Blue Mountains District Pioneering Camp

Bushcraft Skills Camp for all members of Blue Mountains District

Youth will have the opportunity to learn and/or teach Bushcraft skills in patrols, meet youth from around the district, and have an enjoyable time. Please contact your leader for a packing list if required. Starting times for each section are as follows:

Venturers will start on Friday 8th of September 6pm

Cubs and Scouts 9th September 10am

Joeys 11am 10th September

Who can come

The event is open to Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturer Scouts, Rover Scouts, Leaders, Fellowship members and Adult Helpers from Blue Mountains District Only.

Camping

All participants will be camping in section campsites spaced around the site.  

Catering for this event is included. Please ensure all allergies and intollerances are included on this e-permission form.

Membership Requirements

All members must remain financial and registered within ScoutLink from the time applciations close until the end of the event. 

All service and line leaders over the age of 18 must be cleared by Scouts Australia NSW to work with children and young people prior to the start of the camp. This includes any adult helpers and support staff who must have submitted an online application form and been accepted by the group prior to the event closing date.

Carers for youth or adults should contact admin ahead of applying for the weekend to be briefed on new (simpler) requirements for registration.

Feeling Safe at Camp

Everyone in Scouts, youth and adults alike have the right to feel safe and be protected from abuse. No-one is allowed to threaten you, hurt you, or touch you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or afraid.

A Scout is respectful, and this applies to all interactions between all participants, youth and adults at Camp.

You do not have to deal with abuse on your own. If you feel unsafe, threatened, or you see/hear something that causes you concern, please speak to a Leader or Rover on an activity. Your concerns will be taken seriously. The information you provide will be shared with people who can support and protect you.

If you don’t know what to do – speak to someone.

If, for any reason, you do not feel the concerns of this nature which you raised at camp have been satisfactorily dealt with, please report your concerns directly to the Child Protection Team at the NSW State Office on 02 9735 9000 or via ChildProtection@nsw.scouts.com.au or your parents.

Payment & Refund Policy

All applications, payments and e-permissions must be received by the admin team prior to the closing date. Any application that has not been finalised prior to the closing date will be cancelled. Late applications may be accepted with the approval of both the unit leader and the team leader. Late applications will attract a administration fee of $30 unless there are exceptional circumstances. 

Refunds for people who have documented exceptional circumstances, will attract a $20 administration fee to cover costs incurred. No other refunds will apply.

Event Cancellation Policy

While we are confident that we can and will deliver this camp, we are subject to the restrictions placed on us by outside influences

General Health Policy

If you are unwell, or are showing symptoms of a viral disease, we ask that you stay home, self-isolate and look after yourselves. Our refund policy allows that any person who stays home and provides medical evidence will recieve a refund for this event less the administration fee.