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Four members of the Lower Burdekin Scout Group have returned home after taking part in Queensland’s largest multi-section Scout event, the LEAP Camp. Photo supplied.
Four members of the Lower Burdekin Scout Group have returned home after taking part in Queensland’s largest multi-section Scout event, the LEAP Camp, held at Tarmaroo Scout Camp at Bluewater in Townsville.
The seven-day camp brought together around 150 to 200 Scouts from across the state, all participating in a program built around Leadership, Empowerment, Adventure and Patrol — the core principles behind LEAP.
Scouts worked in small patrols of five to six members, taking part in a wide range of challenges designed to build leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.
The event featured participants from all Scout sections, including 21 Cub Scouts aged 9–10, 80 Scouts aged 12–14, 42 Venturer Scouts aged 15–18, and 10 Rover Scouts aged 18–25, each running age-specific programs while sharing the same camp setting.
Around 50 adult volunteers and five junior service leaders supported the camp, managing logistics, catering, program delivery, site services and camping standards across the week.
Organisers described the camp as non-stop activity from start to finish, with participants continually rotating through challenges aimed at pushing them out of their comfort zones while strengthening independence and cooperation.
For the Lower Burdekin group, the experience provided an opportunity to test their skills against Scouts from across Queensland and take part in one of the most significant events on the state calendar.
The Lower Burdekin Scout Group meets at 12th Avenue, Home Hill (behind the swimming pool), with weekly meetings on Wednesday nights from 6pm–8pm for ages 11–18 and Thursday afternoons from 4.30pm–6pm for ages 5–11.
New members can attend for a four-week trial at no cost. Enquiries can be made to Rikki on 0419 104 035.
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