Scout Camp Activities
Adventure Days
Rotation 1: Dickies Delight
Shooting and slingshots, Kayaking, Tubing
Rotation 2: Wicked Waihi
Geocaching; Mountain Biking; Games and Challenges
Expeditions
Multisport Challenge – (One and Two night expeditions). A multi activity expedition that includes tramping, cycling, kayaking and mystery challenges. Participants will travel under their own steam from a start point through iconic towns and beauty spots. Participants will need access to a bike suitable for trails in good condition. 2 night expedition participants will need to be 13 as at 1/1/2023
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 willl 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 1/1/2023
Survival – (One and Two night expeditions) Walk to a nearby base, setting up a simple camp and learn how to use nearby resources if you get 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 1/1/2023.
Scout Adventure skills - (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 1/1/2023
Cycling – (One and Two night expedition) Using your own bike, ride along the scenic national bike ways found between Thames, Paeroa, Te Aroha and Waihi, camping at prearranged spots. Participants will need access to a mountain bike and in good condition. This expedition offers the opportunity to gain credits towards Cycling Adventure Skills Levels 4 - 6. 2 night expedition participants will need to be 13 as at 1/1/2023.
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 1/1/2023.
NB One night participants will have additional activities ar Waitawheta Camp