Group

The Scouters (Troop & Pack & Den)

Scouters are adult members who have been vetted and trained by the South African Scout Association, on specialised courses. Scouters are there to ensure that the Scout Method is followed. Scouters provide the weekly program of activities, and give necessary guidance when organising camps, hikes and activities. They are volunteers, not employees and are not remunerated in any way whatsoever. Pack and Troop Scouters report to the Scout Group Scouter, who is responsible for the co-ordination of the Group and the integration of the members and parents.

The Meerkat Den

Meerkats follow a trail of outdoor oriented activities and earn badges on their individual achievement. To encourage team spirit, Meerkats are organised into Burrows of four, with a qualified Scouter looking after their progress.

The Cub Pack

A Pack is made up of Sixes, these are a group of up to 6 Cubs led by a Sixer (a Cub Leader) and a Second (Assistant to the Sixer).

The Scout Troop

A Troop consists of Patrols. A patrol, which is a group of 6-8 Scouts and is led by a Patrol Leader, assisted by an Assistant Patrol Leader. The patrol is very important to the organisation as all activities are undertaken within the patrol and each person has a particular function in the patrol.

The Parents of the Group

Our Group prides itself in the large parental support group we have at all Group activities and functions. This is very important, as without parent support the volunteer Scouters cannot give your child the full benefit of Scouting.

All parents of the Scouts and Cubs AUTOMATICALLY become members of the Parent Support Association aka Group Committee.

This Group Committee is responsible for providing the necessary funds, equipment and facilities, so that the Scouters can train and educate your child to do their best in Scouting. The Group Committee meets once a month to discuss progress of the Group: finances, upcoming events, etc. The Group has various portfolio holders such as finance, marketing, fund-raising, secretary. Each position is held by a parent.