Scouting Out & About - Local Leaders Sharpen Skills for Youth Adventure

From practical survival techniques in the bush and first aid (pictured) to the intricate art of knotting and building catapults, the leaders immersed themselves in the same adventurous spirit they pass on to their Scouts. Photo supplied

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Two dedicated local leaders from the Lower Burdekin Scout Group recently took their passion for youth development to the next level, joining 30 other volunteer leaders from Townsville and Charters Towers for an intensive weekend of training, camaraderie, and skill-building.

Chris and Shantelle represented the Lower Burdekin group at the regional gathering, which focused on equipping adult volunteers with the tools to continue providing life-changing experiences for local youth.

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The action-packed weekend covered a diverse range of disciplines designed to keep scouting programs fresh and engaging. From practical survival techniques in the bush and first aid to the intricate art of knotting and building catapults, the leaders immersed themselves in the same adventurous spirit they pass on to their Scouts.

Other sessions included geocaching, teamwork exercises, and deep dives into youth badge-work and new program ideas.

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The Lower Burdekin Scout Group’s participation in this professional development was made possible by the generosity of the local community. The costs for the training weekend were covered entirely by funds raised during the group's successful Easter BBQ at Woolworths, Ayr.

The group extended a heartfelt thanks to Woolworths and the community members who turned out to support local Scouting.

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The Lower Burdekin Scouts meet every Thursday at their hall on 12th Avenue, Home Hill, with the 5–7 years age group meeting from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm and the 8–18 years age group meeting from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Those interested in seeing what Scouting is all about can take advantage of four weeks of free sessions by contacting Rikki at 0419 104 035 to sign up for a trial.

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