The Renegades bag the swag!

The young members of the Renegades Youth Club turned supersleuths as they took part in a modern-day treasure hunt.

“Geocaching is a real-world adventure that turns the great outdoors into a playground of discovery,” says Group Leader Gareth Miller. “Our new Youth Club Manager, Anna, had the idea and made it happen.”

Anna said: “Armed with GPS devices or smartphones, the children work together in teams to track down hidden “caches” tucked away in outdoor spaces…in our case down by the canal. Each cache is a small container holding trinkets, clues, or logbooks – little gems waiting to be found.

“This exciting activity encourages teamwork as children collaborate to solve clues, navigate terrain, and celebrate their finds together. It’s a brilliant way to connect with nature, build problem-solving skills, and spark curiosity. Whether they’re uncovering a tiny toy or a secret message, the thrill of the hunt and the joy of sharing the moment with friends makes geocaching a truly unforgettable experience.”

The Geocache is part of the Renegades’ new 1000 Hours Outside initiative, which will be running until September 2026. “We believe the best kind of screen time is no screen time, so we will be logging the hours clocked up at club – club nights, canoeing, camp outs, swimming, trips out and even apple picking – to show them what they can do off their screens!”

As the autumn is setting in, the Renegades’ young members had an absolute ball apple picking and helping a local couple who let the club use their facilities.

“The couple have been incredible supporters of the club and needed help to gather the apples from their orchard of 16 trees. The kids, and their parents, were amazing – and loved the simple task of harvesting and socialising with each other in the process. We then took the crates of apples off to a local press,” said Gareth. “It’s a good lesson to teach the children, that it’s important to give back.”

The Renegades is a charity for all children aged 7 – 18. If you would like a taster session, visit www.renegadesyc.org or ring Gareth on 07801 862550.