Future Scouts Day - South Metropolitan Region Scout Camp

Future Scout Day is an exciting opportunity for 10-year-old Cubs to step into the world of Scouting and experience a full day at Region Scout Camp. Designed to immerse soon-to-be linking Cubs in the Scout program, the day offers the chance to join a Scout Unit patrol and take part in activities traditionally catered to the older sections. Cubs will participate with the Scouts in activity bases run by the groups and districts, as well as adventurous activities such as ninja line, crate stacking, abseiling, flying fox, and a water obstacle course across the Camp Coutts pond. 

Future Scouts will be integrated into their own Unit or a local one if their Unit is not attending, and will remain with that patrol for the duration of the day. Catering will be provided by the Scout Unit for morning tea and lunch. All Cubs will check in at Waterfall Station carpark in the morning, where they will receive their wristband and passport before being bussed into the camp as one group. In the afternoon, they will return the same way, with all Future Scouts departing together by bus. 

Attendance is required for the full day from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm to ensure a complete and immersive Scout experience.

FUTURE SCOUT DAY ELIGIBILITY

Cub Scouts (Future Scout Day Participants)

• Must be at least 10 at the time of Future Scout Day, 8 June 2025.
• Must be a registered and valid member of Scouts NSW at the time of application and through until 8 June 2025.
• Have consent from their parents/guardian
• Have approval and recommendation from their Cub Unit Leader 

Leaders

• Must be a registered and valid member of Scouts NSW at the time of application and through until 8 June 2025.
• Hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) and Police Check.
• Have completed the compulsory Mandatory Training (Child Safe Scouting and WHS for Scouting), and these modules are valid until 8 June 2025

EVENT FEES

Cubs : $25

Leaders: $15

Groups may charge an additional cost on top of the event fee to cover the cost of morning tea and lunch.

The event fee covers the following:

• Camp visitors fee
• Adventurous activities, including ninja line, crate stacking, abseiling and flying fox
• 10+ activity bases
• Badge & merch item
• Bus (Waterfall to Camp Coutts and return)
• Site security and logistics (including extra toilets)
• Paramedics on site
• Event registration fees

GEAR LIST

Each Future Scout (Cub) should bring the following items in their backpack:

• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Drink bottle
• Mess kit (plate, cup, fork, knife and spoon)
• Towel
• Clothes and shoes for water-activities (i.e. water shoes, swimmers and board shorts)

Please note that singlet tops, midriff/crop tops, and short shorts are not acceptable clothing. Clothing must have sleeves and should be sun-safe. Enclosed shoes must be worn at all times. Hiking boots and shirts with collars are recommended. Crocs are not acceptable footwear for camp, and this includes unacceptable water shoes. 

FUTURE SCOUT DAY PROGRAM

8:00 am               Future Scouts check-in (Waterfall Station)

8:30 am               Future Scouts to be collected by Scout rep. from each Unit (Bottom Carpark)

9:00 am               Scouts Own (Districts to organise) 

9:30 am               Activities Start 

12:00 pm            Activities Stop / Lunch 

1:00 pm               Activities Start 

4:30 pm               Activities Stop / Future Scouts to be dropped off at Bottom Carpark

5:00 pm               Future Scouts collected and signed out from Waterfall Train Station Carpark

As the Cubs will be integrated into the Scout patrols, no leaders/adult helpers should follow the patrol. The concept of Future Scout Day is to immerse the soon-to-be linking/linking Cubs into the Scout program and understand what it is like to be a Scout at an event.

REFUND POLICY

• The Region Scout Camp admin team must receive all applications, payments and e-permissions before the closing date. Any application not finalised before the closing date will be cancelled.
• Late applications may be accepted with the approval of the unit leader and the Region Commissioner (Scouts) or Region Commissioner. Late applications will attract an administration fee of $20 unless there are exceptional circumstances. 
• Refunds for people who withdraw before the application closes will incur a $10 administration fee. 
• Refunds for people who withdraw from the event after the closing date are only available in exceptional circumstances due to costs incurred unless there are documented exceptional circumstances.  
• All requests for refunds must be received before 4:00 pm on 6th June.
• No refund will be given if an individual is sent home from the camp for any reason.

GENERAL HEALTH

If you are unwell or are showing symptoms of a viral disease, we ask that you stay home, self-isolate and look after yourselves. 

EVENT CANCELLATION

The camp will go ahead, rain, hail or shine, so please prepare for all weather and bring a rain jacket. If Region Scout Camp is not able to proceed, due to extreme weather, we will look for other avenues to deliver this event or will endeavour to refund as much of the application fee as possible subject to costs already incurred.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Please direct all inquiries to SM.RegionScoutCamp@nsw.scouts.com.au.   

GOT QUESTIONS??

Please reach out to your Cub Leader or the Region Scout Camp team at SM.RegionScoutCamp@nsw.scouts.com.au.

FEELING SAFE AT REGION SCOUT 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 Region Scout 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 do not know what to do - talk to someone at Region Scout Camp Team!

If, for any reason, you do not feel the concerns of this nature that you raised at Region Scout Camp have been satisfactorily dealt with, please report your concerns directly to the Child Protection Team at the NSW State Office on 02 9735 9060 or via YouthProtection@nsw.scouts.com.au or your parents.

• The camp will have both Male and Female leaders present who are trained by Scouts NSW. 

All adults who attend the event will have completed Working with Children Checks, a National Police Check, and Mandatory training.