Upton Shield 2019
The Upton Shield is a day hiking competition for junior Scouts under the age of 14½. This year it took place at the Helderberg Nature Reserve at Somerset West. Congratulations…
Category Archives: News
Home needed for Jula and Paul
Dear Western Cape Scouting families, Over the past few years we have had the privilege of welcoming a number of German volunteers who assisted at the National and Western Cape Office and shop, whilst…
The new Scout Handbook is here!
It’s book month and SCOUTS South Africa is proud to announce that the new Scout Handbook named “My Scout Journey” is AVAILABLE @ only R90 at the National Scout Shop or online. My Scout Journey is a 320 page, full…
“Why do people do that?”
Written by Christian Reimers Ever went to the beach but couldn’t enjoy it because of all the debris and trash? That is exactly what happened to me. My name is…
Founder’s Day Message
Hey Scouts of South Africa, yes, it’s Founders Day, 22nd February, the day we celebrate the birthday of our founder Robert Baden Powell. We do so by wearing our uniforms or scarves and by showing we are active and making a change to the world. Read full message from SA Chief Scout here.
Founder’s Day celebrations
On the 22nd of February Scouts worldwide celebrate Founder’s Day to mark the birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, This year it’s all about the importance of our founding values, of the glue that holds Scouts together all around the world. “How do you live your Scout Promise and Law?” To join in the fun click here!
Western Cape Scouts support fire victims in Wuppertal
Written by Conrad Thomas, SGL 2nd Fishhoek Scout Group On the 30th of December 2018 a devastating fire destroyed the small historic town of Wuppertal situated in the Cederberg in…
New Scout Programme Launch
Dear Scouting member, After close on three years since initiating the Entsha Scout Programme, and after being successfully tested and evaluated by the Test Pilot Troops around the country, the…
Welcome back to 2019!
I hope you all had an incredible break and are well rested for what will be a ground-breaking year for SCOUTS South Africa! This year we join the world in…
UK volunteer opportunities
Scout Adventures is part of the UK Scout Association and is responsible for the running of 12 outdoor activity centres around the UK, including Scotland and Northern Ireland. Each year nine…