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Apr 04 2024
At the cub camp we were able to complete the cub traveller interest badge. This was a really challenging badge to do. The cubs were pushed right out of their comfort zone. Amongst the challenges was going on a “trip” of Cape Town using the MyCity bus routes. They had to plan the trip from …
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Apr 04 2024
This annual event brings cubs from across the Cape. Each pack brought an activity that other cubs could take part in, this could be a game, a craft, or a test of skill. 1st and 4th Claremont joined forces meet other cubs at this event which was hosted by 1st Monte Vista Scout Group. The …
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Apr 04 2024
One of the newcomers to the Meerkat Interest badges last year was the Family Heritage Badge. As it is part of the National Challenge 2024, our Meerkat Den decided to give it a go! First of all, we held a Grandparents Day, with a large turnout of grandparents bringing interesting food to taste from their …
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Apr 04 2024
This term the cubs were back at Newlands Forest but this time with a twist. Not only did we explore new routes we also split the party into Silver and Gold wolves. This allowed the older cubs to take a more challenging route (or so we thought – they motored through it!) and for them …
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Apr 04 2024
Our Den Scouters have been thinking hard about the Meerkat Observer Challenge badge. The requirements are simple – perform three activities scoring 5/8 with three different senses, and play a memory game. We started off with gusto, pointing out eight sights during our outing to Kirstenbosch. Then I tested each Meerkat and they could remember …
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Apr 04 2024
Do you know any good rope jokes? We spent a great deal of time both at Friday meetings and on camp working on some essential scouting skills. Namely knot tying and compass work. For survival, bushcraft, wilderness, camping, and hiking, knot tying is very import. It allows you to secure shelters, create traps, build tools, …
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Apr 04 2024
Not one! Not two! Not even three! But wait not four either! This term we invested 5 new cubs who borrowed up from our Meerkat Den. Wow! What a pleasure to have Josie, Grace, Thomas, Bernard and Claire with us. They have got right in there joining us for our fun activities, learning new and …
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Feb 03 2024
Welcome to the final issue of 2023 and welcome back to Scouts in 2024. There’s also a PDF version of Smoke Signals 2023 Issue 4 available online, and limited printed copies available at the hall. As always, a big thank-you to all who’ve contributed reports, and articles to Smoke Signals in 2023. This issue is …
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