ABOUT US About our Scout Group Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts (LGSS) provide an opportunity for young people aged 5 to 25 years to participate in many different activities. However, we do a lot more than your normal Scout Group as over Terms 1 and 4 (the warmer months) our activities are usually based on, around, or in the water, as well as on land. We do a lot more than your average Scout Group because LGSS does activities like sailing, canoeing, rafting, camping, hiking, rock climbing, abseiling, caving, bike riding, geocaching, skiing and snowboarding, social events, sleepovers, campcraft and generally just having fun with friends. During your time as a Scout you may get the opportunity to attend a Cuboree, Jamboree, or Venture or one of the many other camps or activities for Scouts right across ACT, NSW, Australia, New Zealand, or even the world! We are the biggest Scout Group in Canberra, and have the following Scout units that meet weekly. See our meeting times later on this page for when each Unit meets. Unit Age Night Max Capacity Current No Space? Leader in charge Updated Date Glitter Joeys 5 - 8 Friday 18 6 Unavailable Jess (Sahi) 17/10/2026 Rainbow Joeys 5 - 8 Sunday 18 19 Full Peter (Rakali) 14/09/2026 Baringa Cubs 8 - 11 Friday 36 28 Available Shane (Jacala) 14/09/2026 Kuringa Cubs 8 - 11 Tuesday 36 33 Available Shane (Jacala) 14/09/2026 Cetus Scouts 11 - 15 Monday 36 26 Available Jon (Dingo) 17/10/2026 Orion Scouts 11 - 15 Wednesday 36 31 Available Ben (Axolotl) 17/10/2026 Venturers 15 - 18 Thursday 30 21 Available Jesse (Godzilla) 17/10/2026 Rovers 18 - 25 Tuesday Available Maddie 14/09/2026 Age notes 1. Age ranges are set by Scouts Australia Policy & Rules : R5.3-Membership 2. Venturers can stay in Venturers to 31 December of school year 12 w ith the prior approval of the Venturer Unit Council 3. The age range numbers mean: you can join after the birthday of the first number, and must progress to the next Unit while you are the age of the second number. E.g. Joeys can join after their 5th birthday, and must move up to Cubs while they are 8 years old (i.e. before their 9th birthday). Group Calendar Meeting times The calendar below shows the nights and times that our units meet. Making a Tax Deductible donation to LGSS If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to LGSS please follow the steps on the page here .

Uniform badge placement The diagrams on this page are an extract from the Scouts Australia documentation on uniform badge layout. To find the diagrams yourself, go to the Scouts Australia Key Resources page and choose the approved standard you need that contain the diagrams on this page: Youth Uniform Standards Adult Uniform Standards Youth uniform badge placement (April 2022) Adult uniform badge placement (March 2024)

eLearning Below are some links to eLearning and eForms eLearning for All All registered members (including youth members 16+, need to complete the following modules: o All adults (and youth members aged 16 and over) who are registered will require the following by 30 June 2015: o eLearning module: Child Safe Scouting o eLearning module: Workplace Health and Safety From the Leader in Charge: As a consequence of a national Scouting decision, it is required that all members of Scouting complete the e-learning units called 'Workplace Health and Safety in Scouting' and 'Child protection'. Completion of these units will help Scouting in Australia maintain the appropriate level of skills required by the community in managing and supporting the development of youth. The units will take approximately one hour to complete in total. To access the modules click the button below: eForms Links to various e-forms are below: UNDER CONSTRUCTION Adult eLearning or 1. Open www.scouts.com.au in your browser 2. Select Scouts Australia 3. Select Scout Central 4. Select e-learning 5. Login – you will need to select Branch (ACT), enter your user id (member number) and your password (If this is your first login the password will be your date of birth in format ddmmyyyy) 8. Follow the instructions to enter your new password 9. Select relevant module Click the link below for YouTube Video Instructions about accessing resources. Online Forms Get to the Members' Area Logging into Scout Central

CUB SCOUTS - 8 to 11 years old LGSS have 2 amazing Cub units : Kuringa Cubs meet on Tuesdays: 5:45-7:45pm in Terms 1 & 4 (summer) 5:45 -7 :15 pm in Terms 2 & 3 (winter) Baringa Cubs meet on Fridays: 6:30-8:30pm in Terms 1 & 4 (summer) 6:45-8:15pm in T erms 2 & 3 (winter) Use the Contact form to get in touch with the Cub Leaders. Are you ready for the challenge? The objective of the Cub Scout program is to provide a group environment which is intellectually stimulating, physically vital and directed towards satisfying the need to face and overcome challenges. Cub Scouts have lots of fun doing interesting, adventurous and challenging activities! There are games to play, skills to learn like sailing, canoeing and camping and an opportunity to make new friends. Each week you'll get together with other boys and girls your age and take an active part in a range of exciting activities. You'll wear your own Cub Scout uniform to show you're a member of the largest youth organisation in the world. And you'll be able to earn special badges to put on your uniform as you learn new skills. The Cub Scout program places an emphasis on exciting and challenging activities based on individual needs to provide: Opportunities for interaction in small groups; A sense of belonging and achievement; Practice leadership and problem-solving skills; Develop a sense of fair play and justice; Satisfy curiosity and the need for adventure; Develop fitness and creative skills; Provide new experiences and the opportunity to learn by doing; Provide the opportunity to make choices and decisions; and Provide the opportunity to express and respond to individual spiritual development needs.

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VENTURERS - 15 to 18 years old Use the Contact form to get in touch with the Venturer Leaders. It's your life... Get on with it! Our awesome Venturers m eet Thursday nights: 6:15-8:30pm in Terms 1 & 4 (summer) 6:45-9:00pm in Terms 2 & 3 (winter) Bored? Feel like doing something with your life? Don't know where to start? Try Venturer Scouts. It's a do-it-yourself mix of fun, adventure and personal challenge that will bring you together with other young people who feel the same way. You may find yourself exploring wilderness Australia, camping above the snowline or diving on coral reefs. You could be abseiling into a limestone cave or climbing a sheer rock face. Perhaps you'll learn white water kayaking or ride your mountain bike on an expedition across real mountains. Whatever your challenge, there will be trained and highly experienced leaders to guide you through the experience, to teach you the necessary skills and safety techniques. Venturers get the opportunity to travel overseas and to organised activities, to live with a different community and to provide service to others. Manage your own program Venturers don't just develop physical skills. You will manage your own Venturer Unit, where the adult leaders are there to provide advice, not rule your life. The Unit Council makes the decisions, plans and runs the activities, drawing on expert help whenever it is required. You can even develop your own website or Facebook to promote your activities. You'll have the opportunity to become involved in staging professional shows, learning how to act, sing or play an instrument. Perhaps you'll make videos, become a sound engineer, develop your own photographs or contribute your writing for publication. You will learn responsibility for the environment and work on service projects to assist others in the community. Look Wide There are leadership and management courses that will help you in your career and personal life, when you have to make all the decisions. You'll learn how to meet new challenges, deal with new situations, and develop your own independence. Your achievements will be recognised, with the ultimate goal the Queen's Scout Award, which employers regard very favourably. Venturers really is the pathway to success. Get a social life The Social side of Venturers is up to you. There will be lots of outdoor activities, nights out and a shared interest so you will meet new people and have plenty of time to get to know them and make lifelong friends. Venturers are serious about having fun!! Venturer Scouts are for young people from 15 - 18 and you don't have to have experience in Scouts or Guides first. It's your call - come along and check us out.

The friendliest Scout group in Canberra providing adventure for young people aged 5 to 25 years. Located on the foreshore, Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts focus on water activities (sailing & canoeing) as well as doing traditional Scouting. Our amazing hall is also available for groups to hire and use. Welcome to Lake Ginnindera Sea Scouts Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts (LGSS) are located on the shores of Lake Gininnderra at the Belconnen Town Centre in the Australian Capital Territory. We have a purpose-built Scout hall and being a Sea Scout group we have a well equipped boat shed with a large range of sail boats and canoes. Although our activities are based in, on or around the water in the summer months LGSS still participate in a broad range of land based activities like camping, hiking, abseiling and lots more. LGSS compliments the family and school by providing an opportunity for young people to explore their boundaries while learning important life skills. Scouts discover the world beyond the classroom tapping into the skills of others to learn, and then passing that knowledge on. Scouting is a Movement on the move. In an ever-changing world , Scouting changes to adapt to the needs of members. Scouting is no longer just knot tying and badge work. Scouts develop skills they need for life, by encouraging fun, friendship, caring and learning. Like most Scout Groups, LGSS is completely run by volunteers. We have an amazing array of people who help to make everything happen for our Scouts: a fabulous Group Leader, amazing Adult Leaders, an industrious Group Support Committee, switched on Youth Patrol Leaders, and a very supportive group of parents and careers. If you would like to know more about the different age sections of our Group (5 to 18 years old), click on the About LGSS menu. Sailing in Sydney Heads Night canoeing Cubs canoe outrigger Regatta on Lake Gin Sign up a Scout! Please note, spaces for new members are very limited - please check availability before completing the on-line form. To protect our youth members, some formalities are required from all adults (16+) who attend youth activities. Click the button below for further details. Sign Up: Adult Helper/Group Support Committee News Updates Celebrating 50 Years: The Unforgettable Success of the LGSS Anniversary Regatta MLA Praises LGSS and Scouts / LGSS Crew in outstanding Siris Cup performance Thank you to the people and organsations who have assisted the Scouts Group - your help is invaluable! People who have helped us in the past are Canberra Labour Club, Bunnings Warehouse, Telstra, ACT Government Asset Repair and Maintenance Scheme, CBR Canberra, Boral, and Rotary International. Facebook feeds LGSS has 2 Facebook pages: a Public Facebook that anyone can see (click on the feed below) a Private Facebook that only LGSS members can see. If you're a member and can't see the Private Facebook site, please use the Contact Us page to let us know.

We are researching the history of Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts for our 50th anniversary on 25 October 2025. We will put information here as we find it. It's our 50th Anniversary! The Lake Ginninderra Sea Scout Group was formed in 1975, so this year our Group turned 50 on the 25 October 2025. We had fine weather and a great day for our Birthday celebrations. You can check out some of the photos from the day on our Public Facebook page . We plan to put more photos on this page as they are shared among our Group. As part of our 50th we are also researching the history of Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts. The plan is to put the information we find on this page as we find it, so that everyone can see what we have so far. Head over to our History of Scouts in Canberra page to see a brief history Scouts in Canberra and some of the history of Scouts generally. Photos from our past The photos below are from the photo albums in our office. Hover your mouse over an image to see some of the information we have on it. Feel free to give pictures you like a heart. If you have any information on any of the pictures, or your own historic pictures please post a comment on our Public Facebook page or send an email to the webmaster . Note: The webmaster is still working on this display . I'll stick a number on each photo for easy reference in a tick. Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts history research so far... Canberra Times article dated 14 Oct 1976 on Trove mentions 4 Cubs joining 1st LGSS Group "formed four weeks ago". Which would set the formation date around ?? Sep 1976 if that is what it meant. Canberra Times article dated 8 Mar 1977 on Trove mentions the 1st LGSS Cub pack presenting the queen with a bouquet and a group neckerchief (scarf). So LGSS was originally called "1st Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts" Shane Hosie ("Jacala") was a Cub and then a Scout in the group that merged with Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts in the 1990s. Some of his recollections are: He was in the Kuringa Scouts G roup before that Group merged with 1st LGSS His former scout leader Mark Stockall ("Stocky") was a member with LGSS back in the day before the merge. LGSS had a red and green scarf. Kuringa had a dark blue and light blue scarf. So when they merged the red and green became the trim and the blue became the main part of the scarf. And the rovers kept the original scarf and added the blue trim The Orion Scout Unit used to meet at Spence School on a Wednesday night and the Baringa Cub Unit met on a Friday at St. Monica's Primary School in Evatt. There are several plaques on the walls in our hall . They have these words on them: Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts, Established 1975, Acknowledging 40 years of scouting at Lake Ginninderra Belconnen, 25 October 2015, Be Prepared. Presented to Ian Neale, Colin Aveyard, Tony Fitzpatrick and Neville McMartin in recognition of their work building this hall. "This Hall was officially opened by the Chief Commissioner Pat Boling on 8th June 1998". Was this the original hall? To Garry & Pauline Lymbery. In appreciation of all your dedicated time and assistance in the managing fund raising and boat assistance of L.G.S.S. From the Group of Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts, 2005. Dedicated Service Award, Timothy Kirsopp, Ikki, In recognition of your dedicated s ervice as a leader. 26 July 1999 - 3 July 2015 Long Service Award, Phil Murphy, Mowgli, In recognition of the exceptional Service and Commitment you have given to Scouting and LGSS over the past 15 years. Thank you. June 2014 Dolphin Cove. Dolphin was the scouting name for Kay Briscoe who served the Lake Ginninderra Sea Scout Group as Group Leader from 2012 to 2015. Dolphin was a long term member of LGSS serving as a youth member before returning as the Group Leader. This place is named in honour of the many years Dolphin dedicated to scouting. Kay Briscoe (Dolphin) 12 December 1957 - 22 December 2016. Andrew Newbery noted in the LGSS private Facebook page on 8 Nov 2022 that he accidentally met Ian Neale (one of the people who helped build the current hall) at the hall while Ian was in Canberra on holidays. Ian and his wife shared some wonderful memories with Andrew who showed them around inside. Of interest at the time were these comments from Ian: the hall was built in 1998 the colour of the hall is “ship grey” and the hall design replicates the focsle of a war ship when viewed from the lake.

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Rovers - 18 to 25 years old Use the Contact form to get in touch with the Rovers. No other leisure time activity offers as much! The local Rover crew usually meet at the LGSS Scout Hall on Tuesday nights: 7:45-9:30pm in Terms 1 & 4 (summer) 7:30-9:30pm in Terms 2 & 3 (winter) Challenging outdoor activities such as bushwalking, canoeing, sailing, caving, ski-touring, canyoning, four-wheel driving, rock-climbing and scuba diving all form an important part of a Rover's calendar. Social activities such as BBQ's, bush dances, going to the movies, 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 group of Rovers is known as a "Crew" and each Rover Crew is different, tailoring its activities to the requirements of its members. Crews vary in size from a handful of members to as many as fifty. 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, and there is plenty of opportunity to develop personal abilities and learn new skills. A Rover may become involved in organising a simple weekend away for just a few people, a major event involving thousands of participants, or anything in between!Anyone can become a Rover - there's no need to have any previous involvement with Scouting, or any outdoor activities experience. Take the plunge - try Rovers! Contact deets are on our public Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LakeGinnRC

MEMBERS This Page is always Under Construction - New Information is added as it becomes available! Sign up a Scout! Parents: Scouts ACT takes protecting children very seriously. Recent ACT legislation makes provision for clearance processes required for all those who work with our youth members. To be able to do more than drop/collect your own youth members, you will need to have in place the Working With Vulnerable People card. At LGSS we love parents being involved in whatever capacity they can manage. Some parents go to camps, some people like to help out on the committee and some like to help with sailing and canoe nights and events. Whatever your skill set is we love to have you but you must be a registered adult helper with at Working With Vulnerable People card. If you haven't done this i ask that you fill in the following link asap to register. Scouts ACT will also ask you to do 2 online learning units about child safety and work health and safety. Any parent not a registered adult helper will not be permitted to attend any section night or camp. This covers us all. https://eu1.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=39d737fa-3db6-4ac8-a42c-e9c43057bd6f If you need a WWVP card this is the link to apply: https://www.scoutsact.com.au/files//Forms/img-205100745.pdf Emma Georgiou, Group Leader 27 October 218 Join Scouts as an Adult Volunteer - Information Adult Helpers Join as an Adult Volunteer - Information Parking at our scout hall Group Management Workshop Materials Management Guideline Extracts 2018.pdf Lake Gin V3 Welcome Pack.pdf Join Scouts - Youth Member.doc Activity Notification Consent Form.doc Scenarios.and Suggested Talking Points.p Scout Helper Application.pdf Adult Recognition Form.pdf Management Workshop - Financual Setup - Youth Members Transfer Certificate.pdf Venturer Activity Permission Form Member Parking Other Useful Guides, Forms and Planning Documents LGSS Annual Report.pdf LGSS Group Plan 2015-18 - Draft (GSC).pdf Click to see 2016 AGM Papers Boat plan 2016.pdf Fleet Plan.pdf The Royal Charter SCOUTS 1912.pdf ACT_Branch_Constitution_2013.pdf POLICY_AND_RULES 2017.pdf The Duties of Officers and Employees in GL Report AGM 29.3.16.pdf Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts DRAFT Asset Management Plan.pdf Scouts Central Handbook.pdf More information will appear here soon

People use our hall to host day functions, work meetings, training, reunions, children's parties, anniversaries, and birthday/Christmas parties. On this page you will find: hall Facilities , the Hire Rates , a couple of Policies , and the Hall Hire Booking Request form . Check our Hall Hire Availability page to see if the date you want is free. Hiring our hall When you hire our hall you're getting a great venue and all the fees go directly to supporting our Scout group. The hall is a large open plan room with lots of windows and great views across Lake Ginninderra. It's ideal for day functions, work meetings and training. On a sunny day smaller groups can have the tables and chairs on the back veranda for a very pleasant outdoor experience. People use our hall to host day functions, work meetings, training, reunions, children's parties, anniversaries, and birthday/Christmas parties. Whether you are a family, community group, or corporate organisation, you'll love having your function at our hall. Facilities There is a kitchen at the East end of the hall with a refrigerator, stove top, two modern ovens, and a microwave oven. Ducted heating throughout ensures a comfortable environment. The hall hire includes roughly 25 trestle tables and about 100 fairly comfortable plastic chairs. The toilets are at the West end of the hall and include 3 men's facilities, 2 women's toilets, and an accessible toilet. The hall is fully accessible with: dedicated disability parking at the front an access ramp large wheelchair-accessible toilet/shower The dimensions of the main hall space are: 13.3 meters long (kitchen to cupboards) 10.3 maters wide (door to door) 8.5 meters wide (between the boxes on the sides of the hall). The hall is located at Evelyn Parker Place, Belconnen and is within easy walking distance to foreshore cafes and restaurants, the Belconnen Arts Centre, and the Belconnen Mall for those extra supplies. Scout specific equipment (including boats) is not included in the hire. Hall hire rates The hall hire rates below are correct as at the time of publishing. The hall hire rate will be included when we get back to after receiving your request via the Hall Hire Booking form below. Other Scout Groups If you would like to book the hall for a Scout Group, use the Hall Hire Booking form below, and choose "Scout Group event" as your Occasion and include your Scout Group details in the Occasion Description box. Hire rates $50 per hour $200 bond (fully refundable if there is no damage to the hall) Seasonal heating/lighting surcharge from 1 April to 30 September of $10.00 per hour Interested in long-term hire? Please choose "other" as your occasion on the Hall Hire form below . Hall availability Please check the Hall Hire Availability calendar to see if the hall is available on the day and time you need. Good neighbour policy Hirers should note that our Hall is in a Twon Centre and we have neighbours who live close by. All hirers must comply with the ACT Government acceptable noise levels for "City centre and town centres (Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and Woden)". Hire not usually approved We do not usually let the hall out for 18th and 21st birthdays. Hire involving sale of alcohol will only be approved under special circumstances. Make sure you choose "Other" as your event type in the form below, and cover your plan in the "" field. Hall hire agreement form Hall Hire Booking Request form Use this form to send a request to book the LGSS Hall. When you click the Submit button, you will receive an email copy of your request. We usually respond to requests within 3 days. Before submitting your request, please check the hall availability here . Hire date* Booking start time* Time : Hours Minutes AM The Hall must be free 15 minutes BEFORE your booking time. Booking end time* Time : Hours Minutes AM The time you must exit the hall by. The Hall must be free for 15 minutes AFTER your booking end time. First name* Last name* Email* Phone* What's your occasion?* Occasion description* Submit