Ubuntu Challenge 2021

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With Scouting regulations being relaxed and Patrol activities being allowed to take place, we would like to challenge you to take on and complete the UBUNTU CHALLENGE.

This challenge will run from Monday 8th February 2021 – Monday 22nd March 2021.

Take on the challenge and upload your Scouting photos or videos to you and your Troops social media accounts using #Ubuntuchallenge2021

HOW TO TAKE PART:

  1. Download the 2021 Star Patrol evaluation guidelines here and plan your scouting year with your patrol, submit your plan to your Troop Scouter.
  2. Complete three of the five Patrol Challenges.
    1. Complete a one-day Patrol activity that involves outdoor exercise (hiking, running, cycling, orienteering, geocaching)
    2. Every member of your Patrol must spend at least one night outdoors in a shelter or tent
    3. Complete a one-day service project at one of the Regional campsites or a Scout hall
    4. Hold a virtual meeting with Scouts from a different community in Gauteng
    5. All Patrol members complete the Better World for BP Challenge during FebruaryAll tasks must be documented in your Patrol’s Log Book.

       

  3. Each patrol member must complete two of the four individual challenges.
    1. Build a pioneering or campsite model.
    2. Lead a discussion in your patrol on Abuse and bullying at school or on social media/the internet, including how to protect younger scouts or friends from abuse.
    3. Light a fire without matches or lighter and cook a simple meal from raw ingredients for yourself.
    4. Identify three venomous snakes that can be found in your area, what first aid your would give to a venomous snake bite victim, and which hospital would you take the person too for treatment.

Each member of a Scout Patrol that completes the challenge will receive the Ubuntu Challenge 2021 badge.

HOW TO GET THE BADGE:

Once your patrol has successfully completed the required challenges click the below link and complete the online application form.

The cost is R35.00 per badge; payment must be made with completion of the application form.

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM!

 

BANKING DETAILS FOR BADGE PAYMENTS:

S A Scout Association –Gauteng Training
Nedbank – Braamfontein
Branch No.:    195005
Acc. No.:         1950400077
Reference:      Ubuntu – ‘your troop name’-‘Patrol(s) name(s)