Scout Camp

Camp Life 

Scouts camp in Contingent groups based on Zones. The ideal Contingent has 36 youth members, 6 - 8 adults ( at least 2 Leaders plus Parent Helpers), a Kitchen/H&S Adult and a Contingent Leader. There is a dining tent and cooking tent for each Contingent . Youth share tents within the Contingent perimeter. Adults are on site in separate tents. Port-a-loos are sited close to each Contingent and potable water is readily available. A local water hole doubles as a bath, although camp showers can be used in certain situations.

Scouts work in patrols on a roster to prepare meals and other duties.

Rations are provided from the evening meal on arrival day to breakfast on departure day.

Youth with special food needs may be asked to supply their own food. The camp can provide refrigeration for such food if required. An adjustment to the camp fee may be negotiated if a person provides a substantial portion of their own food. 

General 

The camp is split into two parts. Individual choice bases. The first is Expedition bases. The second is free choice bases that can be attended as many times as wanted.

Expeditions are for 1 or 2 nights ( depending on age) and each Scout will participate in one expedition. During registration you will be asked to select a first and second choice. Where expeditions are oversubscribed, places are allocated by date of registration.

Personal Kit and Equipment

Scouts are required to provide all personal equipment on the kit list, which will include a camp stretcher and sleeping bag.  The cycling participants will have to supply their own bike and helmet. Tramping and Survival participants will need rucksacks capable of carrying at least overnight personal equipment.

All tents, cooking equipment and other equipment needed for Contingents are organised by the Contingent Leader. Expedition equipment is supplied by the Scout Summer Camp team.

Expeditions

Rambling –  (One night expedition)  Under your own steam using GPS Geocaching walk the same trails as the old miner’s, alongside a river, passed waterfalls and exploring mining relics - will you find gold? This expedition includes a historic train ride and is open to all participants. You will need good walking / tramping shoes and a daypack capable of carrying a lunchbox, drink bottle, torch, raincoat and personal first aid kit. Your overnight gear will be transported to you evening site. This expedition offers the opportunity to gain credits towards Tramping and Camping Adventure Skills Levels 4 - 6.

Tramping – (One and Two night expeditions) Walk through the nearby Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park, exploring and site seeing as you go. Visit old miners trails, mountain streams and iconic tramping trails and learn how to navigate. 2 night expedition participants will see the sun rise and set in a spectacular setting.  You will need to bring a large rucksack capable of carrying a sleeping bag and personal kit as a minimum.  This expedition offers the opportunity to gain credits towards Tramping Adventure Skills Levels 4 - 6. 2 night expedition participants will need to be 13 as at 1/1/2025

Survival – (One and Two night expeditions) Walk to a nearby base, setting up a simple camp and learn how to use nearby resources as if you got caught in the countryside unexpectedly.  This expedition offers the opportunity to gain credits towards Tramping and Camping Adventure Skills Levels 4 - 6.  2 night expedition participants will need to be 13 as at 1/1/2025.

Pioneering - (One and Two night expeditions) Learn many of the skills necessary to build campsites and equipment from wood and ropes, along with some expert level cooking techniques on the open fire and other skills in the Camping level 4 – 6 Adventure skills.  2 night expedition participants will need to be 13 as at 1/1/2025

Cycling – We are pulling the cycling base off as there are only 2 people that have picked it and as of today we still don't have any adults to run it.

Kayaking – (Two night Expedition only) Learn to use a kayak safely and then paddle along and explore one of the local waterways, staying overnight at selected campsites.  Must be able to swim 50 metres competently.  This expedition offers the opportunity to gain credits towards Water Skillls Adventure Skills Level 4. Participants will need to be 13 as at 1/1/2025.

NB One night participants will have additional activities at Waitawheta Camp

Scouts Summer Camp Menu 2025

Please note:

1. Food items and recipes will be supplied for each meal along with Raro, Biscuits, Slices, Milk and Milo.
2. Special Food requirements. Individuals with special food requirements will need to provide their own food. A refund of reasonable value will only be refunded if a receipt and doctors certificate is provided.
3. Fridge space will be made available for those bringing special food due to their dietary needs. Please see the Quartermaster on arrival.