3rd Croydon Scouts

Scout Hike

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:34:10 +0000

3rd Croydon sent two patrols to Scout Hike this year. As well as doing their best as always, and having a great time in the process, both patrols earned awards.

There were 24 activities available during the hike and scouts combined Leadership, Planning, Attitude & Enthusiasm and Overall Achievement to earn activity points at each one. Rory’s patrol (Rory, Jordann, Brad and Connor) earned a Bronze, an exceptional effort from three first timers and a first time PL. Aiden’s patrol (Adam, Aidan, Ben and Josh), all experienced Scout Hike participants, earned Gold and blitzed their nearest opponents by 500 points.

Well done to both patrols!

Cuboree – The Adventure Continues

Akela — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:52:25 +0000

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.

Check out some of the pictures from Cuboree.

Mad Scientists

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:10:30 +0000

Scouts had science night last week. Bridge building, decoding, chemistry and physics. They put in some work towards badges, had fun, and made a mess.

The Mentos and Coke experiment

Secret Agent Visit

Akela — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:28:26 +0000

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

Annual Presentation Meeting

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 03:22:30 +0000

All 3rd Croydon families are invited to the 3rd Croydon Scout Group Annual Presentation and Report Meeting on Sunday 21st August commencing at 1pm following a BBQ starting at 12 noon.

All families members are welcome to come and hear from our excellent Sections Leaders, Group Leader and Parents Committee what has been happening over the last 12 months.

Maritime Museum Visit – Ahoy there!

Akela — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 11:12:52 +0000

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 on the ship. A great day enjoyed by all.

Go Joey Scouts!

Go Cub Scouts!

Bladerunner 2011

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:16:10 +0000

Well its come to that time of year when we start organising Bladerunner 2011

Bladerunner will run September 9th-11th up at Mafeking Rover Park the cost is $30.

This year wil be a real ripper with everyone invited including Rovers and Ventures, and parents.

Blade runner is a patrol competition camp that will be held at the Rover owned Mafeking Rover Park.

Each Patrol will be assessed and scored on a number of challenges and skills to be set over the course of the weekend. All points will determine who will take out this years Bladerunner competition.

At the camp site each patrol will set up their own camp site. Over the weekend all patrols will be participating in various activities.

Throughout the weekend there will be many games with a large night wide game on Saturday night.

Time will also be spent trying to finish off some badge work for everyone.

Cub Tri Region Forum

Akela — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:04:27 +0000

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 going up to Scouts, what kind of activities they would like to see available to Cub scouts. It wasnt all hard work though, as always there was still lots of time for games, and getting to know the other Cubs. Scouts came and cooked a campfire meal for the Cubs – very impressive!

Food Can Donations for The Dining Room Croydon

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:48:10 +0000

As support for our Local Community the Venturers have started to volunteer at “The Dining Room” at St. Johns Church in Croydon which provides a hot meal once a week for homeless people and for those who are finding it very hard to make ends meet.

To involve all sections from our Group we would like to organize a “Can Drive” to collect donations to help them in providing this service.

They are specifically needing cans of fruit as this is seen as a “big treat” for the families who receive them.

We will be providing a box in the hall that you can put your donations into. This is a great example of Scouts doing more for their community!

Visit to the Shrine

Akela — Sun, 01 May 2011 10:17:25 +0000

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