2026 Nepean District Joeys Sleepover "Australiana"

Come join us for our annual Joey Sleepover with other Joeys of the Nepean District where we'll have a walk to Nepean River and return, campfire, games, activities, craft and food.  Joeys will sleep in the Scout hall in their sleeping bags on camp bed mattress or stretcher and Leaders will be next door in another room.  If a parent/adult carer is attending (max. one per Joey) and only if you feel your child requires your presence, they must be a Scout registered Adult Helper and they will camp in their tent outside in Scout hall yard.

The Sleep Over will run from 2pm Saturday 30th May to 2pm Sunday 31st May and is intended as a taster for Joeys to go on an adventure with their Joey buddies preferably, without their parent.  Cost will be $30 for Joeys and $30 for Adult Helper and $15 for Leaders.  Fee includes all food and activities. 

Please read all notes below:

1. **ALL PARENTS or CARERS ATTENDING MUST BE SCOUT REGISTERED “ADULT HELPERS” - A WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK IS A PREREQUISITE**.   Unsure who will go, it’s suggested both parents apply.
2. To obtain a free Working With Children Check (WWCC), apply via following link - it does require you to go to Service NSW centre for ID verification:  https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check   
3. The Scout Adult Helper application is via the new Scouthub link:  https://www.scoutsnsw.com.au/info-for-volunteers/adult-helpers and click on the blue "Find your closest Scout Group .... etc." button.  After entering your suburb, a map will come up - scroll down the page till you see your Scout Group then click on the blue REGISTER button, select New Member, select Full Member, select Adult Helper then, fill out the remaining information.
4. You will be emailed a link confirming request for a Police Check - email must be actioned within seven days!!
5. Finally, you must complete the online Scout's Code of Conduct, Child Safe Scouting and WHS for Scouting training modules - you will be emailed instructions once registered or visit:  https://login.scouts.com.au/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Ftraining.scouts.com.au%2Fmembers%2Fservice 
6. **PLEASE ACTION ABOVE NOW as it takes weeks to complete.
7. As the sleepover is in a bushland environment, appropriate clothing and hats must be worn to protect from the sun and/or cold and enclosed shoes with socks (above the ankle) should also be worn at all times to prevent injury and minimise risk of insect bites.  Please see the attached suggested camping gear list for Parents and Joeys.
8. On Saturday afternoon we will all be walking down to Nepean River, crossing main roads at pedestrian crossings where available.  This walk should take approx. half an hour however, on the return journey it is up-hill and we are hoping we could arrange for a few Adult Helper parents to ferry those Joeys back up to the 1st Camden South Scout Hall that maybe too tired to walk back (approx. an hour's walk).  Please let your Joey Leader know if available.
9. After dinner on the Saturday, there will be a traditional Scout campfire (subject to weather and bushfire restrictions), so make sure you bring your camp blanket or something warm to wrap up in - preferably wool or wool blend.  Blankets can be purchased from the Scout Shop or you could try a charity clothing store.
10. The E-Permission form (emailed to you after registering and paying) is to be submitted for each Joey and adult attending.  Please ensure medical information and emergency contact details (someone NOT attending the activity) are complete and accurate.  
11. If participants are unable to attend activity and advise Event Organiser, maximum refund amount up until 22/05/2026 will be $28.28 for Joey or Parent/Carer.  Any later withdrawals - any refund will be at discretion of the Event Planning Committee.  
12. ***As with all Scout camps - this is an alcohol and drug free event and smoking may only occur in the designated area due to fire risks.***
13. Please note, there are no showering facilities at the Scout hall.

14. Should you have flu-like symptoms, please stay home and get tested.

    Any queries, please feel free to discuss with your Leader or contact myself at:  helen.brinck@nsw.scouts.com.au    Helen (Galah) Brinck, Activity Coordinator