Camp Notification
Scout Canoe Camp - Windeyer
15th - 17th August 2025
Event Summary
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Date |
Fri 15th to Sun 17th August 2025 |
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Time |
Depart Scout Hall: ~5:00pm Friday (Parent convoy) Arrive Back at Halls: ~4:00pm Sunday |
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Location |
Camp Windeyer |
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$25 Scouts plus food |
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Registrations Close: |
Sun 10th August 9:00pm |
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Event Registrations: |
- Registration must be received for each person attending this event. Notes: - This event is enabled for E-Permission with online registration and electronic signatures. |
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Scouts are going canoeing (and maybe swimming depending on the weather and/or braveness) and you are invited to join at the tranquil riverside Windeyer Scout Activity Centre!
The camp will be run as a Lightweight camp where Scouts will have an opportunity to learn lightweight camping & cooking and water activity skills.
Please take a few moments to review the camp information below.
Activities:
Scouts will participate in a wide range of activities that may include: Swimming, Canoeing, Bushwalking, Observation tasks, Pioneering, Construction.
Scouts will be responsible for bringing and cooking their own food.
Transport:
- Leaders and Parents to drive Scouts to/from Scout Hall & Camp Windeyer
- [Click here] for driving directions
- Car share details will be supplied closer to the event
Packing Lists:
Pack for a 2 night standing camp with swimming. Since it is still August it may be worth bringing a wetsuit if you have one.
Scouts to provide all their own food and cooking equipment. There are toilets and water provided on site.
Example packing list below:
Equipment:
All equipment should be provided by Scouts where possible
There is equipment available to borrow from the group as needed, plus contact Mang or Platypus with details of what you need
Lightweight gas stoves are preferred (from a learning/practivce point of view) however their will be the ability to cook on open fire.
Scouts can provide their own tents or borrow from the group as needed,.
Leaders will be towing with the canoes.
Sleeping Arrangements:
Youth:
- Scouts may sleep in hike tents, hammocks, hiking fly’s or bivvies as preferred
- Sharing tents is encouraged
- Please supply your own personal tent if possible. Group has limited tents available.
Adults:
- Leaders should supply their own tents and sleeping gear or borrow from the Group if available.
Meals & Dining:
Shopping:
- Scouts to do their own grocery shopping
Meals:
- Scouts will cook individually for themselves
More information:
This activity:
- will be under direct adult supervision
- will involve both male and female youth members
- may have both male and female adult leaders present
Activity Contacts:
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General Enquiries: Activity Co-Ordinator: Evan Romanis |
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Emergency Contact: Emergency Contact: Kate Andrews |
Hope you can make it!
Please let me know if you have any question or concerns
Mang
Evan Romanis
1st Balcombe Heights
0417 045 607
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