Jun 16 2021
Tucked away in Newlands is the Kildare Reserve. Thanks to Otter, our Meerkats were able to explore the rain forest along the stream and connect with nature. They made bird feeders, Meerkat models and bark rubbing cards for Mother’s Day – “Mum, you are tree-mendous”. Afterwards the families enjoyed a picnic on the grass, getting …
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Jun 16 2021
The Meerkats tackled the great outdoors, hiking with their families in the Cederberg, Ceres, on some beautiful beaches and all over our own Table Mountain. At the end of the first term we held a Camp at Home together which was great fun as we all caught up at bedtime for a Zoom chat. The …
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Meerkats meet in term times on Saturdays from 09h00-09h45. A parent accompanies a child to each meeting and is often involved in the activities. Like what you see? Want to join the Meerkats. Click here to see the current status of our Meerkat Den and add your name to our waiting list.
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The Meerkat trail over two years goes through Bronze, Silver and Gold Stars. To gain these, a Meerkat has to earn all 17 Challenge badges and eight of the 18 Interest badges. At 1st Claremont, we cover the Challenge badges in meetings. Badges are sewn on the Meerkat’s hat – stars on top, Challenge badges …
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Mar 24 2021
On a sunny spring morning in November 2020, eight eager Meerkats with their fathers or mothers met at Keurboom Park for an adventure. They had a map and had to negotiate tricky bridges, count distances, and climb trees. On the way back they picked up unusual items they found. It was meant to be leaves …
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Mar 24 2021
Our Meerkats started meeting this year on 6 February – on Zoom! Aided by their parents, we had four meetings, laying the foundation for their Scouting careers. We learnt about BP, how to sing Kumbaya, and played Scouting games that could be adapted for indoors. Following the Meerkat Trail over several meetings, the Meerkats danced …
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Meerkats is the first section of Scouting in South Africa. At 1st Claremont, we take boys and girls aged five and six in a Den of maximum size 16. Meerkats follow a trail of outdoor oriented activities and earn badges on their individual achievement. To encourage team spirit, Meerkats are organized into Burrows of four, …
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