South Metropolitan - Region Joey Space Camp 2025

Camp Overview

Region camp for Joeys is to introduce youth members to camp life as they start their Scouting journey.

Joeys need to have been invested to register. 

 The purpose of this camp is to encourage Joey independence. Parents or Guardians may attend however they will not be walking around with the joeys and instead assisting on running activities. As per Scouts NSW policy, adults are to sleep in separately from youth members.

Activities will include a hike, team-building activities/games, crate stacking, sock wrestling, slack line, creative crafts and much more, all aimed at developing confidence, independence and skills in a supportive environment.

Camping Arrangements

All Joeys will be in single sex, youth only tents.  Joeys will be sleeping with the patrol and where possible Joeys will be camping with other Joeys from their Joey Unit.  Each Joey Unit will provide at least one of their own leaders so your Joey will have a familiar face.

Parents/carers who have come to help at the camp must bring their own tent.  Due to space limitations, please be mindful of the size of your tent. 

Adult males and females cannot sleep in the same tent.

No Joeys are allowed in any adult tents.

Bathroom & Toilet Arrangements

• Joeys who toilet independently should take a buddy with them.
• Joeys needing help toileting should have their supervising adult and another adult with them.  No Joey should be with just one adult at any time during the camp.
• Showering – Joeys will not be showering; showers are available if needed.

Catering

All meals will be provided during the camp.  Please ensure that any allergy information is included in your online application.  Our catering team must know ahead of time what food is required.

No food/treats/lollies are to be brought to camp as they attract wildlife into tents and may be a dietary or food allergy issue to other campers.

Joeys will be eating with the patrols and must have their own mess kits. (Please refer to packing list for more information). All food will be included.

Camping is a requirement if the Joey wants to complete their Camping - Stage 1 badge.

Refund Policy

Refunds for people who withdraw before the application close date will incur a $5.00 fee. Any refund requests after the closing date will result in no refund unless there are documented exceptional circumstances (minus the $5.00 fee).  If a youth member is sent home from the event for any reason, no refund will be given.

Parent Helpers

All parents and guardians attending must have a completed and approved A2 Adult Helper form, completed all mandatory online training modules and have a valid Working With Children check prior to registering to attend camp. If you register and approval is not received prior to camp, please refer to the refund policy above (A2 approval not received in time for camp is not considered a reason for camp fee refund).  These items take a fair while to process so please start the application early.

What is expected from a Registered Parent Helper?

• At camp we aim to foster a sense of independence in your Joey.  It is important for them to have the opportunity to try things on their own, without your help.  This includes going to activities without you.
• Some activities will require your assistance.  We will have a parent roster available at the camp.
• Leaders may need help with setting up and dismantling the camping area. Please feel free to ask the leaders if you can lend a hand.
• Our catering team will require assistance from parents in the kitchen. Parents will be rostered on to help out. If you are unable to assist for any reason, please inform your group leader before the camp

Go here for more information:  https://nsw.scouts.com.au/become-an-adult-helper/