Sunbury’s Cub Scouts have been busy taking advantage of their local environment, to learn valuable water safety skills.
The Cubs, aged between five and eight years old, recently practiced their water rescue techniques at The Nook.
Scout leader Robert Irvine said at that age it’s important to learn about safe swimming strategies.
“It makes them more comfortable in those environments, just doing it in a swimming pool is not what scouts do,” he said.
With some of the Cubs in the water with lifejackets on, they learnt how to rescue each other without compromising the safety of the Cub on the shore.
“They are throwing a rescue rope to the kids in the water and learning how to pull them to shore without the swimmer pulling them in the water,” Mr Irvine said.
“The kids love it, they’re all enjoying themselves… [and] it encourages adventurous activities in a safe way.”
Following a break over Christmas to spend time with family and friends, Sunbury Scouts are back in full swing, and Mr Irvine encourages anyone interested to get involved.
“[We’re] back to full strength now. It’s a good strong group and the footnote is that everyone who wants to come along is welcome.”
Details: scoutsvictoria.com.au/location/1ST-SUNBURY/
