News
24 July, 2024
A century of adventures
Caboolture Scout Group will reach a milestone 100 years on August 31, and are inviting everyone to help celebrate their century of helping young Australians.
Over its 100 years, the Caboolture Scout Group has faced many challenges, including being forced to close twice: once at the start of the Depression (reopening in 1937) and once during World War II (reopening in 1948).
Caboolture Scout Group’s Bookings Officer, George Colvin, said the Group has steadfastly helped kids from ages 5-25 throughout its 100 years, teaching them outdoor skills, and promoting and developing their teamwork.
“Caboolture Scout Group caters for kids of all ages and interest,” he said.
“They are able to pursue their interests through various badges and they learn to work together.”
Scouts can take part in a variety of outdoor activities, from ‘traditional Scouting skills’, such as camping and bushcraft, through to more extreme challenges such as abseiling, overnight hiking, rafting, and snow activities, to name a few.
The Program also incorporates contemporary issues such as youth health, ‘responsible risk-taking’, vocational skills, and issues pertinent to Indigenous Australians.
The celebratory event – set at the Scout Group’s usual venue at 169 Smiths Rd, Caboolture – will be open to the public from 9am-12pm on August 31, and will run a range of fun events, including giant games, face painting, wildlife, emergency services and historical displays, a sausage sizzle, drinks, and much more.
This will be followed by a closed event for current and former members and invited guests, who will enjoy lunch, cake-cutting, speeches, and filling a 100-years-time capsule, along with a reunion dinner in the evening. For more information, visit Caboolture Scout Group’s Facebook page
