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The Air Activities Centre at Camden Airport, south-west of Sydney, caters to all sections of the movement, from Joeys up to Rovers and Leaders. The Centre owns and operates a fleet of Cessna aircraft and one glider. As a licensed flight training school, the Centre provides the opportunity of learning to fly to all Leaders, Rovers, and Venturers aged 16 years or over. Activities for Cubs and Scouts include familiarisation days and weekend camps. Most years, in January, the Centre runs a 2-week long live-in camp for Venturers who would like to learn to fly. |
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Location |
Camden Airport |
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Bookings |
Peter Thompson (02) 4655 3465 7pm to 9pm weeknights |
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Gliding |
Bob Balfour (02) 9773 5648 7pm to 9pm weeknights |
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Email |
fly.scouts@telstra.com |
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Web Site |
www.beprepared.com.au/airactivities/ |
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Postal address |
PO Box 146, Wahroonga 2076 |
Perfect for a winter or summer holiday for your Pack, Troop, Unit or Crew. The centre has accommodation for 116 in bunks. Outdoor camping is available for up to 25 people. Two self contained lodges can accommodate up to 9 people each lodge. Facilities include a commercial kitchen (catering during July & August) and dining seating for 120 people, Drying room with professional boot dryers. Discounts available on Ski Hire & Lift Passes. The Centre is also open in Summer where you can experience some of the High Country extreme sports like whitewater rafting, Mountain Bike riding or just enjoy swimming or canoeing on Lake Jindabyne. All NSW ski resorts are within easy driving distance. |
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Location |
Barry Way, Jindabyne |
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Bookings |
Kirrily Blake & Daniel Olejniczak ((02) 6456 2433
Website www.nsw.scouts.com.au/alpine
Winter Hours (from long weekend) 6am – 9.30am 4.30 – 8.30pm
Summer Hours 9am – 3pm Monday to Thursday |
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The Baden-Powell Scout Centre in Pennant Hills can accommodate up to 110 indoors and 50 for outdoor camping. A variety of activities are available, and the Centre backs onto bushland. Facilities include dining for 110, BBQ, campfire circle, outdoor chapel, and swimming pool (maximum 24 people). |
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Location |
Pomona Street, Pennant Hills |
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Bookings |
Michael New (02) 9484 2278 weekdays |
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Facsimile |
(02) 9980 6709 |
Centre for Sydney North Region activities and training courses. |
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Location |
Hunter Ave, St Ives. Once on Hunter Ave, look for the red post box on the right, followed by a telegraph pole in the middle of a drive-way. Turn into this drive-way. The Activities Hall is the second hall, at the end of the drive-way. |
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Enquiries |
Sydney North Region Office Phone (02) 9411 4088 |
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Access is by boat across Still Creek from Seventh Day Adventist Centre. Indoor accommodation, with 16 bunks, 24 on floor. Outdoor camping for 250. Solar lighting in Cub hut. Fireplaces and tables about campsite. |
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Location |
Crosslands, via Galston |
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Bookings |
Judy Harris (02) 9808 1016 between 7pm and 10pm
Carl Spinks (02) 9817 1429
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A picturesque activity centre with ample camping for over 500 and indoor accommodation for 100. Stillwater lagoon is perfect for swimming and canoeing. Beach swimming not recommended. Facilities include 2 kitchens, dining seating for 100, town water, mains power, outdoor chapel. |
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Location |
Off Burwood Road, Kahibah, Newcastle |
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Bookings |
Hunter and Coastal Region Office
Phone (02) 4929 1760. Fax (02) 4929 1753. |
Ingleside Scout Camp is located off Mona Vale Road, in Bloodwood Road Ingleside, 30 kms north of Sydney City. The Camp borders Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Indoor Accommodation is available in two separate facilities, the Kinnersley Centre and the John Dyer Hut. |
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Location |
Bloodwood Road Via Tumburra Street off Mona Vale Road, Ingleside. |
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Bookings |
Louise Shires (02) 9970 8581 |
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Camp Phone |
(02) 9979 6821. |
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Bush camping for over 100. No vehicular access to campsite. |
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Location |
Off Mundowi Road from Beaumont Road, Mt Ku-Ring-Gai |
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Bookings |
Tony Cliff (02) 9457 9968 between 10am and 8pm |
Sydney North Region's centre for canoeing and sailing courses. The Base was initially formed to oversee water activities and boat inspection in the Manly Warringah District as well as the maintenance and use of the former 1st Manly Scout Hall. |
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Location |
Gourlay Ave, North Balgowlah |
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Bookings |
Paul Soltau (02) 9982 1097 |
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Web Site |
http://nhswb.webs. com |
Bush camping, not suitable for large camping activities or events. Adjoins Dharug National Park. Water from a small perennial spring which feeds into a tank. Pit toilet. |
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Location |
Mangrove Creek, Mangrove Mountain |
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Bookings |
Neil or Diane Mattes (02) 9489 5507 evenings |
Host to three Jamborees to date, the Sydney Scout Park (formerly Cataract Scout Park) is an expanse of grassy parkland and bush. Outdoor camping for up to 10,000, indoor accommodation for 320. Activities include the Challenge Valley mud course, BMX track, water slide, caving, low ropes course and more. Dining rooms and kitchens available in conjunction with bunk rooms, suitable for Cub Pack holidays.
Within the Park is the NSW Scout Memorabilia Centre, a valuable resource as well as a safe and permanent home for Scouting history. The Centre collects, collates and catalogues all forms of Scouting memorabilia. The Centre also has a mobile display unit which can be booked for Scouting events. |
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Location |
Baden-Powell Drive, off the Appin/Bulli Road |
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Bookings |
David Thomas (02) 4631 1331 weekdays |
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Facsimile |
(02) 4631 1188 |
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Memorabilia Centre |
Max Burman (02) 9644 4727 |
NSW Branch activities centre. Specialised training in canoeing, sailing, rowing, power boating. Limited kitchen facilities. |
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Location |
The Point Road, Woolwich |
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Bookings |
The Booking Officer (02) 9817 1874. |
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Other Enquiries |
Lawrie Hitchens (02) 4774 1135 |
