Survival and Bushcraft Camp – 1st Mitcham and 1st Wheelers Hill Scout Groups invite scouts from other groups to attend our annual Survival Skills and Bushcraft training Camp.
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Location - Dallas Brooks Scout Park - Beaconsfield Upper, Victoria (https://www.dbpark.com.au/)
Transportation -Please arrange your own transportation to and from the site
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Planning and training activities commence at 8:00pm Friday 8th
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Survival and Bushcraft activities
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commence at 9:00am Saturday 9th, and
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conclude at 12 Noon Sunday 10th August
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Catering - The camp is fully catered for scouts and attending leaders. Please inform us of dietary requirements.
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Cost - $50 covers accommodation, catering, and activities.
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Itinerary and Activities
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Build and sleep in bush shelter big enough for 3 scouts.
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Purify water to be safe enough to drink.
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Fire lighting using
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flints,
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mirrors, and
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friction.
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Smoke and preserve
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Fish, and
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meats.
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Make camp tools and furniture, without nails or ropes.
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Read the
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clouds,
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sky and
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weather.
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Celestial navigation and astronomy.
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Accommodation:
Scouts are encouraged to sleep in the shelter they built, but scouts are also expected to bring and erect tents.
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In the event of storm, scouts have access to indoor accommodation.
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More Information - Please contact
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Darren Grubb (0409-581-087) and
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Erica Halliwell (0433-053-120)