Oct 19 2021
With the Olympics all around us, the Meerkats spent August and September learning all about what it means to be Proudly South African, one of the Challenge Badges on the Meerkat Trail. One of ADS Lucy du Toit’s innovative programmes involved looking at the emblems and animals on our money. We discovered all sorts of …
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Oct 19 2021
On the weekend of 9-10 October, our Meerkats took up a national challenge to go camping “under the sea”. Along with 119 Meerkats countrywide, they involved their families in an overnight camp at home with many exciting activities in between and regular meet-ups on Zoom. For half of our Den, this was their second camp. …
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Jun 16 2021
The Meerkats completed their Scientist Interest badge, learning how to make volcanoes and things with simple chemicals. They then worked hard on their World Around Us Challenge badge by giving talks about different countries – did we travel the world through their eyes! – and also learning about animals in the sea, air and on …
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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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