It is not necessary for adult helpers to register on Scout Event in order to attend, but they are welcome to do so.
Leaders - it would be very helpful if you could register on Scout Event for the event.
All Troops and Groups are responsible for their own camping (Tents, food, Water, Transport.) The Region Team does not provide supervision for Youth Members outside of the Caving Hours, 8.30 - 4 Saturday and 8.30 - 3 Sunday (or close to those times)
Successful completion of this activity will qualify a Scout for the Caving Proficiency Badge.
Pre-requisite qualifications: None. (No abseiling. Only non-abseiling caves will be attempted, all caves are horizontal)
Directions:
Drive south along the Hume Hwy and turn off at Yass. At Yass take the Wee Jasper rd and when you get to Wee Jasper drive though town . Turn left at first T intersection, Left again at the next T intersection, then immediately left into Billy Grace Reserve. Follow track towards the river, to the Camp. Camp fees are $9.00 per person per night. (It is possible to camp on the Friday night.) There are Toilets and Hot Showers. There is swimming in the river. A map showing the campsite is here: http://goo.gl/maps/dern3 The journey takes about 3.5 hours from Bundilla.
You MUST register on Scout Event AND submit an E1 with payment before you are accepted on the course. This form is for SCOUT PARTICIPANTS ONLY and covers the course only. A separate form (template provided) must be filled and returned to the Troop Leader for camping. IMPORTANT: -
Please send the E1 to Meredith NOT Bundilla Please register on Scout Event
This form is a template for the camping component of the course, as the course E1 only covers the course. Travel and camping details including food should be placed onto this form by Troop Leaders.