Family Surf Camp – Weekend of 15th & 16th March

On the weekend of the 15th and 16th March 2008 is our family surf camp. This is a great opportunity for all families of cubs and scouts to get together, relax and have fun, on the beach!

All Avoca Beach cub and scout families, parents, children, relatives and friends are not only welcome to attend, but encouraged!

Please note that whilst we may conduct some activities like hiking or boating, supervision of the behaviour and care of all children will be, at all times, the sole responsibility of their parents or carers. Note that this camp site is immediately adjacent to an un-patrolled surf beach, which at times can be quite dangerous for swimming and surfing. All children should only enter the water with the approval of and supervision by their parent or carer. Leaders will not be supervising this weekend, they need a break and will be relaxing too!

The camp is held at the Glenrock Scout Centre located right on the beach in the Glenrock State Conservation Area, Off Burwood Road, Kahibah, Newcastle.

Camping is outdoors. There are no shops in camp, but it is in close driving proximity for milk, bread, ice and gas etc. to Dudley and Kahibah. Supermarket facilities are available in Charlestown (5km away). Town water supply is provided and there are male/female septic toilets, and hot showers. There is a weekend onsite duty warden. Camp activities in the Conservation Park include swimming, canoeing, beach fishing and excellent hiking on marked trails around the park on the Yeulerbah Walking Track, part of the Great North Walk.

You will need to BYO everything for outdoor camping and cooking. No facilities or resources will be provided by Avoca Beach Scouts, other than bringing the group BBQ. Please plan and bring everything your family will need. Open fires are permissible in the designated fireplaces, but would depend on any fire restrictions on the day. No pets/animals allowed, leave them at home (but not your scout!).


Camp fees are free for all Hunter and Coastal registered scout members (cubs, scouts & leaders – membership has its privileges!) $14.60 per person, per weekend for all others (no exceptions!) and will be collected on the Saturday afternoon, please bring the correct amount and change. This is the same as to whether you arrive Friday evening or Saturday. Arrival is anytime after 5.00pm Friday (please check in with Nicole at the warden’s house) and departure before 4.00pm on Sunday.

This is an official scout camp and regional training facility, there will be members from other groups and possibly the invited public too; we wish Avoca scouts to be an exemplary example of the scouting community. Poor behaviour or disregard of the camp rules will result in the offenders being asked to leave. Please advise your children of this. Full scout uniform should be worn by all members when arriving and leaving the camp; which is normal scout etiquette at all official scout camps.

I look forward to seeing you there and have fun !

“Musca"