The focus for our Scouts group for kids aged 11 – 14 – is around water activities – including sailing, knowledge of watercraft, swimming, kayaking, rowing and learning about seamanship (knots, what to wear to keep safe etc.)
We also enjoy a lot of land based activities such as tramping, camping, biking, craft, photography, skiing or pioneering!
Generally speaking, the water activities tend to occur more in the warmer months, with more inside / land activities happening during the winter months.
We have some wonderfully knowledgeable and skilled Leaders who run these activities – but we are always looking for more helpers and leaders!
When is Scouts on?
The date and time of scouts is decided by the current Leaders and these times and days can vary a bit depending on the seasons and daylight savings, or if we have special later afternoon or evening activities. When that happens, the leaders will communicate it to the group.
To find out our current dates and times, please get in touch.
Scouts Activities
Scouts get up to all sorts of exciting and fun things! As much outdoor activities as possible and of course in the warmer weather – usually from around October through to late Autumn – we’ll be out on the water as much as possible. You can read more about SCOUTS on the National Scout NZ website here
Here is a sample of a typical plan for Waiheke Sea Scouts section:
- Oct / Nov / Dec: Water activity weather permitting – Kayaking or Sailing.
- January: Camping trip to Motuihe island sailing, biscuiting, fishing and more!
- All Feb: Water activity Kayaking or Sailing.
- 2 March – High tide. Wear appropriate water activity clothing (as discussed with your children). List will be provided
- 6-8 March – Trip to the Kai Iwi lakes for sailing Regatta. All scout invited. You will have already replied if your Scout is intending to go
- 9 March – Low tide. Wear uniform. Badgework –> your Scout is working towards their Boatman and Oarsman award
- 16 March – High tide. Water activity Kayaking or Sailing
- 23 March – Low tide. Wear uniform. Camp preparation night – we have a camp at Easter. Discussion & practical evening around kit, menus, camp fire cooking etc
- 30 March – High tide. Water activity Kayaking or Sailing
- 3 – 6 April – Easter Sailing Camp.
- 12 April – Tramping / Hiking trail planning
- 19 April – Bivouac building (survival shelter)
- May – Sept: occasional water activity when weather permits – otherwise land based activities.
- July – Oct 2023 : “go cart building”
Could you help run Scouts?
We are a 100% local parent led and self funded group. We welcome interest from new potential Leaders and Parent Helpers!
- Being a helper or Leader is very rewarding as you are able to help and empower the youth in our community and have fun doing it.
- You will have access to the Waiheke Sea Scouts hall and all equipment in it, along with access to many friendly humans that have a wide range of skills.
- You would become part of the wider Scouts group “family” that includes Keas, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers.
- You will also be fully supported and helped with ideas on things to run and activities to do – there are heaps of exciting things!
- You would probably need to give about 3 hours per week, and it may be possible to share the role with other Leaders.
- Each week, Leaders and Parent Helpers run a session of around 90 minutes. The session content can be anything from bush walks, to getting creative and making things at The Ship (our Scout Hall). There is a weekly session plan outline that you can follow if you wish (published by SCOUTSNZ each term) and you can add your own style to it.
Find out more about volunteering with us or contact us to start a conversation!
Scout Leaders / Sailors Needed
We are always looking for new people to help out at Scouts. Whether you would like to become a Scout Leader or just a parent volunteers to help out on sailing days / afternoons – all enquiries are welcome.
Even a little help with making hot drinks, providing biscuits/cake and moral support! This is especially needed on the water activity nights. If you are able to help with this, then please get in touch.
Scouts Waiheke are always looking for new Leaders. You will be fully supported in your journey and you would need to give around 3 hrs per week – and the role would be shared with other Leaders.
Find out more by getting in touch with us
Important Note: Some sections may already be full. To avoid disappointment, please get in touch with us BEFORE you register. If the section you would like to join is already full, we will invite you to join our waiting list so that we can be in touch when places become available.