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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
In this series we started by featuring our very first flag (the oldest Scout flag in South Africa), then at two historic flags from nearly 100 years ago, then at our collection of Cub flag. In this final instalment we look at the two flags that are currently in use by the Scout Troop. At …
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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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Apr 04 2024
ATS and Wood Badge Holder Susan has been an integral part of 1st Claremont since she became an Assistant Troop Scouter just over 9 years ago in 2015 when her children Matthew and Emily were Scouts in the Troop and David Knight was Troop Scouter. She has contributed widely and deeply, within and beyond 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
Eagles Term Report This term was a great term. Our first win was in February when Laura Hoffa ran a spiffing patrol camp at Hawequas, and let us just say that the eagles couldn’t fly very much after that since we ate about 2 tons. Many games such as the renowned ‘Taco Cat Cheese Pizza’ …
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