The Durbanville-Kraaifontein Sea Scouts (DK Sea Scouts) visited the House of Grace orphanage in Fisantekraal recently for a meaningful community outreach event.
The orphanage, home to 22 children and two dedicated carers, was excited to welcome the scouts and cubs, who came together to share their time and resources.
The scouts and cubs brought gardening tools such as spades, forks, and rakes to help create a vegetable garden for the children.
“The idea was to teach the children the valuable skills of growing and maintaining their own food,” explains Carey-Leigh Bollaert, a committee member of DK Sea Scouts and organiser of the outreach. Alongside the gardening supplies, the scouts and cubs also brought groceries, sweets, toys (both new and old) and clothes – all of which brought big smiles to the children’s faces, she says.
Bryan Cloete, the scout group leader, led a brief educational talk with the older children about planting vegetables, discussing the types of vegetables being planted, and explaining how to properly prepare the soil before planting.
Green fingers
The scouts, cubs and their families worked alongside the children to plant seeds in the garden, teaching them how to space and care for the plants. Afterward, they enjoyed hot dogs, cool drinks and fun activities like playing on a jumping castle and joining a game of musical chairs.
“The event was a perfect example of how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the lives of others,” says Rachel Johnson of DK Sea Scouts.
DK Sea Scouts is a community-based organisation committed to the growth and development of children through learning essential life skills and serving their community.
• Contact Bryan on 074 233 1855 with enquiries on how to become involved.
