JOTA Hike and Sleep Over with Flinders Park Scout Group

 This morning was an early start, as Scouting person and I went food shopping for a 24-hour sleep over. It was a joint sleepover between Golden Grove and Flinders Park Cub Units.

We met at the Flinders Park Scout Hall, and left our gear there. In our case, that included all the food as well. As soon as everyone was there and accounted for, it was time to start the walk to Fulham Scout Hall, for the JOTA / JOTI activity. We were slightly late in starting out, which meant we had to set a bit of a pace to get there in time. We have a couple of toilet stops along the way – and an attempt by the Cubs to bring a cat along with us. Eventually, the cat was left behind after one of the adults pointed out that it was neither feral, or a stray and was in fact a well looked after pet cat, that had probably jumped the back fence to have a explore.

 

When we got to Fulham Scout Hall, we quicky booked in and split into groups to do the activities. These included

1) chatting on line to Scouts around the World,

 2) Fox Hunting (a electronic game)

3) Smashing old electronics

 4) making things

 

Overall, I think the Cubs enjoyed it as we were there way longer than the 2 hours we were supposed to be!

 

We eventually managed to round up the Cubs and we left, heading back to Flinders Park Scout Hall. The trip back was a slower and more relaxed than the trip to Fulham Scout Hall.

 

When we returned to Flinders Park Scut Hall, there was time to relax briefly before we started setting up for tea. The Cubs were glad to have tea and a chance to relax after the walk. They also enjoyed the movie after tea. It wasn’t long before they were sleeping. 

Avivation Museum (Port Adelaide)

 Today, the Cubs had a visit to the Aviation Museum at Port Adelaide. It was initially going to be a joint visit with Flinders Park Cubs. However, due to a recent lockdown and easing of restrictions, we were able to do this as a Unit, instead of doing it as a joint activity with Flinders Park Cubs.

 

The Cubs who attended had a great time, as did their families who attended with them. Certainly a pleasant way to spend the afternoon. 

 

Geocahing in Adelaide

 While on the way to the Vertical Reality activity today, we stopped off to do another cache in town. It was early, and being a Sunday, there were very few people around. This made it easier to do the cache. It was enjoyable being able to get there and actually spend time getting another cache.

 

Vertical Reality - Cub Unit Activity

Today, the Cub Unit went to Vertical Reality for the end of term break up

It also counts towards some of the new badge work, in the re-vamped award scheme. In particular, this comes under the Outdoor Skills Area badge work – Vertical.

 

While small numbers, it was a great couple of hours and I know that the youth members who were there enjoyed the challenge. They all did really well.

 

I am sure we will be doing this as a activity again and soon.

Kapunda Camp - Sunday

Guess which animal was heard at 4am AGAIN? That’s right!  THE ROOSTERS!!!!

Although, this time, we rolled over and got 2 more hours of sleep before getting up and going to the shower

 

This morning was not as full on as yesterday. Breakfast was cereal and pancakes. Some kept coming back for more pancakes. Which was fine as there was certainly enough.

 

After the youth members had packed their personal gear and bedding, swept out the tents, ensuring they were clean, the tents were emptied. Then it was time to head to the local park to spend some time enjoying the playground and to place the decorated rocks that the Golden Grove Cubs had painted a few weeks before camp, to drop as apart of the Kapunda Rock Drop. They were able to swap rocks and took rocks to either re-hid or keep (We’re not sure what the Cubs will end up doing with their rocks)

 

Eventually, it was time to head back to the campsite, to be greeted by parents, who had arrived to pick up their youth members.

 

Overall, the youth members enjoyed the camp and they all went home tired, but happy. 

 

 

Kapunda Camp - Saturday

Today was an early start. Several of us heard the Roosters in the district starting at 4am. The Sun was no where near being up at that hour! It was a co-ordinated attack of the Roosters. One would do it’s thing, then the next would respond. Domino effect

 

It wasn’t long before we were up for real (and without the Roosters going off again) Breakfast was cooked, and eaten while the Joeys arrived with their parents and allocated sleeping arrangements.

 

We also discovered that Kapunda were having a home day for the football and like all country towns, the footy oval was going to be busy all day.  

 

Morning activities were a hike to the old Kaunda Cooper Mines. We had enough time to just take our time and not rush the walk, to take things in as we went along. The Cubs had morning tea at the shelter before we did the walk around the mines area

 

We headed back to the Caravan Park, taking our time, enjoying the weather and sights.

 

Once back at Camp, we had a bit of free time before lunch, and the cubs had a chance to re-charge.

 

After lunch, we re-groups and headed to the local museum for several hours. We split into two groups and went through both sections of the museum. It was certainly an interesting visit.

 

After a couple of hours, it was time to head back to the campsite, afternoon tea and some free time for the Cubs to relax before tea. 

 

Once tea was done, time was spent again on the oval (after all the day's football games were done) and then time to get ready for bed. Many had already opted to start the process before the game

 

Let's hope the Roosters dont go off in the morning!

 

Kapunda Camp - Friday Night

 This evening saw the Golden Grove Cubs met up with the Mt Lofty Cubs at Kapunda Caravan Park. Golden Grove Joeys are meeting us here in the morning.

Tents were put up, and allocated. Orientation to the campsite and rules were explained.

 

Time was spent on the local Football Oval, which boarded the Caravan Park and we’re kind of surprised with the noise that the entire town is aware that we are in town. It was not that the Cubs were particularly loud. Just that the noise travels further in the country.

 

It wasn’t long before we were back at the campsite and the youth members were settled in bed.