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The 2005 Cuboree will be held from Monday 4th to Friday 8th April 2005 at Gilwell Park, Gembrook during the School holidays.

  • 30th Jun 2004 - Application forms and deposits due.
  • 31st Dec 2004 - Balance due and applications close.
  • 5th Feb 2005 - Pack Lists Announced.
  • 2nd-3rd Apr 2005 - Setup Weekend, Parent assistance needed please.
  • 4th Apr 2005 - Go4It, Leave for Cuboree.
  • 8th Apr 2005 - Everybody home, hopefully tired but happy.
  • 9th-10th Apr 2005 - Packup Weekend, Parent assistance needed please.
 

Welcome to all 1st Mount Waverley and 1st West Waverley Cub Scouts. At the Cuboree we are in Pack 061 which is part of Subcamp 6. The theme of our Subcamp is "The Pacific" and the colour is saphire, the colour of the Pacific Ocean.

There are currently 40 Cub Scouts and 6 Leaders in our Pack from the following groups...

  • 1st Mount Waverley
  • 1st West Waverley
  • 9th Oakleigh
  • 1st Hampton Park and
  • 1st Berwick
  [Monash District] [Casey District]  

Packing List

SLEEPING GEAR QTY       
Blanket1 
Inner Sheet (Optional)1 
Pillow & Pillow case1 
Sleeping Bag (warm)1 
Lilo or Camp Stretcher (single bed size) * Foam mattresses are unsuitable. *Note* 1 
TOILETRIES QTY 
Comb / Hair Brush1 
Towels (Medium Size)2 
Waterproof Toilet bag - face washer, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap,
small plastic bottle of shampoo		 1 
CLOTHING QTY 
Full Uniform will be worn to and from Camp1 
Handkerchiefs4 
Long Pants / Jeans / Tracksuit pants / Shorts (Depending on the weather forecast)3 
Pullover / Windcheater (old)2 
Raincoat / Waterproof Jacket1 
Shoes / Runners / Boots / Gumboots (Depending on the weather forecast)2 
Socks6 pair 
Sun Smart Hat (Wide Brim)1 
T-Shirts (old)4 
Underwear5 
Warm, Long sleeved, Shirt1 
Pyjamas / Tracksuit / Sleepwear1 or 2 
Thongs (For shower use only)1 pair 
DILLY BAG (Cloth bag with drawstring) Containing...    *Note* QTY 
Bowl (unbreakable)1 
Knife, Fork and Spoon1 set 
Mug / Cup (unbreakable)2 
Dinner Plate (unbreakable)1 
Tea Towels2 
OTHER QTY 
Backpack (small)1 
Torch and Batteries (including spare batteries)1 
Water Bottle (Participants are usually supplied with a water bottle)1 
Garbage Bag6 
Wire Coathanger with 2 safety pins and garbage bag (to hang uniform)  1 
Laundry Bag (e.g. an old pillowcase - not a plastic bag as they do not "breathe")  1  
Insect Repellant (Roll on only, no aerosols)1 
Sunscreen1 
Cut Lunch and drink for the first day (Monday) 1 
A Roll Bag or Suitcase to carry everything. (Your Cub will need to be able to carry it!)
Please do not use a striped plastic type as these are not strong enough.    *Note*		 1 
OPTIONAL ITEMS QTY 
Teddy (or other soft cuddly toy)1 
Story book1 
Lip Balm1 
Camera (Disposable Type Recommended)1 
Woollen Gloves1 
Beanie (For wearing in bed to reduce heat loss) *Note*1 
District Badges for swapping *Note* 4 or 5 
* If there is any risk of bed wetting please see the section on welfare 4 or 5 
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Notes about the Packing List

Dillybags: This should be a cloth drawstring bag as plastic bags will not last for the week and the plastic does not allow damp eating gear to dry properly which can lead to health risks.

Bedding: It is preferred that the Cubs take a lilo or camp stretcher to put their sleeping bag on rather than a foam mattress. There are advantages and disadvantages with each type but if the weather is wet a foam mattress will soak up water / condensation which will result in a wet / uncomfortable Cub Scout. If a lilo is taken, Cub Scouts must also have the facilities to inflate it. Some lilos are self-inflating or are easy to blow up - others aren’t.

A Beanie is recommended, as a lot of heat can be lost through the head. Wearing a woollen beanie at night can minimise this and help keep a Cub Scout warm in bed.

Health Forms: Please ensure that all health forms are returned before the end of term. The forms must be returned to your Leader before the end of term or, if you do not have one of your own Leaders attending, return it directly to the Leader who is co-ordinating the Cuboree for your Pack.

Carry Bags: As the Cub Scouts will be travelling by bus the Cuboree organisers have suggested the Cub Scouts use a suitcase. Please do not use the striped plastic carry bags as they will not last the duration of the camp. Cub Scouts should pack their bag themselves under supervision of a parent. This way they will know what they have and where it is. (Remember that your Cub Scout will need to be able to carry it!).

District Badges: One popular activity among Cubs and Scouts at large events is swapping district badges. Cub Scouts can swap badges with friends they make from other Packs and add to their camp blanket collection. Cubs from 1st Mount Waverley can purchase District badges ($TBA each) through their Leaders.



Do Not Bring


No spending money, aerosol cans (including deodorant), radios, pocket knives, electronic games, or mobile phones.
If any of these, or other items considered inappropriate, are found, they will be confiscated for the duration of the camp and returned to the Cub Scout's parent afterwards. No responsibility will be accepted for any money or valuables.
No lollies are to be brought - If any are found they will be collected and shared with the whole Pack.

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Welfare


BED WETTING: We quietly and discretely deal with this occurrence on camp. Even if your child is only an occasional bed wetter, there are a couple of things that we ask you to do:

  • Explain to your child that it is not a problem and that if they do have an incident they should let their Leader know.
  • Note the possibility of bedwetting on the Medical form.
  • Please send Extra Pyjamas, sleeping bag and 4 pairs of night time PullUps or similar

The Cuboree is making arrangements to have wet sleeping bags laundered during the day if necessary
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Medication


 MEDICATION must be clearly marked with Cub Scouts’ name and dose and handed to the Leaders before departure. Cub Scouts are NOT to carry any medication without the leaders knowledge. Please ensure that details are included on the health form.

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Travel

Full Uniform will be worn to and from the camp. All Cub Scouts and Leaders will be leaving for the Cuboree by bus on Monday 4th April and returning on Friday 8th April. Each Cub Scout and Leader will receive a letter in early March giving them details of where they will be catching the bus from and at what time. You will need to be at the departure location at least 15 minutes before the departure time and bring a cut lunch for the first day.

Bus times are as follows...

HOME GROUP
BUS #
DEPARTS MON 4/4 at
LOCATION
ARRIVES FRI 8/4 at
1st Mount Waverley
 
 
 
 
1st West Waverley
 
 
 
 

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Scarves and ID Cards



Cuboree Scarves will be given out later this term. You will receive your ID tag when you board the bus on Monday morning.
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Sixes



The Cuboree Sixes.
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Gateway



As with all good campsites we will be having a gateway which provides the entrance to our Pack's campsite in much the same way as a front gate or door at home.
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Theme Song: The Cup Of Life (Ricky Martin)


The cup of life, this is the one,
Now is the time, don't ever stop.
Push it along, gotta be strong,
Push it along, right to the top.
That feeling in your soul is gonna take control.
Nothing can hold you back if you really want it
I see it in your eyes, you want the cup of life.
Now that the day is here, gotta go and get it!

Do you really want it? (yeah)
Do you really want it? (yeah)

Chorus:
      Here we go, olay, olay, olay
      Go, go, go, olay, olay, olay
      Tonight's the night, we're gonna celebrate!
      The cup of life, olay, olay, olay

The cup of life, it's still the time,
It's here, it's now, turn off the lights.
Push it along; then let it roll,
Push it along, go, go, go.
And when you feel the heat, the world is at your feet.
No one can hold you down if you really want it.
Just steal your destiny right from the hands of fate.
Reach for the cup of life 'cause your name is on it.

Do you really want it? (yeah)
Do you really want it? (yeah)

Chorus:
      Here we go, olay, olay, olay
      Go, go, go, olay, olay, olay
      Tonight's the night, we're gonna celebrate!
      The cup of life, olay, olay, olay

You feel in your soul, it's gonna take control.
Nothing can hold you back if you really want it.
I see it in your eyes, you want the Cup of life.
Now that the day is here, we're gotta go and get it!

Do you really want it? (yeah)
Do you really want it? (yeah)
Do you really want it? (yeah)
YEAH, YEAH

Chorus:
      Here we go, olay, olay, olay
      Go, go, go, olay, olay, olay
      Tonight's the night, we're gonna celebrate!
      The cup of life, olay, olay, olay

Un, Dos, Tres, olay, olay, olay
Un, Deux, Trois, olay, olay, olay
Tonight's the night we're gonna celebrate!
The Cuboree, olay, olay, olay




Photos



A few photos of our home for the week will appear here. Click on the picture to see an enlargement. In accordance with the Pack's privacy policy, no photos of the Cub Scouts will be displayed.
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