New adventures for Sea Scouts

First Woy Woy Sea Scouts are getting out on new adventures as part of Scout Australia's new slogan "Be prepared for new adventure".

Scout leader Mr Damien Stables said members were enjoying Cuboree and Jamboree events as well as water activities, construction, camping, and the new experiences they are having locally.

Mr Stables said: "I see the major driver behind Scouts being to help the kids develop skills that help them cope in the real world.

"As part of this, we teach them to take risks and learn how to make good decisions in a controlled and safe environment.

"We also at times put the youth members outside their comfort zone (whether it's doing an activity they are nervous about or just staying away from home) and help them learn how to cope in that type of situation."

Mr Stables said 15 cubs and five cub leaders recently attended the region Cuboree at Mt Penang.

"There were a lot of different activities for the youth members to do.

"For example on Gosford base, the activities were aerial sock wrestling, tattoos, water sock wrestling and rob the treasure.

"The sixers and seconders had a special dinner on Saturday night.

"By Sunday afternoon all the cubs and leaders were really tired, sore and ready to go home for a nice warm shower and a comfortable bed.

"First Woy Woy Sea Scouts cub pack will have eight cubs and four leaders attend the state Cuboree for five nights in January next year."

Press release, 4 Oct 2010 Julie Crowhurst, First Woy Woy Sea Scouts