TRANSPORT & CONTACT DETAILS

Method of transport to and from the activity
Transport to/from the event will be via private vehicle. There are car pooling options available. Travel is via Great Western Highway through Bathurst to Lithgow, then State Mine Gully Road, Glow Worm Tunnel Road and Old Coach Road to car park.

Contact details
(Please contact the Emergency Contact if you feel the participant is overdue from returning from the activity)

Activity Coordinator
Name: David Lee
Phone: 0427 62 1414

Emergency Contact
Name: Kelvin Proctor
Phone: 0419 153 163

SUPERVISION & PARTICIPATION

This activity will be under direct adult supervision: Yes

This activity involves both male and female youth members: Yes

Both male and female leaders will be present: Yes

ACTIVITY DETAILS

Activity overview

Introductory overnight hike for Scouts. The Wolgan Valley Road is closed for general traffic due to a rock fall so we will be hiking in from Newnes Plateau (Old Coach Road car park). Mostly following the Old Coach Rd so easy terrain - about 7 kms to a beautiful campsite on a private property adjacent to the Wolgan River. Single night out - shared with a scout group coming from Glen Davis (the other direction) - an ASM hike. The campsite has a flush toilet but no shower facility. Hike out on Saturday will be through the Glow Worm Tunnel, Pagoda Track and Old Coach Road and the car park.

Excellent way to close out the school holidays and lauch into Term 2. Not hiked overnight before? Don't worry - we will help you with what gear to take and how to pack it. Preparations at 2nd Orange Hall on Wednesday evening (or by other arrangement). Gear list will be sent once you register.

Food will be provided for this activity.

Costs: expect about $25 for food and $25 fuel contribution to be paid by cash or bank transfer A bit extra for a Maccas stop in Lithgow on the way home.

We need RSVP (i.e. your registration) by early Wednesday morning at the latest.

Specifically targetting 2nd and 3rd Orange scouts but if other TGW scouts are interested that is possible - have your scout leader contact John Eiseman (0450554651) or David Lee (0427621414) from 2nd Orange to work out logistics. Parents registered as adult helpers with NSW Scouts welcome.

Activity cost
Aproximately $50 ($25 food + $25 fuel). Final price will be determined when registarations close.

Will participants remain on site at all times? Yes

ENVIRONMENT & FACILITIES

Power, water, or facility limitations
No access to power. Toilet and pottable water available at the overnight camping site. Showers are not available.

SUPERVISION & ATTENDANCE

Who may attend (youth/adults)
Scouts, leaders, registered Adult Helpers

Adult screening requirements
All participating adults will have a current WWCC, and be registered as a Leader or Adult Helper with Scouts NSW.

Age-specific supervision requirements
Youth will be under the supervision of qualified activity staff at all times.

 

HEALTH, SAFETY & HYGIENE

Health expectations (e.g. illness exclusions)
Participants should not attend if they are unwell or showing symptoms of illness.

Participants may be sent home if they become unwell during the event.

BEHAVIOUR & PARTICIPATION EXPECTATIONS

Behaviour standards
This event will be using the patrol system and buddy system. Participants are required to stay with the group, with the exception of needing to use the amenties, in this situation, they must go with a buddy and ensure that the patrol leader is aware of their whereabouts.

All participants are expected to behave responsibly and respectfully at all times, in accordance with the Scouts Code of Conduct, the Scout Promise and Law, and relevant federal and state laws.

Participants may be sent home in the case of non-compliance with the expected standards of behavior.

EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING

Participants must bring
This activity will require participants to have light-weight hiking equipment. Participants will need to carry tent, food, clothing, cooking equipment, sleeping bag, matteress, and other items in a backpack (nothing hanging off the outside of the pack). Food will be provided and divided between participants.

A packing list will be sent upon registration.

Participants must NOT bring
Excessive quantity of lollies

Responsibility for personal items is the sole responsibility of the participant and/or their parent/guardian. Under no circumstances will Leaders be responsible for safe keeping, loss or damage to items.

WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY

Please advise the activity co-ordinator if you are unable to attend on the day, if you are aware of this before the event day, please withdraw from this event by using the withdraw feature.