🏕️ Umina Beach Scout Camp

Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November 2026

Activity Overview

Get ready for a fantastic weekend by the coast! 🌊

1st Glossodia Scouts will be joining Oakville Scout Group for a weekend of camping, beach activities, swimming, coastal bushwalking, games and plenty of fun together!

We'll be camping at Broken Bay Scout Hall, with access to kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Weekend programme

Friday 27 November

• Depart Glossodia Scout Hall at 5:30 pm

• Arrive at Umina Beach around 7:30 pm and set up tents

• BYO packed dinner to eat during the journey or at camp

• Campfire and social time

Saturday 28 November

• Breakfast at camp

• Full day at the beach with swimming (patrolled beach), beach games and activities (subject to conditions)

• Morning tea, packed lunch and afternoon tea provided

• Return to camp for some relaxation

• Fish and chips/takeaway dinner by the beach

• Evening beach game

Sunday 29 November

• Breakfast at camp

• Pack up tents and camping equipment

• Coastal bushwalk exploring the Umina Beach area and surrounding coastline, with the route adapted to conditions and the group

• Lunch at camp

• Head home, arriving back at Glossodia in the afternoon

Camp cost: $80 per Scout, including camping, all meals except Friday dinner, activities and return transport.

Families arranging their own transport to and from Umina Beach will receive a $15 reduction, bringing the camp fee to $65 per Scout.

Preparation

• Register for the event before the closing date.

• Pay the camp fee by bank transfer.

• Advise leaders of any dietary requirements, allergies or medical considerations.

• Indicate whether your Scout requires transport with the leaders or will travel with their family.

• Bring a packed dinner for Friday evening.

• Label personal equipment if possible.

💰 Payment Details

1st Glossodia Scout Group
BSB: 633 000
Account: 150 448 785

Amount: $80 per Scout ($65 with own transport)
Payment reference: Scout's surname + Umina Beach Camp

Clothing & Equipment

• Scout uniform and scarf for travelling

• Tent and camping equipment (provided by the group)

• Sleeping bag, sleeping mat and pillow

• Comfortable clothing for the weekend

• Warm jumper or jacket for evenings

• Rainjacket

• Swimwear and rash vest

• Beach towel and bath towel

• Sun hat and sunscreen

• Enclosed walking shoes suitable for bushwalking

• Thongs or sandals for the beach

• Water bottle 

• Small day backpack for beach activities and bushwalking

• Head torch or torch with spare batteries

• Toiletries and personal medication

• Mess kit with Plate, bowl, cup and cutlery

• Packed dinner for Friday evening

• Bag for wet or dirty clothes

Please avoid bringing valuables or unnecessary electronic devices.

Travel Arrangements

Departure: Friday 27 November at 5:30 pm from Glossodia Scout Hall. Please arrive by 5:15 pm for attendance checks and loading.

Destination: Broken Bay Scout Hall, Umina Beach NSW.

Return: Sunday 29 November, approximately 3:00 pm at Glossodia Scout Hall. Final arrival time will be confirmed on Facebook group after departure.

Transport will be coordinated by Wallaby, Trekker and Dingo. We anticipate being able to transport most Scouts in leaders' vehicles, but this will depend on final registration numbers and available seats.

If additional transport is required, we may ask parents to assist with carpooling.

Parents are also welcome to organise their own drop-off and collection directly at Boroken Bay Scout Hall, reducing the camp fee to $65 per Scout.

Please indicate your transport preference when registering.

Activity Leader Contact Information

Activity Leader: Paul Davis (Trekker)
Phone: 0414 786 477
Email:paul.davis@nsw.scouts.com.au

Supporting Leaders:

Emilie Capelle (Wallaby)
Phone: 0492 916 956

Dave Tonitto (Dingo)
Phone: 0418 475 747

Emergency Contacts

Name: Jeremy Muller (Group Leader)
Phone: 0457 506 749
Email:jeremy.muller@nsw.scouts.com.au

Supervision

This activity will be conducted under direct or indirect adult supervision. Both male and female leaders will be present.

All activities will be supervised by appropriately qualified and approved Scout leaders. Swimming and coastal activities will be subject to weather, surf conditions and applicable Scouts NSW safety requirements.