Getting to know the Scouts
The Scouts South Africa East Rand District offers scouting adventures for children of all ages and interests.
Balancing the stresses of life while trying to be a ‘hands-on’ parent can be challenging, but the Scouts are there to help.
The scout movement is a voluntary, educational movement that instils values such as honour, helpfulness, loyalty and respect for the environment in young people.
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Their programmes are designed to develop life skills, social skills and build character.
The scouts are divided into three groups:
• The Cub Pack for boys and girls aged seven to 10 years old.
• The Scout Troop for boys and girls aged 11 to 18 years old.
• The Rover Crew for young adults aged 18 to 35.
There are four Scout groups in the Benoni area, namely:
• 1st Benoni Sea Scouts and Rover Crew situated on Ebenezer Road, Lakefield, Extention 21.
• 9th Benoni Scout Group based in Ebenezer Road, Lakefield, Ext 21.
• 4th Benoni Air Scout Group based at corner Morris and Hilliard roads, Morehill.
• 6th Benoni Scout Group at the corner Hanekam and Dalrymple streets, Northmead.
Scouts meetings take place every Friday during school terms at their respective meeting points.
The Cubs meet from 5pm to 6.30pm and the Scouts from 7pm to 9pm.
Scouting is open to all regardless of religion, race or creed.
Anyone interested in joining the Scouts can contact:
• Joy Hutchinson: 082 3363 382 or email joyhutch@gmail.com
• Mike Weeks: 082 4512 815 or email mike@larouxnelle.co.za
Mike Weeks District Commissioner for the East Rand scouts said: “Cubs and Scouts give children between the ages of seven and 18 an opportunity to learn life skills, leadership, self-confidence and responsibility.
“It also gives them outdoor know-how, away from shopping malls, game arcades, computers and cellphones.
“This is achieved by the children working together in small groups of six or eight.
“Normally older children lead the groups, and the younger children learn from the leaders through hands-on activities.”
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