Dutch Oven Cooking: Scoutmaster's Lasagna

Scouting and dutch oven (poitjie [poykie] as we like to call it here in South Africa) is very much like stars are to the sky, there is just no scouts without a good pot of poitjie. Check out this latest delectable we have just stumbled across. This sure is a camp meal that's worth going for seconds!

Trivia Night!

This is for all those in Cape Town, who really enjoy a good trivia evening. This is our troops annual fundraiser and your support goes a long way in terms of creating great educational programs for our cubs, scouts, and rovers. Come have fun while you help us raise a little at the same time.

The Clover-Leaf Lashing

Here is a really cool and handy lashing for those that want to tie more than 3 poles together. The article states that a figure of eight lashing is great for 3 poles, but if you plan on making an awesome 4-sided dinner table for example, then the Clover-Leaf is definitely the lashing to use.

This lashing really does unlock further pioneering potential; how cool would it be building a hexapod hour glass tower instead of the usual tripod? What would you build using a clover-leaf lashing?

Check out how to make it here

How To Pack & Organise Your Backpack

How To Pack & Organise Your Backpack

There is nothing worse than going on a hike with an incorrectly packed bag. Not only can it lead to great discomfort, but a poorly packed bag can become rather crippling and even deadly in some cases. Check out this link, which shows you exactly how best to pack and organise your backpack.

The Honey Badger vs. The Scout

Nick Cummins, the Australian international rugby legend reckons he can do better than a scout. What do you think?

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Cardboard box rafts!

If you ever though it is impossible to make a boat out of cardboard think again! Here's an awesome activity for the cubs (and anyone else really), building rafts with cardboard.

Cardboard box rafts- Akela 2016

Check out this family who took a trip to Kenya to visit Lord Robert Baden Powel's grave. What an awesome holiday idea!

Scouting family takes pilgrimage to Baden-Powell’s grave in Kenya

Stronger Than Love

What Do Scouts Do?

Eat, Sleep, Scout, Repeat

Scouts South Africa - Learn it young. Remember it forever

"12 million South Africans live in extreme poverty.  Scouting empowers children to #BePrepared and gives them the tools to overcome real challenges.

Let’s share Scouting with children who don’t have access to thorough education or healthy extracurricular activities. Help SCOUTS South Africa give children the chance to learn skills they need to thrive. Empower a child and impact a community… watch and share this video with all your Scouting friends! #BePrepared."

Check out this awesome video with over 1million views here!