Scouts chance to Take Off!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Administrator

UH-1H-Iroquois Want to fly a plane? In Brooklyn Scouts? Read on..

Here is a fantastic opportunity for scouts aged 11+. The National Scout Aviation School is a week long activity with a terrific range of aviation related activities, see below. The course is heavily subsidised, sponsored by Air NZ and AirForce, so very good value for a fully catered week. But not exactly cheap! (If you would really like to go, but funding is a big problem for you, please let one of your scout leaders know – it may be possible to organise some fundraising activities in Term 1)

WHEN – Sunday 21 – Sunday 28 April 2013
WHERE – Fielding
COST – $340 plus optional extra flying (includes food & accommodation)

The course is SUPER popular so applications will need to be in in the next week – two at the most.

Contact one of the Scout Leaders for more information and an application form.

Pics: Nov 2012 Group Camp

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Administrator

At little later this time, but worth the wait! One of the biggest and best attended group camps in manys a year: fire eating, trampolining, ball games, obstacle course, kayaking, rafting….

[direct link if you only get a black box below]

Hall rejuvenation fundraising kicks-off with $10,000 donation

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Administrator

14_builder3 We all know our venerable hall, erected in 1931, is in need of a bit of TLC. It gets heavy use and has provided solid service for many years. But better toilets, repairs and upgrades to the kitchen and basement and a host of other minor capital works are needed.

A working group of the Committee has drafted a programme of activities that will need in the order of $80,000 to achieve.

Wow – that’s a lot!! Where is that money going to come from?

Well, we are stoked to announce that we have just received a $10,000 grant from the Wellington RSA towards this initiative. This fantastic donation adds to the c. $20,000 the Group accumulated already through recent years of excellent fundraising.

The Committee is applying for some additional major grants in the coming 2 months – we’ll keep you posted.

Scout Leaders help Brooklyn School conquor Central Park

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Administrator

The last day of the Brooklyn School survival skills elective saw the whole group navigate their way to Central park, rescue a wounded team member, keep everyone dry in a bivvy, then rescue a group that had got trapped on the wrong side of a “river”