Rover Day is a success as crews introduce themselves to the public.
With clear blue skies above, the scent of meat on the braai in the air, the music blasting in the background and a world of activities on offer, Scouts South Africa’s Rover Day was hosted on February 6 at Delta Park.
The day was billed to be one of enjoyment, engagement and entertainment and the Rover crews in attendance delivered on their promise. With exciting and unique things to get up to such as zip-lining, chainsaw practice, air rifle shooting, riddle solving for prizes and pool noodle fights, all in attendance were spoilt for fun and memorable activities.
Gauteng Rovers’ Ryan van der Merwe expressed, “The day went really well, these are one of those events where the Rovers have more fun than the Scouts. Rover Day is a chance for older Scouts to see how Rover crews are, what they get up to and how they operate. Additionally, members of the public also get to learn about the Rovers crews close to them.”
The day was hosted to introduce and try and recruit senior Scout members to join crews that are based all over the province. Regional team coordinator Rover Program Dawn Ledbitter stated that Rovers is the final part of the Scout youth programme catering specifically for young adults between 18 and 30 years of age. The Rovers is all about adventure, excitement, challenge, achievement and leadership and encouraged the public to consider joining.
Ledbitter explained, “Firstly, you are rewarded for the work you are already doing through the programme. Whether you are a sportsman, an arts and culture fundi, or a career-oriented person, the programme caters to such a wide variety of people, and anyone can move through this so long as their councils approve their activities. Secondly, the community is very close and through the events, you can grow a network of friends. Lastly, you have a group of peers you can run things past. As you grow in service to yourself, the movement, the community and in leadership you have a good support structure the whole way.”
No previous scouting experience is needed to join a crew, just a commitment to fun, teamwork, development and discipline.
If you missed the event and would like to learn more about Rover crews or join one, contact the national Scouts group via telephone or contact the Gauteng Rover’s via Instagram direct message or email.
Details: Scouts South Africa 0861 SCOUTS (726887);
Instagram @GautengRovers; email gtrovers@scouts.org.za
