We held a very successful Sixer Council Meeting last week Friday where all the new Sixers received a special little card from Akela.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Friday, December 04, 2009
Wimpy 2009 Outing - 4th December
Today was our term outing to the Wimpy Roadhouse. This has now become a tradition and every year this time, you will find us all there!
Below are some random photos of our wonderful cub scouts having a glorious time.


A wizz on the trampolene - doing double back somersaults!Could these possibly be 2 little angels!


Lindsay will be moving shortly to Balito (KZN) - so if anyone knows of a cub pack in Balito, please let me know.








I hope you have all enjoyed this time with us. Remember if there is every anything you would like to find out about cub scouting, or any ideas you need, just drop me an email and I will gladly assist where I can.
Even Santa Claus is a scout and on his trip round the world he popped into 9th Benoni!
One of my cubs who recently went up to scouts was invested.
Saluting the troop.
Even Santa Claus is a scout and on his trip round the world he popped into 9th Benoni!
One of my cubs who recently went up to scouts was invested.
Saluting the troop. We know you are going to love being in the Troop.
As is normal in any Troop, once the scouts reach 18 they no longer are scouts as such. Hayley, Michelle and Graham are all nearing that time, and here they are being presented with a 9th Benoni trophy of appreciation for their dedication and commitment during their time with us. We hope to see them back shortly as leaders.
As is normal in any Troop, once the scouts reach 18 they no longer are scouts as such. Hayley, Michelle and Graham are all nearing that time, and here they are being presented with a 9th Benoni trophy of appreciation for their dedication and commitment during their time with us. We hope to see them back shortly as leaders.Till next Time
(mid January 2010)
Keep Cubbing
Akela Joy
Friday, November 27, 2009
Taxi Trip - 27th November 2009
Our theme today was transport on the taxi! and here in Gauteng we have millions of taxis!
Next week we will be having a Sixer Council meeting at the Wimpy in Lakeside with all the Sixers and Seconds.
We gave each Sixer a chance to chat to his Six and find out a little bit more about what they would like to do next term; what games they enjoy playing and perhaps if they could suggest a new game they had never played at cubs before.
We also asked them to discuss an outing.Our steam release was a quick run around.
Just as the taxi drivers here in South Africa have special hand signals for where they are going, our game was based on the same idea.
Rikki gave special signals for North, South, East and West and the kids had to run in those directions.
Relay game with cubs rolling the taxi tyre to a certain spot and back.
Great fun.
and a very simply and easy game


Great fun.
and a very simply and easy game

Each cub got to make his very own taxi.
All the cub had to do was fold it along the lines and stick a piece of paper onto the bottom

All the cub had to do was fold it along the lines and stick a piece of paper onto the bottom
Cub took a straw and blew it across the floor
and these little taxis flew across the floor


As this was the last pack meeting at the hall, we had a small party and each cub was given a little gift.
and these little taxis flew across the floor

As this was the last pack meeting at the hall, we had a small party and each cub was given a little gift.Friday, November 20, 2009
Train Odyssey - 20th November 2009
The weather today at the pack meeting was horrendous! It has been raining on and off for the past 6 days - something we are not used to!
and this was the train each cubs got to make.
1 Fizzer with 2 toothpicks stuck through it with little sweets for wheels.
Simple, quick and easy.
In teams, the cubs ran around forming a train with their left hand between their legs holding onto the person behind's right hand.
Great fun .... and chaos!


Another variation of this game is for the cubs to be in relay formation and the one cub runs up to a marker, and runs back to collect his "carriage". They both run to the marker, holding onto the person in front, and then go and collect another "carriage".Take one more trip and then sit down.
The Lions made a stunning bird feeder.
On asking what was going on, the little Indian guy said he was meditating to get the answer ..... and you know what he came up with ..... "to save the planet"
Tiny little pine cones were used to made this lovely bird feed.
Peanut butter was pushed into the cone and then rolled in bird seed.
Our revision game was knotting.
Each cub had a chance to run up and tie an easy reef knot and be part of the train.

The Leaping Wolves were the "engine" and had to make sure all carriages were tied on correctly.
The Lions made a stunning bird feeder.This was hilarious! I asked them what they understood by "conservation" and the one little guy moved into this pose, with the other 2 guys following him!
On asking what was going on, the little Indian guy said he was meditating to get the answer ..... and you know what he came up with ..... "to save the planet"
Tiny little pine cones were used to made this lovely bird feed.
Peanut butter was pushed into the cone and then rolled in bird seed.
Our revision game was knotting.
Each cub had a chance to run up and tie an easy reef knot and be part of the train.
The Leaping Wolves were the "engine" and had to make sure all carriages were tied on correctly.
Thanks Mark, Jordan, David and Andrea. We have loved having you with us and we know you will all have great fun in the troop.
We also had a very special guest today - Akela Candice from 1st Germiston came to visit.
It was great having you with us.
Till next Time
Keep Cubbing
Akela Joy
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Rememberance Day Parade
On Foot - 13th November 2009
Our programme today related to foot transport.

A circle of rope is placed on the ground - big enough for all cubs to fit inside.
On the blow of the whistle, cubs must run around.
On the blow of the whistle, all cubs must race to the circle and see who fits in.
Those who do not reach the rope in time, sit out.
The cubs loved this game! 

Different household smells were placed in bottles inside clean socks.
As you can see from their expressions, some of the smells were a bit nasty!
Friday, November 06, 2009
Horsing Around - 6th November
As part of the Transport Theme for the term, our programme today was on "horse transport".
Cubs tucked their scarves into the back of their pants, and on the go of the whistle cubs ran around trying to pull another cub's tail.
Here, a brother and sister having enormous fun!
Our next game -oh, I mean Durban July, was run at 16h05 with Sloppy Socks taking pole position whilst Great Guns had the inside track.
All horses did exceptionally well! The cubs then made their own fly swatter.


They coloured in and personalised each one before cutting and then joining them to form a circle.
Baloo and Rikki had pesky flies on a sting, and the cubs had to swat them with their new hand-made swatter.

The Caracals today learnt about Communication as well as the Cub Prayer.


Our cubs then sat down and listened to a yarn about all the famous people who relied on their trusty horses. One example is Dick King who rode from Durban to Grahamstown. Today a statue of Dick King and his beloved horse stand at the bottom of Cape Road and Rink Street.
Cubs then had to catch their horses and make sure that they did not wander off.
Each team was given a rope with a lasso knot tied in it. This then they had to throw over their "horse" from a distance.


They coloured in and personalised each one before cutting and then joining them to form a circle.Saturday, October 31, 2009
Halloween Sleepover - 30th October
After a hectic pack meeting, the cubs settled down to some gruesome Monster Munches!
Easy to make 'creepy cuisine', these monster munches are just 2 meat balls for eyes, 2 slices of gherkins and 2 slices of black olives. Smother with Tomato Sauce!
During the screening of the movie, (we watched UP) the cubs were handed some Halloween pop corn and marshmallows.
... and there was plenty of "hot stuff" to drink.
They each received a bat mask as well.
Looking good!
We had prepared all the bottles so all the cubs had to do was stick on the face that they wanted.
.... and put the holder on.... 



I got some ric-rac in black - but one could use anything from strips of paper to ribbon.

Finished at last!


... and don't they look good in the dark!
All we did was put a torch inside of them.

We did have a special visitor who came flying in on her broomstick - oh dear! she must have misplaced her broomstick, as I see this is a garden rake!

Finished at last! 

... and don't they look good in the dark!
All we did was put a torch inside of them.
We did have a special visitor who came flying in on her broomstick - oh dear! she must have misplaced her broomstick, as I see this is a garden rake!It rained pretty hard whilst we were watching the DVD so the sound was not too great (we have a tin roof!)... but afterwards the cubs were treated to delicious cup cakes...
The cubs each received a marshmallow on a stick to dip in their hot chocolate!
We went to bed around 10h30 .... but we all know what cubs are like!
The boys were in the adjoining hall and we stayed with the girls in our hall. They sat around telling ghost stories! .... but by 11pm all was quiet!
This is the sight that greeted me.
Some ducks floating around, icy, chilly winds and overcast skies..... but luckerly, no rain.
Afterwhich we had breakfast.
Our delicious yogi drinks were donated by FIRST DAIRIES - and these are truly scrumpious.
If anyone is interested in finding our more, please contact Henry on (011)965-1952 - 86 Leopard Road, Zesfontein.
Till next Time
Keep Cubbing
Akela Joy
On a Ghost Trip - 30th October
Our theme today - of course - was Halloween, and the cubs came dressed up as wonderful and weird characters!
Everyone looked wonderful!






We even had a welcoming pumpkin at the door!
Our instruction for the Caracals was "Stranger Danger"
.... and the Lions learnt about Road Safety.
There were a few old bones lying around!
and we played a couple of 'ghoulish games'
Instead of bobbing apples, here cubs had to run up in relay formation, and collect their ghostly gumph! (marshmallow)
If any of you have tried apple bobbing, you will know this is not easy!
Our next ghostly ganter, was a special scavenger hunt where each Six had to find their treasure. Inside the treasure box was a message .... which the cubs had to act out."Act like a mummy"
"Dance like Dracula"
etc.
Most of the cubs stayed for the DVD evening - and those that did not sleep over went home after the movie.
Till next Time
Keep Cubbing
Akela Joy
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