SGF-Gh ends four-day regional tent camp in Kumasi
A four-day regional tent camp organised by the Scout and Guide Fellowship Ghana (SGF-Gh), aimed at strengthening unity, discipline and camaraderie among scouts across the country, ended in Kumasi on Sunday.
The camp, held from Thursday to Sunday and dubbed “The Scouts Regional Challenge,” was organised under the theme “Reuniting Through Friendly Competition.” It brought together scouts from the Ashanti, Central, Savanna, Greater Accra, Eastern, Northern, Volta, Bono, Bono East, Upper West, Western and Ahafo regions.
Participants competed in a series of skill-based and endurance activities designed to promote teamwork, leadership and adherence to scouting values.
Throughout the camp, scouts took part in competitive exercises such as Capture the Flag, which tested strategic thinking and teamwork, and the Survival Challenge, where participants demonstrated basic survival skills including tent pitching and problem-solving under pressure.
Other activities included the Crab Catcher Challenge, which assessed speed, coordination and teamwork, as well as a Treasure Hunt that required navigation skills and critical thinking. The Smartness in Good Order competition evaluated personal appearance, camp arrangement and discipline in line with scouting standards.
Beyond competitive scores, additional points were awarded to teams that displayed exceptional coordination, discipline, obedience to instructions and respect for authority during the camp.
At the end of the challenge, the Upper West Regional Scout Team emerged as overall winners and received a cash prize of GH¢10,000. Abdul Mumin Iddriss of the Greater Accra team was adjudged the Most Disciplined Scout and received a cash award, while other regions also took home prizes for outstanding performances in various activities.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief of Heman in the Ashanti Region, Nana Wiafe Apau Ababio, commended the Scout and Guide Fellowship Ghana for its contribution to youth development through scouting.
He encouraged the scouts to take advantage of opportunities provided by such programmes to learn, build character and develop themselves for the betterment of the nation. He further urged them to uphold discipline, respect authority and remain committed to the values of service and patriotism.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the National President of the Fellowship, Mr Andrew Botchwey, said the challenge was intended to rekindle the spirit of unity and friendship among scouts while reinforcing the core principles of discipline, service and leadership.
He noted that the Fellowship would continue to use such platforms to shape young people into responsible citizens capable of contributing meaningfully to national development.
The Executive Secretary of the Fellowship, Ms Stephanie Birikorang, said the camp had created an opportunity for scouts from different regions to interact, share experiences and build lasting bonds.
She stressed that the Fellowship remained committed to nurturing young people through programmes that promote positive values, teamwork and national cohesion.
FROM STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG, KUMASI
