Meerkats
Play, explore and make your first Scouting friends.
- Friday evenings18:00 – 19:00
- Our hall385 Highland Road, Kensington, Johannesburg
Join 1st Kengray
A world of adventure awaits
1st Kengray is in Kensington, Johannesburg. If you're interested in joining, contact us or simply drop in to see us on a Friday night.
Where do you fit?
Find the right section
Cub Pack
Games, friends and your first big adventure.
- Friday evenings18:00 – 19:30
- Our hall385 Highland Road, Kensington, Johannesburg
Scout Troop
Hikes, camps, competitions and real responsibility.
- Friday evenings19:30 – 21:30
- Our hall385 Highland Road, Kensington, Johannesburg
How it works
Joining in three steps
Come and say hello
Drop in during one of our Friday night meetings, or send us a message first. Bring a parent or guardian along.
Fill in the forms
Every Cub and Scout needs an Application for Youth Membership. Parents also complete a consent form for activities outside normal meetings.
Start your adventure
Join the pack or troop for games, skills, hikes, camps and friendships that last for life.
Good to know
Questions parents ask
When and where do you meet?
- Meerkats (ages 5–7): Friday evenings, 18:00–19:00.
- Cub Pack (ages 7–11): Friday evenings, 18:00–19:30.
- Scout Troop (ages 11–18): Friday evenings, 19:30–21:30.
What does it cost?
The monthly fee is R280. Please contact us to confirm the current fee and what it covers.
What will my child actually do?
Our leaders run an action-packed programme: learning by doing, outdoor adventure, camps, hikes, cycling, competitions and community activities, guided by the Scout Law and Promise. Have a look at our news and photo albums to see for yourself.
My child is turning 7 or 11. What happens next?
When a Meerkat turns 7 they "burrow up" to join the Cub Pack. When a Cub turns 11 they move up to join the Scout Troop, which is for young people aged 11 to 18.
Scouting inspires patriotism, sound moral values, courage, character building, self reliance and community awareness. It also motivates our young people to achieve their full potential.Nelson Mandela