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Australian Scout Medallion (ASM) for Greta

We’re sure Greta’s heard this many, many times – but a big B-R-A-V-O-O-O to her just the same! Greta was presented with her Australian Scout Medallion (ASM) Certificate in early April by Chief Commissioner Neville Tomkins OAM JP. Greta was just one of 39 NSW recipients and she was awarded her medallion at the BrokenContinue reading “Australian Scout Medallion (ASM) for Greta”

A Giant Milestone for Goliath

Have you encountered “Goliath”? If you look around the leaders of the Broken Bay Scout Group and searched for one of the taller individuals with a big cheeky smile then you’ve found him. Yes, he’s pictured on the right in the above image with “Kotick”. Goliath in March clocked up 10 years’ service and aContinue reading “A Giant Milestone for Goliath”

Founders Day 2017 Celebrations

A big B-R-A-V-O-O-O to Ondine and Luke on their recent AI & EH Chapman Awards at Founders Day on Sunday. Ondine and Luke were distinguished for their application and dedication to all things scouting within their section of Scouts. Ondine a recipient for Cubs and Luke a recipient for Venturers. A Grey Wolf award wasContinue reading “Founders Day 2017 Celebrations”

It’s a new lawn for our Umina Cub/Joey Hall Grounds

Is there anything better than watching paint dry? Well there is – and that’s watching a freshly laid new lawn being watered after laying many rolls of turf. A most rewarding experience for those that participated. A big thank you to all that participated in the laying of the turf (parents and children alike) andContinue reading “It’s a new lawn for our Umina Cub/Joey Hall Grounds”

Scouts & NASA Association

Zero Robotics Express Advocate 27-01-2017.pdf I must confess to not being aware of the association of Scouts and NASA until it was brought to my attention by Anthony (thank you!). One of our own members of the Broken Bay Scout Group Luke Tuthill who has been engaged in Venturers and as helper to our GroupContinue reading “Scouts & NASA Association”

Return Dates – Joeys, Cubs, Scouts & Venturers

So how has everyone enjoyed the holidays? We had a busy time with State Cuboree, Corroboree, a Venturer camp and Australia Day activities but we’re all set to get right back into it next week! Cubs return Tuesday, 7 February at 6.30 pm Umina Hall Joeys return Wednesday, 8 February at 5.00 pm Umina HallContinue reading “Return Dates – Joeys, Cubs, Scouts & Venturers”

YouTube/NBN News footage of Corroboree

Well didn’t Scouts have a wonderful time at Corroboree! Troop shot of which BBSG was part of above. If you’re interested in getting a real feel for what happened at the camp with some of our Scouts featured please watch the footage taken by JNNTV – Scouts TV link below: For NBN News footage ofContinue reading “YouTube/NBN News footage of Corroboree”

Corroboree here we come!

The weather was 34 degrees when Scouts sallied forth at 6.30 am bound for the 2017 Scout Corroboree at Lostock (on the Paterson River near the Barrington Tops). Accompanied by the troop mascot R2-D2, R2-D2 made sure that no Scout (male or female) would be left behind…making plenty of C-3PO jokes as the Scouts embarkedContinue reading “Corroboree here we come!”

Cubs take to the water at state cuboree

Cubs got to enjoy an array of fun-filled activities at the 2017 NSW Cuboree themed “Myths & Legends” held over 5 days early January this year. The water slides were an obvious hit as you can see from the images! The Cubs also got to undertake other activities which included: abseiling, gold panning, candle making,Continue reading “Cubs take to the water at state cuboree”

100 Years of Cubs, 100 Years of Taronga Zoo

Where to begin on this adventure? Such a big day and lots of excitement particularly amongst the younger members of the Group that had never previously visited Taronga Zoo. To celebrate 100 years of Cubs and 100 Years of Taronga Zoo, Cubs and Scouts were given the opportunity to embark on this journey by theContinue reading “100 Years of Cubs, 100 Years of Taronga Zoo”