The Bat’s Cave Bats had a great year, we managed to win MOSCIP twice. We had an activity filled year with hikes, camps, community service, cooking, advancement days and many patrol evenings. We had a very dedicated patrol throughout the year starting and ending with the same members as well as being I think the …
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Feb 03 2024
Troop Event Reports
Orienteering Competition Last year was the first time 1st Claremont entered into the Orienteering competition for a long time. The Orienteering Competition is a competition where contestants follow a route and hit checkpoints as fast as possible. We entered 2 teams, a senior team and a junior team consisting of Peter and Julia, and Avila …
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Feb 03 2024
Troop Annual Camp – December 2023
Day 1 This was the first day of the joint camp between Hout bay and 1st Claremont. For some they weren’t sure what it would be like having this camp as, for many, it was their first troop camp altogether or at least, their first joint troop camp. We were told to leave the hall …
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Feb 03 2024
The Pack Report
Leaping Wolves – Keep on Howling! In our last update we explained all about the Leaping Wolf Badg and the wonderful challenges that our senior cubs undertake when they choose to undertake this commitment. We mentioned Mkhetheni’s (MK) violin concert as part of his personal challenge. It all paid off when he used the money …
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Feb 03 2024
Bird of the Year 2024
The Year of the Bat(eleur) The Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) is a striking eagle species found in sub-Saharan Africa, renowned for its acrobatic flight and distinctive appearance. Characterized by vibrant plumage and a unique red facial skin, the Bateleur’s name, derived from the French for “acrobat,” reflects its agile and captivating aerial displays. With broad, rounded …
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Oct 17 2023
Fun with 1st Claremont Flags
#2 and #3 – two historic flags from nearly 100 years ago Last time we featured our oldest flag, flown by 1st Claremont at the very first Scout meeting in South Africa on 3 March 1908. This time we look at the other framed flag in the Scouters Den, and one historic flag which sadly …
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Oct 04 2023
No to Vodacom mast at our Scout Hall!
Two years ago the City asked us to allow Vodacom inspectors to visit the 1st Claremont hall to “see if the signal strength was strong enough”. Of course this was just an excuse to survey a possible site for a new cellphone mast, and this week it was confirmed when neighbours told us that the …
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Jul 18 2023
A Look Back At The Term
Term 2 of 2023 has been yet another successful term for the troop, and a busy one at that. We had eighteen events this past term, from community service to snorkeling and from camps to first class cooking. It’s been amazing to see our patrol leaders step up to the plate and lead their patrols …
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