‘Scouting’ new members and leaders for Glenashley scout group
When it comes to the scout movement, there is also a strong focus on raising responsible citizens who care about the environment and care about others.
SCOUTING, or the scout movement, was implemented in 1908 after the publication, Scouting for Boys written by Robert Baden-Powell, was written.
Since then, the movement has grown vastly over the years, now boasting over 57 million members from all over the world.
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One of these scout groups is the 1st Glenashley Journey’s End Scout Group which amalgamated in 1961 and is still running to this day with a healthy cub and scout group.
They are looking to grow the young Meerkat group, which is a new addition to the scouting movement, and are always looking for new adult leaders to come on board who have a unique skill and passion to teach and encourage the youth.
“There are always new things to learn in scouting which impresses me daily. Here, children are taught valuable life skills such as independence, leadership, obedience, honour and teamwork. They are also taught practical skills, something that isn’t widely taught to children these days, ” said scout and adult leader Heather Theron.
The club’s history dates back to the 30s when the Journey’s End MOTHs (Memorable Order of Tin Hats) started a scout group in Durban North. It was only in the 60s that this group joined the 1st Glenashley to form the 1st Glenashley Journey’s End.
“There is a strong focus on the outdoors, and besides the weekly meetings where members follow a programme of learning, they also enjoy various outings, hikes and camps where they get to practise their skills,” said Theron.
Theron added that there is also a strong focus on raising responsible citizens who care about the environment and care about others.
“One of our more recent community-service projects was a clean-up of the Durban Harbour, where Meerkats, Cubs and Scouts from all the groups in our Endloveni and Greater Durban district gathered together to clean up some of the litter in the harbour,” she said.
The group is comprised of the following who meet at the scout hall at 19 Laughton Avenue, Glenashley:
Meerkats (five and six years) who meet on Saturday mornings, 08:30 to 09:30, with parents in attendance.
Cubs (seven to 10 years) who meet on Fridays from 17:30 to 19:00.
Scouts (11 to 17 years) who meet on Thursdays from 17:30 to 19:30.
For more details, to enrol your child or to become an adult leader, contact Theron on 1stglenashleyscouts@gmail.com. Adults between the ages of 18 and 30 are welcome to joint The Rover Crew by sending an email to nttshabalala18@gmail.com.
Visit www.scouts.org.za for more details information about the organisation.
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