Croydon Central Scout Group in Croydon, Victoria, Australia | Youth organisation

Croydon Central Scout Group

Locality: Croydon, Victoria, Australia

Address: 33 Kent Avenue 3136 Croydon, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 Hop on down to Bunnings Chirnside Park (Croydon) for a tasty snag or two. Raising funds for our scout group today.

24.01.2022 A new summary of how coronavirus is affecting our program, plus news and support, is now on the Scouts Victoria website. This will be continually updated. www.scoutsvictoria.com.au//scouts-victoria-coronavirus-up/

23.01.2022 Cubs out and about, at the Croydon Anzac Day March

21.01.2022 VG is almost upon us! Our golden ticket competition closes on Monday night, so make sure all your paperwork is in, and you’re all paid up so you are eligible for the draw! You’ve still got time to sign up! So it here: https://signup.vicgathering.asn.au

20.01.2022 Almost time for the Opening Ceremony!

18.01.2022 Reminder No venturers this week. Please be safe and enjoy the holiday period.Reminder No venturers this week. Please be safe and enjoy the holiday period.

17.01.2022 Our Venturers out and about

16.01.2022 One of our scouts caught the bus at Shepparton, the bus is on its way to Melbourne to collect the rest of the troop. Stay safe and have fun at Jamboree.

14.01.2022 ANZAC Day 2020.

13.01.2022 Thank you Michael Sukkar for supporting our Scout Group. We wish you the very best in coming election.

12.01.2022 Two of our Cubs were wreath bearers at an ANZAC commemoration service at St John the Divine Anglican Church Croydon yesterday. The Cubs did a fantastic job well done.

09.01.2022 HIKING ESSENTIALS I thought some might be interested to know what I pack for a long day hike. As some as you know I mostly do long hikes alone as it’s too much ...for our 2 year old and my hubby graciously lets me indulge my passion. I keep my pack weight to 10% of my body weight, it is approx 6kg fully loaded. A little heavy but as I hike alone I have to carry everything myself. In my pack I carry: WATER: 2L of water in a bladder so I can sip as I walk. A LIFESTRAW should I ever run out of water this perfect, lightweight device means I can drink from any water source. FOOD: Lightweight foods such as bars, jerky, dried fruit and nuts and sugary lollies for an energy boost when needed. I always take more than I think I need in case I have an injury and am on the trail longer than expected. COMMUNICATION & NAVIGATION: I hike with a Satellite phone and my mobile phone which has a compass and GPS locator. I carry a topographic map if I don’t know the trail in a waterproof zip lock bag. EXTRA CLOTHES: Hiking is all about layers and in high altitudes like tassie I need to be prepared for all weather so I have packed my rain jacket, a set of thermals, socks, ear warmer and gloves. They are all lightweight and I carry them in a lightweight dry bag. I wear a merino buff and several layers. RAIN PONCHO My jacket is waterproof and I have a rain cover built into my daypack but the poncho gives me an extra layer of protection in heavy rain. SKIN PROTECTION Hat, sunglasses, lip balm, sunscreen and insect repellant. I love the Ouch brand. It’s tiny, lightweight, natural and it WORKS. FIRST AID / SURVIVAL I have a great little St Johns outdoor kit which contains snake bite bandages, basic first aid supplies, a space blanket, whistle, torch. I add panadol, antihistamines, hydralyte tablets, leatherman knife and a lighter. This pretty much has me covered in all circumstances and I feel comfortable hiking alone. If you are ever looking for a good guide the Ten Essentials developed in the 1930s by The Mountaineers is an excellent reference for what to carry on hikes: Ten Essential Systems Navigation: map, compass, altimeter, GPS device, personal locator beacon (PLB) or satellite messenger Headlamp: plus extra batteries Sun protection: sunglasses, sun-protective clothes and sunscreen First aid: including foot care and insect repellent (as needed) Knife: plus a gear repair kit Fire: matches, lighter, tinder and/or stove Shelter: carried at all times (can be a light emergency bivy) Extra food: Beyond the minimum expectation Extra water: Beyond the minimum expectation Extra clothes: Beyond the minimum expectation

04.01.2022 Come along and try Cub scouts - great fun for 8-11 year old girls and boys.

03.01.2022 Hey guys you might see your scout here