Sydney North Region Scouts

ABS25E Wet Weather Catchup
2025-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Wahroonga Rocks, Cliff Oval, Wahroonga, NSW, Australia
This is a catchup day for ABS25E Prac that was rained out, and for staff helpers. No other registrations will be accepted at this time.

Registrations for this event have closed. Contact the organiser for more information.

Trained Participant Bushwalking Navigation Skills Workshop - BWG25B
2025-11-09 08:30 - 17:00 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia
Practical session. Participants must have attended Online session on November 6th.

Details and bookings via ScoutEvent – https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/2782

Rockclimbing Workshop CLB25D Level 1 (Basic) – Theory Night
2025-11-11 07:30 - 21:30 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia
Theory Night and information for – Rock Climbing Weekend. Attending this workshop provides training for Safe Participant, Trained Participant, Assistant Guide and Guide along with the ability for youth members to achieve you Stage 4 Climbing OAS under Vertical (Youth Program). The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.The theory night 1 is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and theory night 2 at a Climbing Gym. It includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components covering personal equipment, rope skills, climbing techniques, environmental protection of climbing, logistics, risks and minor emergencies.

Registrations for this event have closed. Contact the organiser for more information.

Commissioners' Meeting
2025-11-12 19:30 - 21:30 | NSW
Venue: TBA

Garigal District Seeonee
2025-11-12 20:00 - 21:30 | NSW

Christmas CLBAM - Crew/Unit Leader & RA meeting
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | NSW
The second of two meetings to share ideas and issues among the Region’s Crew/Unit Leaders, Rover Advisers, and RRC executive team.

Venue: TBA

Canyoning Adventure Weekend – Practical CNY25B
2025-11-15 08:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00 | Blue Mountains NSW
This is an adventure weekend of vertical canyoning. Attending this workshop provides training for Safe Participant, Trained Participant, Assistant Guide and Guide along with the ability for youth members to achieve you Stage 4 Caynoning OAS under Vertical (Youth Program).

The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.

The theory night is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components covering personal equipment, rope skills, abseiling in canyons, walking skills, environmental protection of canyons, logistics, risks and minor emergencies.

Registrations for this event have closed. Contact the organiser for more information.

Canoe Course practical weekend - 2nd of 2
2025-11-15 08:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00 | Brisbane Water
Brisbane Water

Bookings via ScoutEvent: https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/region/sn

Region Personal Development Course for Cubs
2025-11-16 09:00 - 15:00 | NSW
The Cub Scout personal development course offers interested Cub Scouts an opportunity to meet new people and develop their own communication, teamwork and leadership skills.

This course is designed for youth members who are aged 10 years old.

We will be completing various activities which some might be done outside. Please come prepared to be outside, potentially in the weather and bring a day pack with items you would need for the day which should include a hat, snacks and water bottle. The youth members need to attend the full day to achieve their personal development badge.

Lunch is included, but if your youth member does get hungry please provide other food for them.

Please note:

If numbers exceed the nominal limit, preference will be given to the older youth members and prospective peak award recipients.

If 4 or more youth members attend from the same scout group registered, an adult leader will be asked to attend to assist the course facilitator.

Cost $25.00 per youth member ( which includes lunch)

Start time: 8:55am for 9am start

End time: 3pm

Location: TBA

Course limit to 36 youth members

Opening date for registration 13.10.25

Closing Date for registration 2.11.25

if you have any questions please direct them to Cassie.donald@nsw.scouts.com.au

Registrations for this event have closed. Contact the organiser for more information.

Rockclimbing Workshop CLB25D Level 1 (Basic) – Artificial Practical Night
2025-11-18 07:30 - 21:15 | NSW
Artificial Climbing Practical Night for – Rock Climbing Weekend. Attending this workshop provides training for Safe Participant, Trained Participant, Assistant Guide and Guide along with the ability for youth members to achieve you Stage 4 Climbing OAS under Vertical (Youth Program).

The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.

The theory night 1 is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and theory night 2 at a Climbing Gym. It includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components covering personal equipment, rope skills, climbing techniques, environmental protection of climbing, logistics, risks and minor emergencies.

Registrations for this event have closed. Contact the organiser for more information.

Evening Rockcraft Workshop (REW25M)
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Lindfield Rocks, Lindfield Rocks, Tryon Rd, East Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
Monthly Rockcraft Skills workshop – open to anyone who has attended a TP/AG (Level 2) course, or Guides maintaining currency. Current Qual not required. This is a self driven workshop where we will cover what you need to work on toward your quals, or what you want to practise/review.

A great way to build your skills towards guide (or your OAS levels). Rescue workshops are also one of the ways you can demonstrate your rescue currency which is required for all guides, and especially if you are going through requal. If you are a current guide this is also a good way to stop your rescue skills getting rusty.

What to Bring

A Head Torch

Your Personal Abseil Gear (It is assumed you have your own gear, if you do not please specify on Scout Event at least 24 hours beforehand)

Please let me know if you have any topics you specifically want to cover.

This year we are asking that all participants register on Scout Event.

Registrations for this event have closed. Contact the organiser for more information.

Lower North Shore and Turrumburra District Seeonee
2025-11-19 20:00 - 21:00 | 2nd/3rd Lindfield Scout Hall, 1A Beaconsfield Parade, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia

Benowie District Seeonee
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | NSW

Joey Scout Canoe Activity Day
2025-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Jamieson Park, The Esplanade, Narrabeen, NSW, 2101, Australia
Bookings via ScoutEvent: https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/region/sn

Rockclimbing Workshop CLB25D Level 1 (Basic) – Practical Weekend
2025-11-22 08:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 | Blue Mountains NSW
Rock Climbing Practical Weekend. Attending this workshop provides training for Safe Participant, Trained Participant, Assistant Guide and Guide along with the ability for youth members to achieve you Stage 4 Climbing OAS under Vertical (Youth Program).

The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.

The theory night 1 is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and theory night 2 at a Climbing Gym. It includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components covering personal equipment, rope skills, climbing techniques, environmental protection of climbing, logistics, risks and minor emergencies.

Registrations for this event have closed. Contact the organiser for more information.

Network Meeting for Cub Leaders
2025-11-25 19:30 - 21:00 | NSW
This is a chance for Cub Leaders from the Sydeny North Region to come together, exchange ideas, share programs ideas and activities.

Location: Sydney North Region Office

If you would like more information please contact Cassie.donald@nsw.scouts.com.au

Lower North Shore/Turrumburra Mindari
2025-11-25 20:15 - 21:30 | Bridgeview Hotel, 580 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby, nsw, 2068, Australia

Canyoning Adventure Weekend – Practical CNY25C
2025-11-29 08:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00 | Blue Mountains NSW

Hornsby Gang Show Auditions
2025-11-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Hornsby Gang Show Central, Reddy Park Pretoria Parade, Hornsby, NSW, 2077, Australia
Do you have a passion for performing, singing, dancing, or acting? Now’s your chance to register to audition for the cast of one of the most enthusiastic and fun shows in the Scouting movement! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or it’s your first time on stage, we want YOU to sign up and show us what you’ve got!

Through performing arts, Gang Show supports the Creative side of the youth program, plus builds self-confidence, teamwork, and initiative

Audition for Hornsby Gang Show 2026… it’s a great opportunity!

Find out more and register at https://www.gangshow.com

Evening Rockcraft Workshop (REW25N)
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia

Forest Rovers' Claus for a Cause
2025-12-05 19:00 - 23:00 | NSW
Get your best Christmas gear on for the 17th annual Claus for a Cause… Santa suit or whatever… and travel around The Rocks and Circular Quay area. Run by Forest Rovers and raises funds for a different charity each year.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1897965244298032

NSW State Rover Council meeting
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | NSW

Sydney North Region Rover Council meeting
2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | 2nd Gordon Scout Hall, 32c Rosedale Rd, Gordon, NSW
Free BBQ from 6.30pm

Advanced Canyoning Weekend - Kanangra
2025-12-12 19:30 - 2025-12-14 22:00 | Kanangra-Boyd National Park
Have you been working on your Trained Participant (or Higher) Canyoning and want to take you skills to the next level? Join the SNR Rockcraft Team for a Weekend at Kanangra. Kanangra is an advanced canyoning area 3 hours from Sydney, featuring long sustain canyons with many 50m+ pitches.

Prerequisites

This an advanced area, participants must meet the following critieria to register:

Have attended at least one Canyoning TP Weekend

Have canyoned on at least 4 occassions, 5 – 6 recommended. (If you don’t meet this criteria check out our Canyon Adventure Weekends!)

Able to self belay (VT, clemhiest or french prussik only)

Have good physical fitness – the walk outs from Kanangra Canyons often involve 600m climb outs – significantly more than normal Blue Mountains Canyons

Possible Canyons Include

Kanangra Main

Kalang Falls

Other Canyons in the Kanagra Area

Camping

We will be camping at Boyd River Campground in Kanagra-Boyd National Park. You will need to arrive on the Friday night with a 6:30am departure from the campsite on the Saturday morning.

You will need to bring your own Tent & Sleeping Gear and the event will be self catered.

We will like to return to Sydney quite late on Sunday.

Equipment

Please refer to the gear list on the Sydeny North Region Scouts Canyoning Page.

It is critical that you bring a pack suitable to carry 50m ropes, a rain coat and a good whistle.

Additionally – you must have a rescue knife on your harness, and a good pack – preferably one that can drain easily.

Registrations for this event have closed. Contact the organiser for more information.

Evening Rockcraft Workshop (REW25O)
2025-12-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Lindfield Rocks, Lindfield Rocks, Tryon Rd, East Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia

RRC Executive meeting (Christmas function)
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Sydney North Region Office, 2 Ellis Street, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia

Region Office Closed
2025-12-19 08:00 - 2026-01-11 17:00 | NSW

16th New Zealand Venture 2026
2025-12-30 00:00 - 2026-01-09 23:59 | NSW
Scouts Australia is sending a Contingent to the 16th Aotearoa / New Zealand Jamboree in December 2025 – January 2026.

Attending a New Zealand Venture is an outstanding introduction to International Scouting. Set in one of the most picturesque countries on the planet, Australian Scouts will be offered a program of outdoor adventure and cultural immersion that will deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Dates

The Australian Contingent will depart on 28 December 2025 and return to Australia on 10 January 2026. An optional post-tour featuring a selection of thrill-seeking and cultural activities will also be offered to Australian Contingent members, returning to Australia on 15 January 2026.

Location

Phase One includes a choice of Expeditions stretching from the upper South Island to the middle of the North Island. Phase Two will be held at the Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre, one hour from Wellington.

Applications

Official applications to join the Australian Contingent to the 16th Aotearoa / New Zealand Venture will open on 8 January 2025 and close on 23 February 2025. Applications may close earlier if the size of the Australian Contingent exceeds the number of places available at the Venture.

In the meantime, you can submit an Expression of Interest and we will send you a reminder when official applications are about to open.

Venturer Scout and line leader applicants will need to nominate their top three Expedition preferences upon application. Expedition places will be allocated in the order that applications are submitted with deposit paid. To secure your preferred Expedition, applicants are encouraged to submit their application and pay the deposit as soon as possible after applications open on 8 January 2025. Expeditions will be allocated after applications close.

Contact

Please don’t hesitate to direct any questions to the Contingent Management Team by emailing nzv2024@scouts.com.au

Evening Rockcraft Workshop (REW26A)
2026-01-06 18:45 - 20:30 | Lindfield Rocks, Lindfield Rocks, Tryon Rd, East Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
Monthly Rockcraft Skills workshop – open to anyone who has attended a TP/AG (Rigging & Rescue) course, or Guides maintaining currency. Current Qual not required. This is a self driven workshop where we will cover what you need to work on toward your quals, or what you want to practise/review.

A great way to build your skills towards guide (or your OAS levels). Rescue workshops are also one of the ways you can demonstrate your rescue currency which is required for all guides, and especially if you are going through requal. If you are a current guide this is also a good way to stop your rescue skills getting rusty.

What to Bring

A Head Torch

Your Personal Abseil Gear (It is assumed you have your own gear, if you do not please specify on Scout Event at least 24 hours beforehand)

Please let me know if you have any topics you specifically want to cover.

This year we are asking that all participants register on Scout Event.

Registrations for this event have closed. Contact the organiser for more information.

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
2026-01-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia
(One day with pre-learning). All students (adults and youth) must be Members of Scouts NSW and must be over 14. Adult Members are particularly welcome to help provide 2-deep Leadership.

RTO – 90666

Registrations for this event have closed. Contact the organiser for more information.
