Events

2023 Camp Schedule

Term 1Water and paddling term
DatesCamp nameLocationReason for campScoutsLeadersParent HelpersCostOther details
10-12 FebruaryBeach CampBarwon Heads or BrightonStart of year back to scouts fun!All scoutsAll leaders1-2 welcome but not neededTBC approx $30per ScoutLeave Friday night, Come home Sunday afternoon
26 FebPatterson Paddle15th EssendonCanoe funAll scoutsAll leadersWelcome to come and watchTBC was $5 in 2022Just a day paddling on the water and a bbq lunch
11-13 MarchFitzgerald CupRowallanDistrict Competition Camp, great to put into practice camping and cooking skills1 or 2 patrols1-2 leadersNoTBC was $35 per scout in 2022Leave Saturday morning, come home Monday afternoon. Runs over the Labour Day long weekend
Term 2Hiking term
DatesCamp nameLocationReason for campScoutsLeadersParent HelpersCostOther details
30-AprWalter MurphyTBCNavigation, hiking and fun!All scoutsAll leadersMight be needed for transport, very welcome to stay for the dayTBC was $5 in 2022Just a one day activity – likely to be an early morning and home before dinner
6-7 MayWat Pu TjarraTBCYouth ForumPLs and APLs1-2 leadersNoTBCOvernight in cabins discussing the future of scouts in our region
19-21 MayScout HikeTallarook State ForestNavigation, hiking and fun! Competition or learning1-2 patrols1-2 leadersNo$60 per scoutTransport is busses organised by Scout Hike. Option to take a learner patrol or a competition patrol.
10-12 JuneQueen Victoria’s Birthday HikeTBCNavigation, hiking and fun!All scoutsAll leadersNeeded for transport and car shufflesTBC approx $40 per scoutA fairly easy hike for all. Any scout wanting to achieve their ASA can use this weekend to run their adventurous journey. Queens Birthday long weekend
Term 3OAS term
DatesCamp nameLocationReason for campScoutsLeadersParent HelpersCostOther details
14-16 JulyMucked Up TailsTBCFun!All scoutsAll leadersMight be needed for transportTBC was $55 in 2022A venturer run camp where scouts just have fun and don’t have to cook
11-13 AugustWat Pu TjarraTBCYouth ForumPLs and APLs1-2 leadersNoTBCA camp to discuss the future of scouting in Victoria
18-20 AugustLeadership CourseRowallanLearn to become a great leader, work on personal growthAny scouts aged 13-14, any scout wanting to complete their ASA1-2 leadersMight be needed for transportTBC was $70 in 2022No Cooking, sleeping in cabins
25-27 AugustSnow CampMt Baw BawFun! Alpine skillsAll scoutsAll leaders2-3 needed to assist with transport and activitiesTBCSleeping in the Baw Baw Rover Chalet. Working on Alpine Skills
Term 4Bikes and Cycling term
DatesCamp nameLocationReason for campScoutsLeadersParent HelpersCostOther details
29 Sep-1 OctSurvival CampTBCLearning survival skillsAny scouts aged 13-14, any scout wanting to complete their ASA1-2 leadersNoTBC was $60 in 2022Scouts set out as if just going on a day hike and then have to survive 2 nights under the stars with minimal equipment and rations. Challenging and fun! Survival Guaranteed!
13-15 OctoberBike CampThe PinesCycling and camping funAll scoutsAll leadersYes, keen cyclists and support cars and setting up base campTBCA cycling camp, sleep over at the hall on Friday night and make sure bikes are ready to go, then cycle down to the pines, camp one night and then cycle home.
20-22 OctoberBay Park BoostBay ParkFun!All scoutsAll leadersMight be needed for transportTBC was $55 in 2022Outdoor Adventure Skills Camp
17-19 NovGilwerooElmoreFun!All scoutsAll leaders4 to assist with cookingTBC was $65 in 2022A mini Jamboree where scouts have fun and parent helpers cook