Cub Scout Camp - the next morning

After a late night and little sleep, the cub scouts are awake at 5:15, no thanks to Dingos alarm going off. So here we are with 22 Cub Scouts eager to kick on. Out they go and start playing footy and frizbie throwing around 6:15. But we had forgotten the no noise rule before 7, kept the night one though.  Thanks to the kindly neighbours who reminded us of our duty to the time. Oh well early start gets a good days work done earlier ;-{

So into the den we go, poor Venturers got a rude wake up call. A few games were played until curfew was lifted and then Bagheera sets the next challenge. A game called stranded.

The object here was to pretended you were stuck on a desserted island and have to build shelter,  find water and make a fire. This task was meant to take 45 minutes and not get completed. To our surprise it was done in half that and very well done too. Some had never tried lashing and did a good job impromptu.




After pullng down it was breakfast time. Eggs, bacon, toast and cereal. A big meal to kick start the next activities.

Cub Scout Camp - Arrival

Camp is finally here! The Cub Scout have arrived and are located their rooms upstairs. Each Cub Scout was  allocated a room with a sign on the door. Each sign has a name on it that represented the name of one of the Hawaiian Islands - Maui, molandi , Big Island..

This set the tone for the weekend. We did not tell the Cub Scouts what they were, only that it had to do with the camp theme and there was a clue on the doors. Alex L was the first to guess them and earnt a badge for that effort.

One of the first things to greet the Cubs was a shark called Lani. He was there as the weekend mascot and protector of the kitchen. One little munchkin that dropped of their brother got a right fright and would not go near him. Too real for her :-)

Once settled we held parade and went the rules of the camp. We also told them that they had to solve 3 puzzles.

1. what the names on the doors meant
2. what country Hawaii belonged too (none got it without taking a lot of blind stabs, we had Russia, Asia and plenty more until Kalb guessed it late Saturday)
3. who was killed thee who had ties to Australia? Captian Cook. Alex H got that one on parade.

Once parade was over it was upstairs to change into costume for Campfire. The grass sjirts and loud shirts, plus silly Venturers added to a funny sing-a-long campfire. This was the first time we had run it on opening and we will do again, but have things more prepped as it had no skits. Still it was a good one and the Cubs learnt all new songs.

After campfire it was off to the beach for a ramble and hopefully find sand crabs running along the beach. Alas, the tide was in and no crabs to be found. However we were privileged to see floating lanterns being released. Apparently this is an annual event for an Asian ceremony of remembrance. It was a great spectacle and amazing to watch as the floated by on the night wind.

On returning to camp, it was time for bed - yeah right - lots of late night chatting and a few grumpy leader moments saw them quieten down around 1am.

It was a good start for a weekend that would be loaded with activities.

Cub Camp 2012 - 'Life's a Beach' and then some!

The Beenleigh Cub Scouts camp for 2012 was a great hit. You know it has been a good one when you talk about it all the way home and with others in a positive light for hours after  There is so much to cover that I have had to break it down into several posts. So keep reading and you will see how amazing this group of Cub Scouts have been this weekend. The Venturers should be proud of their efforts, Ryan, Jaiden & Jakob truly stepped up and were amazing help over the weekend.

Thanks to Quokka for her wonderful meals, you know it is good when Cub Scouts that wont eat soup come back for more - one 5 times. Even after a tough first night, she was able to pull together some really good food, with what we had to work with. Rama was also a great help in cooking on the BBQ all weekend.

To Paul & Katrina for putting on a really fantastic nippers session and learning all about rips.

A big thanks also goes out to Emu and Anne Cowan for the help to clean up the accommodation block, and assist in packing the trailer,  it helped get us leaders home earlier.

And finally, to my team of Cub Scout Leaders, without your help and support we would never get this working and send our Cub Scouts home in a very happy state. Thank you all.

From me, thanks to everyone for holding on one extra hour as we were having trouble 'herding the cats' back to base. Your patience's as we were trying to finish up was really appreciated. I can only hoe that they were talking all the way home, or sleeping.

 If I have to sum the camp up with one photo, and how we hope the Cub Scouts were at the end it is this camp is the one of Ryker tired, exhausted but still having fun!.

Off to Camp we go!

Today the adventure starts for the annual Cub Scout Camp. This year we are off to Burleigh Heads Scout Group facilities.

Keep watch on the fun as build the biggest sandcastle, do a nippers session, build rafts and survival huts, plus a whole lot more.

No wonder we leaders crash and burn after a camp!

Will post throughout the weekend.

See you all tonight and remember your grass skirts or loudest hawaiian gear!!!

Welcome Goanna

Just wanted to update you all on a parent helper who will be coming to Cuboree. David Seabrook will be coming along onthe journey to Rockhampton. To keep with Scout tradition we have asked David to select a Scouting name. I am happy to advise that he has picked: GOANNA!

Packing Night

Last week, the Cub Scouts were given a lesson on how to pack their bags for Camp. The idea was to show them that they can, and must, do their own packing. With so many going to May camp, and 20 heading to Cuboree, it was important they understood why we only pack essentials aad not electronic devices or take banned items.

We also provided them with tips on how to keep their bags in order - such as using large zip lock bags to help with dressing each day., Saves having to ruffle through your bag to fine the socks and jocks at the bottom of it. Making sure they understood the importance of a first aid kit and why we need to respect each others property.

In the end they had fun, and even got to growl at Bagheera for packing banned food items. Not only that he was in trouble from Quokka for raiding the kids food items from home. Never seen so many happy faces when he got told off for that one!

Hopefully now they will pack thier own bags and not come to us saying I don't have this and that - ok so I am dreaming, hey got to believe in the magic :)

First Aid & Health - Part 1

First night back and we are off to a flying start. First Aid and Health was the subject for this week and as the activity is big we break into 2 sections.

Tonight was all about Hygiene, understanding firs aid principals - DRSABCD and how to pack a first aid kit.

With time to spare we were even able to show all the Cub Scouts how to set a sling with your scarf.

Great time was had by all and wi...th a trully heavy load to get everyone ready for Cuboree we are well on the way to completing the requirements for our Cub Scouts.

Next week please bring a long a sleeping bag, and for the Sixers and seconds a bag that you will be taking to Cuboree or Camp packed. We also invite the parents along to see how to pack a suitcase for travel on our camps.

Will be a night of fun