Throughout the years, a great number have emerged from their Cub Scouting experience and became amazing Scouts, Rovers, and successful members of society. Today, the pack is around 13 million-strong and growing, thanks to leaders and volunteers! While Cub Scouting may vary slightly from country to country, they remain united by their love for nature, enthusiasm for doing good turns, singing, dancing, acting, playing games… In other words, doing fun things with their fellow Cubs.
Today the South African, Gauteng pack celebrate the exciting centenary milestone! On this momentous occasion cub packs from all over Johannesburg are attending this special event. The Riverclub pack from border Bryanston enjoyed the water side location immensely. The event includes camping overnight and hopefully with the cooler weather all are well prepared!
SOUTH AFRICA - ARROWE PARK, BENONI, EAST RAND
Arrowe Park has been the host to a number of camps in the last 50 years, from small patrol camps to national and international contingents, and visitors from as far afield as Mozambique, Zambia, the United Kingdom and Sweden.
The following facilities are available at Arrowe Park:
- Forest chapel (outdoor- 50 seats)
- Cub Den (space for approx. 20 cubs or scouts to sleep)
- Kitchen (with fridge and gas stoves)
- Ablutions with showers and hot water
- Scouter’s Dorm (4 beds)
- Campfire Circle
- Mowed camping area
- Backwoods area
- Island with bridge suitable for patrol camp
- Fronts onto Homestead Dam- suitable for water activities (no powerboats allowed)
Flat-bottomed canoes available by prior arrangement to parties with appropriate charges
SECURITY
Arrowe Park is in a suburb patrolled by security. Patrol cars are informed when Scouts are camping and patrol the area regularly, 24 hours a day. Should there be an emergency “Be Prepared”, the control room can be contacted.
BIRD LIFE and POSSIBLE SNAKE SIGHTINGS
In the past, Rinkhals (spitting cobra) have been spotted in Arrowe Park. On the whole, you are unlikely to see one while you are there but should be extra cautious if you encounter one. There is an abundance of bird life with 104 species of birds having been recorded over the years.
Arrowe Park is owned by the South African Scout Association and is run jointly by East Rand District Scouters, PSA and Phoenix Rover Crew.
