Parramatta District Scouts "Ewok" Construction Camp
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Event Details
When:
Sat 2nd Nov 2024 (9am) to Sun 3rd Nov 2024 (12pm)
Where:
1st North Rocks Scout Hall
Baden Powell Place, North Rocks NSW 2151
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Cost:
Youth - Scout - $25.00
Youth - Scout (previous payment) - Free
Adult - Leader - Free
Registrations:
Open: Mon 16th Sep 2024 (6am)
Close: Mon 28th Oct 2024 (11.59pm)
Capacity:
Maximum 150 people
Register:
https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/1278
Coordinator:
Anthony Macarthur
anthony.macarthur@nsw.scouts.com.au
Account:
Parramatta District
Brief Summary:
Scouts will be working in Patrols and using their pioneering skills to construct an "Ewok" village in the trees. This activity is for Scouts only.
Additional Information

Objective:

The objective is to provide a fun activity for Scouts to complete the requirements for Bushcraft-Pioneering Outdoor Activity Skill (OAS) level 4.

Description:

The Scouts will be working in their Patrols to initially construct a 5m high flagpole and chariot to demonstrate knotting competency.
Each Patrol will then construct their own platform in the trees and connect them with bridges to form an "Ewok" village. The Structures will be approx. 1.5m above the ground and if deemed safe enough by the Leaders the Scouts will be permitted to sleep on them overnight. Tents will be utilised if not sleeping in the trees.

On Saturday night the Scouts will watch 1 of the Star Wars movies. Additionally, the Scouts will likely visit the North Rocks 7-Eleven for a late night snack (optional).

Skills required:

The Patrol Leader has ultimate decision on suitability of each Scout in their Patrol to participate in this activity, however, as a guide Scouts should have already achieved Bushcraft level 2 prior to attending this activity and be well progressed on Bushcraft level 3.

Scouts are expected to be competent with the following knots/lashings as a minimum:

Cost:

$25 covers the cost of all meals and snacks (excluding 7-Eleven visit) from Saturday lunch until Sunday breakfast (inclusive).

Wear:

  • Scout shirt and scarf to and from camp, but change shirt for construction activies
  • Shorts/pants that are suitable for running & climbing
  • Closed in shoes (no thongs, crocs, etc)
  • Hat 

Bring:

Overnight bag/pack containing:

  • sleeping bag
  • sleeping mat
  • spare clothing (incl. warm clothing)
  • rain coat
  • torch/headlamp
  • mess kit (plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork & spoon) + tea towel
  • personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, sunscreen, insect repellent, etc)
  • water bottle 
  • money to buy snacks at 7-Eleven (optional)

Patrol gear:

Each Patrol needs to bring equipment to construct their structures, which needs to include:

  • large strong poles for main supports
  • small poles/spars suitable to form deck to support Scouts
  • ropes for lashings (synthetic or 'Parramatta' rope is not permitted for any weight bearing lashings)
  • ropes, cargo nets, etc to connect between structures
  • tarp to make roof over structure 

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