Sydney North Region Joey Pirate Camp

Camping 

Camping will be in tents with other joey scouts. Adults will be camping nearby so as to be available if needed. In special circumstances, and in the case of bad weather, sleeping will be in the scout hall. 

All adults attending the Region Joey Pirate Camp MUST be registered with Scouts NSW as CLEARED leaders or adult helpers and have completed the mandatory training modules – Adult Code of Conduct, Child Safe Scouting and WHS for Scouting. If you are not already an Adult Helper please be aware you need a WWCC number (not just an Application no.) Scouts NSW then will do a National Police Check which does take time, Please dont leave this to the last minute, you may be dissapointed that you cannot attend.

What to bring 

* tent, camping gear, sleeping bag, pillow, bedding (airbed or other),
* sleepwear, teddy bear/soft toy
* change of clothes, warm clothing, rainwear
* toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, (hand)towel)
* mess kit (plate, bowl, cutlery, cup/mug)
* hat, sunscreen
* insect repellent
* water bottle
* torch

Staffing 

We need to maintain a ratio of 1 adult (leader/ or adult helper) per 5 joey scouts (1:5). Camp executive staffing includes the Camp Coordinator (Jim Baldwin), Caterer/Kitchen Coordinator (Tom Miles) and First Aider (Lyn Mann). 

The remaining leaders and adult helpers will act to deliver activities, catering, sites, logistics and providing support to the event. Junior Service Leaders will be supervised by Leaders of Youth and will help maintaining the camp site and running activities. 

Catering 

The Region Joey Pirate Camp is fully catered with Sat evening meal, and breakfast and lunch on Sun, plis afternoon and morning teas. *Please ensure that all dietary requirements are included on your e-permission form and that we receive these ASAP so that we can make sure we cater appropriately. Ideally, if there are special dietary requirements, especially religious requirements, the joeys will bring their own food. 

Membership Training & Requirements 

All youth members and leaders must remain financial and registered within ScoutHub from the time applications close until the end of the Region Joey Pirate Camp. 

All Adults attending the event (including Adult Helpers) must meet Scouts NSW Child Protection Requirements, including registration with Scouts NSW and having completed the Adult Code of Conduct, Child Safe Scouting and WHS for Scouting online modules. 

Arriving at the Region Joey Pirate Camp 

A community group has a permanent hire of the East Wahroonga scout hall until noon Sat. Please plan to arrive after 12:00 on Sat 25 Oct. Parking for the camp is available on the street and  at the nearby sporting field. Road access to the scout hall itself is restricted and only 1 vehicle at a time can access the driveway. Please be patient and considerate of each other and, if possible, carry tents, equipment, etc from the parking area.. 

Feeling Safe at the Region Joey Pirate 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 The Region Joey Pirate 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 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 a member of the Camp Executive - Jim Baldwin, Tom Miles or Lyn Mann. 

If, for any reason, you do not feel the concerns of this nature which you raised at the Region Joey Pirate 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 Child Protection@nsw.scouts.com.au or your parents. 

 Payment & Refund Policy 

All applications with a status of Submitted, Received or Accepted as of the closing date will be considered as attending and must be paid for. 

No refunds will be offered for withdrawn applications after the closing date unless there are exceptional circumstances that will be considered by the Region Joey Camp Executive Team. Withdrawals prior to the closing date will be entitled to a refund. Any refunds, if approved, will be subject to a $5 processing fee. 

Event Cancellation Policy 

While we are confident that we can and will deliver the Region Joey Pirate Camp, we are subject to the restrictions placed on us by outside influences. In the event of having to cancel the Region Joey Pirate Camp  we will refund all payments to participants, except for a $5 administration fee to cover costs incurred in planning the event.