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Topics: Adult Leaders | Camps | Financial Matters | New to Scouting | Obligations | The Troop | Weekly Meetings | Why Scouting?
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Adult Leaders
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Who are the Scout Leaders and what they do?
(Almost) all adults in Scouting, including Uniformed Leaders are volunteers. They give their time for free. The Scouters are all experienced leaders and have been in the Scouting movement for, oooh, far too long! All of the leaders are committed to the enjoyment and teaching of the kids and give up a great deal of their spare time, effort and money in order to achieve this.
A uniformed leader, and indeed any form of 'helper' or leader at the group, has to complete a form which is sent to the Singapore Scout Association and M.O.E. where checks are made to ascertain the individuals suitability for working with young people.
The primary adult leader of the Cub Scout troop is referred to as "Cub Scout Leader". Other leaders are known as "Assistant Cub Scout Leader".
The Cub Scout Leader has overall responsibility for the Cub Scout Troop and the activities which members take part in. The Cub Scout Leader delegates responsibilities to his Assistant Leaders and helpers. Older Scouts may be asked to help at times as well.
Each section of the Scout Group has its own team of leaders and they are run independently, although there are close links with all the sections in the Scout Group. The Scout Group Leader, Mr. Vincent Lim, provides support for all the sections and is charged with the task of developing Scouting throughout the Group.
In addition to the uniformed leaders, there is a dedicated team of adults who are responsible for keeping the Group running through such activities as fund-raising, cooking, and even arranging birthday parties!
The leaders are supported by a group committee. The committee is responsible for ensuring the programs offered meet Scout's guidelines and that the troop has enough resources to operate efficiently.
Related topics:
1. The St. Andrew's Scout Group structure [ Click here ]
2. Parent-Volunteers [ Click here ]
3. Helping out on an ad-hoc basis [ Click here ]
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Parent-Volunteers: Who they are and what they do?
Parent-Volunteers are a group of dedicated team of adults who are responsible for keeping the Group running through activities such as fund-raising, cooking, and even arranging birthday parties. They help out with the troop on a regular basis, and the commitment period is one year. After one year of service, they may choose to continue with active service (another year of service), or go into inactive service (help out on an ad-hoc basis).
The diversity and synergy from the Parent-Volunteers Group is directly beneficial to our boys in Scout training. You reinforce what we teach, share your areas of specialities, and your talents, interests and hobbies
are great program assets worth sharing with children.
If you wish to join us as Parent-Volunteers, feel free to contact us. One caution though - Scouting can get really addictive! Related topics:
1. Helping out on an ad-hoc basis [ Click here ]
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I wish to help out as a Parent-Volunteer, but only when my work allows me to. Can I still help?
Yes, you can still help. Indeed, any form of help is invaluable.
Scouting is a family-based organization. Activities we offer, plus the values and skills we provide, are aimed at supporting your efforts to teach your child what is needed to become a well-rounded person. Your personal involvement is important to help reinforce the lessons your child learns. Here are some suggestions to help you become involved:
- Sit down with your child and look through the Cub Scout Badgework requirements together. What activities do you find interesting or appealing? How could you work on these activities as a family?
- Find out what activities leaders plan to run in your child's Scout Troop. Our leaders set aside time at the first meeting to ask Cub Scouts what they would like to do. They draw up program plans from the children's input.
- Get to know leaders by their real names. Too often parents only know leaders by their "title". Our leaders are truly interested in your child's welfare. Tell them what your child likes to do. This will help them plan fun activities.
- If your son is interested in working on an activity outside of the meeting, or you want to make it a family project, talk your plans with our leaders. They can provide useful tips and tell you how well it fits into the weekly programs.
Apart from what you can do at home, if your schedule fits our activity, you may like to contact us and tell us how you can help out in that particular activity. Related topics:
1. Badgework requirements [ Click here ]
2. Activities for the year [ Click here ]
3. Contact Cub Scout Leader [ Click here ]
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Camps
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What's the use of camp?
Camping is far and away the best for teaching boys the
desired character-attributes. The environment is healthy, the boys are elated
and keen, all the interests of life are round them, and the Scout Leaders
have them permanently for the time, day and night, under his hand.
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camp the Scout Leader has his greatest opportunity for watching and getting
to know the individual characteristics of each of his boys, and then
apply the necessary direction to their development; while the boys themselves
pick up the character-forming qualities incident to life in camp,
where discipline, resourcefulness, ingenuity, self-reliance, handicraft,
woodcraft, team sense, nature lore, etc can all be imbibed
under cheery and sympathetic direction of the understanding
Scout Leader.
A week of this life is worth six months of theoretical teaching
in the meeting room, valuable though that may be.
Related topics:
1. Parent's participation [ Click here ]
2. Camp fees [ Click here ]
3. Queries about food [ Click here ]
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Can parents go for camps?
No, parents are not allowed to participate in camps, unless you are serving as a capacity of a Parent-Volunteer. If you are keen to serve as a Parent-Volunteer, do contact the Scout Leaders.
Related topics:
1. Parent-Volunteers [ Click here ]
2. Helping out on an ad-hoc basis [ Click here ]
3. I would like to visit during camps [ Click here ]
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Can parents visit during camps?
Parents are not encouraged to visit during camps so as to avoid disappointment of not finding us!
If you do visit, keep in mind that to help develop your son, you should avoid physical contact with your son. The rationale is analoguous to first day in school. Standing outside the classroom on the first day, as most educators noticed, would result in the child becoming less independent, and sometimes cry due to an 'imprisonment' feeling, or 'missing comfort of home' feeling. This is also true for parents visitation in camps.
We understand your concerns (is your child having enough food, the need to remind them to shower and dry themselves quickly etc), and we ask for your faith in our leadership. You child is as important to us.
Related topics:
1. Bringing treats and goodies to camps [ Click here ]
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Can I offer to buy the troop ice-creams, soft drinks and other snacks?
Firstly, thank you for your generosity! But kindly refrain from buying any form of food for our boys.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper) are planned and catered for. Furthermore, the camp activities are tightly lined up, and we may have to disrupt the activities in order to finish up the perishables.
Related topics:
1. Queries about food [ Click here ]
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Camp food
All meals catered for during camps and any Scout activities are halal. In addition, no beef will be served. If your son needs special dietary requirements, please let the adult leaders know beforehand.
Usually, meals will be prepared by the school's canteen operator, and we would order extra portions in case the boys do not have enough. Our leaders are trained, and rest assured that your son would have a balanced diet.
We will not accept any form of treats, soft drinks, or other snacks contributed by well-wishers, and we thank you for the thought and generosity.
From observations, boys would be more appreciative of simple pleasures when they return home after camp. They would appreciate Mummy's or Daddy's cooking, potato chips and even a small bottle of coke, which they would otherwise take for granted. (Sometimes, you will find your son clearing the dishes after eating, and don't get a heart attack by it! It's all part of Scout training).
Related topics:
1. Camp fees [ Click here ]
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Camp fees
Most camps require your son to pay a camp fee. The fee varies and is dependent on the duration of the camp.
Generally, Cub Scouts pay for their food only. All other equipments and training materials are sponsored by St. Andrew's School. If there are activities which are not paid for by the school, we would keep you informed.
Financial difficulty should not be an obstacle to scouting. If you have any difficulty with payment or have any questions about what happens to the money you pay to the troop, please feel free to ask one of the leaders for a discrete and private talk.
Related topics:
1. Who do I hand in the consent form and money to? [ Click here ]
2. Financial Difficulities [ Click here ]
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Financial Matters
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General information
The Scout Movement is a non-profit organisation. However, it costs money to run the Cub Scout Troop. Fortunately, we are supported by St. Andrew's Junior School , the Scout Association, St. Andrew's Scout Group, as well as the kind donations from parents and old boys. The main source of income comes from the yearly Job Week and Donation Draw.
The Leaders do their best to offer quality scouting for the lowest possible cost. Camps and some special events will also require a certain cost to be covered. Costs vary and details will be circulated in the letter to parents well in advance of the date.
Financial difficulty should not be an obstacle to scouting. If you have any difficulty with payment or have any questions about what happens to the money you pay to the troop, please feel free to ask one of the leaders for a discrete and private talk.
Related topics:
1. Contact Cub Scout Leader [ Click here ]
2. Fund raising activities [ Click here ]
3. Consent forms and money [ Click here ]
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Annual Registration
A yearly membership subscription fee of S$5.00 is paid by all Cub Scouts in Singapore . This subscription not only covers the basic costs of the sections but a sizeable chunk of this goes to the Singapore Scout Association to pay for the 'Insurance' for your son. This will cover your son at any scouting event.
Boys who do not hand in the annual registration fee and form would not be registered, and would not be allowed to participate in all our activities.
Related topics:
1. Download Annual Registration Exercise Form [ Click here ]
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Consent forms and money
To help us in administrative work, we will only collect consent forms attached with activity fee.
Please note that payment should be made in full and payment is not refundable and no discounts can be offered if the Cub Scout cannot attend all days of a particular scouting event.
Related topics:
1. Financial difficulties [ Click here ]
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Financial difficulties
Financial difficulty should not be an obstacle to scouting. If you have any difficulty with payment or have any questions about what happens to the money you pay to the troop, please feel free to ask one of the leaders for a discrete and private talk.
Related topics:
1. Contact Cub Scout Leader [ Click here ]
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Fund raising activities
The Scout Movement is a non-profit organisation. However, it costs money to run the Cub Scout Troop. Fortunately, we are supported by St. Andrew's Junior School , the Scout Association, St. Andrew's Scout Group, as well as the kind donations from parents and old boys. The main source of income comes from the yearly Job Week and Donation Draw.
Job Week
Besides being a fund-raising event, Job Week is an integral part of character training in the Scout program. The key purpose of this annual project is to inculcate in our Scouts both the value of honest work and the dignity of labour. Scouts must make every effort to perform jobs instead of asking for donations.
Donation Draw
Donation Draw is an annual fund raising event organized by the Scout Association. Half of the proceedings will be used to fund our Cub Scout Programs, while the other half will be given to the Scout Association to maintain the headquarters and Sarimbun campsite.
Related topics:
1. Job Week [ Click here ]
2. Donation Draw [ Click here ]
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Job Week
Besides being a fund-raising event, Job Week is an integral part of character training in the Scout program. The key purpose of this annual project is to inculcate in our Scouts both the value of honest work and the dignity of labour. Scouts must make every effort to perform jobs instead of asking for donations.
It is compulsory for all Scouts to participate in Job Week.
Each Cub Scout will be given a Job Week Card.
Instructions for Cub Scouts
- Attire
- Materials
- Knapsack / small schoolbag (Carry what you need for the jobs in your bag or knapsack.)
- Raincoat
- Rags
- Job Week card, Job Done stickers and pen
- Snack box and water-bottle
- Time and Day
- Perform jobs only during the stipulated period between 9 am to 5 pm .
- Job Areas
- Home
- School
- Friends' or relatives' homes
- Perform jobs in twos or threes, never alone. Do not follow any stranger to anywhere in any building or premises.
- Conduct
- maintain a positive scouting image and uphold the good name of the movement;
- observe the standing instructions printed on the job week card;
- know when and how to decline a job that is too difficult to handle;
- say 'thank you' and be courteous at all times;
- paste the Job Done stickers on the door of the premises after performing the task;
- not disturb households by ringing door bells and running away.
- Job Week Card
- After a job is done, hand the Job Week card to the person who assigns you the job. Ask him or her to write the date, description of job and amount in ink, and sign on the card.
- Do not clean off an error with liquid paper.
- If an error is made, cancel it neatly and initial against the cancellation.
- If you should lose the card, you must submit a police report. The report must mention the total collection recorded on the card.
- Submission of Card and Collection
- Return the job week card and the total collection to the Cub Scout Leader by the stipulated time and date.
- Job Week Award
- The Bumble Bee Award
- The Bumblebee Award is presented to the commendable Job Week earner. The award associates itself with the virtues of hardworking qualities, productivity and teamwork of a bumblebee.
- Award Criteria:
- Participation for the entire Job Week period
- Diligence
- Attitude
- Minimum earnings of $40
- This badge is awarded at the discretion of the Adult Leader. The badge awards the participant's effort, enthusiasm and commitment and the emphasis is not on the amount of money one brings in.
Related topics:
1. Placement of badge [ Click here ]
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Donation Draw
Donation Draw is an annual fund raising event organized by the Scout Association. Half of the proceedings will be used to fund our Cub Scout Programs, while the other half will be given to the Scout Association to maintain the headquarters and Sarimbun campsite.
It is compulsory for all Scouts to participate in Job Week.
Each Cub Scout will be given 5 Donation Draw booklets, each booklet contains ten $2 tickets.
Instructions for Cub Scouts
- All Cub Scouts must return money, unsold tickets and ticket counterfoil by stipulated date.
- Tickets returned beyond deadline will be considered as sold and Cub Scout will have to pay for them. Usually, collection will commence about 3 weeks before the deadline.
- Cub Scout must pay for lost tickets. No police report is required for lost tickets. It is thus important that Cub Scouts be responsible for their tickets.
- This deadline has to be strictly adhered to, in view of the tremendous amount of administrative work involved in the preparation for the Draw.
- Donation Draw Award - The Squirrel Award
- The Squirrel Award is presented to the outstanding Donation Draw Tickets seller.
- Award Criteria:
minimum of 5 booklets sold
Related topics:
1. Placement of badge [ Click here ]
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New to Scouting
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Why should my son join the Scouts?
Scouting aims, through a myriad of activities and games, to develop your son
in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals. While some children may excel in school or when playing sports, to fit into society a person must be well-rounded mentally, physically, socially and spiritually to the best of their ability.
Related topics:
1. Detailed explanation of Scouting's goals [ Click here ]
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How can my son join the Scouts?
The Cub Scout unit conducts two rounds of recruitment exercises in a year - January and March.
January intake:
We invite interested boys to partake in our first troop meeting of the year in January (usually second Saturday of January). Boys do not need to feel obliged to continue if they find that the activities are not their cup of tea. However, if they are keen to continue, the Scout Leaders will register them with the Scout Association.
March intake:
The second round of recruitment will be opened after the March holidays, in line with the School's calendar to start CCA in Term 2. Again, boys do not need to feel obliged to continue if they find that the activities are not their cup of tea. However, if they are keen to continue, the Scout Leaders will register them with the Scout Association.
Do listen for announcements made during the morning assembly. Informations will also be posted on this web site.
Related topics:
1. Can my son join the Cub Scout Troop apart from the stipulated period? [ Click here ]
2. Who can join? [ Click here ]
3. Annual registration exercise [ Click here ]
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Can my son join the Cub Scout Troop apart from the stipulated period?
Yes, we will be happy to welcome your son to the troop, but this is not encouraged.
From the point of view of educators, it would be most beneficial to encourage your son to stick on to the CCA for a complete cycle (year) before joining us.
From the point of view of the boy, he will have a lot to catch up since the rest of the troop are already trained in the fundamentals of Scouting. Training will be catered for the current cohort of boys. Furthermore, he will not be invested until the next cohort of recruits join us in the following recruitment exercise.
We hope you understand as we need to plan and execute our activities for the entire troop.
Related topics:
1. Who can join? [ Click here ]
2. Annual registration exercise [ Click here ]
3. Uniform Purchase [ Click here ]
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Who can join St. Andrew's Cub Scout Troop?
The Cub Scout program caters specifically to boys from Primary 3 to 6. As we are sponsored by St. Andrew's Junior School, only St. Andrew's boys can join The St. Andrew's 'STAR' Scout Group. Being sponsored means majority of the training fees and costs are borned by the school, and this privilege extends to only boys of the school.
Related topics:
1. Did I see a girl? [ Click here ]
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My son's sibling wishes to join the St. Andrew's Cub Scout Troop and...
If your son's sibling is a student of St. Andrew's Junior School and is in Primary 3 to 6, he is most welcome to join the troop. Do note that siblings would not necessary be placed into the same Six.
We do have a girl following the boys in their activities. She is Christine and is a daughter of one of the full-time Volunteer Adult Leaders, Karen. Christine is, however, not a member of the troop. As such, she pays for all expenses separately. Such exception is given as Karen gives her time serving the Scout Troop.
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What is this Annual Registration Exercise all about?
When you son has decided to join the Cub Scout Troop, the Scout Leaders will register him with the Singapore Scout Association. To complete the registration process, the parent will need to fill up the Annual Registration Form and submit it together with $5.00 to the Cub Scout Leader. This is done on a yearly basis.
Scouting involves outdoor activities and this annual registration fee of $5.00 is for the purchase of group insurance for your son.
Boys who do not hand in the annual registration fee and form would not be registered, and would not be allowed to participate in all our activities.
Related topics:
1. Download Annual Registration Exercise Form [ Click here ]
2. Who do I hand in the form and money to? [ Click here ]
3. Financial Difficulities [ Click here ]
4. Method of Payment [ Click here ]
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When do I buy the Scout Uniform?
Scouting is a uniformed organization. All Cub Scouts are required to wear uniform for Troop Meetings, when arriving and departing from events and for parades. Cub Scouts should take pride in their uniform and do their best to look after the uniform and to look smart.
Cub Scouts are not expected to wear a uniform until they have undergone the Investiture ceremony (end of February).
Related topics:
1. Where is the Scout Shop [ Click here ]
2. What must I buy? [ Click here ]
3. Financial Difficulities [ Click here ]
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Where is the Scout Shop?
Every year, the Cub Scout Troop will organise a visit to The Scout Shop to purchase the uniform for the new Cub Scouts (start of February). However, if you wish to make the purchase on your own, the uniform is available from The Scout Shop:
The Scout Shop
Ee Peng Liang Building.
1 Bishan St 12
Singapore 579808
Operating hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 10.00 am to 7.00 pm
Saturday:
9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Closed on Sunday, Monday and Public Holidays
Telephone:
6 259 0207
Related topics:
1. What must I buy? [ Click here ]
2. Financial Difficulities [ Click here ]
3. Clothing and Size Chart [ Click here ]
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What must I buy at The Scout Shop?
All new recruits must purchase the following items when they join Cub Scouts:
- Cap
- Jersey
- V-neck T-shirt
- Shorts
- Belt
- Socks (2 pairs or more)
- Black shoes
The following item is highly recommended:
- Scouting for Boys
Alongside practical instructions on Scoutcrafts, Scouting for Boys , written by Baden-Powell, Founder of the Scout Movement includes sections on chivalry, self-discipline, self-improvement, and citizenship. This book brims with Baden-Powell's philosophy of life, one that replaces self with service, puts country before the individual, and duty above all. This book is a must for all Scouts!
Apart from Scouting for Boys , all other items in the Scout Shop are unnecessary. The Scout Group will be sponsoring each new recruit with a welcome package, which includes the Group Scarf, Troop Emblem, district badge, woggle as well as a badgework logbook.
Related topics:
1. Where is the Scout Shop [ Click here ]
2. Uniform measurement chart [ Click here ]
3. Financial Difficulities [ Click here ]
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Uniform measurement chart and sizes
The Scout Shop can get very crowded, especially at the start of the year. To speed up the process, you may like to order your son's uniform before going to The Scout Shop to pay and collect.
Before you order your son's uniform, you will need to take note of his measurements.
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Inches |
Cm |
Remarks / Recommendations |
| 1. Cap (diameter) |
6.5 |
21.5 |
55 |
No stretchable band |
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7.0 |
22.0 |
56 - 60 |
With stretchable band |
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7.5 |
22.5 |
57 - 61 |
With stretchable band |
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Size |
Inches |
Cm |
Remarks / Recommendations |
| 2. Jersey (shoulder) |
8.0 |
13.0 |
33.0 |
for height up to 0.9m (Average frame) |
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9.0 |
14.0 |
39.0 |
for height up to 1.0m (Average frame) |
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10.0 |
15.5 |
39.0 |
for height up to 1.1m (Average frame) |
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11.0 |
16.0 |
41.0 |
for height up to 1.2m (Average frame) |
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12.0 |
17.0 |
43.0 |
for height up to 1.3m (Average frame) |
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13.0 |
18.5 |
47.0 |
for height up to 1.4m (Average frame) |
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14.0 |
19.5 |
50.0 |
for height up to 1.5m (Average frame) |
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Items |
Size |
Inches |
Cm |
Remarks / Recommendations |
| 3. Shorts (waist) |
21 - 35 |
21 - 35 |
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All shorts run in odd sizes only |
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Items |
Size |
Inches |
Cm |
Remarks / Recommendations |
| 4. Belt |
22 |
22 |
56 |
For waist size - 20 to 24 |
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26 |
26 |
66 |
For waist size - 24 to 28 |
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30 |
30 |
76 |
For waist size - 28 to 32 |
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34 |
34 |
86 |
For waist size - 32 to 36 |
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38 |
38 |
96 |
For waist size - 36 to 40 |
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Items |
Size |
Inches |
Cm |
Remarks / Recommendations |
| 5. Socks |
XS |
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18 - 19 |
For shoe size S to 1 |
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S |
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20 - 21 |
For shoe size 2 to 4 |
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M |
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22 - 23 |
For shoe size 5 to 7 |
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L |
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24 - 25 |
For shoe size 8 to 10 |
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XL |
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25 - 26 |
For shoe size 11 to 12 |
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Items |
Size |
Inches |
Cm |
Remarks / Recommendations |
| 6. Shoes |
S or 33 |
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22.0 |
For feet size 20.0 to 21.0 cm |
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M or 34 |
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22.5 |
For feet size 21.5 to 22.0 cm |
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1 or 35 |
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23.0 |
For feet size 22.0 to 22.5 cm |
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2 or 36 |
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23.5 |
For feet size 22.5 to 23.0 cm |
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3 or 37 |
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24.0 |
For feet size 23.0 to 23.5 cm |
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4 or 37 |
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24.5 |
For feet size 23.5 to 24.0 cm |
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5 or 38 |
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25.0 |
For feet size 24.0 to 24.5 cm |
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6 or 39 |
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25.5 |
For feet size 24.5 to 25.0 cm |
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7 or 40 |
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26.0 |
For feet size 25.0 to 25.5 cm |
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8 or 41 |
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26.5 |
For feet size 25.5 to 26.0 cm |
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9 or 42 |
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27.0 |
For feet size 26.0 to 26.5 cm |
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10 or 43 |
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27.5 |
For feet size 26.5 to 27.0 cm |
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11 or 44 |
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28.0 |
For feet size 27.0 to 27.5 cm |
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12 or 45 |
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28.5 |
For feet size 27.5 to 28.0 cm |
Although we have the size chart here, we still encourage you to let your son try on the uniform to check the fitting.
Related topics:
1. Where is The Scout Shop? [ Click here ]
2. What must I buy? [ Click here ]
3. Financial Difficulities [ Click here ]
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Obligations
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What are the minimum activities that a Cub Scout should participate in?
Members of the St. Andrew's Cub Scout unit are expected to take an active role in the activities of the Troop. The following should be considered the minimum commitment from a Cub Scout:
- Attend all Troop Meetings unless ill or away
- Take part in the Investiture and Dedication Ceremony (usually in mid or late February)
- Take part in Job Week and Donation Draw (usually over march holidays and june holidays respectively)
- Attend Group Camp (first week of June holidays)
- Attend at least two Scouting events during the year
If a Cub has to miss meetings due to any other commitments, a letter from you, the parent/guardian, is required.
A large number and varieties of other events are organized for the Cub Scouts throughout the year, Cubs should attend most, if not all, of these events in order to take advantage of the wide range of opportunities and training available.
Related topics:
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Who do I hand in the form and money to? [ Click here ]
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Financial Difficulities [ Click here ]
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The Troop
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How is the Cub Scout troop organised?
The 'troop' refers to all members in your child's Cub Scout program. Within the troop, Cub Scouts are broken into small groups called "Sixes".
A Cub Scout who is asked to lead a "Six" is called a "Sixer". The Sixer has an assistant called a "Assistant Sixer".
A Cub Scout is not usually made up to a Sixer or Assistant Sixer unless they have shown their competence and good behaviour. Cub Scouts usually rotate through these early leadership roles based on age and experience.
Related topics:
1. Who do I hand in the form and money to? [ Click here ]
2. Financial Difficulities [ Click here ]
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Is the St. Andrew's Cub Scout Troop the same as the St. Andrew's Scout Group?
No, they are not the same. The Cub Scout Troop is a subset of the Scout Group.
St. Andrew's Scout Group comprises of:
- The Cub Scout Troop (Members from St. Andrew's Junior School)
- The Scout Troop (Members from St. Andrew's Secondary School)
- The Venture Scout Troop (Open to anyone from 16 - 18 years old)
- The Rover Crew (Open to anyone from 18 - 25 years old)
- The Parent-Support Group (Parents of our members)
- The St. Andrew's Chapter, Scout Guild (Alumni of the Scout Group)
Indeed, we are probably the only Scout Group in the world with five fully functional sections within a Scout Group, and we ought to be proud of that! St. Andrew's Scout Group truly lives up to "One Family Unbroken". Related topics:
1. The Scout Troop [ Click here ]
2. The Venture Scout Troop [ Click here ]
3. The Rover Crew [ Click here ]
4. The Scout Guild [ Click here ]
5. The Group Council [ Click here ]
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The Scout Troop
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2. The Venture Scout Troop [ Click here ]
3. The Rover Crew [ Click here ]
4. The Scout Guild [ Click here ]
5. The Group Council [ Click here ]
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The Venture Scout Troop
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2. The Scout Troop [ Click here ]
3. The Rover Crew [ Click here ]
4. The Scout Guild [ Click here ]
5. The Group Council [ Click here ]
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The Rover Crew
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2. The Scout Troop [ Click here ]
3. The Venture Scout Troop [ Click here ]
4. The Scout Guild [ Click here ]
5. The Group Council [ Click here ]
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The Scout Guild, St. Andrew's Chapter
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2. The Scout Troop [ Click here ]
3. The Venture Scout Troop [ Click here ]
4. The Rover Crew [ Click here ]
5. The Group Council [ Click here ]
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The Group Council
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2. The Scout Troop [ Click here ]
3. The Venture Scout Troop [ Click here ]
4. The Rover Crew [ Click here ]
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Weekly Meetings
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What is the frequency of the weekly troop meetings?
The ST. Andrew's Cub Scout troop meets twice a week, on Friday and Saturday.
Friday troop meeting is compulsory, and takes place during school hours from 8am - 10am. Attire is school uniform (PE or Scout T-shirt). Friday troop meetings will commence from Term 2 onwards.
Saturday troop meeting is voluntary (unless otherwise stated), and usually takes place from 9am - 12pm. Troop meeting hours varies, and are dependent on types of activities. It is on Saturday that outdoor activities like hiking, excursion, scoutcrafts and badgework requirements are being tested. Attire is full Scout uniform. Cub Scouts are to bring along writing materials, one extra change of clothes and water bottle. Addtional items to be brought for special activity will be posted on school's notice board and on this website.
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2. Who do I hand in the form and money to? [ Click here ]
3. Financial Difficulities [ Click here ]
4. Method of Payment [ Click here ]
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Why Scouting
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The Fundamentals of Scouting
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2. The Scout Methods [ Click here ]
3. The Scout Promise [ Click here ]
4. The Scout Law [ Click here ]
5. The Fundamentals of Scouting[ Click here ]
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Aims and Principles of Scouting
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4. The Scout Law [ Click here ]
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The Scout Methods
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3. The Scout Promise [ Click here ]
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The Scout Promise
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The Scout Laws
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3. The Scout Promise [ Click here ]
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The uniqueness of Scouting
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2. The Scout Methods [ Click here ]
3. The Scout Promise [ Click here ]
4. The Scout Law [ Click here ]
5. The Fundamentals of Scouting[ Click here ]
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