Scouts
For 11-14 years old. Thursday 6.45pm – 8.30pm.
As a scout you may have the opportunity to go Abseiling, Kayaking, Shooting, Camping, Skiing, 4WD, Tramping, Sailing, Fishing, cooking on fires, attend NZ and Overseas Jamboree’s and many more activities. Scouts also have the opportunity to access the Scouts Aotearoa National Schools – programmes held during the school holidays.
Scouts are organised into Patrols. Patrols are encouraged to plan & organise their own activities in order to develop teamwork and self-reliance.
There are opportunities for Scouts to experience leadership.
A progressive award scheme enables Scouts to learn a range of new skills through working on personal challenges and group activities.
Meetings are usually held one evening a week and last for about 2 hours, as well as occasional weekends for major activities.
The movement to another section (or programme) will occur as a result of discussion between the Scout, their parents/caregivers and the Adult Leaders concerned.
The Scout Section objectives are:
* Satisfy personal relationships
* Develop a sense of group achievement
* Participate in Patrol selected activities
* Participate in individual hobbies and interests and so promote:
* Health & fitness
* Knowledge & experience in the local & wider community
* Appreciation of and experience in the Outdoors
* Opportunities for & training in community service
* Cultural awareness and family involvement