As part of a month focused on Conservation. Dave and Kylie from EcoDivers gave a fantastic talk on ocean conservation to the Scouts.
News! Fairlight/Manly is starting up a Venturer Troop!
Building a new Venturer Troop is a great chance for Fairlight/Manly Scout Troop to provide the benefits and adventures of Scouting to the older 15-18 year age group.
What are Venturers? Venturers are male and female Scouts between the ages of 14 and 18.
What dio Venturers do? Venturers take the skills and experience they gained n Scouts and apply at much higher level. Venturers are expected to manage the Troop, themselves and the activities that they want to do.
Who can join? As we are starting up a new Troop, we want to lead off with as many young adults with Scouting experience as possible. Anyone between the ages of 14-18 with Scouting background, outward bound experience; bushwalking, kayaking; abseiling; canyoning, is welcome to apply.
When do they meet? The parade night will be Friday, 7:00pm to 9:00pm. First night will be in Feb 2015. Currently we are meeting with the Seaforth Venturers until we get enough numbers to go out on our own.
Who do I contact? Venturer Scout Leader, Leigh Costin, lcostin@bigpond.com
Scouts go climbing
Cubs build the Burj Khalifa
With the International theme of Dubai, the Cub packs built their own version of the world’s tallest building.
Scouts Masterchef
The leaders feasted on some mostly very tasty recipes. Well done to all the chefs!
Scouts Flip Out
Marching at ANZAC day
Scouts and Cubs joined in the Manly march to commemorate the ANZAC centenary.
Ascent of Mt Solitary
Ten scouts set off for an overnight hike up to Mt Solitary in the Blue Mountains. The going was tough especially lugging heavy packs while scrambling up boulders on the exposed ridge as we made our way to the top.We found a great spot to camp near Chinaman’s creek which had a few pools of water to refill our drinking bottles. Ryan and Eli still had enough energy to make the detour on the way back to Ruined Castle before the final slog up the Golden Stairs.
Cub Environment Camp 2014
F/M Cubs 2014 Bi Annual Environmental Camp/Course at Ingleside Scout Camp. Bugs, Birds, Animals, Featherdale Wildlife Park. So much to learn and do.
Night tunnel hike
From Curl Culrl to Queenscliff via the tunnel with Cubs with a fascinating story from one of the Cubs on how his great-great ancestor built the tunnel!