Welcome to 1st Tilligerry Scout Group
1st Tilligerry provides the fun and adventure of Scouting in the development of the youth of the Tilligerry Peninsula and Salt Ash areas.
Youth aged between 5 and 18 years can develop life skills whilst learning by doing, in the youth leading, adult supported program in age based units.
- Joey Unit: 5 (if your child is in full time School) or 6 to 7 years inclusive - meet Monday 4:30:00 t0 6:00pm
- Cub Unit: 8 to 10 years inclusive- meet Monday 4:30 to 6:00pm
- Scout Unit: 11 to 14 years inclusive - meet Monday 4:30 to 6:00pm
- Venturer Unit: 15 to 18 years - Contact Group Leader for more information
Activities that Scouting undertakes include hikes, camping, canoeing, fishing, fun days, outdoor cooking, Clean up Australia Day, Anzac Day, visits to emegency services, museums, Taronga Zoo to name a few. The list is decided by the youth, who look at the feasibility, cost, assist in planning and running (the level of involvement is dependent on the section).
Youth work in patrols, individually, at meetings, activities, sport or home to map,and attain the peak award for their section. Peak Awards are the Joey Challenge Award, Cub Scout Grey Wolf Award, Australian Scout Award and the Venturer King's Scout Award. The pathway to a peak award starts with the Introduction to Scouting followed by Introduction to Section, Milestones, Adventurous Activity Skills Awards, Adventurous Journey, Special Interest Awards, Personal Development Course and Personal Reflection.
Scouting uses the Scout Method comprising of eight elements in their programs
These elements are:
- Learning by Doing
- Personal Progression
- Nature and the Outdoors
- Promise and Law
- Community Involvement
- Symbolic Framework
- Patrol System
- Youth Leading, Adults Supporting
Scouting develops the Scout's SPICES, (Social, Physical, Intelectual, Character, Emotional and Spiritual) to create each unique peronsonality to progress into the community.
Scouts live by the Australian Scout Law
Be Respectful
Be friendly and considerate
Care for others and the environment
Do What is Right
Be trustworthy, honest and fair
Use resources wisely
Believe in Myself
Learn from my experiences
Face challenges with courage
Youth are supported by trained and accredited leaders who guide and mentor them through their journey toward their Peak Award.
The youth and leaders are supported by approved and endorsed Adult Helpers and a Group Support Committee (who meet 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7:00pm).
Parents are encouraged to become involved with the development of their children by becoming leaders, adult helpers or committee members and also enjoy the benefits and adventure of Scouting for themselves .
Meetings are held at our Scout Hall, 3 Coweambah Way, Tanilba Bay NSW 2319, with occassional section meetings at other venues depending on the activity.
For further information please contact 1st Tilligerry Group Leader: Ralph Francis - 0414474612, GL.1stTilligerry@nsw.scouts.com.au or PO Box 38 Tanilba Bay NSW 2319.