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Start your journey and experience the outdoors, have adventures, challenge yourself, learn amazing skills, all while having fun. Fri 7pm to 9:30pm.

Meerkats 5 & 6 yrs - Sat 9am to 10am
Cubs 7 - 10 yrs. Fri 5:30pm to 7pm
Scouts 11 - 17 yrs.

06/09/2026

Our Meerkats doing their bit

15/07/2026

📢 JOIN US FOR OUR JARS OF HOPE PROJECT! 🥫✨

Hi Scout Families!

We are hosting a Jars of Hope project and would love for you to join us! We’ll be at the 1st Bothasig Scout Hall this Saturday, 18 July, between 13:00 and 16:00.

Feel free to pop in anytime during these hours to:
* Help us assemble the jars. 🥣
* Drop off any supplies for the project. 🥫

We are kindly looking for donations of the following items:
* Dry soup mix (lentils, split peas, soup mix) 🥣
* Packet of soup powder (any flavour) 🧂
* Rice 🍚
* Stock cubes 🧊
* Empty, clean glass jars 🧴

Every little bit helps us support those in need. We look forward to seeing you there for a wonderful afternoon of community service! 🐺⚜️

Yours in Scouting,
1st Bothasig Scout Group Leaders

16/06/2026

⚜️ SCOUTING IN ACTION: PIONEERING & CAMP CRAFT! ⚜️

What a productive day! Today, our Scouts took over the grounds at Bosmansdam High School to set up a basic campsite from scratch. 🏕️🏗️

This wasn't just about pitching tents; it was a fantastic showcase of the pioneering and camp craft skills our Scouts have been honing throughout their journey. From lashing together structures to organizing an efficient site layout, they demonstrated exactly what it takes to live and work outdoors with confidence. 🪵🧗‍♂️

It’s always inspiring to see our Scouts putting their training into practice. They worked hard, problem-solved together, and truly embodied the Scouting spirit of "being prepared." 🧭🔥

A huge well done to everyone who participated today, you’ve shown great teamwork and a real mastery of your scouting skills! 🌟

30/05/2026

🏔️ HISTORY, HIKING, AND NEW FRIENDS: A GANTOUWPAS ADVENTURE! 🥾

What an incredible morning on the trail! Today, our Cubs joined forces with the 1st Onrus Pack for an unforgettable adventure at the historic Gantouwpas Wagon Tracks. 🛤️✨

The mission was clear: trace the paths of the early pioneers, find the historic cannons, and master our woodcraft skills by marking and following trail signs through the mountains. 🪵🧭 It was amazing to see the Cubs from both groups working together, sharing the trail, and learning about the deep ruts carved into the rock by ox-wagons centuries ago. 🐂🚜

There’s nothing like the fresh mountain air to bring out the best in our Scouts, plenty of teamwork, lots of laughter, and some tired but happy explorers by the time we finished at noon! ☀️

A huge thank you to the 1st Onrus Pack for joining us. It’s always a pleasure to strengthen our Scouting bonds and share the trail with friends. 🤝⚜️

Did you have a favorite part of the hike today? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

23/05/2026

🏕️ ADVENTURE AWAITS: FIRST CLASS CAMP! 🏕️

Huge congratulations to two of our Scouts who are heading out this weekend to tackle their First Class Camp! ⚜️🎒

This is a major milestone in their Scouting journey, where they’ll be putting all their hard-earned skills to the test, from pioneering and knot-tying to camp craft and outdoor survival. It’s a weekend of hard work, independence, and making memories in the great outdoors.

We are so proud of the dedication you’ve shown in your progress towards this rank. Go out there, trust your training, keep your spirits high, and most importantly, have an absolute blast! 🌲🔥

We can’t wait to hear all the stories when you are back. Good luck, scouts! 🧭💪

22/05/2026

🔥 A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS: DISTRICT CAMPFIRE! 🔥

What an incredible evening at the District Campfire! There is truly nothing quite like the sound of Scouts, Cubs and Meerkats singing in unison, the flickering light of the fire, and the roar of laughter during the skits. 🎶🎭
It was wonderful to see so many families gather together at Monte Vista to celebrate our Scouting traditions. From classic songs to the shared warmth of hot chocolate, we reminded ourselves exactly why we love being part of this movement, the friendship, the tradition, and the joy of keeping the Scouting spirit alive. 🌌✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, brought their chairs, and brought their best "campfire voices." Moments like these are what Scouting is all about! ⚜️☕

Did your Scout, Cub or Meerkat have a favorite song or skit from the night? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

21/05/2026

🌟 ADVENTURE IS CALLING – WE NEED YOU! 🌟

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community while having an absolute blast? 1st Bothasig Scout Group is looking for new adult volunteers to join our Scouting family! ⚜️

Scouting isn't just for the kids; it’s an incredible journey for adults too. Whether you're a parent, a grandparent, or just someone who loves the outdoors and youth development, we have a place for you.

We operate across three vibrant age groups:
🐾 Meerkats: For our youngest explorers (ages 5–7).
🐺 Cubs: Where the adventure and skills-building really take off (ages 7–10).
⚜️ Scouts: Developing our future leaders (ages 11–17).

Why volunteer with us?
Be a Mentor: You get the front-row seat to watch children grow in confidence, independence, and character.
Learn New Skills: From hiking and camping to leadership and outdoor survival, you’ll learn right alongside the kids.
It’s Pure Fun: There is nothing quite like the energy of a pack meeting, the thrill of a campfire, or the satisfaction of seeing a child achieve their next badge.

You don't need to be an expert in the outdoors to join us, you just need a passion for helping young people reach their full potential and a willingness to get involved!

Interested in making a difference? Come join our team and help us build the next generation of leaders. Send us a message or comment below for more information on how you can get started.

Let’s create some amazing memories together! 🏕️🔥⛰️

15/05/2026

Ever wondered what happens when you mix a room full of energetic Cubs with a giant pile of mismatched shoes? 👟💨 Total chaos and a whole lot of laughs! Our latest Safari Scramble game put their speed and memory to the test, turns out, finding your own sneaker in a mountain of shoes is a real scouting skill! Check out the frantic finish in the video below!

08/05/2026

What an action-packed night at the hall! ⚜️

Our latest meeting was a whirlwind of milestones and creativity across all our branches. We started with a special "Burrowing Up" ceremony as one of our Meerkats officially made the leap into the Cub Pack, welcome to the next stage of your journey! 🐾

The Meerkats and Cubs then joined forces for a joint arts and crafts session. Akela was the very lucky recipient of three beautiful handmade cards, thank you for the wonderful surprises! 🎨💌

The celebrations continued as we said a bittersweet "goodgoing" to a Cub moving up to the Scout Troop, followed by the proud moment of seeing another young Scout officially invested into the worldwide Scouting family. 🌍

To wrap up the evening, our Patrol Leaders (PLs) and Assistant Patrol Leaders (APLs) took charge! They ran a dedicated training meeting to help prepare our junior Scouts for the Upton Shield Competition taking place this Sunday. It was fantastic to see our youth leaders stepping up to mentor the next generation. 🛡️💪

Good luck to everyone competing this weekend, show them what we’re made of!

01/05/2026

🌿 Adventure on the Mountain! 🌿

Last weekend, our Cubs headed up to Kloof Corner for a fantastic mini hike as part of the City Nature Challenge 2026! 🥾⛰️

It was a wonderful morning of exploration and citizen science, and we were thrilled to be joined by our friends from 1st Blaauwberg Cubs. Together, our young "Wayfinders" spotted everything from local flora to interesting insects, helping to put our beautiful Cape Town biodiversity on the map! 📸🐍🌸

A huge thank you to all the Cubs, Parents and Scouters who came out to explore. It’s always better when we’re scouting together!

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Bothasig
7441

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Friday	17:00 - 21:30
Saturday	09:00 - 10:00

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