VIVID Camp @ Cockatoo Island

Dear Scouts,

This year for Vivid we are going all out!  In order to get enough time to do VIVID properly we are going to camp at Cockatoo Island and visit the city by Ferry on Saturday night.

We will travel by Ferry to Cockatoo Island to setup camp and then head into the city to enjoy the lights of VIVID returning in the evening when we have seen all the things.

https://www.vividsydney.com/light/tag/free

This is a one night adventure where we are travelling by public Transport. You will need a hiking tent packed into your pack either your own tent, or borrow one from the Scout Group. (Sharing of tents is allowed).
You will also need to bring your Opal card and money for dinner Saturday night

The campsite has toilets, drinking water and hot showers.

Transport

SATURDAY: We will be meeting at Rydalmere Wharf at 2:30pm to catch the ferry to Cockatoo Island.
SUNDAY: We will return to Rydalmere Wharf at 3:15pm.

Parents: Please drop off and pickup at Rydalmere Wharf - https://goo.gl/maps/twYxHrrwPJm4PcqNA

Activity Plan

Exploring Cockatoo Island. Catching Ferry to VIVID in the City
For those wishing to do the VIVID SIA Badgework see here for details - Arts & Literature - VIVID

Who can come

The event is open to all Scouts & Venturers who are registered with, trialling, or transitioning into Scouts/Venturers at the time of the event.

Sleeping Arrangements:

Youth:

• Scouts should supply their own tent where possible, or borrowed from the Group if needed. Youth should share tents if possible.

Adults:

• Leaders should supply their own tents and sleeping gear, or borrow from the Group as needed.

Meals & Dining

Sun Breakfast & Lunch supplied. A mess kit (plate, cup, cutlery) is needed.
Each Scout will need to bring money for dinner on Saturday night

There is drinking water on site.
We recommended you have a 1L water bottle for during the day and around the campsite.

Wet Weather

Barring a natural disaster, this event will run in very bad weather. Bring a rain-coat!

Suggested Packing List

Packing List - Lightweight Gear for Scouts (Winter)
Bring Opal card
Uniform is required for travel to/from Cockatoo Island and while visiting VIVID.
Note: Cooking gear not required

More information

This activity:

• will be under direct adult supervision
• will involve both male and female youth members
• will have both male and female adult leaders present