Grey Wolf Presentation
Posted in : Cubs | May 1, 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 the presentation and congratulate him on his effort and achievement.
Akela presents the certificate
District Cub Leader Keego presented the badge to Connor. Keego explained that not every cub gets the Grey Wolf award, it’s usually an older cub that earns it, and you have to work hard to get it. She said “It’s a cub you can always go to and ask for advice because they’ll give you the right advice.”
Keego pins the badge to Connor's uniform
To get to the Grey Wolf cubs need to earn achievement badges in each category, one special interest badge, and their Gold Boomerang. As well as this, in the past twelve months they need to participate in a variety of outdoor and inter-pack activities, attend two pack councils, plan and lead a hike, and prepare a resource for the pack that can be used to teach the younger cubs. Here are the full requirements for the Grey Wolf award.
Akela baked a cake to celebrate
It is a great honour to be awarded the Grey Wolf, and our group is especially proud of Connor’s achievement. On the night, Connor’s family set up a display of much of the work he had done to meet the requirements, and many of the cubs were looking curiously and wondering if they were Grey Wolf material. Several other cubs are already working towards the Grey Wolf so we look forward to more proud presentations like this.
Jamboree 2013
Posted in : Uncategorized | April 28, 2011
The 23rd Australian Scout Jamboree dates have been set for 2nd- 12th January 2013. Venue: Maryborough QUEENSLAND www.aj2013.scouts.com.au
The group committee has organised an information night at the Scout Hall on Friday 6th May at 9pm (for approx half hour). The scout leaders have all attended Jamborees in the past, and can tell you the scouts are in for an awesome time. They will pop into the meeting to answer any questions, or feel free to speak to them at any time.
3rd Croydon Scouts in Troop 206 at AJ2004
The other purpose of the meeting is to establish a parents sub-committee which will be responsible for organisation of fundraising events over the next 18 months. In the past the cost of the Jamboree has been fairly expensive and fundraising efforts for the last Jamboree helped parents of scouts attending to alleviate the total cost. At this stage final costs have not been advised, however this is the time to get started.
Don’t forget, there are minimum requirements all scouts must meet to be eligible to attend a jamboree, these are:
- 10 nights under canvas with 4 consecutive nights (in the scout section, cub experience does not count)
- achieve their Pioneer (big red) badge, that’s 3 target badges, a patrol activity and a challenge badge
There’ll be more information over the coming months, but if your Scout (or older cub who will be eligible) is interested in going, please come to this introductory meeting!
Bats! Yarra Bend Hike
Posted in : Cubs | April 10, 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
Posted in : Cubs | April 3, 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, archery, making GeeWhizzFizz and slime, exploding sandwich bags, playing Quidditch and much more. On Saturday night came the feast, where all of the cubs from the district sat down together for a meal dressed in their wizard finery.
Then off to campfire circle to join together with the City of Knox district cubs, for a singalong around the campfire. Sunday morning came and with it more magic, with the fashions on the field, and helpful spell writing (to cook a yummy dinner in 5 minutes was a favourite). To finish off the students (cubs) had to escape the chamber of secrets (the gauntlet). Check out our pics, what a great camp!
Defeating the Obstacles
Quidditch without a broom
Champion effort
About to enter the Chamber of Messy
Venturers in Vic Flood Areas
Posted in : Uncategorized | March 11, 2011
On joining the Scouting movement, young people promise to Help Other People. Along with venturers from around the state, our 3CV venturer unit put their Scout Promise into action during the recent flooding in Victoria. Venturers were involved in many aspects of the town’s recovery, from doorknocking with Red Cross supplies, to stripping and cleaning flood affected houses, and clearing debris from public areas. They even took on a project to provide a matinee and evening movie session in the town’s flood damaged theatre, stripping waterlogged seats and fittings, and sourcing generators and refreshments for the occasion. 3rd Croydon Venturer leader Michael Smedley was there, and spoke to the local paper, getting his photo in there as well, along with Kerry and Kate.
There’s also a great write up from Mike in the Venturer newsletter Interchange, along with some more pictures of Scouting at work in the flood affected town!
Learn more about 3CV venturer unit, or get involved, at www.3cv.org.au.
Scouts trip to Rye
Posted in : Uncategorized | March 9, 2011
What a great weekend we had at Rye, an awesome bike ride, park visit and beach visit on Saturday and the weather fining up on Sunday so we could go to the beach.
You all did your bit on cooking/washing duty as well as putting up and packing away tents.
Special thanks to Jordann and Ben for volunteering to vacuum on Sunday.
Extra big thank you to all the adults who attended, without you the event could not happen.
Scouts Canoeing Cancelled
Posted in : Uncategorized | February 10, 2011
Unfortunately we were unable to canoe last weekend, too much rain! Chris and Lea went down to check the river at Warrandyte :
You can usually stand up in the Pound Bend Tunnel! The river at Warrandyte bridge was flooded over the walking path.
Scouts visit to Rye
Posted in : Uncategorized | January 19, 2011
Title: Scouts visit to Rye
Location: Staying at a beach house in Rye
Description:
Meet at the hall 6.30pm, we leave at 7.00pm.
You must have with you
-Health/Permission Forms.
-All equipment on list (see form below)
returning to the scout hall on 27th, arriving at 3.30pm.
Start Date: 2011-02-25
End Date: 2011-02-27
Information and Permission Form
Canoe Course
Posted in : Uncategorized | January 8, 2011
Welcome back for 2011! Scouts, you are straight back into the scouting fun with a level 1 canoe course on the first weekend back, Saturday/Sunday 5th/6th February.
Numbers for the course are limited (max. 15). It will run on the Yarra River, Wonga Park. No experience is necessary. The cost is $30/scout. You will learn or relearn how to control a canoe. If there is enough interest we can do a level 2 course later in the year and spend a day doing a canoe trip. Please book your place ASAP by emailing Lea – first in get the spots!
Look!
Posted in : Uncategorized | November 25, 2010
If you look on the Scouts Australia website, you might see some familiar faces here!
In fact, 3rd Croydon faces can even be found on the Scouts world website. Watch out for 3rd Croydon scouts in your neighbourhood, we like to get out and about!
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