Port Noarlunga Sea Scouts
Rovers
Rovers is the section of Scouts Australia open to all young men and women aged
between 17 and 26 years. Anyone can become a Rover - there's no need to have had
any previous involvement with Scouting, or any prior outdoor activities
experience.
Rovers opens the door to a world of adventure, excitement, challenge, and
achievement.
Challenging outdoor activities such as bushwalking, canoeing, sailing, caving,
ski-touring, canyoning, four-wheel driving, rock-climbing, and scuba diving can
all form part of a Rover's calendar. Social activities such as balls, bush
dances, harbour cruises, nights out, car rallies, and "Moots" (gatherings of
Rovers on a local, national, and sometimes international level) also feature on
an active Rover's program.
A local group of Rovers is known as a "Crew" and every Crew is different,
tailoring its activities to the requirements of its members. Crews vary in size
from a handful of members to twenty or more. Most Crews meet weekly. The friends
you make within this group will be lifelong! A Crew's activities are planned and
run by the Rovers themselves, with plenty of opportunity to develop personal
abilities and learn new skills. You could become involved in organising a simple
weekend away for just several people, a major event involving thousands of
participants, or anything in between!
The Rover motto is a simple one - "Service". Rovering helps develop leadership
abilities and an appreciation of the value of helping other people, through
service activities, both within Scouting and in the wider community.
There are close to 2,600 Rovers throughout Australia. Rovers or their equivalent
can also be found in many countries throughout the world, offering the
opportunity to make great contacts when travelling and take part in
international projects.
No other leisure-time activity offers as much.... take the plunge, and try
Rovers!
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