The troop council has put together our program, [here]. Below are dates an descriptions of our weekend and holiday activities planned so far.
Group Family Camp 9-11 October (Yes, next week!)
There is still time to come along for this relaxed weekend at Anglesea, the scout camp overlooks the bay, and there is surfing, nature walks and mountain bike trails around, or you can just kick-back and switch off!
Jamboree on the Air 17 or 18 October
Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) is an international event the encourages scouts and guides from all over the world to communicate via amtetueur (Ham) radio.
Box Hill North Scouts are hosting a high-tech radio base at their hall - drop in and have a go at some of thier activities - Morse code, semaphore, code breaking, and jump on a radio and talk around the world.
Drop in Sat 1am-5pm, Sun 10am-1pm
31 Tyne St, Box Hill North
$5PP, (Including your JOTA badge, which you can wear on your uniform)
Contact: David
Murrindindi Hike 31 Oct - 1 Nov
Make this hike what you want - the leaders will guide scouts to plan their route and menu in the scenic and accessible Toolangi State Forest area.
Contact: John M
Cost: $20 or Less (TBC)
Jamboree Preperation Camp 6-8 November
Jamboree Scouts Only. Meet up with the scouts you'll be spending two weeks with, and get your head around camping in a Jamboree-style environment.
Contact: Tjon K
Gilweroo Activity Camp 21-22 November
| Abseiling | Bubble Soccer | Flying Fox | Rock Climbing |
| Air Rifles | Canoeing | Geocaching | Rocket Launchers |
| Archery | Catapults | Mountain Boards | Slot Cars |
| BMX Bikes | Challenge Valley | Remote Cars | Sumo Wrestling |
| Zorbing | Volleyball | T-Shirt Printing |
More than 2,500 people will be heading down to Bay Park (Mount Martha) These are the activities that are on offer for this year's Gilweroo activity camp, now in it's 40th year, and more popular than ever.We have 16 places available (3 Patrols).
Costs will be Approx $80 (45 Camp Fees/35 Food)
Contact: David
Beach Bludge Summer Holidays Camp Date TBC
Chill out down the beach for a casual end to the school year. Camping, or a sleepover at someone's beachouse. Swimming, rockpooling, campfire.
Costs: TBC
Contact: David
Jamboree 2-14 January
Bookings closed. Still plenty of time for the scouts to get together to help defray costs. Carwash, bin cleaning, sausage sizzles etc. Please let us know if you'd like to coordinate.
Contact: Tjon