INFO 2013 - Scouts Victoria

SCOUT HIKE 2013 - FRI 17th TO SUN 19th MAY. A hiking and camp craft event for Scouts who do not go hikingregularly and it provides an opportunity for experienced Scouts and Patrols to compete for a perpetual trophy. All Patrols whoparticipate receive a pennant and each Scout receives a badge. Leaders are encouraged to get involved in assisting their Scouts toincrease their knowledge of hiking and lightweight camping. The selected State Forest area is divided into six compulsorycampsites and activity points are spread between. Each Patrol hikes to and participates in as many activities as possible beforereaching their set campsites on the Saturday, and again on the Sunday before reaching the HQ site. Activities are centered on atheme, and based on the Targets and Challenges. Scouts are bussed into the area on the Friday night (departing around 7.00 p.m.)and home again on the Sunday returning to designated points around 5.00 p.m. Contact: ARC Mt Dandenong – Ian Lancaster,arc.scouts.mtdandenong@vicscouts.asn.au or www.vicscouts.com.au/scouthike.STRADBROKE CUP THURS 28/03 – 01/04/2013A Scout section camping event run over the Easter weekend at several venues around Victoria. The Stradbroke Cup is a campingcompetition with the highest achievers becoming co-holders of the Cup. However, there is an extensive program of activitiesavailable at all venues and Patrols who wish to simply have a fun camping weekend, without actually entering into the Stradbrokecompetition, are also welcome. Most Stradbroke Cup venues will allow Troops to arrive from Thursday evening. This is a perfectway for Scouts to satisfy the "four nights under canvas continuously" requirement for a Jamboree or extended camp. The wholeevent is an opportunity for Scout Troops and Patrols to have an enjoyable camping experience and experience the fellowship of alarge combined camp. Contact: your ARC Scouts. Details on the Web and in "Australian Scout".MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING AT OFFICERBookings essential: Full details from camp manager. Rob Armstrong 0411 566 861, rarmstrong@iacs.com.au.Sunday 5 th May - 4 hour endurance relay race for Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, Leaders, parents and friends - a relay for teams of 2to 6 riders in age categories. The committee will cater a BBQ lunch, tea and coffee at minimal cost.PATROL ACTIVITY CAMPING - GILWELLProvided by Ian Campbell, BL Patrol Activities (Gilwell Park)This activity at Gilwell provides a range of fun and learning activity weekend programs. All thenecessary camping, cooking and activity equipment is provided for Patrols who participate. Nomore wet tents to hang! Patrols need to provide their own food for a combined menu, andshould include matches, bio - degradable detergent, pot scourers and suitable bags for recyclables andrubbish. It is also suggested they supply their own DRY firewood to help with Gilwell Park’s environment.Scouts will need to bring their personal items such as Sleeping bag, clothes, Wet Weather Gear, eating gearetc. Current contact details and original health forms are required for each Scout attending. (Photocopies offorms relating to a previous activity are NOT acceptable). Patrols are supervised by highly experiencedActivity Leaders whilst in camp. Troop Leaders are most welcome to attend and will need to provide their own tents and food.DATES 2013 and COSTS:February 23 - 24 Bushcraft/Abseiling incl. haybox cooking and map craft $30.00 per youthMay 4 - 5 Welding, Forge, Soldering and ropemaking $30.00 per youthJune 1 - 2 Rogaining and Orienteering, using a compass – Go for the record! $20.00 per youthJune 29 – 30 Radio – Foundation Licence Camp Set by SRESUAugust 3 - 4 Rogaining and Orienteering, using a compass – Go for the record! $20.00 per youthSeptember 7 - 8 Welding, Forge, Soldering, and ropemaking $30.00 per youthOctober 19 - 20 JOTA/JOTI – Leaders required to assist with activities $32 per youth, $7 per LeaderNovember 9 - 10 Environment $26.00 per youthBookings: Ring Ian Campbell, on 0403 181 268 to register your interest, then forward your full payment as detailed above tosecure your place for the chosen Activity camp. Cheques should be made payable to “Gilwell Park Patrol Activity Camping” andsent to “Bookings” 3 Harris Grove Bayswater 3153. A receipt along with information on what to bring and how to get there willbe sent as confirmation of your booking. Remember to book early to avoid disappointment. Camp numbers are limited accordingto the activities provided on each camp. We request any cancellations be made four weeks in advance, where possible, to enableother Patrols to take advantage of these camps. We may decide to refund payments only, if and when, other Patrols fillcancellations. Refer to www.vicscouts.com.au/patrolactivitycamping for up to date detailsWhat to Bring: Scouts attending will need to bring additional items for the activities they will be undertaking. See below: Bushcraft/Abseiling: 2 Compasses per Patrol and a water bottle per Scout. Ingredients for a haybox stew. Rogaining: 2 compasses per Patrol and a water bottle per Scout. Environment: Research projects, notebook, pen, Badge book (full details will be sent appx. 2 months prior to camp). Radio Foundation: To be advised at booking Welding: Old overalls or similar, no synthetics please and leather shoes or boots . JOTA: JOTA fees (refer to JOTA entry in this book61