6th Scouts Queensland Cuboree Rocky Creek Campsite, Landsborough

19th to 24th September 2021

PACKING LIST

CUBOREE PACKING LIST

INTRODUCTION This document outlines the basic requirements your Cub Scout will need to ensure they are suitably attired whilst attending Cuboree. SUITCASE/BACK PACK SIZE It is recommended that one camp suitcase and back pack be taken per Cub Scout and limited to approximately 60 litres for the luggage. To work out the size of a bag you should calculate the cubic volume of the bag intended to transport: To calculate the volume using length x width x height: e.g.: 1.88m x .6m x .6m = .6768 which is approx 67 litres.

UNIFORM Cuboree Pack Shirt, Woggle & Scarf Cub Scouts attending Cuboree will receive a Cuboree Pack approximately three (3) weeks prior to Cuboree commencing. The pack will include a Cuboree Shirt, Cuboree Hat, Cuboree Scarf, Cuboree Woggle, Cuboree Event Badge and a set of Cuboree Camp Badges. Cub Scouts will be required to wear their Cuboree Shirt to and from Cuboree with Woggle and Scarf. Cub Scout Uniform Cub Scouts will not be required to wear or bring their normal Cub Scout Uniform to and from Cuboree.

BEDDING Mattresses With some Cub Scouts travelling by bus to the event, there will be restrictions on the size of bedding to ensure luggage can be accommodated. But for the individual travellers there is still restrictions in place to remain consistency and fairness to all. Additionally, come bedding setups can cause damage to the tent floors and walls. Cuboree Executive Committee is placing the following restrictions on allowing bedding and sizes:

• Single self-inflating mattress • Single blow up mattress (size: 188cm x 75cm x 24cm)

Cub Scouts need to be able to set up and pack up their own bedding.

§ Stretcher beds are not suitable for this event and should not be taken. § If taking a blow up mattress, please ensure that a pump is included.

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Sleeping Bag The nights at Cuboree may drop to below 15 degrees; a sleeping bag to +5 degrees should be adequate for this event. Silk sleeping bag inserts are optional liners to assist in keeping warm. Camp Blanket We encourage Cub Scouts to bring their Camp blankets to show case their badges and to use in case extra warmth is required but please make sure they are named. MEDICATION Any medication accompanying anyone attending Cuboree must be:

• Provided in a clear plastic (zip lock) bag clearly marked with the name of the person the medication belongs to,

• Clearly written instructions or medical treatment plans. o Examples of a medical treatment plan to treat a case of asthma:

§ Self-administer 2 puffs from inhaler as needed. § Ensure 2 inhaler puffs are taken before meals and prior to bedtime.

o Medical Treatment plans are always provided from Doctors in consultation with patients and/or parents. If providing, please provide the treatment plan with the doctors contact details.

During the Bus trip all medication will be held by the respective Pack Leaders on the buses. No person should have any non-prescribed medication in bags – such as Panadol, hay fever tablets, cold and flu tablets or cough drops. These should all be considered medication and be provided to leaders upon arrival with details. Self-administering of Asthma inhalers will be returned after Welfare and Sub Camp Pack Leaders have sighted the medication and any clear instructions advising that this is permitted. PACKING TIPS It is recommended that to assist in packing and helping Cub Scouts get ready for the day, to pack each days clothing in a separate zip lock bag. This will assist in getting ready for showers and not having to lose clothing as they can put the dirty clothes back in the bag at days end or after showering and changing. Please ensure all clothing, bedding, and loose items are labelled to assist in returning lost property. Any unclaimed items at the end of Cuboree will be donated to a charitable organisation. DAY PACK (TO CUBOREE) Please provide your Cub Scout with a Day Pack for the journey to Cuboree. Food stops will NOT be provided along the way, but we do recognise that some Cub Scouts may require snacks or have conditions that require special diets, so we suggest packing a water bottle and

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any extra items, other than the banned items on the list below, for the journey. This is a suggested minimum packing list for Cuboree 2021. The nights may drop below 15 degrees so please ensure you pack suitably. A daypack/backpack will be needed for the journey to and from Cuboree, as well as for daily activities. You can purchase a daypack from our Cuboree online store if you do not have one suitable https://cuboree-queensland.myshopify.com/

Cuboree Uniform to be worn to and from Cuboree

Clothing (minimum requirements) ü

7 Underpants 5 Shorts 5 T-Shirts – short sleeved 3 T-Shirts – long sleeved 1 Raincoat/Poncho 2 Pair Pants/Jeans/Tracksuit Pants 2 Jumper/Jacket 7 Pairs of socks 2 Pairs of comfortable walking/playing shoes 1 Cuboree Shirt 1 Cuboree Scarf 1 Cuboree Woggle 1 Cuboree Hat Handkerchiefs or small packets of tissues

Sleeping Gear (minimum requirements) ü

Pyjamas/Tracksuit Sleeping Bag – small/compact preferred Camp Blanket Self-inflating/blow up single mattress • Limited to single only • Size approx: 188cm x 75cm x 24cm • child must be able to roll and tie up • No stretchers please due to space

Pillow

Toiletries (minimum requirements) ü

1 Pair thongs/sandals/crocs – worn to, from and whilst in showers

1 Toiletries bag - containing • Soap • Brush/comb • Toothbrush • Toothpaste • Deodorant (optional)– non-

aerosol • Face washers

1 Sunscreen lotion (30+) 1 Insect repellent (roll-on or cream only) 1 Hand Sanitiser for personal use

Day Pack (minimum requirements) ü

Back Pack (small) Drink Bottle

Lunch Box for food items Cup (preferable with a handle) Basic First Aid Kit Extra pair of shoes (if needed) Towel Snacks for journey trip to Cuboree (non- banned items)

Medications ü

All medication must be labelled and clearly named. Clearly written instructions, including medical treatment plans, on when and how much dosage is to administered All medication and instructions should be in a clear plastic bag with child name on it

Extra Items (minimum requirements) ü 1 Torch

Spare batteries

Plastic Bags 1 Extra pair of shoes 1 Towel

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Banned Item

• Lollies • Chewing Gum • Chips • Pocket Knives • Aerosol Sprays • Electronic Equipment

o Radios, o IPods, o Games, o Mobile phones

Cuboree Merchandise See our Merchandise below which may come in Handy for packing for your Cub Scout. Be aware our Shop is closing on the 1st of August.

https://cuboree-queensland.myshopify.com/