More than 120 cubs and scouts from across the South Central District took part in the first annual district camp over the weekend, as the scout movement continues to instil in young people life skills, discipline and teamwork.
District Scout Commissioner and deputy camp chief for Camp Pointe-a-Pierre, Curtis Dindial, said the programme was designed to keep youths meaningfully engaged while helping them develop lifelong skills and relationships.
“It is the goal and vision of scouting for young people and today at the South Central district, our plan of action is to engage our scouts meaningfully, where they will gain lifelong relationships and have fun. Whilst they are learning skills, they will be accomplishing badges over this period of time and most importantly, they will develop friendships by interacting with various scouting groups,” Dindial said during the camp at the Petrotrin Sports Club.
Underscoring the important role scouting plays in churning out disciplined and productive young people, he said, “The way our cub programme and our scout programme is designed, there is no room for bullying or any such infractions to occur. Our cubs and our scouts, with the experience of our leaders, always try their best to give of themselves, use their time wisely, whilst they are learning by doing.”
He said the training and skills youngsters receive will also help them prepare for the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) exam by teaching them proper time management and extracurricular activities to manage their stress levels.
Cubs and scouts from various groups participated in a range of activities, including swimming, golf, taekwondo, camp craft, pioneering, astronomy and art. Participants were also expected to visit the Wild Fowl Trust and take part in a tree-planting exercise.
The camp ended yesterday.
