Cubs Term 2 Week 1 – Elastic forces

Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

Forces are the hidden power behind everything that happens in our world - and beyond. This meet will delve into the science of elasticity and investigate how materials behave when stretched or compressed. We'll then put this into practice building, and launching from, mini catapults!

Scouts Term 2 Week 2 – Camp skills

Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

Understanding what a good camp set-up looks like, and learning how to pitch our Scout tents.

Keas Term 2 Week 2 – Magic potions

Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

Chemistry is all about figuring out the secrets of the universe by looking at tiny building blocks and their behaviour. This meet will be packed with hands-on activities that explore fascinating and visually impressive chemical reactions using common household ingredients. Keas will discover the secrets of matter and energy by making our very own magic potions - from floating raisins to elephant's toothpaste!

Cubs Term 2 Week 2 – Combination reactions

Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

Chemistry all about understanding what things are made of and how they work. This meet will be packed with hands-on activities that explore fascinating and visually impressive chemical reactions using common household ingredients. Cubs will discover the secrets of matter and energy and the changes that occur when substances are combined, from floating raisins to elephant's toothpaste!

Scouts Term 2 Week 3 – Knowing me, knowing you

Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

It's time to get to know our team members, and what makes each of us unique. Plus we'll cover some more camp skills.

Keas Term 2 Week 3 – Forts!

Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

Building forts is an exciting and imaginative activity. This meet will unleash our Keas creativity as they design and construct their secret spaces using a range of materials letting their imaginations soar. It's a chance to work together, negotiate ideas, and create something special.

Scouts Term 2 Week 4 – All tied up

Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

Revise the knots we'll need most on our Scouting adventures.

Keas Term 2 Week 4 – Meteorological adventures

Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

Earth science is our grand adventure to understanding the dynamic planet we live in. In this meet, we'll be experimenting to make our own clouds, tornadoes, rain and magical rainbows to understand how weather patterns form.

Cubs Term 2 Week 4 – Mastering knots

Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

Learning and mastering knots is an essential skill for Cubs. This meet will revise the knots we'll need most on our Scouting adventures.

Scouts Term 2 Week 5 – Scout basics

Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

Get to grips with the Scout basics plus learn about Duty Patrols. We'll also hear how our team got on at the Cossgrove camp. And invest new members and leaders. Families welcome.

Keas Term 2 Week 5 – Night hike

Shakespear Regional Park Bruce Harvey Drive, Army Bay, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

Grab your backpack and put on those sturdy shoes - it's time for a kid-powered adventure! In this meet our Keas will be adventuring through nature's wonderland to Waterfall Gully located in Shakespear Regional Park to see the lights of the glow worms and experience the enchantment of nature firsthand.