Iceblocking
Posted in : Scouts | February 14, 2009
Careering down the big hill near Lilydale Lake on a block of ice – that’s iceblocking!
Coming down the hill head first
A stackhat is essential for iceblocking, as you reach a fairly decent speed by the time you get to the bottom of the hill. It’s also a good idea to put a tea towel or something between you and the ice, to avoid the embarrassment of freezing yourself onto the block! There’s some more pictures after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
Scouts – Jamboree 2011
Posted in : Scouts | February 2, 2009
The jamboree is at the end of the year. Part of the requirements is 10 nights under canvas. If you sleep in a tent at the family camp you’ll earn 3 nights under canvas.
To achieve other requirements organise the menu and purchase the food for your family. We will have a cooking activity on camp.
On Saturday or Sunday there will be a half day hike. You need to carry a day pack with food, drink, personal first aid & wet weather gear. Sturdy shoes and hike socks will be necessary.
Parent/scout activities are planned. These will also count toward badge work plus it’s a chance to show your parents what you can do.
There will still be plenty of free time for games, billy carts, relaxing, etc.
See you there for a good time.
Cheers,
Lea
Group Family Camp
Posted in : Group | February 2, 2009
GROUP FAMILY CAMP LONG WEEKEND
Friday 6th March – Monday 9th March 2009
All families from 3rd Croydon are invited to our 2nd Annual Group Camp.
Where: Upper Yarra Reservoir (Melway Ref 512 U 1)
Dates: Friday 6th March – Monday 9th March
Time: Arrive anytime after 4pm Friday. Packing up and departing after lunch on Monday.
Activities: There will be billy carts supplied plus you are welcome to bring games etc.
A half day visit to the Mt Donna Buang Rainforest Gallery with an optional hike in the area.
Parent/Scout Cooking Fest, Construction, Fire Awareness, 1st Aid, etc.
Fun Family Evenings
Camping Fee: Adults $6/night Children $4/night.
BYO Food, drink and accommodation (tent/camper/caravan/etc.)
There is a large indoor eating/recreation area plus toilet/shower block.
For further information and to book please speak to your leaders or look out for a notice soon.
Halloween!
Posted in : Cubs, Joeys | November 6, 2008
Cubs and Joeys celebrated Halloween together by dressing up.The Grim Reaper joined us.
The Joker dropped in for a laugh…
And we made our own Mummies!
World Environment Badge
Posted in : Group | October 23, 2008
At the start of this year, 3rd Croydon had the honour of being one of only a handful of scout groups in the world to test the programme for the new World Scout Environment Badge. As Scouts we want to learn to take care of our world, so being part of this was a big thing for us. It was hard work, as we only had a short time to get through all the work involved, but it was a valuable experience for us, as well as helping to fine tune the plans that have become part of a worldwide Scout environment programme.
As part of the testing, many of our members in several sections earned their World Scout Environment Badge. When we were doing the testing the final badge hadn’t even been designed yet, so many members from Joeys to Rovers were excited this week when we finally received our actual badges.
I’m sure they’ll be sewn on to everyone’s uniform for next week!
A special thankyou to Gordon Young for helping us to be a part of this special project, Gordon is one of our Rovers, and also Scouting Australia’s National Adviser for the Environment.
Awards for 3rd Croydon!
Posted in : Group | October 17, 2008
We received news of two exciting awards at 3rd Croydon this week. Firstly our Joeys and Cubs sections received the Quality Scouting Award for 2008, which is awarded to sections where at least three quarters of the members stay in Scouting for another year. Well done to our Joey and Cub leaders for providing a great programme that kids want to be part of. Well done to the Scouts too, who only missed out by a few percent.
The second award is the Chief Commissioner’s award. This is awarded to people and groups who have made a significant contribution to the growth and development of Scouting in their community. 3rd Croydon Scout Group increased our membership by over 26% in the last year, one of the best in Maroondah District. Congratulations to all the leaders, especially to our Group Leader Helen Borland, for building a strong and exciting group. Well done to all of our young people too, for letting their friends know how exciting it is to be part of scouting at 3rd Croydon.
50th Anniversary Invitation
Posted in : Group | October 7, 2008
3rd Croydon will be celebrating its 50th year anniversary with an afternoon tea on the 16th November 2008 at the scout hall.
You are invited to celebrate with us.
Bring your memorabilia (photos, scarves, uniforms, badges, blankets, etc.).
There will be some planned activities throughout the afternoon, Please pass this onto anyone you know who maybe interested.
Afternoon Tea supplied.
Details
Date: 16 November 2008
Time: 2pm
Where: 3rd Croydon Scout Hall, Birdwood Ave. Croydon
RSVP 10th November 2008
Sheryl Cook
3 Victory Street
Croydon 3136
Phone 03 9734391
Email narracor@connexus.net.au
Bike Ride
Posted in : Cubs | August 20, 2008
Here’s a photo from the cubs bike ride earlier this year :
Have a look at the full sized image and see just how many cubs on bikes there are! As well as having fun and getting some fresh air and exercise, the cubs learned some important lessons about road and bike safety.
New Website
Posted in : Group | August 12, 2008
This is a quick hello to let you know about our new website. We’re hoping to make it a useful place for members, to check what’s on this week at Scouts and keep an eye on upcoming events within the group or outside. We’ll also have regular news and articles for the wider community to see what we get up to!
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