1st Selby Scouts Group is a growing local community group. Kids participate in fun and challenging weekly sessions at the old mud-brick Scouts Hall at Menzies Creek Reserve, plus occasional weekend outdoor adventure activities and camps.
Joeys and Cubs are challenged to try their best whilst learning new skills as they grow towards becoming Scouts. They acquire leadership and teamwork skills and learn about other local community groups like the SES, CFA and RSL. The ultimate aim is to empower kids to become the courageous, respectful, confident and creative leaders of tomorrow.
Selby currently offers Joeys and Cubs groups, and will be launching a Scouts group in mid-2025. Joeys is for children aged five to eight years and is held on Wednesdays from 6-7pm. Cubs is for children aged eight to 11 years and is held on Wednesdays from 7-8.30pm. If you are interested, please email gl.1stselby@scoutsvictoria.com.au.
The group’s major fundraiser is the annual Christmas tree event, where they deliver to customers’ homes throughout the hills. Trees are $85 including delivery on Saturdays 30 November or 7, 14 or 21 December. You can preorder your tree via SMS on 0477 516 840 or email on 1stselbyxmastrees@gmail.com by the Wednesday prior to your chosen delivery date.
The Joeys and Cubs have lots of fun delivering the trees in their uniforms (with a touch of festive flair!) and customers love seeing who they’re supporting directly!
This year, the funds raised will go towards buying a heater and air conditioner for Selby’s beautiful old Scouts Hall. Also this year, an ex-1st Selby Scouts Committee member is donating a Christmas tree to a family in need via the Mums of The Hills (MoTHs) FaceBook page. More details will follow on the MoTHs page!
Finally, 1st Selby Scouts Group couldn’t run its annual Christmas tree fundraiser without the support of its groups’ families, and Ranges First National Real Estate in Belgrave, who sponsor them every year by providing an advertising board in Menzies Creek. The Scout Group also gives its heartfelt thanks to the loyal customers who order a tree every year; they appreciate the ongoing support!
