Many Scouters will be familiar with the amazing Senior Scout Adventure Cederberg. Unfortunately, due to COVID uncertainty, that event will not take place this summer.
As a replacement, Gauteng Region will be hosting the first Senior Scout Adventure Magaliesberg (SSAM) run along similar lines. The event will comprise hiking, water activities and other bases.
Scout patrols of 10 scouts + 1 adult leader will hike between the bases.
Date: *Wednesday 5 Jan 2022 – for setting up bases
Thursday 6 Jan 2022-> Sunday 9 Jan 2022 – Main event
Location: Magaliesberg area (Hartebeespoort dam, and Magaliesberg)
Cost: To be advised
Catering: Self-catering at the bases
Bases: Various bases to be offered, depend on resources and staff
The following bases are envisaged:
- Hiking (3 days)
- Water Activities (canoeing, swimming & windsurfing)
- Sailing
- Dutch oven cooking
- Commando course
- Kloofing
- Climbing & Bouldering
- (other, suggestions welcome)
The bases to be offered will be finalised in the near future, after logistical, staff and equipment resources are better understood.
Base managers will be responsible for recruiting & catering for the base team, and equipping and executing their base activity.
Assistance is also required for medical services, transport, administration, public relations, finance etc.
To facilitate planning, please immediately register your intention to participate by filling in this form . This promises to be an exciting event. Ensure that you attend the first SSAM!
Contact us at: SSAM@scouts.org.za