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Activities & Program

From sailing Port Phillip Bay to conservation projects — our program is built around real adventure and real achievement.

Achievement Pathways

The Scout program is structured around five interconnected pathways that develop the whole person.

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Program Essentials

Core skills and values that all Scouts develop, forming the foundation of the program.

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Outdoor Adventure Skills

Practical skills across bushcraft, navigation, paddling, climbing and more — across nine progressive stages.

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Special Interest Areas

Six themed areas letting Scouts pursue passion projects and develop expertise in chosen fields.

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Peak Awards

The pinnacle achievement for each section — from the Promise Challenge through to the Queen's Scout and Baden-Powell Awards.

Additional Awards

Extra recognition for specific achievements including community service, leadership and specialised skills.

Outdoor Adventure Skills

Our Outdoor Adventure Skills (OAS) program covers nine key skill areas, each with progressive stages from beginner to expert. Members earn recognition as they develop competence and confidence in real-world outdoor environments.

🧭 Bushcraft
🗺️ Navigation
🛶 Paddling
🧗 Vertical (Climbing)
⛵ Aquatics/Sailing
🚵 Alpine/Skiing
🏕️ Camping
🔥 Pioneer Skills
🌊 Boating

Special Interest Areas

Six themed areas let young people explore what they love and make a real difference.

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Adventure & Sport

Surfing, skiing, rock climbing, orienteering, extreme sports and physical challenges that push boundaries.

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Creating a Better World

Community service, volunteering, social justice projects and actions that make a lasting positive impact.

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Growth & Development

Leadership skills, personal resilience, emotional intelligence, health and wellbeing.

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Arts & Literature

Music, drama, visual arts, writing, photography, film-making and creative expression in all forms.

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Environment

Conservation, sustainability, citizen science and environmental monitoring — our Venturers are actively involved in local environmental projects.

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STEM & Innovation

Science experiments, engineering challenges, coding, robotics, innovation and technology projects.

Our Activities

A snapshot of the activities our members enjoy across all sections throughout the year.

⛵ Sailing
🧗 Abseiling
🚵 Mountain Bike Riding
🥾 Bushwalking
⛺ Camping
🛶 Canoeing
🏗️ Construction
🚣 Rafting
🧗 Rock Climbing
🌊 Water Skiing
🕳️ Caving
⛷️ Skiing
🚤 Power Boating
🛶 Kayaking
🌿 Environmental Projects
🧭 Navigation/Orienteering
🔭 Geocaching
🍳 Outdoor Cooking
🤝 Community Service
🎭 Drama & Arts
🔬 Citizen Science
🎪 Annual Events
Brighton Sea Scouts sailing on the water

🌊 Sea Scouts — Water Skills at the Core

As a Sea Scout group, water-based activities are central to our program. From learning to sail in a dinghy to completing RYA powerboat certification, our proximity to Port Phillip Bay gives us opportunities that most Scout groups can only dream of. Sailing courses are offered to Scouts, Venturers and Rovers throughout the year.

Environmental Projects

Our Venturers are active participants in local environmental and conservation projects.

🌿 Environmental Leadership in Action

Our Venturer Unit takes an active role in environmental and conservation projects in the local area. These projects give young people aged 15–18 the opportunity to contribute to real-world outcomes for their community and natural environment.

Environmental involvement is a core part of the Venturer program — it develops leadership, scientific thinking, and a lifelong connection to the natural world.

For Venturers, environmental projects satisfy multiple Special Interest Area requirements (Environment, STEM, Creating a Better World) and contribute towards the Queen's Scout Award.

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Port Phillip Bay
Our local environment
Conservation
Project focus
Citizen Science
How we contribute
Ages 15–18
Venturer section
Scouts on a muddy adventure challenge

Major Annual Events

In addition to weekly meetings, each section runs major events throughout the year.

Feb
Surf Camp — Anglesea
Annual surf camp on the Great Ocean Road. Open to Scouts and older — surfing, beach activities and great camaraderie.
Term 1
Joey Sleepover at the Hall
First overnight camp experience for our youngest members, held at the Scout Hall in a safe, familiar environment.
Apr
ANZAC Day Activity — Canoe & Bike Ride
Annual ANZAC Day activity for members across sections — a canoe and bike ride marking the occasion.
Apr
Easter Hiking Trip
Multi-day hiking adventure for the Rover Crew over the Easter long weekend.
May
Cub Camp
Annual multi-day camp for Cub Scouts to put their outdoor skills into practice.
May
Survival Camp
An annual highlight for older members — a multi-day bush survival camp where Scouts and Venturers put their outdoor skills to the ultimate test.
Jun
Master Chef Night
Cubs divide into teams and compete to design, cook and present the best meal. Always delicious, always chaotic.
Jun
Rovers Mud Bash
The Rover Crew's annual outdoor adventure event featuring a healthy disregard for staying clean.
Jul
Falls Creek Ski Trip
Annual ski trip for the Rover Crew — the group's chalet at Falls Creek makes this a much-anticipated annual highlight.
Sep
District Billy Cart Derby
Cubs build and race their billy carts against other Packs across the Bayside District — engineering meets competition.
Nov
Possum & Owl Spotting at Lennox Park
Joey Scouts explore local wildlife after dark — spotlighting for possums and owls in Lennox Park.
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Gilweroo — Regional Scout Camp
Annual regional Scout camping and skills competition. Patrols compete in a range of outdoor and leadership challenges.
Dec
Group Christmas Camp
Annual end-of-year group camp over the Christmas period — a great way to celebrate the year and enjoy the summer school holidays together.
Biennial
Kangaree — Joey Scout Statewide Sleepover
Every two years, thousands of Joey Scouts from across Victoria come together for a massive overnight sleepover event.
3-Yearly
Cuboree — Gilwell Park, Gembrook
Every 3 years, our Cubs join thousands of others for 5 days at Gilwell Park — the ultimate Cub Scout experience.
2028
AJ2028 — Australian Jamboree
The national Scout Jamboree — Scouts from across Australia and the world come together for this landmark event.

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