Scouts NSW - 1st Oatley Bay Scout Group
Details
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