Activity Overview

• The West Pennant Hills Biennial Family Camp is being held at Glenrock Scout Activity Centre from the evening of Friday 13th November until 4pm Sunday 15th November. This is an opportunity for Scouting families to get away for an inexpensive weekend at an idyllic, exclusive venue not far from Sydney. The camp is open to all family members and activities will include swimming, canoeing, fishing and bushwalking or just do your own thing and relax on the beach with a book. Each family will assist with preparing one meal and a cleaning duty at the end of the camp.
• Activities:
  All activities are optional but will require at least one parent or carer to accompany any youth that participate in the activity. Some planned activities are -
  Swimming - Depending on water quality, swimming will be possible in Glenrock lagoon, children must be supervised. Surf swimming from the beach is not permitted for youth. The beach is unpatrolled and has rips. Merewether beach to the North of Glenrock is within walking distance and is a patrolled beach.
  Canoeing - A canoeing activity will be conducted on Glenrock Lagoon on Saturday morning. Canoeing is only allowed when a Scout Leader is present. Lifejackets and wet shoes must be worn. Lifejackets are supplied, bring your own wet shoes.
  Fishing - A fishing activity is planned on Glenrock Lagoon for Saturday afternoon. Hand lines and bait will be supplied.
  Bushwalking - A short 5km bushwalk is planned for Sunday morning. We will carry our morning tea and water in a daypack.

Preparation

• Accomodation is in 6 berth cabins or camping with own tent. Cabins must be reserved before registering and there are a limited number available. Contact the Group Leader (Kevin Pidd) to reserve a cabin. There is unlimited space for tents.
• As Glenrock is a Scout venue, all adults (over 18) staying overnight must have Working With Children Check and register with West Pennant Hills as an Adult Helper. Registering as an adult helper is free and is not a committment (other than to complete the short Child Safety elearning modules). This registration is just a mechanism for Scouts NSW to validate the Working With Children Check.
• Payment - payment is to be made to the Group Bank Account by  6th November 2026
  • • Account Name - West Pennant Hills Scout Group
    • BSB    - 032087
    • Account Number - 731709
  • use the following table to calculate - Contact Group Leader if unsure.
    • Cabins - $75 per person (over 5)
    • Camping - $35 per person (over 5)
    • Food - $65 per person (over 14)
    • Food - $45 per person (5-14)
    • under 5 free
  • add the description - "<family name> - Family Camp 2026"

Clothing & Equipment

• List recommended clothing and any required gear for the activity
  • For those in cabins - pillows, sheets or sleeping bags
  • For those camping, tents, night lamps, sleeping bags
• Food for Friday evening
• Wet shoes for canoeing
• Day pack for bushwalk with water bottle
• Head torch for night activities
• Mess kits are not required, the kitchen is well equipped
• See attached sample list for a 2 day camp

Travel Arrangements

• Own transport.

Activity Leader Contact Information

• Name:  Kevin Pidd
• Phone: 0408 257 498
• Email: kevin.pidd@nsw.scouts.com.au

Emergency Contacts

• Name : Alex Grant
• Phone:  0422 237 998
• Email: Alex.Grant@nsw.scouts.com.au

Supervision

• This activity will be conducted under direct or indirect adult supervision. Both male and female leaders will be present.

 

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Glenrock what to take list