South Metropolitan Region Scout Camp - Into the Jungle

Get ready to swing into action at Into the Jungle – the ultimate South Metropolitan Region Scout Camp adventure, running from Friday, 6 June to Monday, 9 June 2025 at Camp Coutts, Waterfall! Over one wild long weekend, Scouts will explore the jungle, tackle exciting challenges, and push their limits through a packed program of activity bases run by local groups and districts, along with thrilling adventurous activities like the ninja line, crate stacking, abseiling, and flying fox. Along the way, participants will strengthen their bushcraft, camping, and outdoor skills while working as a team and developing leadership, resilience, and creative problem-solving. This exciting event is open to Scouts and Guides (participants), Venturers (Junior Service Leaders), and Rovers and Leaders. Get ready to explore, discover, and thrive—Into the Jungle is calling!

All youth and accompanying leaders will need to make their way to Waterfall Train Station, where the event youth check-in will take place. From there, everyone will be bussed into Camp Coutts. No hiking into camp is allowed. Please arrange your own transport to and from Waterfall Station.

In preparation for the event, 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. 

REGION SCOUT CAMP ELIGIBILITY

Under 18’s - Scouts (Participants) & Venturer Scouts (Junior Service Leaders)

• Must be a registered and valid member of Scouts NSW at the time of application and through until 9 June 2025.
• Have consent from their parents/guardians.

Over 18s – 18-year-old Venturer Scouts (Junior Service Leaders), Rover Scouts & Leaders

• Must be a registered and valid member of Scouts NSW at the time of application and through until 2 March 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 9 June 2025

Applications are open to Girl Guides and Out-Of-Region Units; please email us at SM.RegionScoutCamp@nsw.scouts.com.au before applying to ensure we have a unit campsite to allocate.

EVENT FEES

The event fees cover the contribution to the event, Region Scout Camp. Each unit should charge its own cost to cover catering, activity-based costs, and other group requirements. 

• Scouts (Participants): $95
• Venturers (Junior Service Leaders): $60
• Over 18s camping with a unit (i.e. Leaders): $60
• Rovers – Self-Catered: $60
• Rovers – Catered: $112
• Event & AA Team: $0

The event fee includes the following but not limited to:

• 3 nights camp fee
• 2 nights of entertainment
• 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

In addition, over-18s who are catered with HQ (part of the Region Scout Camp Team, AA Team, or Rovers that are not on lines with a unit) will receive all meals catered by the Camp Coutts Auxiliary from Friday night to Monday lunch.

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.

GOT QUESTIONS??

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

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Please direct all inquiries to 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.