Boating (Sailing) Day

Today, scouting human and I headed to Seahaven. The purpose of the visit was to spend the day learning about boats and sailing activities. It was a joint activity between the Cubs and Joey sections of Golden Grove Scout Group.

 

It has been a while since I have been to Seahaven with Scouting person. I really enjoy it here, as it is so nice to be doing a camp, even if it is a dorm camp, instead of tents. But there are so many options of activities to run from this facility. Certainly, under rated as a city based campsite.

 

The day started at 9am, with a rush on ensuring everyone was there and ready to get the day underway.  

 

There was a minor issue of a scared Joey, and I stepped in to become an emotional support sheep. We got him at least into the boat and settled enough for the boats to leave the pontoon / jetty.

 

It was a great day. Not much wind in the morning. It did pick up after lunch and speed on the boats meant they were moving much faster than they were prior to lunch.

 

We think the Joeys and Cubs had a great time. It is certainly an event that we will be wanting to do again. It also allowed for some Boating Outdoor Area Skills(L1) to be passed off, and introducing a outdoor activity the youth members they may not have gotten otherwise.

 

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Grolden Grove All Seciton Break Up

 

This evening, there was All Section Christmas Break Up. The event was held at the Golden Grove Scout Hall.

Quite a crowd turned up, from all sections and there was certainly a lot of youth attending and having a great time. 

 

A very pleasant way to  end the Scouting year, as head for the summer break, before heading into another fun fill adventure year.

Adelaide Foothills District Cub Swimming Carnival

 This evening, the Cubs took part in the Adelaide Foothills District - Cub Section Swimming Carnival.

 

No photos of this activity this time. However, our group came home with the district trophy, which we get to keep for the next 12 months to display in our hall. What a surprise that was!! It certainly was a great event. 

 

 

Fishing at Largs Jetty

 This evening, the cubs went fishing at Largs Jetty. There was not such a great turn out tonight, due to the weather, which had been rather rain driven earlier in the day. It was certainly a sharp contrast to last week’s weather we had for the hike.

 

While there was some possibility of showers (which really did not eventuate), numbers were low. But the ones braved the wind, certainly had a great time. 

 

Cobbler Creek Hike

This evening, the Cubs went on a hike in Cobbler’s Creek Recreational Park. As with any outdoor activity, I tagged along for the ride, in Scouting Human’s bag. Got to the easy walk and ensure no one got lost.

 

We managed to complete 3km and it was good to be able to get out of the hall. The weather was great ad this certainly helped with the attendance for the event.

 

Cub visit to SES - Tea Tree Gully Unit

This evening, Golden Grove Cubs and I visit the Tea Tree Gully SES. It was a visit that was well received by the youth members, who, behaved quite well.

 

It was certainly worthwhile and we think the Cubs enjoyed the visit. It certainly would not have been possible without SES – Tea Tree Gully Unit willing to host us on the night. Their hospitality was certainly appreciated. 

 

City Scramble 2024

 Today, Golden Grove Cubs took part in City Scramble 2024. This is based on the City Scramble idea that happened back in May 2019.

 

For a lot of leaders within South Australia, the event in 2019 was bittersweet, due to the main person behind the event was in hospital and passed away that night. He had been a main stay in the Cub section within South Australia and many people went into that event knowing the outcome was not looking good.

 

However, while today’s activity based on the 2019 activity concept, as with any activity, there were some differences and some similarities.

 

Golden Grove Cubs had 10 Cubs, 1 Venturer, 1 leader and several parents attend the event.

 

On the weather front, the forecast was for showers in the morning. However, they did not eventuate. As a result, the day was quite nice. It was cool, but it was certainly better than being hot and having to deal with heat related issues with the Cubs.

 

It was a great day, as Golden Grove Started at the War Memorial and worked our way round the checkpoints in a anti clockwise manner. It was enjoyable and I think the Cubs enjoyed the day and different points as we went. We certainly saw a fair bit of the city. This included the chopper landing at the SANFL final to deliver the Premiership Cup before the SANFL Grand Final.

 

Golden Grove Scout Group had 10 Cubs, 1 Venturer, 1 leader as well as several adults attend the day. Overall, we think the day went well and am sure that next time a similar event is run, then Golden Grove Cubs will take part again in the event.