Jul 18 2023
Goshawks Patrol Camp Day 1: We started the day off by getting all the equipment in the trailer and Ethan realised we forgot the tents. Once we got there we had to carry everything across the bridge because the river had overflowed. Then Ethan realised we had forgotten the gas Stoves back at the hall. …
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Jul 18 2023
The Boks Patrol Camp Day 1 of the amazing camp We arrived at the scout hall on a nice early morning and packed the car and headed off, location goedgedacht farm. We overestimated the drive and ended up getting there early and finishing camp setup about 2 hours early. We decided to start building our …
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It is important to plan your camp properly. There are two reasons for this: It is important that activities that you are responsible for are planned. If you do not have a plan your camp will not run well and you will not meet your objectives in running that camp. This is the opportunity to …
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Oct 10 2018
In early September, the Bateleurs Patrol went on a Survival Camp! We went to Petervale Campsite. We split into two teams on the first day. Everyone learned how to build survival shelters – using only a couple of ropes and a groundsheet – and the scouts were put to the test that night, sleeping in the …
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Patrol camps are an essential part of building patrol spirit and of scouting in general. Having a camp without adults present is a great way for scouts to learn responsibility and to have fun. Patrol camps are required regardless of whether it is being run for first class or not. To reduce pressure on the …
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