Important Info

Sunday UPDATE 1pm

The site is now open for traffic please remember walking pace. Have a super safe drive home 

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Sunday UPDATE 10:30am 

Due to the weather, we want to get everyone home safe and warm and early.

 

We need your assistance to get everyone off site safely.

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As soon as activities conclude at midday please get your youth back to campsite- text your PLs if needed. 

 

When we can see the roads are clear of kids, we will open roads to bring your cars in for pack up. Please do not move your car onto or around the site until you get a message via email or text. 

Sadly we will not gather for a final parade but we hope everyone has had a boosted weekend! 

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Sunday UPDATE

Activities are going ahead except sailing at Lysterfield.

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Paddling has been relocated to Aura Vale Lake.

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Those on Sailing please come to campfire circle at 9am and you will be re deployed to new adventures

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What a fantastic first day of activities here at beautiful Gilwell Park. We hope that your adventures so far have been amazing!

 

Weather
We have had fantastic weather today but there is some rain on the radar coming for tomorrow. Activities are currently still running as planned. Please make sure those on off site are at the bus stop for 8am. 

If any changes are made in the morning they will be on the website here

 

Rubbish Collection
Please remember that last rubbish collection was tonight and that all rubbish accumulated after that must be brought home with you. 

Bump Out
Final parade will commence at 2pm at the campfire circle with the camp officially closing at approximately 2:30pm.

Cars will be allowed back on-site at approximately 3pm or as advised. Please remember to follow the instructions of the Police Scouters, drive at a walking pace, and obey the one-way roads. 

Signing Out
All camp members will be signed off camp at the conclusion of the final parade. Therefore, you do not need to sign out at Admin unless you are leaving before 2pm 

 

​Program of Events

Friday:

• Check-in will be open from 6:30pm to 11pm.

Saturday

• Day visitors should arrive by 7:45am and check in at the Enviro Centre.

• Buses will begin departing from 8am (refer to your ID card for your schedule).

• The first rotation of activities will take place from 9am to 12noon.

• Lunch will be from 12pm to 2pm.

• Afternoon buses will start departing from 1pm.

• The second rotation of activities will run from 2pm to 5pm.

• Everyone should return to the campsite by 6pm.

• Campfire at 7:30pm for approx. one hour at the Camp fire circle, followed by a movie.

• Active8 will take place at 8pm if you and your Patrol would like to participate please register here. Active8 is a technology enhanced wide game.
   

Sunday

• Buses will start departing from 8am (refer to your ID lanyards card for your schedule).

• Activities will take place from 9am to 12noon.

• Final parade will commence at 2pm at the campfire circle

• Camp will officially close at 2:30pm.

• Cars should be back on-site at approximately 3pm or as advised.
   

Note for Saturday Off-Site Activities

• If both of your activities are off-site on Saturday at Lysterfield, please bring a packed lunch.

• If you have 2 off-site activities on Saturday please bring packed lunch.

 

What to Bring

Bush Walking - On Site

• Compass if possible

• Closed-toe shoes

• Water bottle

• Pen 

• Cups

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Cycling 1-3 - On Site

• Helmet and water bottle

• Long sleeves and long pants for protection

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Cycling (Mountain Biking 4-5) - Off Site

• Helmet and water bottle

• Long sleeves and long pants for protection

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Aura Paddling 1 - 3  - Off Site 

• Change of clothes, spare shoes, rash and swimming gear

• Towels

• No denim

• Warm clothes if the weather is cool

• Closed-toe shoes

• Hat

Paddling 1 -3 - Off Site

• Change of clothes, spare shoes, rash and swimming gear

• Towels

• No denim

• Warm clothes if the weather is cool

• Closed-toe shoes

• Hat

STEM Activities - On Site

• Closed-toe shoes

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Aqua Activity - Off Site

• Change of clothes and swimming gear

• Towels

• Warm clothes if the weather is cool

• Hat

Alpine - On Site

• Be prepared to get wet, so bring a towel

Leader Allocation 

Thank you for ensuring that all our youth members have an incredible weekend at Boost. We are thrilled to inform you that you have been allocated to the . Please plan to arrive at your designated activity location 20 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time, unless you have already been contacted by the activity team and alternate arrangements have been made. For those whose activities are off-site, please ensure that you are on the bus as scheduled. Your commitment and support are truly appreciated as we make this camp an unforgettable experience for our youth members.
 

Off Site Bus Allocations
 

Your bus schedule will be given to your Unit Leader at checkin.
 

Youth Activity Programs

All Group Leaders have been sent youth members programs for the weekend. If your Group Leader hasn't received let our team know at camp@boostyouradventure.com.au

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Program Achievements

• We want all youth to be able to tick off as many I-statements as possible over the weekend. We've updated our FAQs here to assist you with this, and we'll be supplying possible achievements to all participants. 

 

Bump In - Friday, October 20

• Gates will open at 5:30pm on Friday, October 20. Cars will be permitted to drive to your campsite for unloading. Police Scouters will direct traffic flow please follow arrows. We hope this information makes your arrival smooth and hassle-free.

 

Parking and Vehicle Guidelines

• Cars must enter through either Gate 4 or Gate 8 depending on what side you are camping see our map and campsite allocations here www.boostyouradventure.com.au/campsites

• Cars staying on site must be parked in designated carparks by 11pm to avoid being towed by Police Scouters. Trailers can remain on-site if they are safely parked.

• Cars can be parked anywhere in the pink highlighted areas

 

Lanyards 

• For security purposes, it is mandatory for all attendees to wear their lanyards at all times throughout the camp. If, for any reason, you or someone in your Unit misplaces their lanyard, please promptly proceed to administration at the Environment Centre for assistance. 

Saturday Only Attendance

• If your youth members are only attending on Saturday, please ensure they arrive on-site by 8am. Departure will be from 6pm.

 

Canteen

• Our canteen will be open over the weekend from the Messmate Shed. Please let your youth know to bring pocket money. There will be a limited exclusive blanket badge for sale so get in quick.

Campfires and Fire Safety

• Campfires are permitted, but you must bring a fire drum. Fires are not allowed to be lit on the ground.

• Additionally, each campfire must have two methods of extinguishing eg an extinguisher and a sand bucket.

Code of Conduct

Please see our camp Code of Conduct here please make sure you are familiar with it. All adults are of course to adhere to the Scouts Victoria Adult Code of Conduct.

Check in 

• Everyone on site must check in at the Environment centre from 6:30pm where they will collect their lanyard. This is to ensure we know who is on site if an emergency occurs.

• Youth and Adult Unit Leaders

• Each Unit/ campsite should allocate a Unit Leader Youth. 

• All Unit Leaders both adult and youth are to attend a briefing meeting on Friday night at the Campfire Circle at 8:30pm sharp

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Pedestrian Crossing

For your safety, police Scouters will be stationed at Gate 4/9 to assist participants in safely crossing the road. Please note that this is the designated crossing point, and it is the only gate available for this purpose.

Scouts | Terrain
We will have a kiosk where youth members can update their OAS progressions and more. We will have youth members registration ID printed on their lanyards. Please make sure your youth know their password as we won’t be able to re set passwords for them. (All adult Leaders can reset passwords for all youth at their Group)
 

First Aid and Operoo
 

• If any of your youth have anaphylaxis, please ensure they have at least two pens

• While we're seeing more sunshine currently, we're also seeing an increase in asthma symptoms! The dry, dusty weather at Gilwell, combined with nature and the outdoors can have an impact. Please double check and update your Operoo to ensure that we have the most accurate information.

• Asthma action plans should also be updated, and please make sure you have plenty of in-date medication to support any medical conditions. Including a spacer and Ventolin.

 

Leader Program Q and A

• On Saturday evening, we are fortunate to have Australia's Champion in all things Scouting -  Emma Watson. Emma will be able to answer any questions you may have on our Program or Scouts | Terrain. This will be open to any Leaders on-site who want assistance or just have a few questions answered. This will be held in Gembrook Scout Hall on Sycamore Drive at 8pm.

 

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