SHAPING THE FUTURE OF YOUTH
EXPERIENCE SHACKLETON SEA SCOUTS
Shackleton Sea Scouts for over 60 years has been strong in the seafaring traditions of Sea Scouting in Whangarei, Northland. The group is part of Scouting NZ, which include the traditional skills taught for camping, tramping and survival but also water activities such as sailing, rowing and kayaking.
Both boys and girls from Year 1 to Year 13 are members, with age groups divided into Keas, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers.
WHO WE ARE
Activities are held at the Den (52A Riverside Drive, Whangarei) and around our local area during all school weeks. We also take part in local and national regattas and events throughout the year. We offer a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment to the young people of Whangarei, where they can develop their love of adventure on both land and water, but with an emphasis on sailing and rowing – and of course, having fun!
OUR MISSION
Shackleton Sea Scouts:
- Where youth are empowered through adventurous experiences to lead lives and make positive differences
- Where communities are built and enriched
- Where young people are encouraged and supported to develop social and physical skills and confidence to become active members of society
WHAT IS SEA SCOUTS?
We are fortunate enough to be blessed with a geography and lifestyle in this country that is well suited to water activities and it is in this environment that Sea Scouting thrives.
The Sea Scouts are a branch of Scouting NZ and use the maritime environment to deliver a range of water based activities to provide a safe, fun, challenging experience and adventurous programme in which to develop important life skills for their members.
While much of the activity is based around the maritime environment, most Sea Scout groups still do a full range of the traditional land activities based around camping and tramping and the resulting programme tends to be full and varied.
While the Sea Scout programme varies between groups and around the country depending on skills and resources available, it tends to follow a similar structure, much of which is based around a progressive badge scheme, local and national regattas and relationships with local boating clubs and associated maritime industry.
OUR PROGRAMS
As a parent you are always welcome to the Group meetings and events where you will be able to see your child’s progress as well as share in the fellowship of our Scout group.
Subscriptions:
Keas $110 per/term
Cubs $150 per/term
Scouts/Venturers $150 per/term
Discounts are available for families where an adult volunteers as a leader or takes a position on our parent committee.
New members always welcomed.
