1st Belmont Venturers floating around on the Barwon while getting out and about.
The end of 2020 approaches...It's great to be off Zoom and outdoors again... Yes we have resumed face2face activities (while following COVID-19 guidelines)Make enquiries now if your interested in joining us in 2021 (see below for more details)
In previous years we have had Christmas Trees for sale in Late November/early December with a drop off and pick up service too but this year we unfortunately will not be doing so (we're too busy with our youth participating in the great outdoors!) However please consider supporting another Scout Group with your tree purchase.
Want to join the Adventure?All are welcome, and right now there are no membership fees!More than 22,000 boys, girls, and adults are part of Scouts Victoria, from a wide range of cultural and religious backgrounds. We’re diverse and inclusive, proudly supporting all people, so we can all enjoy adventurous activities.For more details see on who can be involved in this amazing organisation see All are Welcome
Well done everyone throughout Term 2 2020!COVID-19 has been a challenge for everyone but the Leaders at 1st Belmont have once again been amazing! As a team they have proven both how resilient they are as leaders and how Scouting builds resilience in our youth. 1st Belmont Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers have continued to run throughout 'isolation' offering interesting and challenging programs using Zoom and a range of other tools. There have been cook-offs, camps (tents in backyards or blanket hides inside), bike maintenance, guest speakers and much much more. We now look forward to a gradual easing of restrictions allowing meetings to return to the hall and more outdoor challenges!
1st Belmont Hoodies As we prepare for term 3 it might be time to buy a 1st Belmont hoodie. They are available for our youth, families, committee members and leaders. The hoodies are entirely optional, but they look great and are very warm!- Cost $49
- Cotton Rich CVC fleece, 80% Cotton/20% Polyester, front kangaroo pocket, 2x2 rib cuffs and hem, no draw-cord on kids sizes, Classic Fit
- Colour: Navy blue with gold contrast
- Front: Embroidered with the Australian Scout logo and “1st Belmont Scouts”
- Back: Screen printed back the Prepare for Adventure, Prepare for Life logo and “1st Belmont Scouts”
- Sizes: http://www.jbswear.com.au/product-detail/-in-product/3CFH
To buy one go to the "Uniform Store" on the HipPocket/Geelong webstore
(Registering is easy - just name, email address and create a password, then you can select and pay for it and when it's ready pick up is from Hip Pocket Geelong at 180 LaTrobe Tce).
When do we meet?
- Scouts - Tuesday - Venturers - Thursday - Rovers (BHRC) - Friday - Joeys - Tuesday - Cubs - Wednesday
Full term programs can be found on this website (menu to the left for each age group)and on facebook.
Thanks to the Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Parents and Leaders who helped make hundreds of milkshakes and cheese toasties for the Family Fun Day on January 26th.
All up we raised over $800, all of which will go to WWF (World Wildlife Fund) for their work helping our wildlife recover after so many large fires in 2019-20.
Delight in the fresh fragrant smell of a real Christmas Tree
$60.00 for your choice of tree (approx 6' -8' available)
Tree stands also available - small $30, large $40
(NOTE sales by pre-order only - you still get to choose your tree on the 7th)
1st Belmont Venturers floating around on the Barwon while getting out and about.
The end of 2020 approaches...
It's great to be off Zoom and outdoors again
... Yes we have resumed face2face activities (while following COVID-19 guidelines)
Make enquiries now if your interested in joining us in 2021 (see below for more details)
In previous years we have had Christmas Trees for sale in Late November/early December with a drop off and pick up service too but this year we unfortunately will not be doing so (we're too busy with our youth participating in the great outdoors!) However please consider supporting another Scout Group with your tree purchase.
Want to join the Adventure?
All are welcome, and right now there are no membership fees!
More than 22,000 boys, girls, and adults are part of Scouts Victoria, from a wide range of cultural and religious backgrounds. We’re diverse and inclusive, proudly supporting all people, so we can all enjoy adventurous activities.
For more details see on who can be involved in this amazing organisation see All are Welcome
Well done everyone throughout Term 2 2020!
COVID-19 has been a challenge for everyone but the Leaders at 1st Belmont have once again been amazing! As a team they have proven both how resilient they are as leaders and how Scouting builds resilience in our youth. 1st Belmont Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers have continued to run throughout 'isolation' offering interesting and challenging programs using Zoom and a range of other tools. There have been cook-offs, camps (tents in backyards or blanket hides inside), bike maintenance, guest speakers and much much more. We now look forward to a gradual easing of restrictions allowing meetings to return to the hall and more outdoor challenges!
1st Belmont Hoodies
As we prepare for term 3 it might be time to buy a 1st Belmont hoodie. They are available for our youth, families, committee members and leaders.
The hoodies are entirely optional, but they look great and are very warm!
- Cost $49
- Cotton Rich CVC fleece, 80% Cotton/20% Polyester, front kangaroo pocket, 2x2 rib cuffs and hem, no draw-cord on kids sizes, Classic Fit
- Colour: Navy blue with gold contrast
- Front: Embroidered with the Australian Scout logo and “1st Belmont Scouts”
- Back: Screen printed back the Prepare for Adventure, Prepare for Life logo and “1st Belmont Scouts”
- Sizes: http://www.jbswear.com.au/product-detail/-in-product/3CFH
To buy one go to the "Uniform Store" on the HipPocket/Geelong webstore
(Registering is easy - just name, email address and create a password, then you can select and pay for it and when it's ready pick up is from Hip Pocket Geelong at 180 LaTrobe Tce).
When do we meet?
- Scouts - Tuesday
- Venturers - Thursday
- Rovers (BHRC) - Friday
- Joeys - Tuesday
- Cubs - Wednesday
Full term programs can be found on this website (menu to the left for each age group)and on facebook.
Thanks to the Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Parents and Leaders who helped make hundreds of milkshakes and cheese toasties for the Family Fun Day on January 26th.
All up we raised over $800, all of which will go to WWF (World Wildlife Fund) for their work helping our wildlife recover after so many large fires in 2019-20.
Delight in the fresh fragrant smell of a real Christmas Tree
$60.00 for your choice of tree (approx 6' -8' available)
Tree stands also available - small $30, large $40
(NOTE sales by pre-order only - you still get to choose your tree on the 7th)
PICKUP
9am - 1pm Saturday 7th December from Bunnings Waurn Ponds (just past the Garden Centre entry gate)
9am - 1pm Saturday 7th December from Bunnings Waurn Ponds (just past the Garden Centre entry gate)
DELIVERY
Available for $20 for addresses within a 10km radius of Bunnings (including Belmont, Grovedale and Highton) between 9:30am - 3pm Saturday 7th December.
Available for $20 for addresses within a 10km radius of Bunnings (including Belmont, Grovedale and Highton) between 9:30am - 3pm Saturday 7th December.
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
Available for $30 for addresses within a 10km radius of Bunnings (including Belmont, Grovedale and Highton) Saturday 19th December when prepaid at time of purchase.
Available for $30 for addresses within a 10km radius of Bunnings (including Belmont, Grovedale and Highton) Saturday 19th December when prepaid at time of purchase.
Space is the Place for Group Camp - don't miss out!Full details on CareMonkey - registrations close soon
It's on again - it's going to be a great night - for parents, friends and youth 10+yrs oldBook your tickets now click here at TryBooking loads of great prizes, games and an auction!
1st Belmont Hoodies 1st Belmont offers a hoodie for our youth, families, committee members and leaders. The hoodies are entirely optional, they look great and are very warm, but nobody is required to wear one as part of the uniform.- Cost $49
- Cotton Rich CVC fleece, 80% Cotton/20% Polyester, front kangaroo pocket, 2x2 rib cuffs and hem, no draw-cord on kids sizes, Classic Fit
- Colour: Navy blue with gold contrast
- Front: Embroidered with the Australian Scout logo and “1st Belmont Scouts”
- Back: Screen printed back the Prepare for Adventure, Prepare for Life logo and “1st Belmont Scouts”
- Sizes: http://www.jbswear.com.au/product-detail/-in-product/3CFH
To buy one go to the "Uniform Store" on the HipPocket/Geelong webstore or call into the store in Geelong (Registering is easy - just name, email address and create a password, then you can select your size and payment method)Pick up is from Hip Pocket Geelong at 180 LaTrobe Tce
Needing the new logo?To get a new logo on your existing 1st Belmont hoodie, place your order and make payment through CareMonkey.
Space is the Place for Group Camp - don't miss out!
Full details on CareMonkey - registrations close soon
It's on again - it's going to be a great night - for parents, friends and youth 10+yrs old
Book your tickets now click here at TryBooking loads of great prizes, games and an auction!
1st Belmont Hoodies
1st Belmont offers a hoodie for our youth, families, committee members and leaders.
The hoodies are entirely optional, they look great and are very warm, but nobody is required to wear one as part of the uniform.
- Cost $49
- Cotton Rich CVC fleece, 80% Cotton/20% Polyester, front kangaroo pocket, 2x2 rib cuffs and hem, no draw-cord on kids sizes, Classic Fit
- Colour: Navy blue with gold contrast
- Front: Embroidered with the Australian Scout logo and “1st Belmont Scouts”
- Back: Screen printed back the Prepare for Adventure, Prepare for Life logo and “1st Belmont Scouts”
- Sizes: http://www.jbswear.com.au/product-detail/-in-product/3CFH
To buy one go to the "Uniform Store" on the HipPocket/Geelong webstore or call into the store in Geelong (Registering is easy - just name, email address and create a password, then you can select your size and payment method)
Pick up is from Hip Pocket Geelong at 180 LaTrobe Tce
Needing the new logo?
To get a new logo on your existing 1st Belmont hoodie, place your order and make payment through CareMonkey.
Have you got scrap metal laying around?1st Belmont Scout Group are running a fund raiser
SCRAP METAL December 1st - 9th Dec 2018 237 High St
Belmont
Have you got scrap metal laying around?
237 High St
Belmont
"CUBS!" are great...
1st Belmont Hoodies 1st Belmont offers a hoodie for our youth, families, committee members and leaders. The hoodies are entirely optional, they look great and are very warm, but nobody is required to wear one as part of the uniform.- Cost $49
- Cotton Rich CVC fleece, 80% Cotton/20% Polyester, front kangaroo pocket, 2x2 rib cuffs and hem, no draw-cord on kids sizes, Classic Fit
- Colour: Navy blue with gold contrast
- Front: Embroidered with the Australian Scout logo and “1st Belmont Scouts”
- Back: Screen printed back the Prepare for Adventure, Prepare for Life logo and “1st Belmont Scouts”
- Sizes: http://www.jbswear.com.au/product-detail/-in-product/3CFH
To buy one go to the "Uniform Store" on the HipPocket/Geelong webstore
(Registering is easy - just name, email address and create a password, then you can select and pay for it and when it's ready pick up is from Hip Pocket Geelong at 180 LaTrobe Tce).
"CUBS!" are great...
1st Belmont Hoodies
1st Belmont offers a hoodie for our youth, families, committee members and leaders.
The hoodies are entirely optional, they look great and are very warm, but nobody is required to wear one as part of the uniform.
- Cost $49
- Cotton Rich CVC fleece, 80% Cotton/20% Polyester, front kangaroo pocket, 2x2 rib cuffs and hem, no draw-cord on kids sizes, Classic Fit
- Colour: Navy blue with gold contrast
- Front: Embroidered with the Australian Scout logo and “1st Belmont Scouts”
- Back: Screen printed back the Prepare for Adventure, Prepare for Life logo and “1st Belmont Scouts”
- Sizes: http://www.jbswear.com.au/product-detail/-in-product/3CFH
To buy one go to the "Uniform Store" on the HipPocket/Geelong webstore
(Registering is easy - just name, email address and create a password, then you can select and pay for it and when it's ready pick up is from Hip Pocket Geelong at 180 LaTrobe Tce).
Community Shade Grant successful
Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy came to our Rugby St hall to announce that 13 Scout groups had been successful in getting a Community shade grant, including 1st Belmont!
We will buy some shade gazebos and bucket hats with our $3,100.
Thanks to everyone who could make it to the hall to welcome Jill. She was very approachable and wanted to talk with all our youth members.
And thanks for submitting the grant Jo Boyd and Scott and to the Anti cancer council for for working with the State Government to make the funds available.
You can see in the group picture Minister Hennessy wearing the Scouting ambassador scarf that Claire and Callie presented to her. She may even wear it into parliament on World Scout Day !
Former members update
Jacinta Sutton, first female Cub.
In 1996 Jacinta became 1st Belmont's first female Cub. At the time 1st Belmont had approximately 6 Cubs and 10 Scouts and David Smith (Jaccinta's dad) became our Group leader.
Jacinta went to Cuboree 1999. (she's the Cub on the right)
Jacinta married Josh Saturday 8/4/2017. And the father daughter wedding dance music? ... "500 Miles" which was the theme song of Cuboree 1999! Jacinta has always said that "Her Cuboree" is a lifetime memory and part of the shaping of her life.
With Cuboree 2017 in September taking applications let's see how many current 1st Belmont Cubs we can get there, (www.vicscouts.com.au/cuboree) and if anyone has a former member update i would love to hear it.
David
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2017 has started with a bang! The older Cub Scouts have already participated in the District Leadership Camp - the first camp of the year. Many thanks to the leaders and Scout helpers for pulling this off.
We now have 22 "new chums", that is people new to Scouting coming along to see what all the fuss is about, to find out why 1st Belmont (and Scouting in general) is so popular. (The answer is no secret - it's great fun to be active, get outdoors, play games and make stuff and in the process learn and develop life skills and gain independence.) Please contact Scott or David if you want information about our programs.
ANZAC 2016
Some of our 1st Belmont Scout Group attented the ANZAC service at the Boer war memorial in Latrobe Tce The Joeys attend the RSL in Belmont and the Scouts the dawn service at Torquay.
Also Possum (Tina) sent a care package on behalf of our Tuesday Joey Mob to the Middle east and we got this response so perfect timing Tina !
Hello David,
My name is Joel and I am an Air Force Officer currently based in the Middle East on Operation Okra.
My unit recently received a care package from the 1st Belmont Joey Scouts. I wish to thank you, your team, and all of the Joey Scouts for the fantastic package and letter.
We received it on ANZAC Day, which put a great smile on my face.
Thank you all once again. Your support means a lot to the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen working around the Middle East.
Kind regards,
Joel
Flying Officer (O2)
Op OKRA
Middle East Region
Joel
Flying Officer (O2)
Op OKRA
Middle East Region
