Category Archives: Activity

ANZAC Day, Brooklyn, 2012 (pics)

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There was a superb turnout from across Cubs, Scouts and Venturers earlier today to take part in the Brooklyn ANZAC Day Service and Parade.  ANZAC Day is an excellent opportunity for youth and leaders to fulfill their duty to their country, and contribute to the community.

We were joined by RSA members, active service personnel, Pippins, Brownies, Guides and the St John’s youth – and loads of parents and residents. After packing out St Matthew’s Church (standing room only), the Salvation Army band led the parade down to the Community centre where hundreds enjoyed drinks and snacks.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Brooklyn did itself proud this morning in its remembrance.

Pics: Group Gamp, Saywell’s Farm, April 2012

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This Easter’s group camp was summed up by Denise (Scout Leader);

 great time, good weather, good company of leaders, families, venturers, scouts and cubs

Gorge walk (abandoned early due to rising water!), rifle shooting, nature exploring, assault course – and of course a good dose of sitting around the fire – all featured.

Chris took some pics – a selection of which is below.

Stargazing, rubbish and glow-worms – Term 2 at Keas & Cubs

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As the Easter holidays draw to a close it’s time to get revved up again for Term 2 – and not just for school.  There’s something much more exciting happening in the evenings!

The Leaders have created packed and exciting Term 2 activity plans for each section.  For the Keas and Cubs this includes rocketry, stargazing, glow-worm walks, experiments with plants, treasure hunts around the village and much more.

All our activities are planned so that weekly involvement will see all youth progressing smoothly through their bronze, silver and gold awards.

We need some parent help on a couple of the nights, so give one of the Leaders a shout to let them know you’d like to lend a hand!

Link: Keas Activity Plan
Link: Cubs Activity Plan

Gang Show 2012

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Gang Shows are a lot of work, but an immense amount of fun!  For those of you not familiar with them, Wikipedia says the following:

A Gang Show is a theatrical performance with a cast of youth members of Scouts and Guides. Adult leaders and parents help out behind the scenes. The aim of the shows is to give young people in Scouting and Guiding the opportunity to develop performance skills and perform in a close to professional theatrical environment. Opportunities are also afforded to young people to work backstage, in front of house roles and as musicians in musical items and in the pit band.

The 2012 Gang Show season is getting into gear – auditions are coming up and NOW is the time to start to get involved.

Auditions

  • Saturday 12 May – Sunday 13 May

Any uniformed member of Brooklyn Scouts may audition to be in the cast of HVGS 2012.  However, you must be 10 years old as at 24 September 2012. (HVGS = Hutt Valley Gang Show.)  The auditions are on the afternoon of Saturday 12 May 2012 and Sunday 13 May 2012.  To audition you must register online in advance.

Commitment Required of Cast Members

  • Rehearsals start Monday 4 June (holiday monday)
  • Every Sunday afternoon until September show date

If you get accepted, you can’t let the show down!  All members of the cast are expected to attend ALL rehearsals (even if it’s raining / cold / the season finale of Twilight).

The first rehearsal is 10am – 5pm Monday 4 June 2012 (Queens Birthday Monday). Rehearsals will be held from 1-5pm (with early and late calls one hour either side) every Sunday thereafter through to the performances in September. This includes the Sundays of the July school holidays.

More detail

On auditions…

Once you have registered we will get back to you with your the time that you have been allocated – this will be on the day you have indicated on your online registration. Don’t worry if you don’t hear from us straight away as it often takes a little while for us to process the audition registrations. If you have any questions please email Maggs Kerslake, HVGS Production Administrator at [email protected]

All people auditioning will be organised into groups of up to 10 people. The audition process will involve the group going to four bases over the course of about an hour and a half. At each the first three bases you will learn a song, some movement and some drama. At the fourth base you will then “show us your stuff”. We will try and keep it as easy and relaxed as possible so there is nothing to worry about. You do not need to prepare anything in advance for your audition.

On rehearsals

All cast members are also required to be at the two full weekend Gang Show Camps on 22-24 June and 31 August- 2 September 2012; and the two weekend theatre rehearsals on 8-9 September and 22-23 September 2012. Of course cast members must also be available for all of the performances (24-29 September 2012).

PLEASE make sure that you (and your family) are prepared to make this commitment before you decide to audition.

Pictures: Cub camp March 2012, Otaki

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We’ve had these pics ready for a couple of weeks now, but have been saving them until after their premiere at the last night of Cubs this term.

The Camp had to be postponed for one week, due to lashing rain and howling wind.  As you can see, this was a good call – the weather the next weekend was spot on.

It’s not all hard work and play at camp, despite what you might get told!  Sure, there’s climbing trees, putting up your own tent, helping to cook.  But there’s also foraging for fruit and nuts, water bombs, rockets, campfire songs, badge work, water slides, and in-barn cinema entertainment.