centre said, “It was really nice

to see Cubs, parents, carers and siblings participating in the whole weekend. It’s been awesome seeing so

many people helping out building dens, making boats, cooking cakes and so much more. Thanks to all of

the adults for organising and running the weekend and to the parents and carers who encouraged their

children to join in. I’m sure everyone had a brilliant time.”

For further information about Buckinghamshire Scouts see here