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Sloooow Moootiooon….

5:21 PM on Wednesday 31st July 2024
By: Kaitlyn Lafferty
A young person on a very small bike.
I think that belongs in Noa's Club! Photo by Emily Mackwood

Have you ever dreamed about riding in a tank or on a segway? Well the Motion Zone has brought your dreams to life! There are many exciting activities for you to try out, such as dodgems, segways, cycling and so much more.

Participants driving dodgems.
Hope they've got insurance! Photo by Harley Sprought.

If you love dodgem cars or riding on a segway as much as Audrey from Tasmania, Ellie and Bella from Victoria and Annabelle form NSW Girl Guides, then this is the activity for you. The girls all “loved the dodgem cars” and thought “the segway was the best part”. They thought that it was very interesting to see all the “enjoyable” activities as they don’t have the opportunity to participate in many of these activities at home. “It was really cool to learn to balance, go forward and back, and right to left”. Motion is a great way to get to try things which you may not usually get to do at home. There are many “new experiences” in this zone and “it’s a great thing to do with all your friends, because you can do it as a group”.

A participant from Nile subcamp on a segway.
Remember when these were going to take over the world? Photo by Harley Sprought.

If the Aussies didn’t convince you to head over to motion, then Laoi and Dara from Cork, Ireland Scouts might change your mind. This is their first Essex Jamboree, and they are “loving it” especially Motion, with Dara saying, “it’s the best by far.” Laoi said “there is so much to do, with loads of options, there is something for everyone” so if you didn’t believe me, now you should! Laoi loved watching all her friends have fun, even though she twisted her ankle (get well soon!) while Dara “loves the RC car” and would recommend coming and trying it out yourself.

There are so many opportunities when you head over to this activity, “there is something for everyone” Annabelle even said, “I am considering coming back on Friday if I have time!” So head on over to Motion where your dreams can become a reality.