Scouting’s unique educational approach includes learning through fun activities, outdoor engagements, and meaningful experiences that challenge and encourage young people
Important annual events:
There are so many activities, courses, competitions and events in which our Scouts participate, far too many to name here. Below is a list of some scouting activities and events which are a priority on 1st Durbanville’s calendar. Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Regatta 1
Regional sailing competition
Founder’s Day
The Birthday of our founder, Lord Robert Baden Powell
Rayner Trophy
Two-day hiking competition for senior Scouts
Kon-Tiki
Two-day raft building and scouting skills competition
MAC24
A 24-hour sailing challenge
Buzz Macey Competition
District Hiking and scouting skills competition in suburbia
PLTU
Nine-day leadership training course for senior Scouts aged 14 and older
City Nature Challenge
Non-scouting event where Scouts share their nature observations on the iNaturalist App
Senior Cub Camp
Camping event for Senior Cubs
Upton Shield
One-day hiking competition for junior Scouts
Regatta 2
Regional sailing competition’
LDC 1 & 2
Two one-day leadership training courses for junior scouts aged 11 to 12
Regatta 3
Regional sailing competition
Gordon Shield
Two-day camping and scouting skills competition
PLTC
Four-day leadership training course for junior scouts aged 13 to 14
Paint the Lion Purple
Scouts hike to the top of Lion’s Head every Thursday during October
Orienteering Competition
Navigation and mapping competition for Scouts and adults
JOTA/JOTI
The world’s largest online Scout event
Quinn Trophy
Fun-filled Scout and family competition
Regatta 4
Regional sailing competition
Edward Shield
Cub competition which covers a range of Cub skills
Seamanship Competition
Three-day sailing competition
Troop Camp
Annual five-day camp to end off the year
R-Don Competition
District camping and scouting skills competition in suburbia
Catapult Competition
District catapult building competition
Above you will find the monthly calendar associated with the group and the region that can be used for planning by scouts and parents. Group and district competitions and events are communicated to parents on our term planners.