Pioneering Skill Development Day
Event Details
When:
Sun 31st May 2026 (9am to 4pm)
Where:
Cost:
Leader/Parent Helper - Free
Scouts - Free
Venturer - Free
Scouts - Free
Venturer - Free
Registrations:
Open: Wed 27th May 2026 (12am)
Close: Sat 30th May 2026 (11.59pm)
Close: Sat 30th May 2026 (11.59pm)
Capacity:
Maximum 30 people
Coordinator:
Udaya Wijesinghe
udaya.wijesinghe@nsw.scouts.com.au
udaya.wijesinghe@nsw.scouts.com.au
Brief Summary:
Scouts will work towards their next level Bushcraft Badge (Levels 1–3) or Stage 4/5 Pioneering Badge throughout the day. Activities will include learning and practising a variety of knots, lashings, and basic pioneering construction techniques. Scouts will also learn how to correctly set up patrol tents and dining flies as part of developing practical camping and outdoor skills.
Venturers will participate in a separate tower-building activity designed to support their Stage 6 and 7 Pioneering badgework. This activity will focus on advanced pioneering skills, teamwork, leadership, and safe construction practices.
Additional Information
The Scouts who have already achieved their level 4 Pioneering will collaborate in patrols to undertake specific pioneering construction
What to Bring
- Full Scout Uniform (please wear to the event)
- Water bottle
- Mess kit (plate, bowl/cup, and eating utensils)
- Hat and sunscreen
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Closed shoes/boots
Activities
Scouts
Scouts will participate in a range of pioneering and camping activities, including:
- Patrol tent setup
- Dining fly setup
- Camp gadget construction
- Flagpole/flag break construction
- Knots and lashings
- General pioneering projects and teamwork challenges
These activities will support Bushcraft Levels 1–3 and Stage 4/5 Pioneering badgework.
Venturers
Venturers will take part in a separate watch tower building activity focused on advanced pioneering skills, teamwork, and leadership, supporting Stage 6 and 7 Pioneering badgework.
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