Keas Term 3 Week 3 – Twig Rafts
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandForests are like Earth’s natural water factories - they collect, store, and distribute water to keep everything thriving. In this meet we’ll discover some of the watery highways that flow through forests. Then it's time to set sail by letting your creativity flow and making your own miniature raft using twigs, flax, leaves and grasses and watch it float downstream.
Cubs Term 3 Week 3 – Rat Trap Building
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandWe’ll be doing our bit to help protect our local ecosystem by building rat traps under the guidance of Forest & Bird.
Scouts Term 3 Week 4 – Masterchef Planning
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandTwo parts to this evening: planning for Masterchef later in the term, and learning to sew (so we can get our badges on our uniform!)
Keas Term 3 Week 4 – Bird Feeders
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandBirds play vital roles in forest ecosystems. In this meet Keas will develop an understanding and appreciation of these feathered inhabitants and how they've shaped plant life globally. We’ll then be making a pinecone bird feeder so they can enjoy watching the birds feast on this natural treat!
Cubs Term 3 Week 4 – Hot Wheels
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand3..2..1..Race! This week we'll build and race hand-sized wooden go-karts!
Keas Term 3 Week 5 – Nature Hike
Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve 40-50 Hillcrest Road, Orewa, Auckland, New ZealandBundle up as we embark on a night hike through Eaves Bush Path, located at the northern end of Orewa, to connect with nature and discover its wonders!
Combined Night – North Shore Gang Show “Under the Stars”
The PumpHouse Theatre 2a Manurere Avenue, Takapuna, Auckland, New ZealandSection trip to see the North Shore Gang Show at the Pumphouse in Takapuna.
Scouts Term 3 Week 6 – Masterchef
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandEnjoy cooking your planned meal and share your culinary skills.
Keas Term 3 Week 6 – Panting with Nature
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandNature inspires creativity and in this meet Keas will explore textures and patterns in forest items with paints to ignite artistic expression making Fathers Day gifts.
Cubs Term 3 Week 6 – Craft Activity
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandIt's time to get crafty as we make gifts for the male role models in our Cubs' lives.
Scouts Term 3 Week 7 – Camp Skills
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandWe’ll start familiarising ourselves with what we need to prepare for our Term 4 camp. Plus we will discuss the Term 4 programme and what we’d like to do.
Keas Term 3 Week 7 – Shelter Building
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandMaking an outdoor shelter is an exciting and educational adventure. In this meet, Keas will explore the different methods and approaches to shelter building, before constructing their own outdoor shelters using natural materials.