Calendar

Mar
26
Wed
International Food Night
Mar 26 @ 08:30 – 10:30
Mar
28
Fri
Venturer Skills Hike
Mar 28 – Mar 30 all-day
Mar
29
Sat
Region Water Fun Day
Mar 29 @ 22:00 – Mar 30 @ 04:00

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This is an opportunity where both Scouts, parents and siblings can participate in some Fun Water Activities. We will have a large number of canoes, along with a number of sailing craft and possibly some power boats on the water. Joeys participating in canoeing will need to have either a parent with them, or at least a Level 2 Flat water Canoeist in the boat with them.

 

This is a non uniform day, however youth members to wear their scarves for opening parade. You will need to bring a broad brim hat (No Base Ball Caps), sunscreen, water bottle, towel, swimmers and river shoes.(or spare shoes that can get wet.)

 

PFD’s will be provided. All participants while in water craft must wear a correctly fitting PFD, and enclosed footwear. (River Shoes) Crocs are not suitable. All scouts must also wear River shoes while doing swimming activities. It is highly recommended that everyone in the water wears appropriate footwear.

 

There are limited BBQ facilities on site. There will be a food store selling drinks and hot food, or if you prefer you can pack a picnic lunch from home.

 

Cost for the day including all activities is $5.00 per person, or $20.00 for a family. Children under 5 are free. Each paying person will be issued with a wrist band to wear on the day.

 

Please complete the A1 form and forward it to Region Office by Tuesday 25 March 2014. We are unable to to register people on the day.

Apr
2
Wed
Science Team
Apr 2 @ 08:30 – 10:30
Apr
11
Fri
Proficiency Badge Caving
Apr 11 @ 22:00 – Apr 13 @ 05:00

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All Troops and Groups are responsible for their own camping (Tents, food, Water, Transport.) The Region Team does not provide supervision for Youth Members outside of the Course Hours, 8.30 – 4 Saturday and 8.30 – 3 Sunday (or close to those times)

Successful completion of this activity will qualify a Scout for the Caving Proficiency Badge.

Pre-requisite qualifications: None. (No abseiling. Only non-abseiling caves will be attempted, all caves are horizontal)

Directions:

Drive south along the Hume Hwy and turn off at Yass. At Yass take the Wee Jasper rd and when you get to Wee Jasper drive though town . Turn left at first T intersection, Left again at the next T intersection, then immediately left into Billy Grace Reserve. Follow track towards the river, to the Camp. Camp fees are about $5 a night. (It is possible to camp on the Friday night.) There are Toilets and Hot Showers there. There is swimming in the river. A map showing the campsite is here: http://goo.gl/maps/dern3 The journey takes about 3.5 hours from Bundilla.

Equipment:

All Scouts and leaders doing the course will need a torch (Head torch preferred) and a second source of light (Hand Torch) Small candle and matches (In waterproofed ziploc bag). Cloth tape or strong masking tape (for attaching light to helmet) Boots or sturdy shoes (Dunlop Volleys are excellent)

The caves can get dirty and muddy, so a pair of old clothes or overalls are best for caving.

The course starts at 9 am on the Saturday. We will be doing a cave tour of Carey’s cave on the Saturday morning. Cost of tour $14.30 for Adults. Course participants have already paid for their tour of Carey’s cave within the cost of the course.

Any other questions please contact the Activity Coordinator Meredith Stewart, 98011717 or David McKinley, 96260355.

Apr
16
Wed
Dragon Skin Prep Night
Apr 16 @ 09:30 – 11:30
Apr
18
Fri
Dragon Skin
Apr 18 @ 12:30 – Apr 21 @ 13:30
Apr
24
Thu
ANZAC Dawn Service – Kellyville
Apr 24 @ 19:30 – 21:30
May
2
Fri
Relay For Life
May 2 – May 3 all-day

CUB A1 RELAY FOR LIFE 2014

THIS IS AN ORGANISED FUND RAISER FOR CANCER COUNCIL NSW

CUBS TO BE IN FULL UNIFORM

, WE ARE ATTENDING TO GIVE SUPPORT TO SCOUTS AND VENTURERS THAT ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT AS WELL AS SUPPORTING THE WIDER COMMUNITY.

THERE WILL BE ACTIVITIES FOR THE CUBS TO DO ….

THERE WILL BE FOOD STALLS AND ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES AT THE EVENT SO IF OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS WISH TO JOIN IN THEY ARE WELCOME …MORE A FAMILY EVENT .

 

CUBS AND THEIR FAMILY CAN SPONSOR THE SCOUT AND VENTURERS IN THE EVENT BY GOING TO:

www.relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2014/hills_2014

VISIT THE SITE FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION …..

 

CUBS CAN BRING ALONG A SMALL AMOUT OF MONEY IF THEY WISH TO DONATE ON THE DAY ….

 

PLS BRING A HAT , SNACKS AND A DRINK … CUBS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BUY FOOD AND DRINK WHILE THERE AS CUBS . AFTER 11.30AM WITH THEIR FAMILY OR PARENTS THEY ARE FREE TO STAY …

 

Winston Hills
Winston Hills
Early Bird Registration for “The Hills Relay for Life” is NOW OPEN!! Join our “1st Winston Hills Scout Group & Supporters” Team or Sponsor one of the Team Members to get involved. It’s alot of fun and such a worthy cause. Annaliese Sollom (Venturers) is the 1st WHSG Team Captain.
Walk, jog or run to help save more lives | Relay For Life

www.relay.cancercouncil.com.au
Relay For Life is an overnight event that is fantastic fun for people of all ages and fitness levels…