Facilities

This page is the primary starting point for booking any of the facilities in the Western Cape Region for Scouts South Africa. While each facility has some slight differences in process, they are all outlined on each facilities page.

Should you have any questions or suggestions for the booking process, or any issues with facilities that you have used, please send an email to [email protected].

Booking Calendars

Each facility has its own booking calendar that shows it’s availability. To view this, you can click on the separate pages below.

Refunds & Deposits

Each of the properties will fall under the following rules for refunds and deposits:

– 50% of total fee must be paid to make a booking
– Full payment must be made at least 14 days before date of use
– 50% of the booking fee is forfeited if event cancelled within 30 days of the event start
– 100% of the booking fee is forfeited if event is cancelled within than 14 days of the event start

Groups that are not in good standing will pay non-member rates. Our facilities are open for Scouting and Non-Scouting Members. T&C’s apply.

Fault Reporting

In order to better streamline the fault reporting for all things property in the Western Cape we have created a ticket system that allows one and all to report faults and issues with anything related to the facilities, be it: the booking system, an individual property, or even just a general thought. If there is something that you want to submit then please CLICK HERE to complete the form.

Gilpine Hall

Gilpine is a District hall located in Pinelands. It is available for use for courses and scout events over weekends and most nights of the week. It is not suitable for overnight camping. It has chairs, a projector and some tables, a kitchen and a grassy area at the back.

Address:
Cedar Ave, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405
Contact Details:
Gilpine Management Team
076 405 9042
[email protected]

Rotary Scout

Rotary Scout is a 39’ cruising yacht owned by SCOUTS South Africa. Used for an extensive sailing programme throughout the year that includes sailing training of scouts, development programmes for under-privileged children and ocean racing.

Address:
Duncan Rd, Table Bay Harbour, Cape Town, 8000
Contact Details:
Rotary Scout Yacht Management Team
067 694 3688
[email protected]

Appleton Scout Camp

Small campsite in magnificent location on top of Signal Hill overlooking Cape Town and the Atlantic coast.

A small camp ground, a bunk house with 20 beds, kitchen with stove and fridge, ablutions and electricity. No swimming or equipment hire.

Transport: MyCiti Bus to Kloof Nek and then a 2.5km walk along Signal Hill Road

Address:
Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001
Contact Details:
Western Cape Headquarters
067 694 3688
[email protected]

Sea Scout Base

Beautifully located facility on Sandvlei lagoon.

Camping & indoor accommodation, hall, kitchen, ablutions, electricity and water, sailing and watersports.

Scout Events Only

Address:
Promenade Rd, Lakeside, Cape Town, 7945
Contact Details:
Tahirah & Ethan Chaston
(082) 651-6930 & (071) 440-7921
[email protected]

Hawequas Scout Adventure Centre

Multiple camp sites and 7 indoor accommodation venues ranging from the Rondavel with 2 beds up to the Ole House with over 20 beds.

There is a well equipped kitchen, ablution blocks, water and electricity.

Hire of camping equipment possible.

Transport: Wellington rail station 1h30 hike. Approximately 7 km from Wellington.

Address:
Olyvenbosch Road, Wellington, Western Cape
Contact Details:
Western Cape Headquarters
067 694 3688
[email protected]