1st Walmer Scout Group

17/05/2026

🐜 Wild & Rooted: A Scouts Skills & Garden Workshop 🌱

, and The Rooted Home Ants Club are coming together at , South End for some games, knot tying and planting your own food.

Grow Wild, Stay Rooted 🌿

📅 Saturday, 23 May 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 St Peter’s Church, South End
🎟️ Secure your spot via WhatsApp: 072 556 2878 (Donation-based · Limited spaces)
🛠️ All seeds, soil and tools will be supplied and shared.

What to Bring:
🫐 Your own water and snacks for an optional garden picnic
👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏼 A friend (or three!) to share the joy
🌱 Extra seeds you wish to donate for our community gardens
🧤 Your own gloves if you prefer them

🌸 All ages welcome. Scouts and non-Scouts alike. Come dirty, leave inspired.

05/05/2026

Supporting your child’s growth starts with understanding their Scouting journey. ⚜🌱

“How we Scout” is a practical guide created for parents to help you better understand what Scouting is, how it works, and the important role you play along the way.

Through adventure, challenge, and teamwork, Scouting helps young people grow into confident, capable individuals. Scouting children and youth are guided by dedicated adult volunteers—known as Scouters—who generously give their time, skills, and energy to support the development your child. And with the right support from home, that growth becomes even more meaningful.

👉 RRead or download the guide here:https://www.scouts.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/How-we-Scout-a-guideline-for-parents-F-2026.pdf

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04/05/2026

21/04/2026

Every child deserves to belong. 💙 Every child deserves Scouting.💜

As parents, we all wonder whether our children will find their place. A space where they are accepted, supported, and able to thrive. For families of autistic and neurodivergent children, that question carries even deeper meaning.

At SCOUTS South Africa, inclusion isn’t just an idea. It’s part of who we are. Through shared experiences, supportive peer groups, and values-driven programmes, young people are given the space to grow in their own way, at their own pace.

This , we celebrate the strength of diversity and reaffirm a simple truth: every child belongs in Scouting. ⚜

👉Read more here: https://www.scouts.org.za/2026/04/21/scouting-in-south-africa-is-for-every-child/

21/04/2026

What an incredible morning spent with the team at NSRI! 🌊

Between learning, laughing, and a whole lot of wide-eyed curiosity, our Scouts had an unforgettable experience. Despite their demanding schedule, the NSRI team took the time to guide and teach, showing our Scouts just how far these skills can take them beyond school — and maybe even spark a few future rescue volunteers in the making!

This outing also helped us tick off key tasks for this year’s National Challenge (with plenty of fun along the way 😉). In a country where water safety is so important, we’re proud to see our Scouts building knowledge and confidence they can pass on to friends and family.

A big thank you and well done to Henry for making this happen — your initiative didn’t just organise an outing, it created a memory. The Scouts absolutely loved every minute! 👏

21/04/2026

We kicked off Term 2 with excitement and energy! 🎉

After welcoming a new scout at their investiture, the troop jumped into a fun (and challenging!) blindfolded relay—putting their senses to the test without using their sight. 👀🚫

As our troop continues to grow, we’re embracing an exciting change… the addition of a brand-new patrol, the leopards 🐆!! Scouts took time to reflect on what it means to be part of the 1st Walmer family before meeting in their new patrols to sew on their badges.

The evening continued with observation skills, and we wrapped it all up with an epic glowstick challenge in our new patrols—full of teamwork, laughter, and adventure. ✨

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