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FULL UNIFORM FOR THE WALK (SUGGEST SHORTS) MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE WALKING SHOES. BRING A JUMPER AS IT CAN GET COLD (A LITE RAIN COAT IF SHOWERS FORCAST) . LAYERED CLOTHING IS GOOD AS IT CAN BE COLD IN THE TRAIN AND AT THE MOUNTAINS ,YET HOT WHILE WALKING.
A HAT IS ESSENTIAL ALONG WITH A FULL DRINK BOTTLE. BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH AND SNACKS TO EAT AND CARRY IT ALL IN A SMALL BACK PACK ( DAY PACK ).
YOU CANT AFFORD TO BE LATE AS WE ARE CATCHING A TRAIN TO BLACKTOWN AND ON TO WENTWORTH FALLS SO WE MUST BE ON TIME.
OUR RETURN WILL BE TO SEVEN HILLS STATION AT 4.00PM AFTER CHANGING TRAINS AT BLACKTOWN .
LEAVE
DEPT : 8.32 AM TRAIN SEVEN HILLS TO BLACKTOWN PLATFORM 4
ARR: 8.37 AM BLACKTOWN PLATFORM 6
DEPT : 8.55 AM TRAIN BLACKTOWN TO WENTWORTH FALLS PLATFORM 6
ARR: 10.10 AM WENTWORTH FALLS STATION
RETURN
DEPT: 2.36 PM WENTWORTH FALLS PLATFORM 1
ARR : 3.51 PM BLACKTOWN STATION PLATFORM 5
DEPT: 3.54 PM BLACKTOWN STATION PLATFORM 1
ARR : 3.57 PM SEVEN HILLS STATION
ADULT FARE $16.80 RETURN ON SUNDAYS NOT THE FAMILY PASS
CHILD FARE $8.40 RETURN ON SUNDAYS NOT THE FAMILY PASS
Come Dressed up for a SCARY NIGHT
Cubs are to be dropped off and collected from the Hall at the normal times.
Cubs will do a History Walk of the local area with Leaders. Some local roads will be crossed.
Cubs should bring a Water Bottle and a small Torch.
Aussie Bush Mob Holiday – all Joeys must have a parent or responsible adult in attendance for the camp
Cost is $55 for Joeys, Parents, and Leaders This includes all meals.
Please make all cheques payable to 1st Winston Hills Scout Group
Parents will be required to assist with meal preparation, cleaning up, and at activities.
All participants need to fill in an activity form. Parents will also need to fill in a PED form (prohibited employment declaration)
Please see attached packing list. Label everything! Joeys and Leaders need to wear uniform to and from camp.
Arrive 10am for set up and morning tea. Opening Parade 11am. If you plan to arrive later please advise your Joey Leader. If you need to
leave before the end of the camp you must advise your Joey Leader.
Everyone must wear closed in shoes while on camp, including during swimming activities. No crocs, sandals or thongs. No singlet tops.
Joeys and Parents will be sleeping in Bunk Bed accommodation. Separate boy / girl rooms. Camping is also an option.
Parents are responsible for showering and toileting their own Joey.
All medication must be handed to your Leader on arrival in a sealed bag with the Joey’s name on it. Medication will be stored in a safe location, and distributed to a parent to administer to the Joey when required.
Camp activities will include craft, games, campfire, bush walk, swimming, and lots of FUN and FOOD! Saturday night dinner will have an Aussie Bush theme. Parents, Leaders and Joeys are invited to dress up.
For more information ask your Joey Scout Leader or call Helen Sara JSL on 0404 246 249 h.sara@optusnet.com.au or Karina Wardle on
0421 087588 kwardle@ihug.com.au
Directions
Take the F3 out of Sydney.
Take the first Gosford exit
Turn Right onto Woy Woy Rd, at the Shell service station.
3.2 kms to Camp Kariong sign on the Right hand side
Take the road on the right and drive up dirt road until you reach car park.
As the access road crosses a creek Parents are asked to park in the car park and use available trolleys to bring belongings to the camp buildings, a short distance along a track.