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Scout Omadale Hammock Camp 2026
Sat 17 Oct 2026 1:00PM - Sun 18 Oct 2026 3:00PM

Event information

Registration for this event closes at Thu 24 Sep 2026 9:00PM.

What: Test out hammock camping and fishing skills

Where: We are camping at Tilse's orchard at Omadale about an hour from Scone.

Who: Muswellbrook and Scone Scouts, Venturers

Families are welcome to join us, just need a form for each person.

Particularly looking for adults (especially females) to camp overnight - please email Fuzz if you can help.

Wear:Uniform to/from camp

Bring:usual camp gear - mess kit (including tea towel), hat, sunscreen & water bottle in day bag, old shoes/swimmers/shirt to wear in the creek, clothes for cool nights (jumper/beanie), gear in case it rains, clothes to play land activities, torch. Fishing gear if you want to go fishing in the brook.

Catering:organised by our Patrol Leaders. Please return notes on time to help them with catering numbers.

Please ensure you have lunch before you leave on Saturday!

Cost: is subsidized from our sub money. Money into the Scone Group Bank a/c (BSB 032 619, A/c 370 474). Make sure your child's name is on the payment. Email Fuzz when money transferred.

Accommodation:Two choices - 1) hammocks between the trees (we supply hammocks) or 2) own swag (see Fuzz if need a hand for this option) - let Fuzz know which option you are going with.

Sleeping:need to bring own sleeping bag and mat

Toilets/Showers: camping ground has toilets but no showers, but we will be swimming in the creek - depending on weather!

Activity Leader Contact Information

  • Name: Greg Morris (Fuzz)
  • Phone: 0475 840 784
  • Email: greg.morris@nsw.scouts.com.au

Emergency Contacts

  • Name: Allison Streher
  • Phone: 0405 191 344
  • Email: astreher@bigpond.net.au

Supervision

  • This activity will be conducted under direct adult supervision.
  • Only male leaders will be present.