Sydney North Region Scouts

Canoe Course - 2024C03 - 2nd Weekend
2024-11-16 08:00 - 2024-11-17 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Brisbane Water
This is a full canoe course weekend (1st weekend) followed by a canoe journey weekend (2nd Weekend). This course will allow you to learn your paddling skills, deep water skills along with basic water rescue skills on the first weekend. The second weekend will allow you to consolidate your learning while doing a canoe journey.

You only need to book once for the 1st & 2nd Weekend.

LNS/Turrumburra District Council
2024-11-14 20:00 - 21:30 | NSW

Christmas CLBAM - Crew/Unit Leader & RA meeting
2024-11-14 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

Sydney North Region Administration Meeting
2024-11-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-09 19:30 - 21:00 | NSW

Rockclimbing Workshop CLB24D Level 1 (Basic) – Theory Night
2024-11-12 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 open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Scout Abseil Day – ASD24F
2024-11-10 09:00 - 16:30 | Lindfield Rocks, Lindfield Rocks, Tryon Rd, East Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
3 Sessions 9-30am, 12 Noon and 2-00pm

Bookings Close 13th October, 2024. Contact Roland Simpson for Further info

RRC Executive meeting
2024-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Sydney North Region Office, 2 Ellis Street, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia

Canyoning Adventure Weekend – Theory Night CNY24B & CNY24C
2024-11-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia
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.

The theory night is shared between the November & December Canyoning events. You can register and find more information here.

Evening Rockcraft Workshop (REW24I)
2024-11-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, 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 open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Cub Scout Canoe Activity Day - 2024CC4
2024-11-03 09:00 - 16:00 | North Harbour Scout Water Base, Gourlay Ave, North Harbour, Manly
The Cub Scout Canoe activity day is aimed at achieving the technical components of OAS Padding Stage 1, although it does cover parts of Stage 2. BYO Morning tea and lunch. Each Cub scout that participants earn a fellowship camp blanket badge.

Participants must be able to swim 50 metres.

It is preferable for participants to supply canoes, paddles and lifejackets, however canoes can be provided on request prior to the weekend.

Cub Scout Canoe Activity Day - 2024CC3
2024-11-02 09:00 - 16:00 | North Harbour Scout Water Base, Gourlay Ave, North Harbour, Manly

Canyoning Trained Participant Workshop – CYN24B-TP
2024-11-02 08:00 - 2024-11-03 17:00 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia
Attending this workshop provides training for Trained Participant, Assistant Guide and Guide.

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

The location is Barra Brui Hall on Saturday and TBC on Sunday and includes a mix of theory and practical components covering personal equipment, rope skills, abseiling in canyons, walking skills, environmental protection of canyons, logistics, risks, minor emergencies, set-ups and rescues.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Rockcraft Team Meeting
2024-10-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia

Safe Participant Abseil Course - Practical Day (ABS24F)
2024-10-27 08:00 - 17:00 | NSW
This is the base-level course for participation in rockcraft activities and is required for vertical canyoning and caving. Attending this workshop will give you a great grounding for rock adventures and you can even earn you Stage 4 OAS Abseiling (However you must abseil on at least one other occasion before or after the course to complete the OAS requirements).

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 (prussiking, knots, setting up abseil devices, care of equipment).

The theory night registration is combined with the prac day for the same course number, you do not need to register separately.

The practical day is held at Wahroonga Rocks. Participants aim to complete 15 abseils on a variety of abseil devices as well as practising belaying skills, and prussiking. The course includes a separate theory night at Barra Brui Scout Hall.

Recommended Pre-reading:

Knots (SP Section Only)

Digital copies will be provided prior to the course if you don’t have access to Teams.

Bring:

Suitable Clothing.

Water + Lunch.

Your Prussiks.

Your Workbook with theory questions completed.

Printed out logbook.

Times:

Arrive 8:30am and walk down to the rocks – map in your email.

Finish approximately 4pm.

You will be:

Completing at least 10 abseils on different devices.

Top Belay and catch a falling Guide.

Do prussiking over an edge.

Get assessed on your knots.

Get your theory answers assessed.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Canoe Course - 2024C03 - 1st Weekend
2024-10-26 09:00 - 2024-10-27 16:00 | North Harbour Scout Water Base, Gourlay Ave, North Harbour, Manly

Eastern Pouch Joey Camp 2024
2024-10-25 08:00 - 2024-10-27 17:00 | NSW
More details to come.

VOC 2 meeting
2024-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia

LNS/Turrumburra District Mindari
2024-10-22 20:00 - 21:30 | 1st Willoughby Scout Hall, 56 Laurel St, Willoughby, NSW, 2068, Australia

Kalang Kup
2024-10-20 10:00 - 15:00 | NSW
The Kalang Kup is Sydney North’s annual inter-Crew sports comp day. Traditionally soccer, sometimes Oztag, frisbee, netball, or… for 2024, it’s a throwback sport to our high school days of Speedaway!

Hold up… you’re not familiar with Speedaway?

Well, it’s a mix of soccer, rugby, and netball all in one. Confused, don’t worry a rule book will soon follow.

Start training with your Unit/Crew/teams now ‘cos there are great prizes to be won…

Barra Brui Oval, St Ives

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/956281512918005

Scout Abseil Day – ASD24E
2024-10-20 09:00 - 16:30 | Lindfield Rocks, Lindfield Rocks, Tryon Rd, East Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
3 Sessions 9-30am, 12 Noon and 2-00pm

Bookings Close 22nd September, 2024. Contact Roland Simpson for Further info

Rockclimbing Workshop CLB24C Level 1 (Basic) – Practical Weekend
2024-10-19 08:00 - 2024-10-20 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 open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Garigal and Northern Beaches Districts JOTA/JOTI Camp 2024
2024-10-18 08:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00 | Terrey Hills Public School Cooyong Road, Terrey Hills, NSW 2084 Australia, Cooyong Road, Terrey Hills, NSW 2084Australia
The annual JOTA JOTI Scout Camp will be held at Terrey Hills Public School over the weekend 18.10 – 20.10.2024.Scouts will camp with their troops and be self sufficient over the weekend. Scouts will bring their own food, tents, camping equipment and will need to take their rubbish with them.There will be a number on on site (JOTI, electronics and free time) and off site activities (visits to the Manly Warringah Radio Club and Terrey Hills RFS Station) Scouts and Leaders will walk together to the radio base in Belton ave & the RFS Station in Yulong ave.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Garigal and Northern Beaches Districts JOTA/JOTI Camp 2024

Benowie District Cub Seeonee
2024-10-17 19:00 - 20:30 | NSW
This meeting is for the Cub leaders in the Benowie District, to meet and share ideas.

Location: Asquith Bowling Club

Rockclimbing Workshop CLB24C Level 1 (Basic) – Artificial Practical Night
2024-10-16 19:00 - 21:30 | 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 open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Safe Participant Abseil Course - Theory Night (ABS24F)
2024-10-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia
This is the base-level course for participation in rockcraft activities and is required for vertical canyoning and caving. Attending this workshop will give you a great grounding for rock adventures and you can even earn you Stage 4 OAS Abseiling (However you must abseil on at least one other occasion before or after the course to complete the OAS requirements).

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 (prussiking, knots, setting up abseil devices, care of equipment).

The theory night registration is combined with the prac day for the same course number, you do not need to register separately.

The practical day is held at Wahroonga Rocks. Participants aim to complete 15 abseils on a variety of abseil devices as well as practising belaying skills, and prussiking. The course includes a separate theory night at Barra Brui Scout Hall.

Recommended Pre-reading:

Knots (SP Section Only)

Digital copies will be provided prior to the course if you do

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Garigal District Leaders Meetings
2024-10-15 19:00 - 19:30 | NSW

Sydney North Region Rover Council meeting
2024-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | 2nd Gordon Scout Hall, 32c Rosedale Rd, Gordon, NSW

Turramurra's Harbour Cruise
2024-10-11 19:00 - 23:00 | NSW
Running for over 30 years, this event sees hundreds of Rovers and friends pack a cruise boat on Sydney Harbour for a fun night out.

Theme and other details TBA

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid - SNRFA07
2024-10-10 08:30 - 16:30 | 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.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00
