NORMO Cubs - ACT Cuboree Shakedown Camp
Details
Event information
For Cubs attending ACT Cuboree, we will have a shakedown camp.
We will be spending Saturday, 29th Aug to Sunday, 30th Aug at Crosslands to go through our gear and to learn about some of the routines at Cuboree.
Details as follows:
Location: Crosslands, Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights 2077
Arrive: 8:00am Saturday, 29th Aug
Pickup*: 1:00pm Sunday, 30th Aug
Dismissal*: 2:00pm Sunday, 30th Aug
*Pickup is from Crosslands, however Cubs are expected to come back to the hall to help unpack.
Dismissal will be from Normanhurst Scout Hall.
Berowra members may dismiss from Crosslands at 1:00pm.
IMPORTANT!
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Cubs MUST pack their own bag (assisted by parents) so that they know what’s been packed & where in the bag it is. Pls refer to the Cuboree packing list if you're not sure what to bring. Specific focus should be on sleeping gear and mess kit.
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Everything MUST fit in 1 big bag & a day pack.
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LABEL EVERYTHING
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Cubs to wear full uniform to and from camp.
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NO SNACKS, FOOD OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE TO BE BROUGHT TO CAMP
- 2 x changes of underwear
- 2 x pairs of socks
- 2 x t-shirts (preferably with collar for sun protection–NO Singlets or sleeveless tops)
- 1 x shorts (fingertip length minimum)
- 1 x long pants/leggings
- Warm jacket/jumper
- Beanie (in case it gets cold at night)
- 2 x large, strong plasticbags (for soiled or wet clothes/shoes)
- Sleeping mat (Camp Stretchers are not permitted for Cubs.)
- Sleeping bag
- Inner sheet (sleeping bag liner)
- Pillow (packed in your bag)
- Pyjamas or something to wear while sleeping
- Cuddly toy
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Hair brush/comb (As req)
- Hair ties (As req)
- Mess kit with cloth bag (NO plastic or mesh bag)
- Utensils - knife/fork/spoon
- Plate, bowl and cup
- Tea towel (with name on)
- Water bottle (approx 750ml)
- Wide brimmed hat (NO caps. They do not provide adequate sun protection)
- Sunscreen (Roll on or cream ONLY)
- Sunglasses (optional)
- Insect repellent (Roll on or cream ONLY)
- Raincoat
- Head torch (with spare batteries)
- Small personal first aid kit
- Compass
Leader Contact Details:
Camp Lead:
- Matt McQuilty
- Phone: 0422452363
- Email: Matt.Mcquilty@nsw.scouts.com.au
Emergency Contact:
- David 'Kanga' Hodge
- Phone: 0405 508 051
- Email: David.hodge@nsw.scouts.com.au