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Scouts - Cockatoo Island overnight Camp
Sat 21 Mar 2026 06:30 - Sun 22 Mar 2026 15:30

Event information

Late registrations for this event are closed.

Activity Overview

  • Kayak Hike to Cockatoo Island & Return. There are a limited number of places for this camp.
  • This is a combined camp with 2nd Mortdale Scouts

Preparation

  • All partcipants must be proficient in Kayaking. Check with leaders if you aren't sure if you have the right skills.

Bring 

  • Sleeping bag, sleeping mat.
  • Small basic mess kit.
  • Toiletries, personal 1st aid kit, towel or shammy.
  • Change of clothes, jumper, boating clothes, wet shoes, hat, sunscreen, Dry bag if you have one, Large garbage bages will be issued for clothes.
  • Small amount of money, Icecreams & drinks can be purchased on island

Food will be supplied 

Paddling distance is approx 6 klms one way. Oatley Bay Safety Boat will be shepherding Kayakers.

  • Travel Arrangements
  • Meeting 7.30am Saturday at Bayview Park Concord, Returning to Bayview Park Sunday 1.30pm. Then travelling back to Oatley to clean kayaks & equipment. Finishing at hall approx 3.30pm.
  • Speak to leaders if your Scout would like to join / leave at a different time or location.

Activity Leader Contact Information

  • Name: Jen Attard
  • Phone: 0414 5555 02
  • Email: jen.attard@nsw.scouts.com.au

Emergency Contacts

  • Name: Mark Connell
  • Phone: 0455 510 656
  • Email: mark.connell@nsw.scouts.com.au

Supervision

  • This activity will be conducted under direct or indirect adult supervision. Both male and female leaders will be present.
  • Oatley Bay will supply rescue boat & shepherd kayakers during journey.

Payment

  • Direct debt to Oatley Bay Account - Westpac, BSB: 032 268 Acct: 700151