Celebrating Scouting on the Costa del Sol

Fuengirola Scouts

The 1st Fuengirola Scouts, part of British Scouting Overseas, began in 1986 and has Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer sections for youngsters from six to 18

Rachel Haynes

The 1st Fuengirola Scout Group headed to the El Esparragal park in Mijas on Saturday for their annual general meeting and family barbecue.

The day was an opportunity for all stages of Fuengirola Scouts, from Beavers through Cubs and Scouts to Explorers, to get together and to share their Scouting adventures with family and friends.

After the meeting part of the event, at which Group Lead Volunteer Robert Troost explained that the group had had a successful year and was looking forward to plans for the coming months, the youngsters and their guests enjoyed burgers and games.

Highlights among their many recent activities include an eventful skiing trip to Sierra Nevada, a pirate-themed camp for the younger children as well as projects aimed at learning a range of skills.

The 1st Fuengirola Beavers (six to eight years) and Cubs (eight to ten years) meet on Thursday evenings at the Ark Christian School in Las Lagunas. There are two Scout groups (ten to 14 years), one on Thursday and the other on Friday evenings. Finally the Explorers, formed by teenagers aged 14 to 18, meet on Friday evenings at the same venue.

Robert Troost explained how the group is currently looking for adult volunteers to join the board of trustees. This is a non-uniform role in support of the leaders who provide the Scouting activities to the young people in the different sections.

For more information about 1st Fuengirola Scouts email robert.troost@britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk