Stradbroke Cup Brucknell Park Information Book Bookings will close on March 25 th or earlier if scout limit reached. Introduction Welcome to Stradbroke Cup at Brucknell Park, this booklet is a guide for both new and old campers at Stradbroke. South Western District Scout Association manages Brucknell Park. It offers a serene bushland setting nestled in the rich dairy farming district of Victoria s Great South West. It is located 3 hours southwest of Melbourne and just 30min from Warrnambool. Brucknell Park is 146 acres of Natural Australian bushland, only minutes from the Great Ocean Road and the Shipwreck Coast. Facilities include an onsite caretakers residence, 2 recreation halls used for Night Time Activities/Admin/First Aid-Welfare/and Leader Accommodation. There is a large arena for activities, and an abundance of patrol camping areas and huts situated throughout the camp. Over the camp you will be visited a number of times by a team of Advisors/Mentor Leaders. They will assist you in achieving higher camping standards, in line with the camping standards checklist (2017 edition). It should be the aim of PL s and Patrols to listen to, and try to take on board the advice of the Advisors. If you have any questions or problems, please do not hesitate to ask the Advisors or Leaders on camp.
Timetable Bump In Saturday 7th April from 9am swdscouts@gmail.com 0439653784 Stephanie Hann 0424167600 Janette Crimmin Coleman Hall/BRUCKNELL (HQ) - 55665181 Emergency Safety Briefing given to Patrols During Registration Bump Out Saturday 2:30pm 9:30pm 10:30pm Wednesday 11 th April Final Parade 11am (BBQ Lunch is supplied for all camp participants at conclusion of parade) If there are special dietary requirements for this please advise when registering. Register at HQ on arrival (Emergency Briefing) & Patrol Activity Card Finalise Payment/ Health Forms-printout Care Monkey/Patrol Log Book Handed In Set up Patrol Camp Opening Parade (Main Arena- near HQ) Followed by PL Meeting Training Centre Leader Afternoon Tea/Meeting-Briefing Coleman Hall (HQ) Patrols in campsites Camp Quiet/Scouts in Tents Sunday 7am Camp Awake/Manage Camp Standards Check Patrol Activity Card re daily activities-scheduled & free time 12noon Lunch/ Managing Camp Standards Check Patrol Activity Card re daily activities-scheduled & free time 3:30 Scouts Own- Chapel 8:00pm Night Activity (Meet at HQ) PL Meeting Training Centre Time as given by Keith & Julie/check door on Training Centre for updates on times etc. 9:30pm Patrols in campsites 10:30pm Camp Quiet/Scouts in Tents Monday 7am 12noon 8:00pm 9:30pm 10:30pm Tuesday 7am 12noon Camp Awake/Manage Camp Standards Check Patrol Activity Card re daily activities/scheduled & free time Lunch/ Managing Camp Standards Check Patrol Activity Card re daily activities/scheduled & free time Night Activity (Meet at HQ) PL Meeting Training Centre Time as given by Keith & Julie /check door on Training Centre for updates on times etc. Patrols in campsites Camp Quiet/Scouts in Tents Camp Awake/Manage Camp Standards Check Patrol Activity Card re daily activities/scheduled & free time Lunch/ Managing Camp Standards Check Patrol Activity Card re daily activities/scheduled & free time
8:00pm 9:30pm 10:30pm Night Activity (Meet at HQ) PL Meeting Training Centre Time as given by Keith & Julie /check door on Training Centre for updates on times etc. Patrols in campsites Camp Quiet/Scouts in Tents Wednesday 7am 11am Camp Awake/Breakfast Pack-up Camp (Site to be checked prior to departure) Final Parade followed by supplied (bbq) lunch at HQ Camp Rules Access, speed limits and directions must be adhered to all times. Vehicles must be returned to the Car Park after unloading. Please reverse park nose facing out. The main assess road is one way only. Visitors during the camp are to park in the main car park and register/report to HQ on arrival and checkout from HQ when departing. No unregistered persons to be onsite. All other vehicles are to remain in the car park area until permitted back on site for pack-up. The area around the Wardens House is out of bounds. There are to be NO fires lit in campsites. Scouts are asked to abide by Scout Promise and Law in camp. Pre-Camp Log The pre-camp log is to make formal your preparation prior to the camp. It should include: Patrol list of names Patrol Program & Duty Roster (Overall program provided in this document, activity program collected on registration on arrival at camp.) Menu, Shopping List and Camp Equipment List ANY OTHER USEFUL PLANNING DOCUMENTS USED OPTIONAL You require 2 copies of the Log Book- The Log must be compiled by the Patrol prior to the camp preferably in a folder or book. 1 Patrol Log Book handed in when registering along with a copy of the Patrol Personal Record and Health Forms for each patrol member to be kept at HQ with First Aid. 1 copy of log book to remain in camp with PL
Hygiene Most of the modern conveniences we have in our home are not available on Scout camp, but this is no excuse to neglect hygiene. Showers-Scouts A shower block (with 2 showers) and toilets is available for scouts next to the Neville Dance Training Centre. During the day after water activities scouts can use Coleman Hall showers as well. Toilets Portable toilets will be located on the main track for scouts, as well as in the Norm Shepherd Hut and also located at the end of the Neville Dance Training Centre. Showers Leaders Showers and toilets are available for Leaders in the Coleman Hall where Leader accommodation and catering is located. Please note that during activity times scouts will use showers after Water Activities. Leaders to use showers outside these times. Camp hygiene Your campsite should be tidy and free of food scraps. BINS to be EMPTIED after meals and placed for collection/please use strong bags or double bag. Food such as Meats, milk etc. must be kept in an esky with ice. Esky must be kept clean and free of slush etc. /off the ground. Food should be stored correctly in esky/s (e.g. Meat/Dairy separate) Tables etc. should be cleaned before and after each meal. Rubbish must be disposed of correctly. (Bins in campsites to have LIDS) First Aid First Aid is very much a part of good Hygiene. Cuts and Scratches are holes in the skin and may become infected. Any injury or illness should be reported to your PL and treated. First Aid Kits should be handy, clearly visible and available to all, not hidden in the P.L s pack or locked in a car or box! Any serious injury should be reported to HQ (Coleman Hall) - there will be a qualified First Aiders onsite. Make it obvious and clear to all including visitors where your patrol first aid kit can be located.
Fire Provisions It is a requirement that patrols MUST have fire safety provisions on site, including rake/shovel/water-sand buckets. Please refer to checklist re equipment required. Layout Of The Site Most sites have features that can make setting up a perfect campsite difficult. When setting up your camp the thing to consider is how to make the best use of the site to avoid any problems. At Brucknell Park wind generally comes in a South Westerly Direction. You should: a. Make best use of the site, stand back and have a good look at the site before you unload. b. Place components with respect to drainage, wind, overhanging tree branches and other sites. c. Consider relative position of tents, eating shelter, washbasin, waste disposal, food & equipment storage, clothesline etc. d. Site Identification, Troop / Patrol name, gateway etc. The position and layout of the site should be such that it won t interfere with others, e.g. too close to adjoining Patrols / Troops or across pathways or roads. Use the whole site where possible, a good layout will allow you to access your Q-Store easily from your cooking area and dining shelter. A dining shelter is a welcoming area and possibly suited to be an area visitor s access first when coming into your campsite. Bottled Gas Like at Jamborees the only method of cooking allowed is Gas. When using bottled gas remember that it is under high pressure and can be dangerous. Gas bottles must be pressure tested regularly and date stamped, (out of date Bottles must NOT be used, 10 years from last date stamp) and hoses and fittings checked for damage and kept tight. The advisors will be checking the stamped date of gas bottles, even if using swap and Go please check yourself that the bottles in camp are stamped in date. Gas Appliances are not permitted on days of Total Fire Ban so make sure you have an emergency meal that can be eaten without cooking. Make sure you re up to date with gas cooking requirements re position and clearance.
Kitchen Hygiene There should be adequate provision for washing up provided Waste Disposal Current thinking calls for two units in the waste disposal area - the Wet Pit and a Bag or Container for dry waste/with LID The Wet Pit is used to remove food or fat from water. The design of the wet pit should be such that food scraps are caught in a filter above the water and removed at regular intervals. The filter should also be removed at regular intervals and cleaned or disposed of. Access to and from the wet pit must be free of hazards to prevent accidents and the wet pit should be fenced off for safety. A container or rubbish bag for dry rubbish must be provided, this container must have a lid or cover and be emptied at regular intervals. At Stradbroke at Brucknell Park there will be rubbish pick up sites around the camp. The last pick-up will be at 4pm. Please do not take rubbish to the pick-up zones after 4pm. Water Patrols should bring enough water for Saturday. On check-in you will be advised of locations to fill empty water drums. Creek water is available around the track (taps) but this is NOT suitable for drinking. A chilled filtered bubble tap is located outside Coleman Hall. It is a good idea to have a drink bottle to take to activities. Ice/Bread You will be supplied 2 top-up bags of ice from Sun evening if required. Bread drop off can be arranged from Mon mid morning at an additional cost to patrol. Pay and order at HQ by Sun 5pm. Please see HQ for your ice/ bread requirements, it is expected that you come with adequate ice to commence camp. Eating Shelter The eating shelter is another important part of your camp and listed below are a Number of points to remember: The table should be large enough to be able to seat your whole Patrol plus Visitors/ Leader Advisor The table should be level and firm with adequate and safe seats The cover or shelter should be high enough to allow all members of the Patrol to stand with comfort and remember that touching the underside will draw the water through wet canvas. There should be adequate and correct storage for food and eating utensils.
Table Clean - If a tablecloth is used both table and cloth should be clean. It is desirable to use a plastic cloth but don't cut food on it, if windy it's a good idea to pin the cloth down or at least weigh it down with appropriate equipment. Area Clean - Any food scraps lying around will attract flies, ants and even possums at night. Food Storage - The storage should be clean and tidy, readily accessible, and able to withstand insects and the weather. Perishables should be kept cold. * Food should NOT be stored where people sleep. Meals At Brucknell Park Stradbroke the Menu will be checked for content and quantity. Remember that we are eating in a camp and not in the controlled conditions at home. Personal washing facilities should be available, with disinfectant. The preparation should be good and hygienic. All scouts should have clean face and hands and tidy hair. Table manners should be reasonable and Grace should be said. The complete menu should be served in correct sequence and cooked to a reasonable standard. The food should be served correctly with only the cooks and possibly the waiter duty scouts leaving the table. Gadgets Gadgets are those extra bits and pieces that are constructed to make life easier and more acceptable e.g. a washbasin may be used on the ground but it is easier and more comfortable to use it on a stand at the right height. Consider The quality of manufacture of camp gadget. Is it labor saving. The use of bush material (Lashing poles etc. brought from home) The gadgets must be made during the current camp. Things such as the wet pit are a necessity and don't come under the heading of a gadget.
Safety Advice: It is important that the equipment scouts are using is of appropriate size (pots for boiling water NOT too big) for them to handle. Suggest they run through Kitchen Safety prior to Stradbroke. If they are unsure they should ask a leader / advisor. Check you have correct gas fittings and tools to safely secure connections. While not in camp all gas to be turned off and the appliance and bottle. Q.M Store There should be provision for keeping perishable food such as milk, meat and butter cool and Esky's should be kept clean and free of ice slush, preferably off the ground. Gas, detergent, soaps etc. must NOT be stored near the food. Goods not in cans or bottles should be well, protected from dust and flies and should be on tables or racks. Air should be able to circulate around all food. The Quartermaster or Scouts handing out food should have a washbasin, soap, water, and towel within easy reach of the store. Troop gear and spare equipment should be stored away from food in the Q-store off the ground. The area set aside for food preparation should be thoroughly clean. Leader Camping/Accommodation/Meals Bunk bed accommodation available Leaders also can Camp (tents/camper trailer etc.) in leader camping area or can sleep in Norm Shepherd Hut. Catering Available, or Self Cater for Leaders/ Youth Helpers (Neville Dance Training Kitchen) Please indicate when registering online your accommodation and catering choices. Remember that BBQ lunch is supplied at HQ after final parade and to allow for this when organising patrol menu. This is to allow you to pack up cooking equipment after breakfast on final day. Any questions regarding Stradbroke Cup please email swdscouts@gmail.com