Saxon, Cooper and Duckys Adventurous Journey

Activity Overview

This is a level 5, 3 Day 2 night hike led by Saxon, Cooper and Ducky.

Singleton Pickup at 4pm from Scout hall.

The drop off will be at Boomeri Camp, Myall Lakes National park at 6pm on Friday 9 October 2026

The Pickup will be at 2pm from the corner of Seal Rocks Road and The Mining Fire Trail

Return to Singleton at about 4pm

Costs

Cost to cover camp fees and support craft is $18 Please pay Singleton Scout Group BSB 032620 Account 820321

Clothing & Equipment

Scouts should be well aware that they need to carry everything in their backpack. Take the bare minimum, they need to carry it for three days. So think carefully about every gram that is put in the pack. There is now leaders on this one to take any excess. Extra sets of clothing are probably no essential and should be considered carefully, Thermals are good, pajamas are not, choose carefully.

Everyone must have these:

• A sturdy backpack – see below
• Good sleeping bag and liner
• Wet weather gear – a good rain-jacket & pants or poncho (make sure you have a hood) It is going to rain.
• Warm clothing including a beanie, thermals are good track pants are heavy and terrible if wet.
• 3 litres of water for the first 2 days to the second camp site where there will be a water drop
• BACKPACK! You need a Backpack, one that fits you. You don’t want it too large as the temptation will be to keep stuffing more and more in. Remember YOU have to carry it. You should not carry more than about a 20% of your body weight.

About Packs

• Fit the Pack Harness correctly to your body.
• Line your pack with a plastic bag (like a garbage bag) so everything stays dry.
• Put everything inside your pack so nothing falls off, get damaged or lose anything, AND to keep all your gear dry.
• Pack your pack yourself! You know what is in it and where it is.
• Don’t carry more than a quarter of your body weight. Larger Patrol Members may need to take a larger portion of team gear like tents.

An easy way to get a backpack to fit correctly is to get it done when you buy it, otherwise there are some helpful videos on YouTube just search ‘how to fit a backpack’.

Your sleeping bag must be in its own plastic bag and placed inside your backpack. If you don’t have the greatest sleeping bag, get a sleeping bag liner, or make one from a flannelette sheet (sewn into a bag shape) – it will increase the warmth of your sleeping bag. Also think about taking thermal underwear to sleep in. It is vital to keep your sleeping bag dry all weekend.

Sleeping mat – essential for keeping your body heat from leaking into the ground, foam mats are very cheap from any camping store.

Clothes – Start at the bottom and work up, if it gets cold put layers of clothing on. Look at the list, you can make many layers, thermal undies, rain pants

• Boots are preferred, but sturdy sneakers will do
• Socks
• Long pants
• Shorts
• Undies
• Thermal undies – an excellent investment especially if you don’t have the greatest sleeping bag
• Long sleeve shirt
• Beanie – get one, great at night
• Hat – Must be wearing one during the day
• Bowl (plastic), knife, fork and spoon, mug, tea towel (small) depending on the food you choose you may only need a Spork
• Cleaning wipes, 10 pack
• Toothbrush/paste
• Sunscreen
• Insect Repellent (no cans)

Other stuff (remember, think light)

• Torch (very small)
• Matches/lighter
• Lollies – think things like jubes or jelly babies – minimal packaging.
• First aid kit – space blanket, triangular bandage, bandaids, elastoplast strip (covers blisters) check with group members to see if there is a snake bandage
• Keep it simple and able to treat the problems YOU get.

Travel Arrangements

We will need volunteers for drop off and pick up, if you can assist let Kiwi know. 

Singleton will pick up at the Scout hall and likely drop home.

Thornton please arrange yourselves

Scout Catering

Scouts will supply and carry all their food, water, cooking, and eating equipment. Consider what pots, pans, plates, cutlery they will actually need, remember if you don’t need it don’t take it.

Accommodation

Scouts will be carrying their tents, sleeping mats, and sleeping bag. If they don’t have their own tent, we have tents for them to use.

Sleeping

Scouts will need to bring their own sleeping bag and mat

Toilets

There are toilets at the camp sites but otherwise bush toilet, take a trowel and toilet paper, hand sanitiser and or wipes        

Activity Leader Contact Information

• Name: Wayne Bartlett
• Phone: 0419 999 074
• Email: wayne.bartlett@nsw.scouts.com.au

Emergency Contacts

• Name: Michelle King 
• Phone: 0439 398 758
• Stacey Nash
• Phone: 0411 418 932

Supervision

This activity will be conducted under indirect adult supervision. Male leaders will be present.