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Scouts NSW - 1st Caringbah Scout Group

Group - Boree Regatta Camp

Details

Fri 16 Oct 2026 17:00 - Sun 18 Oct 2026 15:00
Location is in the registration details

Event information

Registration for this event closes at Wed 30 Sep 2026 18:00.

Activity Overview

  • Participation in the Boree Regatta Region Camp
  • Boree Regatta is a two night camp at Kurnell for all sections of all groups in the South Metropolitan region.
  • The Cub Scouts will have a day of land activities and a day of water activities.
  • The Scouts will have a day of water activities and a day of land activities.
  • The Venturer Scouts will do their thing, in Kurnell and in/on the water.
  • Scouts: Kayak Marathon. For everybody: Boree Knotting Challenge. JOTA. Disco. 
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Preparation

  • Practise the six Boree knots for the Boree Knotting Challenge.
  • Practise the standard land games with your unit.
  • Practise building the raft with your unit.
  • Practise building a flagpole (Scouts).
  • The theme is "Everything Aussie", so have your best Australian outfit with you!
  • Help needed from parents! On Friday at 14:30 we will need lots of hands to setup the mess tent and the kitchen.

Clothing, Food and Equipment

  • Uniform for opening ceremony.
  • Standard camping gear, including mess-kit. Tents are supplied.
  • Swimmers, watershoes, rashy.
  • Warm clothes for in the evening.
  • Hat, closed shoes.
  • If the weather looks like we get rain, extra socks, shirts and raincoat.
  • No chocolate, no electronics. All lollies are expected to be shared.

Travel Arrangements

  • Parents bring on Friday after 17:00 and before 20:00, or on Saturday morning before 09:00.
  • Parents pick up on Sunday around 15:00.
  • If you need help with carpool or transport, talk to the section leaders.
  • Note that parking can be a while away from the camp site.

Costs

  • $65 if registered before Saturday 5 September 18:00.
  • $70 if registered before Wednesday 30 September 18:00.
  • Payment to the group bank account with the description of "Boree <name of child>".
  • No late registrations!

Activity Leader Contact Information

  • Your section leaders.

Emergency Contacts

  • Name: Bob `Badger' Head
  • Phone: 0417 485 505
  • Email: bob.head@nsw.scouts.com.au

Supervision

  • This activity will be conducted under direct or indirect adult supervision.
  • Both male and female leaders will be present.