Scouting in Schools Western Cape

Scouting in Schools Western Cape Our Scouting in Schools project is established and growing. Since the launch in Jan 2017 we are active in 96 schools, with nearly 5000 youth members.

Our George cluster joined hands with community stakeholders, that look after the holistic development of children, at th...
16/06/2026

Our George cluster joined hands with community stakeholders, that look after the holistic development of children, at the Rosemore Sports Field and Gardens for

Volunteering, gave them a chance to see the change and impact that they are contributing towards within their environment.

When young people lead through action, communities grow stronger. Scouts South Africa Western Cape Scouts

16/06/2026

As we commemorate Youth Day and reflect on 50 years since the Soweto Uprising of 1976, we honour the young people whose courage and determination helped shape South Africa's future.

Their legacy lives on through today's generation of active citizens.

𝗔𝘁 𝗬𝗲𝗕𝗼, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁.

As Board Chairperson Dr Chrischar Rock reminds us, courage is not only found in protest. It is also found in service.

Thank you to every YeBoneer, past and present, for helping build stronger communities and brighter futures.

Happy Youth Day.

Khayelitsha 2 and 3 clusters celebrated the young people who are shaping the future through service, leadership, well-be...
15/06/2026

Khayelitsha 2 and 3 clusters celebrated the young people who are shaping the future through service, leadership, well-being, and active citizenship during with a 1970's vintage twist.

More than 50 years into a journey of change and progress, our youth continue to show that positive action starts with small steps. Whether that's caring for the environment, supporting one another, or developing new skills.

Keep an eye on our page as we share more stories and highlights from our Youth Month activities across the Scouting in Schools programme

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Growth happens both inside and out. Mitchell's Plain clusters 1 and 3 chose to do community clean-ups, encouraging youn...
15/06/2026

Growth happens both inside and out.

Mitchell's Plain clusters 1 and 3 chose to do community clean-ups, encouraging young people to learn the value of caring for their environment, while also taking time to reflect, reset, appreciate and prioritise their own well-being as we reach the middle of the year.

They were asked to reflect on the legacy that they would like to build and ended on this note:

Footprints Legacy

May my foot steps make history.
May it pave the road out for those that think there is no success for them.
May it bring a change in people's lives.
These are foot steps of positivity.

Caring for our communities starts with caring for ourselves.
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Making a difference, one garden bed and one clean-up at a time.The Mitchell's Plain 4 cluster rolled up their sleeves to...
15/06/2026

Making a difference, one garden bed and one clean-up at a time.

The Mitchell's Plain 4 cluster rolled up their sleeves to beautify their environment through a clean-up and gardening project.

By caring for their surroundings, these young people are demonstrating responsibility, teamwork, and active citizenship in action.

Small actions can create lasting change. Scouts South Africa Western Cape Scouts #

Firdaus Dirks, one of our Yeboneers, is a gymnast where the Mitchell's Plain 2 cluster is activating today. She will com...
15/06/2026

Firdaus Dirks, one of our Yeboneers, is a gymnast where the Mitchell's Plain 2 cluster is activating today. She will compete in the district's trials tomorrow to qualify for Nationals. Yeboneers joined in this morning with warm ups and stretches. Scouts South Africa Western Cape Scouts

15/06/2026

This , we celebrate young people and the importance of investing in their holistic well-being.

Physical activity does more than strengthen our bodies. It supports mental health, builds resilience, reduces stress, and helps young people develop the confidence to face life's challenges.

Our Mitchell's Plain 2 cluster is spending time at the gym today, exploring the connection between physical and mental wellness while having fun together.

This is just one of the many ways our young people are celebrating . Stay tuned as we share activities and stories throughout the month!

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A huge thank you to this exceptional First Aid Team namely; Jonathan Webb, Emily Gammon, Anthony Carr, Estee Lazarus, Su...
12/06/2026

A huge thank you to this exceptional First Aid Team namely; Jonathan Webb, Emily Gammon, Anthony Carr, Estee Lazarus, Susan Gammon and Robbie Schreiber for delivering such an engaging and practical First Aid training course for our Scouting in Schools Mentors.

Mentors learnt so much, gained valuable skills, and are incredibly proud of their certificates! More importantly, the training has already given them confidence to step in and assist others when needed.

The knowledge and experience shared during the course are truly invaluable in the work we do with young people and our communities. Thank you for equipping us with skills that can make a real difference when it matters most!

A special thank you to 1st Claremont Scouts and Scouter from 6th Rondebosch Scout Group who volunteered for the emergency scenarios and Marc Gammon for the special effects! Scouts South Africa

From theory to action! Day 2 of YeBoneer training saw our participants up on their feet, learning through doing, the Sco...
10/06/2026

From theory to action!
Day 2 of YeBoneer training saw our participants up on their feet, learning through doing, the Scout way.

From teamwork challenges and knotting skills to some highly competitive chariot races, the day was filled with energy, laughter, and problem-solving.

Learning, leading, and having fun along the way...this is just the beginning of the adventure! Scouts South Africa

A warm welcome to our newest group of YeBoneers as they begin their journey with the Scouting in Schools programme! Day ...
08/06/2026

A warm welcome to our newest group of YeBoneers as they begin their journey with the Scouting in Schools programme!

Day 1 focused on the values and vision of YearBeyond, laying the foundation of service, learning, and growth.

Tomorrow, they dive into the world of Scouting and the powerful impact it has on developing young people.

We wish each of you well as you embrace this exceptional opportunity to learn, lead, and make a difference in the lives of others.

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