Group Camp
Once a year, the whole of Bardon Scouts heads away together for Group Camp. It is the one camp where every section camps side by side, along with the adults who help run the group.
Event Details
When: Once a year in October
Duration: Two nights
Arrive: Friday at 7pm
Depart: Sunday at 2pm
Where: BP Park, 68 Cash Ave, Samford Village QLD 4520 (map)
Who: Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers - all sections, plus adult helpers
Arrival
Arrive at camp at 7pm on Friday. Please make sure your child has had dinner before they arrive. We serve a supper later in the evening.
Everyone signs in on the sign in sheet when they arrive, adults and young people alike.
Arriving Late or Leaving Early
We use sign in and out sheets at camp. Whenever anyone arrives or leaves, adults and young people alike, record it on the sheet. See Sign In and Out for how it works.
What to Bring
- Scout uniform (worn to and from camp)
- Rucksack
- Sleeping mat (small foam or inflatable)
- Sleeping bag, or blanket and sheets
- Pillow and pillowcase (an inflatable pillow or rolled up clothing is best)
- Trainers or walking shoes
- Hat with a wide brim
- Wet weather jacket
- Warm jacket for night activities
- Socks, underwear, shorts or trousers, and t-shirts or shirts
- Pyjamas
- Toiletries: flannel or sponge, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbrush or comb
- Towel
- Swimmers
- Swimming goggles (if your child prefers to swim with them)
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Personal first aid kit (bandaids and so on)
- Water bottle
- Torch
- Small notepad and pencil
- Mess kit: a bag with a plate, bowl, cup and cutlery
Sleeping Arrangements
Your child can bring their own tent or use a Bardon Scouts tent. Young people choose their own tent partners, with a maximum of 4 to a tent. Joeys sleep in their parents’ tent.
Menu
| Meal | Food |
|---|---|
| Friday | Have dinner before arriving |
| Supper | Drowned Bears |
| Saturday | |
| Breakfast | Bacon and egg rolls, cereal, fruit, juice |
| Lunch | Burritos or wraps |
| Dinner | Soup, spaghetti bolognaise, apple crumble |
| Sunday | |
| Breakfast | Pancakes, cereal, fruit, milk |
| Lunch | Wraps |
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Friday | |
| 7 to 9pm | Arrive and set up camp |
| 9 to 10pm | Supper and lights out |
| Saturday | |
| 7 to 8am | Breakfast and clean up |
| 8 to 9am | Paracord bracelets (available all weekend), and fire lighting without matches (magnifying glasses, flint and steel) |
| 9 to 11am | Swimming and pool play |
| 11am to 1pm | Lunch and clean up |
| 1 to 4pm | Pioneering: building a screen, flagpole and camp gadgets. If plans change: dinner preparation and craft |
| 4 to 7pm | Prepare and eat dinner, and clean up |
| 7 to 9pm | Evening activity: movie and campfire |
| 9 to 10pm | Lights out |
| Sunday | |
| 7 to 8am | Breakfast and clean up |
| 8 to 11am | Wide game |
| 11am to 1pm | Lunch and clean up |
| 1 to 2pm | Pack the trailer, then leave camp at 2pm |
| 2 to 3pm | Unpack the trailer at the Den |
Departure
We leave camp at 2pm on Sunday. Everyone signs out on the sign out sheet before they leave, adults and young people alike.
Young people come back to the Den afterwards to help unpack the trailer, which takes about an hour.
If your child used a Bardon Scouts tent and it’s wet, please take it home, dry it, check everything is there and in good condition, pack it up and bring it back at the next meeting.
Communication
We use the camp’s WhatsApp group to keep all parents up to date during camp, including if the departure time changes. This page is also kept up to date.
In an emergency, text or call Anthoney (Eagle), the camp organiser.
Activities
- Pioneering - building structures with rope and poles
- Cooking - preparing meals at camp
- Swimming
- Camping in tents
Adult Helpers
Group Camp is open to adult helpers who assist with the running of the group. Adults attending must be members of Scouts.