Scouts offer a place for one to learn more about themselves and the world around them through fun and adventure.
Scout group leader Madelein Foreman-Campbell has given her Scouts word that they are a group of excitement, adventure, friendship, citizenship and community involvement. The group she works with and for, the Fairland Air Scouts, is looking to introduce the community into what they do and how they do it.
Foreman-Campbell shared how meetings and sessions are carried out at the group. “We recently hosted the Cubs and had a game of cops and robbers. Through arts and crafts, fun and unique rules and the skills learned by Scouts we had a day of fun while sharpening everyday skills used to survive and thrive.”
The Scouts also host major projects and activities such as construction and building projects. Whenever the Scouts are away from their hall based in Fairland they are visiting parks, nature reserves, museums and other places of interest near and around them.
One thing everyone knows about Scouts are the awesome interest badges one can earn. Foreman-Campbell shared, “These honourable badges are given to those who master hiking, mapping, space exploring, first aid, home maintenance, cooking, survival and many more at various levels.”
One such award winner is the group’s very own Ziain de Beer who was recently awarded the Springbok award which is the highest honour a Scout can earn. In order to achieve this he was expected to complete an application form explaining how he will execute his major projects. This included a three-day-14km hike which he hosted and led in Parys, construction of a model boat which stood tall through last year’s heavy rains and strong winds and a community project which he elected to be a fire pit for the Air Scouts grounds.
Ziain explained, “It’s an opportunity to get involved in your community and the world around us. We learn skills you never thought you’d need and use. If you stick to the Scouts law and give it your all every day, you will make a difference, make new friends, experience a world of fun and prepare yourself for the world.” A position supported by the Scout group leader Foreman-Campbell.
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