Sixty Keas flocked to the district Kea Sleep Over from the many different groups in Lower Hutt.
Joining hangs, the young Keas tugged and pulled a little an expanded outwards to create a prefect sized horse shoe ready for the opening ceremony, flag break and instructions for the days events.
Because of the threat of bad weather on Sunday, the canoeing was brought forwards.
Excited faces turned and listened to the canoeing instructors directions, being for most their first time, just sitting in the canoe on land was exciting, and built up their expectations for the real thing.
After a final life jacket safety check, the Kea’s became quacking ducks and bobbed off onto the water.
What is keeping all the Kea’s head down?
Badges. The Kea’s are all very intent on designing their own badge. Badges for camps are a big tradition in Scouting, as they act as little mementoes, and can be sown onto camp blankets to build up a personal history to be remember fondly through time.
Mega catapults – that are so mega attractive that a few of the leaders have to check them out for robustness, accuracy, and any other excuse that comes to mind.
