54. Going Underground

Resources	Time
Cardboard boxes Head torches	One meeting, plus extra days out.
Programme Spark
Introduce your Section to the adventurous activity of caving. You could spend some time finding out about how caves are formed in the 4 main ares of the UK: Yorkshire Dales Mendip Hills Derbyshire South Wales Then have a practice at caving yourself by making a network of 'underground' tunnels out of cardboard boxes. Give each member and head torch and set them the task of finding their way out. If your Section is hooked on the idea of exploring endless underground tunnels and potholes, then why not arrange a trip to one of the 4 areas in the UK, where there are activity centres equipped to take novice parties underground.
Adapting for each Section	Badge Links
Cave buses/trailers are a great way to expand on caving for the younger sections. Older Sections may wish to branch out in to Potholing as well as caving too.	Beavers Outdoor Challenge Adventure Challenge Cubs Outdoor Challenge Adventure Challenge	Scouts Caver Adventure Challenge Explorers Caving
Can the activity be run through Peer Leadership?	No
Can the activity be run by Young Leaders?	No