The Gordon Shield was held this past weekend at Hawequas. It took the form of a Regional standing camp competition where Patrols of 8 Scouts camp under canvas, built gadgets and carried out other activities which were evaluated. Saturday was a beautiful day whereas Sunday was more challenging with lots of rain. Well done to…
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 to 2nd Bergvliet for winning the competition.
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 colour publication. It takes you through the Scout Advancement programme. You will find valuable information to assist you and your Patrol in achieving the Adventure, Safety,…
The Rayner Trophy is an overnight hiking competition for senior Scouts between the age of 14½ and 18. This year it took place from Bains Kloof across Canetsfontein and into Hawequas Scout Adventure Centre which was the overnight stop. The second day took Scouts south of Hawequas on a boomerang loop (back to Hawequas). The…
Calling all midgy Oompa-Loompas from Loompaland; all kiddle-eating and dream-collecting Giants of Giant-Country; all itchy-scalped, square-toed, childer-hating witches; all hairy, dirty, bird-pie loving twits; all creatures what lives in Peach Pips and beyond. We is challenging you to be joining us at the Base of Sea Scouts, where the works of Roald Dahl and your…
Congratulations to the winners of the Regional Quinn Trophy and the Cross Country Competition
Congratulations to 1st Claremont for winning the competition this weekend and to 1st Bergvliet and 2nd Bergvliet for coming in at 2nd and 3rd position respectively. With mixed feelings on the prospect of rain on Sunday, we were lucky the rain held off until the late evening.
“The Upton Shield is a hiking competition for junior Scouts who are under the age 14 ½. Scouts hiked 6.7km from the old Hawequas Forest Station to the Hawequas Scout Adventure Centre. Congratulations to 2nd Hout Bay for winning the Upton Shield. 2nd Somerset West was second and 2nd Fish Hoek was third. Well done…
“The Rayner Trophy is a tough hiking competition for senior Scouts. Scouts hiked 34km from Grotto Bay to the Koeberg Nature Reserve on the West Coast. Congratulations to 1st Claremont for winning the Rayner Trophy for the first time in their 110 year history of the Group. 6th Rondebosch was second and 2nd Kenridge came…
Calling all Clans of Western Cape, We call upon clans from Ireland, Sweden, Norway and Finland to join us at Kon-Tiki 2018. We have stretched our imaginations far and wide in 2018 to bring Viking traditions to the Sea Scout Base. Meals times were a great feast and enjoyed by all, so practice your Kornmjölsgröt,…