Oooh, I'm all excited!

This week THU the venturers section of a local scout group (Beachhaven) is doing a #freediving session with me in a local pool. It'll be geared towards general water safety, particularly with respect to spear fishing (very common here). It took quite a bit of effort to get that across the line with the pool, but we've got a very good safety concept documented and agreed for it. The kids in the group are already very excited (just like me). They should be able to tick quite a few boxes for their next water safety badge requirements, too.

I've got hopes that the odd one may get into it and join our club (for more comprehensive training). And that we can pull this off for more sessions in the future too.

I'm also keen to get a picture of me doing a DNF (dynamics no fins) dive wearing my Mayfield scarf over my wet suit, too. :-D

#scouts #scouting #scoutingNZ #ScoutingAotearoa

Just saw a photo of another Group’s Camp and I swear the Leader has a rubber snake around their neck rather than a neckerchief!

#Neckerchief #Fashion #Scouting #ScoutingUK #Snakes #Influencer #Trendsetter

And another whole day of traveling… #scout #onceascoutalwaysascout #onceascoutforeverascout #travel #traveling

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Cub Scout camping adventures help Scouts learn outdoor skills in safe and simple ways 🌲 From Lion to Arrow of Light, each rank adds new responsibility.

Scouts practice the buddy system, pack the Six Essentials, and plan for weather. Older Scouts set up tents, learn knots, and review safety rules. Camping builds confidence, teamwork, and strong family connections that last beyond the program ⚜️

https://scoutermom.com/24791/camping-adventures-for-cub-scouts/

#CubScouts #CampingAdventures #OutdoorSkills #Scouting

OMG, last evening here. Gonna go back home the next day #scout #onceascoutalwaysascout #onceascoutforeverascout

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Last night at Cubs was a Meeting of two distinct parts.

We started by investing 2 of our Group’s Leaders, one from Beavers, the other my new Cub Section colleague.

Conveniently it coincided perfectly with our plans to hold the Investitures of our newest Young People next week, so it demonstrated to them what was involved.⚜️

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#CubScouts #Scouting #ScoutingUK #Investiture #ScoutLeaders

I was traveling again last weekend. #scout #onceascoutalwaysascout #onceascoutforeverascout

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Tonight, after some games, our Scouts did Glow Stick Timelapse Art.

It ranged from the Return of the Mysterons…

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#Scouting #ScoutingUK #LightArt #Mysterons #CaptainScarletAndTheMysterons

Lemon Berry Dutch Oven Cobbler is a simple recipe that works well on a youth campout 🍋 Scouts layer fruit, cake mix, and soda, then watch the coals as it bakes.

The process teaches patience, heat control, and teamwork. Each Scout can take part in preparing or managing the Dutch oven. When it is ready, the group shares a dessert they made together, building confidence and community around the fire ⚜️

https://scoutermom.com/14117/lemon-berry-dutch-oven-cobbler/

#ScoutCooking #DutchOven #CampingRecipes #Scouting

I may have reached a new level of Oddness.

I’m wearing my Wood Badge beads without my neckerchief.

I noticed them on the table I had my necker briefly last night, but I’m not going anywhere near where my necker is any time soon, so I put the beads around my neck so I won’t lose them.

#Scouting #WoodBadge