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Cuboree – The Adventure Continues

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Yes, the Adventure sure did continue, and so did the rain!!  There was mud, glorious mud and everyone had a fantastic time. 3rd Croydon Cub Scouts joined Cubs from 7th Ringwood and 1st Maroondah to make up our Cuboree Pack. We shared our camp site, with the other two Cuboree packs from the Maroondah District. [...]

Secret Agent Visit

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Deciphering codes, passing top secret messages, going incognito, messages in invisible ink, taking fingerprints, and more. Do you recognise any of these Secret Agents?

Maritime Museum Visit – Ahoy there!

Sunday, August 7th, 2011

Well what an adventure! Joey and Cub Scouts from 3rd Croydon joined with Joey Scouts from 3rd Heathmont for a day of fun, and pirate adventure. Travelling by train and tram into the city, and a short walk to the Maritme Museum and the Polly Woodside. There was tug of war, and a treasure hunt [...]

Cub Tri Region Forum

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

Two cubs from the Maroondah district were asked to participate in the Tri Region Cub Forum. Dylan from 3rd Croydon and Rachael from 1 st Maroondah went and represented the Cubs from our District. The Cubs participated in the forums, finding out what cubs like, what they want to see more of, their thoughts on [...]

Visit to the Shrine

Sunday, May 1st, 2011

Cubs visited the Shrine of Remembrance, and had a ramble through the Botanical Gardens, on a family day out.

Grey Wolf Presentation

Sunday, May 1st, 2011

A few weeks ago, 3rd Croydon awarded our first Grey Wolf award in six years!  Connor Parlevliet worked hard, especially over the last summer holidays, to complete all the tasks required to earn the highest award in the Cub section of Scouting. Members from the Cub, Scout and Venturer sections were on hand to witness [...]

Bats! Yarra Bend Hike

Sunday, April 10th, 2011

Two Cubs set off on the Yarra Bend Hike. It was a lovely Autumn day, great day for a hike. Mild weather, only a smidge of rain. Well done, another 10km added to your Walkabout tally. We checked out the huge Flying Fox colony.

Maroondah District Camp – Geewizardry @ Mudwarts

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

On the 18th of March we set off on our Maroondah District Cub Camp. It was a weekend packed full of Geewizardry and Fun.  Friday night the students (cubs) arrived at Mudwarts (Gilwell), already for a weekend of fun, adventure and a little magic. Saturday morning saw the cubs off to their lessons, wand making, [...]

Cuboree 2010

Monday, October 4th, 2010

Well, Cuboree 2010 is over now. We had a spectacular time. It rained, it was cold and muddy, but the activities and food were excellent. The leaders and parent helpers were awesome, and everyone enjoyed themselves.

Lillydale Lake Night Hike

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

Last Friday night, when all was dark and still, seven brave explorer cub scouts set off on a night hike around Olinda wetlands and Lillydale Lake.  Armed with torches and excitement we walked around the tracks, on the lookout for wildlife and adventure. We spotted a possum and some rabbits. We heard the sounds of [...]

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