News and Events: 2013

CUBOREE!!!!!!!!!! - January 6 to 10 2014

posted 29 Apr 2013 04:56 by Epping Cubs

Our Scouts have not long returned from their Jamboree and now it's our turn! Cuboree is on in January 2014, 5 days, 3000 cubs and more fun than you can imagine!

The theme this time is "Once Upon A Time"

Cuboree applications are open, see the following link - http://cuboree.nswscouts.com.au/Login.asp

Attached is an info sheet, if you are interested in attending please read this carefully.

To apply, complete the form on the website, print the form and give to Echidna.

Money for Cuboree MUST be paid to the Epping Scout Group account by direct debit or cheque.

ALL monies and forms must be received by 14/5/2013 as I have to get a cheque from the commitee and the forms have to be signed by two other people and I have to get the whole lot to the Region Commisioner for her to sign as well!!

| Attachments: ONCE UPON A TIME YOUTH MEMBER INFORMATION (1).doc

Hornsby Gang Show - June 30 2013

posted 29 Apr 2013 04:46 by Epping Cubs

Matinee performance of Hornsby Gang Show 2013 "We've Got The Beat" at 3pm

Gang Show is a production starring Sydney North Region Scouts and Guides (120 of them!) and is always bursting with fun and energy. Epping has 3 scouts in the show this year so come along and cheer them on and have a great time. Before the show we will be having a backstage tour where we get to see the wardrobe, makeup, lighting and other departments and find out what makes the show tick. There will be a sausage sizzle too!

We need to make sure we book tickets in plenty of time as the matinees sell out early. Please get your completed A1 forms (one per person attending) and monies to Echidna by May 11.

Echidna

| Attachments: Gang Show A1.pdf

District Athletics Carnival - 26 May 2013

posted 29 Apr 2013 04:36 by Epping Cubs

At Eastwood Marsfield Scout hall in Agincourt Rd Marsfield

26 May from 3 till 5 pm

More details and permission note to follow.

Echidna

ANZAC Day March - 21st April, 2013

posted 25 Mar 2013 18:24 by Epping Scouts Group Admin [ updated 25 Mar 2013 18:30 ]

Click here ANZAC Day March 2013 for more information.

Family Camp: 22nd-24th March 2013

posted 7 Mar 2013 05:30 by Epping Scouts Group Admin [ updated 7 Mar 2013 05:32 ]

Family camp is on again this year but at a different site. Because Nords Wharf is no longer available, the 2013 camp will be held at Lake Lyell, a few kilometres out of Lithgow. As a Family Camp, the parents will be responsible for looking after their children and for this reason, will need to attend. We encourage siblings to join us to also experience the joys of camping.

Further information can be found on the permission note which is attached here. A copy of this note needs to be completed for each person attending and handed to one of the leaders on arrival at the camp site.

Astronomy Night: 18th March 2013

posted 7 Mar 2013 05:25 by Epping Scouts Group Admin [ updated 25 Mar 2013 03:45 ]

See the stars and other celestial bodies, providing the sky is clear enough. Meet at Baloo's place and don't forget to bring a torch for the walk to the local park for some terrestrial navigation.

Sirius Cup: 9th - 10th March 2013

posted 6 Mar 2013 23:02 by Epping Scouts Group Admin [ updated 7 Mar 2013 05:25 ]

The 63rd Sirius Cup is on at Balmoral Beach. The Scouts will be arriving to stake out our site on Balmain Park on Friday evening. By Saturday morning, the Cubs arrive swelling the numbers to many hundreds. After registering with your section leaders and obtaining your coloured wrist band, you will be able to enter some of the canoeing events. For the qualified sailors, there will be an opportunity to reclaim the treasured Sirius Cup which was won by Jack and Chris a few years ago. There will be time for swimming and playing on beautiful Balmoral Beach. In the evening, there are usually a couple of movies being shown on the big screen (sheet) for us to watch before sleeping overnight in tents.

Sunday morning starts bright and early with the Iron Man events for all age groups. There will be more time for swimming while the Scouts go on their annual canoe trek to Chinamans Beach then under the Spit Bridge, a round trip of about 5km. Pack the boats and canoes back on the trailers, pack up the tents and camp site and head back to the hall to unload everything and pack it away.

Assistance is required from parents to help with setting up and packing away. While you are at Balmoral, why not stay for a while to enjoy the excitement and the wonderful atmosphere of camping at one of Australia's most exclusive camping spots with million dollar views. You can also chat with other parents and leaders while helping with preparing the meals and snacks.

Attached is a copy of the permission note that needs to be completed by all people attending the event.

Penrith Museum of Fire - Sunday 4th Nov 2012.

posted 29 Oct 2012 06:28 by Epping Scouts Group Admin [ updated 29 Oct 2012 06:28 ]

ACTIVITY:

This is an "Out 'n About" activity to the Museum of Fire at Penrith. It will be attended by many Cubs from our local district. The Museum is in the old Penrith Electricity Station and has a wide range of vehicles and also educational information and items. There is space outside for a picnic lunch.

COST:

The cost for the day is $10.50. This includes $2.50 for the return train ticket.

TRAVEL:

Meet at Eastwood Train Station, on the Library side, by 9:00 and purchase your $2.50 return ticket to Penrith when you arrive. We will be catching a train at 9:27 am and return to Eastwood at 4:07 pm.

WHAT TO WEAR:

Cubs are to wear correct uniform with comfortable closed in shoes for walking.

WHAT TO BRING:

Lunch, morning and afternoon tea, drinks, hat, jumper, raincoat. A1 Permission note, attached below.

WHO CAN ATTEND:

This is a Cub activity, but parents are welcome to come along and make it a family outing.

Opening hours are 9.30am to 4.30pm and the cost is Adult $10 and Child $6 (upto 13 years of age)

Family of 2 Adults and 2 Children is $25

Construction Night-21st May

posted 14 May 2012 04:06 by Epping Cubs

Ready to test your knotting skills?

Fathers are requested to come along to help build an amazing construction.

Don't worry if you don't know to tie a knot the kids will teach you.

Please come along and enjoy the night.

KAA

PS the Sydney Observatory night will be delayed for a couple of weeks

GROUP CAMP - October 14 - 16, 2011

posted 26 Aug 2011 05:39 by Epping Scouts Group Admin [ updated 26 Aug 2011 06:13 ]

Click here for more details

Epping Scouts

Scout Hike 2013

JOTA/JOTI 2013