Four members of the Lower Burdekin Scout Group recently attended the 2025 LEAP Camp, held from June 29 to July 5 at Bluewater, north of Townsville. They joined 140 Scouts aged 9 to 18, along with 40 adult leaders from Scout Groups stretching from Cairns to Mackay to Brisbane, for a week focused on Leadership, Empowerment, Adventure.
Throughout the week, the Scouts worked together in teams (called Patrols) of 5–6, cooking meals, camping in tents, and supporting one another through a series of hands-on challenges. Older Scouts aged 15–18 had the chance to take to the skies with a flying experience in Charters Towers, as well as tackle abseiling adventures. All participants got involved in a wide range of activities including first aid training, screen printing, archery, rock climbing, and navigating with a compass and map. They also enjoyed paddle boarding and beach games, conquered a challenge course, built and cooked on campfires, explored Townsville during a scavenger hunt, and spent time at the Billabong Sanctuary. The week wrapped up with a vibrant Scout market and a movie night under the stars.
The experience provided a valuable opportunity for young people to build resilience, teamwork and life skills in a fun, adventurous environment.
The Lower Burdekin Scouts meet on a Thursday night in 12th Ave Home Hill, 5–7 years meet 4-00 to 5-00pm and 8-18 years meet 5-30 to 7-30pm. People can come along for four weeks free to Try Scouting by contacting Rikki on 0419 104 035.
Four members of the Lower Burdekin Scout Group recently attended the 2025 LEAP Camp, held from June 29 to July 5 at Bluewater, north of Townsville. Photo supplied
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