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
The health and well-being of our members is vital if Scouting is to achieve its mission of developing well-rounded, skilled, confident, and active contributing citizens. Being in good physical and mental health enables personal growth and general well-being. In Scouting, it is the responsibility of all to take care and look after each other. Scouts …
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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
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
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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Dec 22 2022
On Saturday 5 November 2022 the senior cubs from 1st and 4th Claremont gathered at Constantia Nek at noon ready for a hike. Our backpacks were filled with mess kits, sleeping bags, change of clothes, plenty of water and most importantly snacks! Everyone first posed for a few photos before we started. At the beginning …
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