Scouts In Head Of The Mitta Mitta

The weekend of the 3rd and 4th of December 2011 saw the return of the district Scouting camp the Head of the Mitta Mitta.  This event had been cancelled for many years dur to the severe ten year drought in our region and due to low water levels it was deemed unsafe to do so, however 2010 and into 2011 saw the return of the drought breaking rains to the region and so the event was revived.

The Head of the Mitta Mitta event is a water based camp for scouts where they undertake activities with rafts and canoes and in the past small yachts as well.  Alas, it was discovered in the lead up to this event that our yachts had fallen into disrepair after some modifications made to them back in the 1980's, which long term has caused them to rot their hulls out beyond economical repair.
Despite this set back the scouts from all around the district had a great deal of fun participating in the traditions and events that many of their forebears had participated in with equal enthusiasm and vigour.

 Preparing for the rafting event:

 On your Marks..Get Set..

 Go!

 Not all were successful..

 The remainder charge on to the turning point and then head for home.

 

 Resting between events

 Next was Canoes.

 

  

They then had to construct two canoes together like an outrigger and navigate the same course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Scouts then had some time to just go canoeing.

 

 Or swimming..

 

 

A great weekend was had by all.
Update:  All the hard work paid off for our scouts when they won the trophy for 2011-12:

Scouts Camp Without Tents

As a further part of their bush craft development the scouts in November undertook a camping exercise out at Eldorado where they were not allowed to camp in a tent.  They had to construct their accommodation as a lean -too and to prepare and cook their own meals.

A great time was had by all.

Senior Scouts Build A Tower

In early November the senior scouts constructed a 3 metre tall tower as part of their badge work toward linking up to become Venturers next year.  They followed their plan and produced a stable and well constructed tower that lasted the required three days without a problem.

A great effort!

Cubs and Joeys Badge Work Activities

As part of the badge work activities undertaken by the Akela towards badges that the Cubs could qualify for they undertook some activites that should in part qualify them for:

The "Their Service Our Heritage Badge" by participating in a presentation on Remembrance Day and asking and answering questions

 

The Cubs and Joeys also undertook some sporting and teamwork activities that will work them towards part of their Bronze, Silver or Gold Boomerang (depending on what level they are up to) or indeed the Grey Wolf if they are able to obtain it. Activities included throwing a goal through a basketball ring, jumping rope for two minutes, games under and with the parachute and relay races with balls and by having to run sideways.