Recent Posts – Broken Bay Scout Group

Off to Mongolia!

After much fund raising and loads of effort on their part – Greta and Joel were part of the NSW /ACT group that flew out of Sydney to join the rest of the Australian Contingent in Beijing. Greta and Joel will be able to explore that Beijing has to offer before moving onto the 31stContinue reading “Off to Mongolia!”

ANZAC Day Woy Woy

Beautiful ANZAC Day Wreath by Joeys As mentioned in my earlier post Broken Bay Scouts were engaged in a number of activities to mark ANZAC Day to mark our acknowledgement of those that have served and continue to serve our nation. This year our wonderful Broken Bay Scout Group members again participated in the WoyContinue reading “ANZAC Day Woy Woy”

Camp Fort Scratchley

This year the Broken Bay Scout Group were fortunate to participate in a number of activities to mark ANZAC Day and to remember those that have served and continue to serve Australia both here and overseas. Camp Fort Scratchley, Newcastle Setting out a little earlier three of our Scouts were able to join 49 otherContinue reading “Camp Fort Scratchley”

Tent Assembly Blindfolded!

I must confess I never would have thought of this Scout challenge but I’m assured it’s easier than it sounds. Tent assembly blindfolded and using your feet with just one person directing you! Great to see Grandfather looking very relaxed observing this exercise. He must have plenty of faith in the Scout troop’s abilities. GoContinue reading “Tent Assembly Blindfolded!”

Bonanza of Activities at Cubs

It’s been a bonanza of activities at Cubs! I’ve been a bit remiss in my blog posting of late and in the blink of an eye so much has happened that I’m hard pressed relating them all. So perhaps it’s just best that I relate a few of them…and let the pictures do the talking!Continue reading “Bonanza of Activities at Cubs”

Joeys Out and About

One of the fabulous things about being part of the Broken Bay Scout Group is that no matter what age you are there are just so many activities you can do. As you can see from this picture everyone can share the fun! Joeys have been tremendously busy with their activities which included Joey ScoutContinue reading “Joeys Out and About”

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”