90[th] Scout Troop
The 90th Scout Group has an overall number of 12 scouts!
We are able to retain all the Cubs transferring from the 40th and we welcome Josh as a new Leader. This is the maximum the troop will be able to accommodate as the leader/scouts ratio and hall space need to increase to be able to accommodate a bigger number.
During the 2024 scouting year, scouts have enjoyed a series of camps and trips.
The 90th had the usual bike hike with refreshments half -way and this was well supported.
We are fully involved into the RADICAL project with Queen University Belfast – Centre for Children Rights.
The Aims of this Project Are:
Be theory makers - Come up with a theory of respect and disrespect.
Be co-researchers - Help us design and carryout the research. Evaluate your involvement - Reflect on how the advisory group is working.
We attended a Residential weekend in Ardaluin House in Newcastle on28th-29th September We visited QUB and still helping with the Research.
We are delighted to report that we continue to have a very strong girls’ representation and welcome scouts from all backgrounds as usual in the troop and that we have all had a wonderful year. It has worked very well having both boys and girls in the troop and they have really enjoyed the time spent together!
AdMaiora Explorers Unit
The Explorers Unit at McCracken has an overall number of 5 explrorers!
The majority of explorers are old scouts coming from the 40th/90th groups, but we have had more enrolled from other groups.
We are meeting at the same time of 90[th] as we need to maintain the leaders/scouts ratio ; this proved to be working weel , as older explorers are helping with the troop activities.
The majority of explorers are old scouts coming from the 40th/90th groups, but we have had more enrolled from other groups.
Activities for the past year have all been shared with 90[th] Belfast including the RADICAL project mentioned above.
Finally, I would like to extend our thanks to the Fountainville Trust for its ongoing support; the McCracken Memorial Presbyterian Church for the continued use of facilities as well as their pastoral support, and to all parents, helpers and leaders.