MCDOUGALL'S WELL CAMP 2026

 

TRANSPORT & CONTACT DETAILS

Method of transport to and from the activity
Private Vehicles

Contact details
(Please contact the Emergency Contact if you feel the participant is overdue from returning from the activity)

Activity Coordinator
Name: Trevor Dart
Phone: 0400726223

Emergency Contact
Name: Bec Polak
Phone: 0407973470

SUPERVISION & PARTICIPATION

This activity will be under direct adult supervision: Yes

This activity involves both male and female youth members: Yes

Both male and female leaders will be present: Yes

ACTIVITY DETAILS

Activity overview
Weekend camp at McDougall's Well Station, Amethyst Fields. Day activities include bushwalking, hike, fossicking for mineral specimens, scouting skills activities, camp cooking, camping. 

Activity cost
$40

Will participants remain on site at all times? Yes. 

ENVIRONMENT & FACILITIES

Description of site and facilities
Bush camping. Flat campground near a wide creek, in the middle of low hills. 4x4 access track.  

Power, water, or facility limitations
Need to carry extra water. No power. No showers. Camp toilet.

SUPERVISION & ATTENDANCE

Who may attend (youth/adults)
All youth members, Leaders, Adult helpers

Adult screening requirements
WWCC, Police Check, membership registration

Age-specific supervision requirements
Standard child protection procedures followed for Scout Section aged participants. Male and female youth members separated during use of amenities and camping zones.

Restrictions on additional attendees
Nil

Participants not permitted to leave the event and return, they are required to stay for the entire event. Emergency / medical evacuation is the only reason for participants to leave the site.

HEALTH, SAFETY & HYGIENE

Health expectations (e.g. illness exclusions)
Participants should not attend if they are unwell or showing symptoms of illness.

Participants may be sent home if they become unwell during the event.

BEHAVIOUR & PARTICIPATION EXPECTATIONS

Behaviour standards
This event will be using the patrol system and buddy system. Participants are required to stay with the group, with the exception of needing to use the amenities, in this situation, they must follow a strict privacy code and ensure that the patrol leader is aware of their whereabouts.

All participants are expected to behave responsibly and respectfully at all times, in accordance with the Scouts Code of Conduct, the Scout Promise and Law, and relevant federal and state laws.

Participants may be sent home in the case of non-compliance with the expected standards of behavior.

EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING

Participants must bring
See separate packing list.

Participants must NOT bring
Mobile phones are not needed as service is unreliable at the camp site.

Responsibility for personal items is the sole responsibility of the participant and/or their parent/guardian. Under no circumstances will Leaders be responsible for safe keeping, loss or damage to items.

ACCOMMODATION & LOGISTICS

Camping or accommodation details
Tents, swags, located in a defined area.

Arrival and departure instructions
Leave Hall - 10:30 am, Friday 17^th July. Return to Hall – 4:30 pm, Sunday 19^th July.

WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY

Refund conditions
Refund available for withdrawal due to illness or family emergencies.

Non-refundable circumstances
Late withdrawal due to disinterest.

Please advise the activity co-ordinator if you are unable to attend on the day, if you are aware of this before the event day, please withdraw from this event by using the withdraw feature.