21/09/2026
WHAT A WEEKEND AT MANJEDAL!
On Friday night, our Cubs, Scouts and Venturers headed off to Manjedal for a weekend of camping, adventure and plenty of challenges.
The rain met us when we arrived, but that didnβt stop us! βοΈ Tents went up, everyone got settled and it wasnβt long before we were all tucked into bed ready for the weekend ahead.
Saturday morning started early! Our Cubs were up at 5.30am, raring to go. While the Scouts set up the eating shelters and got breakfast ready, the Cubs headed off for a walk around Manjedal.
After breakfast, our Joeys arrived and everyone headed off for a full day of activities.
πΉ The Scouts and Venturers started with archery, while the Joeys and Cubs took on the confidence course. Then the Scouts and Venturers tackled the confidence course while the Cubs and joeys put their skills to the test on the blind trail.
After lunch it was time for more challenges, with the Scouts heading out on a navigation course, while our Cubs and Joeys took on crate stacking and vertical climbing.
Before heading onto the climbing activities, everyone took part in a really good climbing safety briefing. The kids were completely engaged, listening carefully and following instructions (even karate hands) β and it certainly helped keep everyone enthusiastic about having a go!
π A huge congratulations to Harvey, our highest crate stacker! And well done to everyone who reached the top of the climbing wall β there were plenty of very proud faces up there!
Our Venturers split their time between the different activities, getting involved wherever they could.
Then came some well-earned free time before the leaders set everyone a challenge β lighting a fire using flint and steel. π₯
For about half an hour, everyone had a go... and then Greg decided it was time to show us how it was done.
One strike. One fire. ππ₯
Dinner followed, and then it was time for a campfire singalong. πΆ
Let's just say our Scouts certainly proved they know how to make themselves heard!
The Joeys and Cubs eventually headed off to bed, while the Scouts and Venturers stayed around the fire, swapping stories and enjoying the evening.
π§οΈ Sunday morning brought more rain, but it certainly didnβt dampen anyoneβs spirits, especially those cubs up early at 5.15......
The Scouts and Venturers were back in the kitchen cooking breakfast while the Cubs headed out for a morning walk.
And then came one of those unexpected camp moments that everyone will remember...π¦ Three kangaroos! The Cubs stood spellbound for about 10 minutes watching them quietly munching on the grass. Definitely a pretty special way to start the morning.
After breakfast, it was time to pack up.
Everyone pitched in to get the equipment back into the trailer, with all the gear brought out from the tents and under the eating shelter.
Then came the less glamorous part of camping...
Pulling down all those wet tents! βοΈπ¬
We finished with a quick Scouts' Own, where everyone had the chance to share what they had enjoyed most about the camp, followed by a very special award ceremony.
Then it was time for the parents to arrive and everyone headed home β tired, happy and probably ready for a shower!
Although... we still have about 15 wet tents waiting to be hung up!
A huge thank you to our leaders, helpers, parents and, most importantly, our Joeys, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers for making it such a fantastic weekend.
Lots of adventure, lots of challenges, lots of teamwork and plenty of memories made.
That's what Scouts is all about.