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BIDJIGAL RESERVE GW WALK MAP A1 ERIC MOBBS GREY WOLF WALK 52014
NON UNIFORM HIKE, MUST DRESS FOR A BUSH WALK BUT BRING A JACKET OR JUMPER WILL BE COOL BEFORE AND AFTER . MUST ALSO HAVE WALKING SHOES (CLOSED IN ) , A HAT ,FULL DRINK BOTTLE AND SNACKS IN A DAY PACK . THE CUBS WILL HAVE TO CARRY WHAT THEY BRING ..
FERGUSON AVE IS OFF THE END OF EXCELSIOR AVE CASTLE HILL, TAKE THE DRIVE WAY TO THE SCOUT HALL / SOCCER FIELD KIOSK AND PARK DOWN NEAR THE KIOSK AS WE WILL MEET AND LEAVE / RETURN FROM THERE….
ITS A NICE FAMILY WALK SO FEEL FREE TO JOIN US ON THE WALK ( IS TWO HOURS WALKING SO BEST FOR OLDER SIBBLINGS ) OR BRING A BOOK AND WE’LL BE BACK AFTER YOU GET SOME QUIET TIME …
Brush Up on your Cub Scout Knowledge for this night
FULL CUB UNIFORM , $5 FOR THE PASSPORT , BADGE AND THE ACTIVITIES ….
THE PACK WILL MEET AT THE CAMP GROUNDS GATE (NEAR THE GREEN SHED AND CAR PARK ) AT 9.45 FOR A 10:00 AM START TO THE DAY. IT WILL BE BUSY ON THE DAY SO PLS WALK THE CUBS INTO BUNDILLA AND LOCATE THE PACK AT THE START AND FINISH OF THE FUN DAY…
AS THIS IS A REGION EVENT SO ALL CUBS MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE THE DAY…WE CAN’T ACCEPT LATE A1 FORMS OR PAYMENT…WE HAVE TO GET NUMBERS AND PAPERWORK TO REGION BEFORE THE 20/5/14.
CUBS MUST BRING ALL FOOD AND SNACKS , PLUS A HAT AND FULL DRINK BOTTLE FOR THE DAY , IF RAINING BRING A JACKET AS THE DAY WILL STILL BE ON ….
Visit to UWS Penrith Observatory. Cubs will be given a special Cub specific Program, including a 3D Astronomy movie, a tour of the dome area and stargazing or hands-on science activities. Program will run regardless of weather, there is still lots to see and do even if it is cloudy. Cubs attending will be eligible for Level 1 Space Badge.
The cost of this activity is a minimum of $300, therefore Mums & Dads & siblings are most welcome to also attend, cost will also be $10 each. A much better choice than sitting waiting in a cold car. Free tea & coffee is provided for Mums & Dads.
Parking is FREE but you MUST display the attached parking permit on the dashboard and only park in P1 carpark (in yellow bays) only. You will not be able to park in any other parking area free of charge.
More information is in the attached brochure and at http://www.uws.edu.au/observatorypenrith/uws_observatory_-_penrith_campus
Full address is: University of Western Sydney, Penrith Observatory, Building AO, Eighth Avenue off Great Western Highway, Werrington North, map at http://uws.edu.au/__data/campus_maps/Werrington_North_Campus_North_L.pdf
Allow 35 minutes drive from Winston Hills, directions at https://goo.gl/maps/hF5b7
PIRATES OF THE GREATER WEST parent information
Dress code. Full Uniform for Travel to and From Venue
Please read information sheets provided with further details and requirements for registration and also packing list.
Early bird discount will apply for those that are registered and paperwork to Grizzly no later than May 8th,2014 .
Anyone who has not registered by then will not receive $5.00 discount and must pay camp fee $45.00 in full.
Food has been estimated at $50.00 per child.
Parents assistance needed with provision of trailers, firewood and towing to and from Bents Basin. Please let us know if you can assist in this area as soon as possible.
Please provide details of any food intolerances asap as we will be planning menu in next two weeks and try to incorporate menu’s that cover all scouts.
Medication must be provided with list and dosage to leaders on or before camp please see information sheet.