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What's
On Scouts NSW
March 2019
Edition
What's
On
A message from the NSW Chief Commissioner
W elcome to the world of
Scouts. We create amazing
adventures and experiences for
taking more responsibility for
the activities they enjoy at
Scouts, following their own
young people across Australia, personal journey from Joeys to
imparting leadership skills Cubs to Scouts to Venturers to
they’ll use, long into the future. Rovers.
Scouts is the largest and If you’ve got good ideas and
longest running youth know how to make them
development organisation in happen, anything is possible
the world. We have a well- here at Scouts. If you’re
established program, led interested in hiking, caving,
by our thousands of adult abseiling, canoeing, coding,
volunteers, which continues to flying, drama or sleeping under
adapt and evolve to meet each the stars with your best mates,
new generation’s interests. we’ve got something for you.
Join us and find your own
Our young people are central adventure!
to everything we do – they
discover their leadership
qualities and how to work
with a team from a young age, Neville Tomkins OAM JP
Table of Contents
2019 Calendar of Events......................3
Joey Scout Events...................................4
Cub Scout Events....................................5
Scout Events.............................................6
Venturer Scout Events........................10
State Activity Centres..........................12
Special Needs........................................16
Stage Events..........................................17
Regions...................................................18
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Choose your own adventure!
2019 Calendar of Events
April
14 Australian Scout Medallion
Presentation (Scouts)
19-22 Dragon Skin (Venturers)
27 Queens Scouts & Baden Powell
Awards Presentation,
Government House
June
1-2 Joey Leaders Conference
July
July/Aug Campfire (Joeys)
August
1 World Scout Day
2-4 State Rally (Scouts)
10 Queen’s Scouts and Baden Powell
Awards Presentation,
NSW Government House
September
15 Australian Scout Medallion
Presentation
27-30 Agoonoree
October
Oct/Nov Joeys Out and About
January 2020
5-9 NSW ‘What on Earth’ Cuboree
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What's
On
Joey Scout Events
Joeys Leaders Conference | 1-2 Jun Joey and Cub Canoe Day | 3 Mar
Glenrock Scout Camp: Held at Ballina.This day is open to all Joeys and Cubs
A Time to be Discovering Adventure in the Northern Rivers District. The day will consist of
many canoeing activities, complemented by a range of
Multi-Cultural Themed Fun Day | 7 Apr land activities to keep everyone having fun.
This is a fun event for the Joey Scout Section and will (North Coast Region)
be held at Ryde East Public School.
(Sydney North Region) Joey Day Out/Jamboree On the Trail | 11 May
(North Coast Region)
Family Campfire and Picnic | 17 Aug
Held at Pennant Hills Scout Camp Joey Leader Conference at Glenrock | 1-2 Jun
(Sydney North Region) (North Coast Region)
Environment Day | 3 Nov Joey Fun Day | 24 Aug
Held at Mt Kiera Scout Camp. (North Coast Region)
(Sydney North Region)
Eastern Pouch District Mob Holiday | End Term 3
(Sydney North Region)
Eastern Pouch District Campfire | 17 Aug
(Sydney North Region)
Southern Granny Smith Pouch District
Campfire | 24 Aug
(Sydney North Region)
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Cub Scout Events
Cuboree 2020 | 1-2 Jan 2020 Region District Camp | 5-7 Apr
Get Ready for Cuboree (Hume Region)
2020!
The 7th NSW “What On Pac a Tac | 16 Jun
Earth” Cuboree will be held (Hume Region)
5th to 9th January 2020. It
is an amazing event which Little Wolf Camp | 29-30 Jun
brings together Cub Scouts (Hume Region)
from all across the State.
Cub Fun Day | 4 Jul
Our awesome ‘Ecosystems’ will offer new adventures (Hume Region)
at every turn with journeys through the highest
mountains, thickest forests, wide-spread savannahs, Palaver Christmas in July | 27-28 Jul
hot deserts, deepest oceans, coldest snow and even (Hume Region)
outer space.
Thrills and Skills | 24 Aug
As we get ready for Cuboree, NSW Cub Scouts are (Hume Region)
encouraged to start thinking about ideas for the
most creative ‘What on Earth’ scene. It might be a
under the sea adventure or a safari through the
savannah – wherever your imagination takes you!
You can take a photo or video of your Group and
post it to the NSW Scouts Facebook page using
#followmetoCuboree2020 and you might be part
of the opening entertainment at the Cuboree! You
can also send it through to our marketing team
(marketing@cuboree.nsw.scouts.com.au) to feature
in the lead up to Cuboree 2020.
Applications are opening January 2019 so keep up to
date at https://cuboree.nsw.scouts.com.au/
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What's
On
Scout Events
State Scout Youth Councils NSW State Rally | 2-4 Aug
Heathcote Scout Training Centre | 5-7 Apr State Rally 2019 is the biggest annual state-wide
Ingleside Scout Camp | 1-3 Nov Scout event in the NSW Scout calendar.
Participants become the selected representatives of It is open to all Scouts in NSW and those from other
Scouts throughout NSW. They spend a weekend State who are interested. The NSW State Scout
making leadership decisions, considering and debating Youth Council chose the theme for 2019 ‘Think
future directions for the Scout Section in NSW, Outside The Box’.
while having lots of fun and enjoying interesting
activities. Each Regional Activity Centre (called a RAC) will
have its own theme, and you’re encouraged to
Through the State Scout Youth Council, youth come along in costume for a sensational
members are taking increasing responsibility for key weekend. With record attendance in 2018, the
decisions which guide the Scout Section in NSW. State Scout Youth Council and State Mindari
Youth Councils have in the past, designed and Team are looking forward to again beating the
implemented various changes to the NSW State Rally, attendance record.
NSW Jamboree Contingent and the construction State Rally 2019’s location remains a secret.
of the NSW State Scout Section Strategic Plan.
Contact: Your Region Commissioner Scouts or
Contact: Your Region Commissioner Scouts or NSW NSW State Commissioner Scouts
State Commissioner Scouts sc.scouts@nsw.scouts.com.au
sc.scouts@nsw.scouts.com.au
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Scout Events
Advanced Scout Leadership Courses | 8-10 March Australian Scout Medallion Presentations | 14 Apr
| 2nd Course- Date TBA | 15 Sept
This residential course is for Scouts who have already To celebrate those who received their Australian Scout
shown they have leadership skills and want to take Medallions (ASM) the State will host 2 presentations
these to a new level. The course is challenging and at Luna Park Sydney. Awardees are invited to a
explores their understanding of their personal special presentation to receive the final parts of their
leadership ability. Australian Scout Medallion.
It is not for the faint hearted - it is a course that will Awardees receive their Certificate and Medallion from
push all of the participant’s boundaries! They will be the NSW Chief Commissioner and are invited to bring
taking responsibility for the actions and decisions of along as many special guests as they would like to
a Patrol through challenges across the wider Sydney commemorate the momentous occasion. All awardees
area. from across the State are invited and encouraged to
attend.
As this course is designed for exceptional Scouts,
the NSW State Scout Youth Council agreed that Contact: NSW State Commissioner Scouts
attendees should be over the age of 13, have already sc.scouts@nsw.scouts.com.au
completed the Basic Scout Leadership Course, must
have completed or be close to completing their
Explorer Level Award Scheme badge work, and must
already be a strong leader within their Troop.
Topics include Qualities of Leadership, the New
Scout, Problem Solving, Teaching & Learning,
Decision Making, Forward Planning, Succession
Planning, Creativity, Administration, Motivating
Others and Managing Disruptive Behaviour.
For further information contact Region Commissioner
Scouts – Greater Western Sydney Region
rcscoutsgws1@gmail.com
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What's
On
Scout Events
Advanced Scout Leadership Course | 8-10 Mar What is ScoutHike?
(Greater Western Sydney Region) ScoutHike is an amazing race activity in which Scouts
navigate their way around a NSW State forest all
Jamborette | 7-10 Jun weekend while completing super cool activities at
(Greater Western Sydney Region) different bases.
Held at Cataract Scout Park.
If you are interested in an exciting weekend of
ScoutHike | 3-5 May lightweight hiking around a NSW State Forest - then
(Sydney North Region) this is an event you must register for!
24 activity bases offer competitive problem solving
ideas based on a component of the Scout Award
Scheme. The winner receives a trophy and wide
recognition across the State. Each Scout attending
receives a badge – and everyone has a great time.
Leaders are encouraged to get involved. Everyone
is transported into the secret location on the Friday
night and taken home again on the Sunday. Camping
is in allocated ‘Sleep Points’ with activity bases spread
around the forest.
Each Patrol hikes to and participates in as many
activities as possible, before reaching their designated
campsites on Saturday night, and the HQ closing site
on Sunday.
Who can join ScoutHike?
ScoutHike is open to all Scouts and Guides, it is run
by the Sydney North region. The theme for this year is
“Six Decades One Weekend.”
Registrations open: February 1st
To find out more go to : www.scouthike.com
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Scout Events
Pigskin | 22-24 Mar Region Jamborette | 4-7 Oct
(South Coast and Tablelands Region) (South Coast and Tablelands Region)
Pigskin is an annual event organised by the SC&T Region Jamborette is a standing troop camp.
Region Scout Mindari. It is a lightweight camp and The patrols rotate through various activity bases
hike in which Scout Patrols navigate their way around including canoeing, rock-climbing, archery, flying fox,
a set course. Along the way there are competitive environmental activity and lots more. On the Saturday
challenge activities (run by Leaders, Rovers and night the troops come together for a “Street dinner
Venturers), which each patrol completes. At the end and party”. On Sunday Cubs and Joeys can find out
of the weekend the Patrol and Patrol Leader with the what Jamborette is all about.
highest scores win the prestigious Pigskin Trophy and
the HR Lee Flag respectively.
Weekend Wide Game South | 18-19 May
(South Coast and Tablelands Region)
Weekend Wide Game is a lightweight competition
camp. It typically involves hiking to different bases,
where Patrols are assessed on how well they follow
guidelines, use initiative, and work as a team. WWG
tends to have less structure than a Rally: Scouts are
given objectives and broad rules, but it is up to them
how they proceed. Patrols may visit all, some, or few
of the aforementioned bases during the game. The
WWG is a game as well as a competition. This tends
to mean that the winners are those that played the
game the best.
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What's
On
Venturer Scout Events
Dragon Skin | 19-22 Apr Oz Venture 2021 | 5-10 Jan 2021
Starting in 1983, Dragon Skin is the premier event for In just two years’ time NSW will be hosting what will
Venturers in NSW. It welcomes Venturers (and school be the most exciting venture Australia has seen in
groups) from all over NSW and Australia to participate over a decade. With expeditions all over the Pacific
in a long weekend of fun, interaction and fellowship, region, together with core activities that align with
which attracts over 900 youth members annually. the new youth program, this will be a venturer event
Teams compete against each other, hiking between not to miss! Applications for
activities bases run by Rovers & Leaders during the Director and supporting
day and partying at the Venturer Overnight Camps roles are opening up if you
(VOCs) at night. want to join the team! It’s a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Registrations open 1st February 2019. – don’t miss out! For more
information, go to https://
For more information and updates visit the Dragon www.ozventure2021.com.au/
Skin Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/dragonskin.nswscouts
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Waratah | 8-10 Nov Rat Skin 2019 - 70s, 80s, 90s! | 21 - 22 Sept
(Greater Western Sydney Region) (The Golden West Region)
Waratah is a competition camp for Venturers and If you would like to come along to this unique
Scouts over the age of 13.5. Many challenges and experience, it is being held on 21-22 September 2019,
activities await teams as they compete against teams with the theme - 70s, 80s and 90s! Located at the
from all over NSW. beautiful Minamurra Scout Camp in Dubbo, it’s open
For more information and updates visit: to adult members and Venturers from across the State.
www.greaterwestscouts.com.au Rat Skin is run by Venturers.
Ventout | 16-17 Nov
(Sydney North Region)
This is a chance for Scouts with their ‘Big Red’ (the
Pioneer Badge) to find out all about the fantastic
activities in Venturers and to spend time interacting
with Venturers. It’s another great example of Venturers
building a relationship with younger and older youth
members of Scouting and usually attracts up to
150 young people each year. The colour-run and
the boating donut rides are usually highlights of the
weekend and are talked about for ever after. For more
information visit: http://sydneynorthscouts.com
Region Venture | 29 Nov - 1 Dec
(Hunter and Coastal Region)
Waratah is a competition camp for Venturers and
Scouts over the age of 13.5. Many challenges and
activities await teams as they compete against teams
from all over NSW.
For more information and updates visit:
www.greaterwestscouts.com.au
11What's
On
State Activity Centres
Air Activity Centre
Air Venture Flying Camp | 14-20 July
For the next 20 years, the world will need a newly trained airline pilot every 14 minutes. The
demand for more pilots is needed due to the tremendous growth in air travel. Forecasters
expect most of these new pilots will be required in the Australasian region.
If you picture yourself working in an office that looks like this, it could all start for you at the
Scouts NSW, Air Activity Centre (AAC)! The AAC has been operating for 45 years and has
trained numerous pilots that are now employed by global airlines, the military and air traffic
control centres across the country.
The Scouts AAC offers two residential week long flying camps for Venturers in January and July each year that
require no prior experience with aircraft that will get you well on your way to your very first solo flight. Be quick
– the ‘Air Venture’ camps fill up fast! See the Scouts NSW, Air Activity Centre website for details.
http://www.air.nsw.scouts.com.au/air-venture-flying-camp/
Scout leaders that have any interest in aviation, are always welcome at the AAC and parents are welcome to
join their Scouts and learn to fly.
The AAC offers a tailored program of Air Activities for Cubs, Scouts and Joeys most weekends during the school
term. Simply contact the AAC via the Scouts NSW, AAC website or find us on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/flyscoutsnsw/
12State Activity Centres
Water Activities Centre
Sydney Harbour
If you want to have fun on the most beautiful harbour in the world, you’ve found the right
place. Here you will feel the gentle sea breeze as you sail past some of the most iconic sites
in Sydney. You can choose to paddle a canoe along our beautiful rivers or zoom in the Zodiac
powering around our extraordinary harbour.
We have a fleet of power boats, sailing boats, and canoes at the Centre, making this an ideal
destination for all Scout Sections.
What we do:
Water Activities Days: have the time of your life through a one day familiarisation experience covering sailing,
power boats or canoes. We also run courses and workshops in sailing, canoeing, and power boating for various
levels of experience. These include a course in canoeing especially for Cub and Scouts badgework, as well
as sailing and canoeing for Scout section skills levels. We can even help you obtain your NSW Maritime Boat
License for Scouts, Venturers, Rovers and Leaders.
Check our calendar for our new ‘Try Sailing’ days.
The Water Base has been situated at the pointy end of the Point Road in Woolwich since 1973, ever since the
Hunters Hill Sailing Club moved to Merrington Place, Woolwich. We have water access to the Lane Cove River
and Sydney Harbour.
The base is staffed by volunteers of the Scout Association who are permanently attached to the base, as well
as many Leaders, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers from Groups all over Sydney. Our staff are a group of highly
qualified and motivated people, who are dedicated to training youth and adult members of Scouts. If you would
like to become a staff member or helper please email the Booking Manager: booking.swash@nsw.scouts.com.au
It’s a great way to support Scouting, and an excellent way to develop and learn new skills. You can even gain
qualifications!
SWASH is open to all members of Scouting. Many parents also enjoy coming out on the water, and are also
welcome. You’ll find more information on our website, at www.water.nsw.scouts.com.au, including a calendar
and list of courses available. http://www.water.nsw.scouts.com.au/calender
13What's
On
State Activity Centres
Alpine Activity Centre
Contrary to popular belief, Alpine activities don’t just happen in the winter. Kosciusko National
Park and its surrounding areas provide spectacular bushwalking and outdoor adventure
opportunities all year round. We offer bushwalking, caving, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing
and kayaking, sailing, climbing, abseiling, and horse riding all nearby, as well as skiing in the
winter months. The biggest challenge you’ll have is trying to fit in everything you’d like to do.
The Alpine Activities Centre provides a variety of accommodation options for Scouting
members to use as a base, or at the start or finish of your next Alpine adventure. Check out
www.alpine.nsw.scouts.com.au for more details including ideas for some amazing activities!
14State Activity Centres
Baden Powell Scout Centre
Situated on 36 hectares adjoining Lane Cove National Park, the Baden-Powell Scout Centre
offers flexible training facilities and cabin style accommodation in a bushland setting only
25 km from Sydney CBD. We’ve got some amazing adventurous activities on site, including
High Ropes, Flying Fox, and a ton of other great activities. Our professional staff can tailor a
programme to suit your Group’s ability and needs.
Once you arrive at the Centre you feel a million miles from the hustle and bustle of city life, yet
you are only relatively short distances from the major sporting facilities at Sydney Olympic
Park, the airport terminal at Mascot, the Sydney CBD and the Blue Mountains - most of which is accessible via
fast motorways or freeways, significantly reducing travel time.
The Centre also backs onto the Great North Walk, providing some very interesting options for bushwalking,
either using the camp as a base for day walks, or a civilized break along a longer walk. Check out our website at
http://bpsc.nsw.scouts.com.au/ for more information.
15What's On Special Needs Agoonoree 2019 | 27-30 Sept Open to all Scout and Guide members, especially those with special needs, and their family and friends. Joeys and Junior Guides can attend if with a parent or guardian; Cubs, Scouts and Guides can attend if with a parent, guardian or designated leader. Adults staying overnight are required to have an approved WWCC and A2 Adult Helper application. This Camp features a wide range of theme-based activities. Likely activities include billy carts, campfire, costumes, craft, disco, games, heritage, movie, music, rock wall, scavenger hunt, sensory tent, “Chatterbox” leader retreat, and much, much more! The Camp is fully catered. Location: Bundilla Scout Camp, 6 Baden Powell Pl, Winston Hills Saturday 28 September. On-Site and Visitors’ Day. Sunday 29 September. Off-Site Day – these days can be attended as stand-alone events Enquiries: State Commissioner, Special Needs sc.sn@nsw.scouts.com.au 16
Stage Events
Hornsby Gang Show | 5-13 July
Barker College - Leslie Theatre
91 Pacific Highway
Hornsby NSW 2077
Scout & Guide Troop Visits are available - book a Gang
Show Troop Visit for your section!
Backstage Tours are available for Joeys, Cubs and
Junior Guides - book ahead for a great Activity before
the Matinee Shows!
www.gangshow.com
Friday - 5th of July 2019 at 8pm
Saturday - 6th of July 2019 at 2pm Matinee
Saturday - 6th of July 2019 at 8pm
Sunday - 7th of July 2019 at 3pm
Wednesday - 10th of July 2019 at 8pm
Friday - 12th of July 2019 at 8pm
Saturday 13th of July 2019 at 2pm
Sunday 13th of July 2019 at 8pm
17What's On Regions South Coast & Tablelands Region Links to the Region calendar and homepage https://www.sctscouts.org.au/calendar/ https://www.sctscouts.org.au/ South Metropolitan Region Endeavour Boree Regatta This is held at Bonna Point. It’s open to Scouts and Guides and registration is required. All sections have their own program although Rovers typically act as leaders. This is a big event with over 800 to 1000 participants expected. There are exciting water and land activities, and a camping competition. It’s held in October each year, usually the second weekend after school term returns. The Golden West Hearts for Hathi When you spend time with Scout Leaders for week long camps, you end up more like family. And the Lones Scout Group is exactly that; adult and youth members become a family. So when one of those members becomes sick, you will pull out all the stops to help that person. This is what Michael ‘Spanner’ Fuller has done. He raised money for Brain Cancer Research. Spanner made woggles to sell for Brain Cancer Research in a wonderful cause called “Hearts for Hathi”, and over Murum, week long Lones Camp held at Canobolas Scout Camp, he raised $400! If anyone would like to support Hearts for Hathi and get a woggle, email Spanner on michael.spanner@tgwscouts.org.au and he can send them off to you. All money raised will be donated straight to the Brain Cancer Awareness Foundation. 18
Regions
Hume Region
March 19 JOTT
8-10 Cub Environment 25-26 Region Hike
Camp 25 Skills Day
8-10 White Water 26 Abseil Day
Kayaking
16 Archery Skills June
16-17 Basic Scout 2 Region ARP
Leadership Course 15-16 Region Hike
16-17 Venturers Initative 15 Archery Skills
Course 16 Pac a Tac
23-24 Region Bushwalk 22-23 Patrol Standards
24 Joey Big Day Out Camp
23 Environment Day
April 29 Abseil Day
5-6 Camden Show 29-30 Little Wolf Camp
5-7 Region District
Camp July
13 Abseil Day 21 Trains, Buses and
13-14 White Water Ferries
Journey 27 Caving
May 27-28 Region Hike
4 Abseil Day 27-28 Region Palaver
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