On LDC 2 we had to teach a skill to the others. We had to choose a piece of paper and read the problem and think of a way to solve it. We learned about other troops and cool skills. We practised knots and first aid skills. We spoke about planning a meeting. We talked …
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Jun 16 2021
Kristin on LDC 1
LDC1 is the first part of a leadership scout course. On the course, we learnt multiple Scout skills including mapping, compass bearings, lashings and more. We were split into patrols of about seven people and it was our responsibility to get to know each other and work together to complete a series of tasks. One …
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Jun 16 2021
Reflections
Most scouts troops fail not because there is a lack of youth but because there is a lack of willing adult volunteers. There are many strands to unpick in that simple statement. One of the things that scouts has done and continues to do badly is sell the benefits to adults of being a volunteer. …
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Jun 16 2021
Meerkats go camping and hiking
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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Jun 16 2021
Meerkats Nature Ramble
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
Cubs on the move
The term started with Katie, Charles and Jayden were invested as new Cubs. Three dads were also invested as Assistant Pack Scouters and presented their scarves by their daughters. Two Cubs earned their Leaping Wolf badge. A big part of the Leaping Wolf is the Personal Challenge. Rhys told us about recovering after surgery to …
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Jun 16 2021
Scout Group Leader update
To start with I’d like to congratulate our Smoke Signals editors and contributors for earning 2nd place in the national HV Marsh competition for Scout journalism! Last year we were in 1st place and this year we were runners up to 6th Rondebosch. Well done to them as well. Adult leaders The group keeps on …
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Jun 16 2021
Opening a new Scout Group in Claremont
Big news: we are planning to open another cub pack and scout troop in Claremont! The idea has been around for a while – our growing group can’t keep up with our long waiting list, so there is clearly demand for more groups in our area. We are planning to start by finding adults who are …
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