There will be no Beaver Scout or Cub Scout meeting Monday, 31st October (Halloween) as it is a Bank Holiday.
AGM & Registration
The AGM will take place on Wednesday 12th october at 8.30pm in the Scout Hall. The Annual Report for 2010/11 will be available on the night. At least one adult representative from each section shuold be present.
Registration Fee for 2011/12 can be paid at teh AGM, to your section leaders on your meeting night or online. The Green Parental Consent Form shoudl be returned directly to the section leader if you have not done so already.
29th September : Scouts starting!
Scouts will start again on Thursday 29th September at 1930 until 2130. Those who have uniforms please wear them and new Cubs please bring a neckerchief! New faces always welcome if interested in checking out scouts for the first time!
A calendar of events is available which will be updated regularly!
Leaders this year include Robbie, Stephen, Mark from last year and Kevin, Eoin, and Sam. Any questions or queries please don’t hesitate to contact us at scouts@ballinloughscouts.com
Scout Camp
This years scout camp was to Ardmore in Co. Waterford. The sunny South East lived up to its reputation and the beach was very popular. Activities included Abseiling, Snorkling, Rope Climbing and Kayaking. Photos below:
BBQ & Wet Activities to end the year !
Monday – 27th June is the last meeting of the 40th Cub Scouts before the summer break. Cubs should wear shorts & t-shirt and their neckerchief and bring a change of clothes and a towel. In addition a water pistol or empty plastic water / lemonade bottle would be useful ! Meeting is at the usual time at the Scout Hall.
we would like to thank all the parents and famililes for tehir support and help during the year, at our meetings and outdoor activities, cooking night, spy hunt, hikes etc. The ONE programme has emphasied the Plan-Do-Review and greater youth involvment in the programme planning and implementation. Our reviews have been very posotive, so we hope that everyone enjoyed the year.
Finally we would like to wish Zac & Luke good luck as the move to Scouts in September and we everybody a great summer holiday.
Summer Hike – Kerry Way
Our summer hike, takes place this Saturday – 18th June. We are walking part of the Kerry Way from Galweys Bridge to Torc Waterfall along part of the old Kenmare to Killarney Road and through the National Park. The hike is open to all cubs and their parents. You need to confirm attendance to your section leaders by text before Thursday 16th June to book you place on the bus.
The bus will leave the Scout Hall at 8.45am and participants should bring a back pack with a packed lunch, hot drink and bottle of water. Particpants should also bring a change of clothes (which can be left on the bus) and a rain jacket. We should be back at the Scout Hall at 5pm.
Sports Day Rescheduled
The Sports and Fun Day that was cancelled on Saturday last – June 11th, due to the bad weather, has been rescheduled from Monday 20th June at Ballinlough Park (by the Swimming Pool) at 6pm.
Mad Hatters Tea Party in Charlesfort
The Beavers Mad Hatters Tea party was held in Charlesfort in Kinsale on 29th May. This was a Cork South Scout County event and included chllenges and water based games and was a very enjoyable activity !
County Fun & Sports Day
The County Cub Fun & Sports day takes place on 12th June in Kilcully. It included sports events, bouncing catles and a BBQ. The cost is 12 per person. All cubs should meet at Kiclully at 10am on Sunday and can be collected agains at 4pm. Neckerchiefs must be worn.
Macaoimh Camp 2011
Our camps for 2011 was agin held in Garretstown, with this years activities to included Surfing and Body Boarding as well as our campfire and BBQ. The weather on Saturday was a bit wet and windy – which was great for surfing, but it meant our campfire had to be held indoors – luckily we wer able to light our campfire the hearth of a large old fireplace.
For pitcures from other activities – click on the Gallery from the Menu above.