Dec 22 2022
Our Meerkats went camping with their families on Signal Hill in November. This was the first time that the National Meerkat Camp had a camp out option. The Meerkats from 4th Claremont Fernwood joined 1st Claremont Den, their siblings and families for a fun filled weekend. We went on a hike to see the view …
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Oct 26 2022
Outings are a lovely way to get a change of scenery, build a sense of community and to put the skills learnt in the Meerkat Den to good use in the great outdoors. They are also an important requirement for the bronze, silver and gold star advancement badges. This term the 1st Claremont Den met …
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May 17 2022
Kon-tiki for Meerkats! Fifty Meerkats from all over the Western Cape descended on the Imperial Yacht Club (next to the main Kon-tiki venue) at Zandvlei and transformed it into a Pirate Kingdom. Assisted by their eager families, they made pirate hats, built rafts that sailed from recycling material, learnt how to play “Walk the Deck” …
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May 17 2022
Scouts love to go hiking so it is fitting that there is a Hiking Challenge badge for Meerkats in the Scoutcraft theme. On 19 February, our nearly full Den of Meerkats gathered at the base of Newlands forest with their leaders, parents, siblings and a dog and went hiking, 4km up, along and down. We …
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Dec 28 2021
As part of the National Meerkat Challenge, our Meerkats explored renewable energy. On 13 November, at a regular meeting, each burrow made a solar cooker from a cardboard box and foil. This was quite a challenge, but the Meerkats went at it with gusto. We set out the cookers with smores in a sunny spot. …
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Dec 28 2021
Our Meerkat Den ended their first year on a golden note with five Meerkats achieving the top award – the Gold Star. They had to earn a challenge badge in six themes, plus three interest badges as well as the Standing Tall badge, which focusses on living out their promise. We are very proud of …
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Oct 19 2021
The Meerkats went on a treasure hunt in Arderne Gardens at the end of July. They set off in burrows with maps and compasses to follow sound clues – waterfalls, hadedas, barking dogs and of course frogs! Finding the Treasure at a Champion Tree, racing to base and enjoying a picnic together before the rain …
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