Sixer Training Camp 2012

11 of our cubs had an exhilarating time during their Sixer Training Course at Sarimbun Scout camp, held from 26 to 28 May.  They had the wonderful opportunity to interact with more than 80 cubs from 10 schools belonging to the East Area Scouts.

The course aimed to inculcate values, leadership skills and aspire Cub Scouts to excel in their capacity as Sixers. It is also a pre-requisite for the Akela Award, the highest award for Cub Scout section.

Our 11 cubs with Uncle Chee Siang and Uncle Richard

Top row from left - Eason, Tun Min, Hao Jin, KeQing, Aria, Pierre, Jekyll

Bottom row - Sean, Samuel, ZeRui & Sabrina

Sabrina learning to tie the knot right

Our cubs had much to learn - knots, basic first aid, orienteering, and  building a Basha shelter. 

Cubs eagerly inspecting a shelter built by the Rovers

They also had much fun engaging in various activities with their new found friends.

Tun Min walking gingerly through a landmine

Hao Jin balancing on swinging tyres

What a splashing time we had!

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Mother I Love You !

Mother's Day was approaching and our cubs wanted to show their appreciation to their mothers.  

How about making some beautiful cards to thank them?

What else should I say?

Hmm, another pretty design next?

She will surely love my card :)

And we are sure all the mothers loved their presents !
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A Walk with Nature

It had been pouring the past week, and we were wondering if our hike to Labrador nature Reserve had to be postponed.  The weather finally cleared on Saturday morning, in time for our hike to Labrador Park:).  Hurray! 


Labrador Nature Reserve has a rich variety of flora and fauna. Our cubs were thrilled to discover squirrels scampering up trees, monitor lizards sliding into the mangroves, mudskippers barely visible on the shore and beautiful birds nesting in the trees.

Besides its rich biodiversity, this headland played a significant role in the history of Singapore during World War II. Remnants of the past like tunnels and a fort enabled our cubs to have an interactive learning experience of the British military rule during that era.


But this is no place for a cruise liner?!

Our cubs also had the pleasure of the company of Mr and Mrs John Dwyer from Sydney Australia.  They joined our hike at the invite of our unit leader Mr Yip.  Mr & Mrs Dwyer are adult leaders of young scouts in Sydney. They shared many interesting stories with our cubs and taught them songs and games played by their Australian scouts. Mr and Mrs Dwyer even presented our cubs with lovely badges, much to their immense delight.  Thank you for visiting us, Mr and Mrs Dwyer, we warmly welcome you to join us again in Singapore!


It was certainly an enriching walk with one of our last remaining nature reserves in Singapore.
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