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What is air scouting PDF Print
Saturday, 05 July 2008 07:42

Scouting was founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell in 1907 and is today both the largest and most successful youth movement in the world with over 28 million members.

2nd Kenridge is an Air Scout group but we cover all the normal scouting activities such as Camping, Hiking, Pioneering, Orienteering, First Aid, Outdoor Cooking and many more. We also try and incorporate air activities where we can. Unfortunately, this is an expensive exercise so we are not as active in the air as we would like.

Using the Patrol System we try to develop scouting skills as well as leadership, character and responsibility. The Advancement System is designed to challenge a scout as he grows older with scouting skills at different levels of proficiency. After completing each Advancement Badge he then begins the next until he completes his Springbok Badge. There are also many Interest badges which a scout can obtain. These are designed to recognise achievement in a variety of different fields.
 
Non - competetive events PDF Print
Saturday, 05 July 2008 07:41

PLTC : Patrol Leaders Training Course. Patrol Leaders and seconds learn the skills of leading a patrol. Designed for 13 year olds and older.

PLTU : Patrol Leaders Training Unit. Patrol Leaders learn advanced skills of leadership and managing a patrol. Designed for 15 year olds and older.

JOTA : Jamboree on the Air. Scouts from around the world talk to each other via HAM radio for a day

Cederberg Adventure : A twelve day adventure with activity centres situated throughout the Cederberg. Patrols of 8 - 10 scouts hike between the various centres and take part in activities of their preselected choice. Run by the National team, it is held every two years and is available to scouts 15 years and older from around South Africa http://www.scouting.org.za/adventure/

Sanjamb : South African National Jamboree. It is held every four years and is available to Scouts and Girl Gudes around the country and overseas. Another adventurous activity where patrols are based in a campsite.
 
Provincial Competitions PDF Print
Thursday, 03 July 2008 13:09

Explanations of the Provincial Competitions 

Rayner Trophy : This is a hiking competition with bases aimed at a team of 4 seniors (over 14,5 years). It is an overnight hike aimed at advanced scouting skills covered in First Class and Explorer level.

Gordon Shield : This is a camping competition with various bases designed for a standing patrol. It is an overnight camp aimed at testing camping skills covered throughout the advancement system.

Upton Shield : This is a hiking competition with bases aimed at a team of 4 juniors (under 14,5 years). It is a day hike aimed at basic scouting skills covered in Pathfinder and Adventurer level.

Kontiki : This is a raft building competition held at the Sea Scout Base in Sandvlei. The entire troop, including parents, help with raft construction. A team of scouts then live on the raft for 48 hours, completing various tasks. There is also a Fringe section for scouts left on the shore.

Orienteering : There are three sections to this competition. A junior day event, a senior night event and a scouter night event. Teams of four are divided into two groups that find beacons using compass bearings.

Quinn Trophy : This is a fun day for the entire troop. Various fun activities and games are the programme. JOTA is usually run at the same time.

Sea Scout Regatta : This is a race between Sea Scout troops but is available to all. Rafts can be hired for the day by any troop so long as the helmsman has his watermanship and sailing scoutcraft badges.

HV Marsh Award : This is a National Award and is given to the Group with the best Quarterly Newsletter (ours being Squadport) in the country.

 
Scout Terminology PDF Print
Wednesday, 02 July 2008 12:15

National : The South African branch of the Worldwide Brotherhood of Scouting. The Chief Scout of SA is Vukile Mehana.

Province (was Area) : The National association is divided into the Provinces of South Africa. We belong to the Western Cape Province (still sometimes referred to Cape Western Area). Our Provincial Commissioner (PC) is Llewellyn van Aarde. Currently there are 78 scout troops in our province.

District : Each Province is divided into districts. We belong to the Kanonkop District. We do not currently have a District Commissioner (DC), but we are certainly looking for someone to take on that job! There are 8 scout groups in our district.

Group : The 2nd Kenridge Group is made up of Cubs, Scouts, Pack Scouters, Scouters, Scout Parents and a Committee of parent representatives. Our Group Scouter is Michael Dash. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Committee : Our committee is made up of cub and scout parent representatives. Our Committee Chairman is Jenny Martin. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Troop : A scout troop is made up of a number of patrols. Each is made up of between 5 and 8 scouts and is headed by a Patrol Leader, usually the oldest. Our Troop Scouter, Colin Alford, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  leads the troop

Pack : A cub pack is made up of a number of sixes. Each six is headed by a sixer. Our Akela, Anthea van Vuuren This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , leads the cub pack

Cub : Aged between 7.5 and 11 years old. The predecessor of a scout

Scout : Aged between 11 and 18 years old. A benefit to his community and those around him

Scouter : Adult leader. Over 18 and under 99, helps train scouts, organise activities, maintain websites....

Springbok Scout : A scout that has completed all 5 of the advancement levels in scouts. This is the highest achievement a scout can obtain and must be completed before the scout turns 18. Some of the requirements have to be passed off by area appointed inspectors to ensure standards are maintained. Have a look at all our past Spingbok scouts.

Patrol System : A group of scouts organising and running their own activities. Headed by a Patrol Leader, each scout has his own tasks and responsibilities

Advancement System : Membership, Pathfinder, Adventurer, First Class, Explorer and finally the Springbok Award. Based on challenges/tasks increasing in difficulty along each of the 5 stages. The different tasks challenge the scout according to their age level and ability.

Court of Honour : Consists of the Patrol Leaders of the Troop, the Troop Leader (if the Troop has one) and the Troop Scouter. They form the governing body of the Troop by representing their Patrol and decide on activities, program and any discipline issues.

Scouts Own : A religious service to capture the spiritual dimension of Scouting

Orienteering : Working with a map and compass

Backwoods : The art of living off completely natural resources

Pioneering : Working with ropes and staves to construct scouting gadgets or structures such as rafts, gateways, tables, catapaults, trestles, etc.

Stave : A wooden pole used to build camp gadgets and structures

Lashing : Using ropes to tie two or more staves together
 
What is Scouting? PDF Print
Saturday, 21 June 2008 21:15
Scouting is the largest international youth movement in the world with over 20 million scouts worldwide! The movement has being in existence for just on 100 years now.

The Aim of the South African Scout Association is to encourage the spiritual, mental, social and physical development of boys, girls and young adults in achieving their full potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities by:

* developing their character;
* training them in citizenship;
* developing their spiritual, social, mental and physical qualities


It is so hard to describe in words what Scouting is all about; the best way to find out is to come and visit us one Friday...
 


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