Scouting and Guiding in South Australia facts for kids
Scouting in South Australia started way back in 1908! Imagine, over 100 years of adventure and learning. In the early days, many different groups of young people formed their own Scout patrols. These included groups like the Boys' Brigade Scouts and the Church Lads Brigade Scouts. There were even groups linked to newspapers, like the Chums Scouts, and others like the British Boy Scouts.
Today, Scouting in South Australia is mostly run by Scouts Australia's South Australian Branch. Girls can join too, through Girl Guides South Australia, which is part of Girl Guides Australia. You can also find groups for different cultures, some of which are part of the Ethnic Scouts and Guides of South Australia (ESGOSA). Since 1984, the Baden-Powell Scouts' Association has also been active here.
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Scouts Australia in South Australia
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| Owner | Scouts Australia | ||
| Headquarters | Scout Hall | ||
| Location | 83 Greenhill Road Wayville South Australia 5034 | ||
| Country | Australia | ||
| Founded | 1914 | ||
| Founder | The Boy Scouts Association of the United Kingdom | ||
| Chief Scout | Her Excellency The Honorable Frances Adamson AC | ||
| Chief Commissioner | John Clarke OAM | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | James Sellers | ||
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| Website http://sa.scouts.com.au |
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Scouts Australia's South Australian Branch helps young people learn new skills and have fun adventures. They have 11 different areas, called districts, across the state. These include places like Adelaide Foothills, Beadell, and Limestone Coast. If a young person lives far away from a regular meeting place, they can even join as a Lone Scout!
Where Do Scouts Go for Adventures?
Scouts in South Australia have some amazing places to explore and learn. These special sites are perfect for camping, outdoor activities, and big events like Jamborees.
- Woodhouse Adventure Park in Piccadilly is a huge park where many big Scout Jamborees have been held.
- Roonka River Adventure Park is near Blanchetown, South Australia and offers river-based activities.
- Camp Nyroca is located near Port Lincoln, great for coastal adventures.
- The Glenelg Activities Centre is right by the beach.
- Napperby Scout Camp is near Port Pirie.
- Seahaven is in Outer Harbor.
What Are Rover Units?
Rover Units are for young adults, usually aged 18 to 25. As of August 2020, there are 14 Rover Units in South Australia. These groups plan their own fun programs and activities, both within their unit and with other Rover groups across the state.
Girl Guides in South Australia
Girl Guides South Australia also provides fantastic opportunities for girls and young women. They have three special places where Guides can stay and enjoy activities:
- GTS Dolphin is beachfront accommodation in Port Adelaide.
- Douglas Scrub is a campsite near McLaren Flat.
- Tuckerway Hostel is another place for Guides to stay.
Scout and Guide Shows: Fun on Stage!
Did you know that Scouts and Guides also love to perform? A Gang Show is a special kind of variety show put on by Scouts. It's full of songs, dances, and comedy sketches! South Australia has several popular shows:
- Adelaide Gang Show began in 1961 and has been entertaining audiences for decades.
- Comedy Capers Gang Show started in 1965 and is located in Northern Adelaide.
- Scouts Shouts Youth Theatre began in 1973 in Salisbury, South Australia.
- Carry On Guides is very special because it's the only known show in the world performed entirely by Girl Guides! It started in 1973 in Northern Adelaide.
