Scouts WA

Maali Medal
2025-08-29 - 2025-08-31 | Perth
Patrol-Alone Style Cooking & Camping Competition
Patrols are required to plan their own programs for the weekend. Patrols can choose to do MAC activities if they wish. If so, select registration with MAC activities (type 1) but **all members of your patrol MUST register as the same participant type, with the same activities**.
If your patrol does not wish to plan MAC activities into the program, select registration type 2.
There are two participant registration types:
Both include camping fees & a badge. Neither include food – this needs to be organized by your patrol separately.
1. Participant incl.
Climbing Wall & MAC Points
Crate Stacking & Frisbee Golf
Mountain Biking & Orienteering
Patrols will get to do listed MAC activities over the weekend –
one facilitated (climbing wall, crate stacking, mountain biking)
& one self-guided (frisbee golf, orienteering, MAC points)
2. Participant NOT incl MAC activities
Please register through ScoutMap using the link Reservation: R-002526
Registrations for Participant incl. MAC Activities will close 31st July.
All other registrations will close 14th August.
For help registering, please contact Events: events@scoutswa.com.au
Supporting Leader (one leader attending per patrol) – includes camping fees, badge & food for the weekend. Leaders will be camping separate from patrols & will be given a role for the weekend.

Gravelmoot
2025-08-29 - 2025-08-31 | Perth
**For Rovers, Fellowship members, and Rover Advisors**
Gravelmoot is returning from August 29-31 at MAC!
Join us for a weekend of Service, teamwork, and connection as we tackle key maintenance projects to support our Scouting facilities. Whether you’re building skills, giving back, or looking to start an SIA – this is the perfect chance to do service with purpose.
Best part? It’s completely FREE
As your camping spot is included – just bring your own gear and food as it’s a self-sufficient event.
Further information to come – so keep an eye out!

Kayaking Skills Session - UWA
2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Perth) | UWA Aquatic Centre, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Perth, 6009, Australia
Eligibility – Scouts, Venturer Scouts, Rover Scouts, Leaders & Adult Members
Max numbers – 10 participants (minimum of 4 participants required)
Learn to exit and re-enter Kayak, roll a Kayak with a paddle, roll a Kayak without a paddle.
The Activity will begin with a brief and end with a review. Participants are required to wear a rashie and boardies.
Cost: Entry fee to pool – $7 participants MUST visit the Aquatic Office to pay gate entry before they enter the water. Pool staff will cross reference their head count with the number of gate entries taken each session.
To reserve this session for your Unit email events@scoutswa.com.au.All participants will still be required to register through ScoutMap.
For further information on the Kayak Skills program contact: Niall – niall.ward@scoutswa.com.au

Scouting Essentials Course
2025-09-05 19:00 - 2025-09-07 16:00 | Manjedal Adventure Centre, 163 Manjedal Rd, Karrakup, Western Australia, 6122, Australia
Eligibility – Rover Scouts, Leaders, Volunteers
Max numbers – 26 participants
Scouting Essentials are the ‘survival skills’ for an Adult Leader. They explain how the youth Achievement Pathways work, how to operate a youth led program, the Patrol System, youth empowerment and some initial leadership skills training.
There are two parts to Scouting Essentials. A series of self-paced on demand training modules which must be completed prior to registering for this face-to-face course.
The following online modules can be found at training.scouts.com.au
Scouting Preliminary On Demand:
SP ADULT – I’m and Adult Leader
SP CHILD – Child Safe Scouting
SP METHOD – The Scout Method
SP SAFE – Preliminary ScoutSafe
SP SPICES – Educational Objectives & SPICES
SP WHS – WHS for Scouting
SP YLAS – Youth Leading, Adult Supporting
Scouting Essentials On Demand:
SE ACHIEVE – Achievement Pathways
SE BEHAVE – Managing Behaviors
SE EMPOWER – Youth Empowerment
SE INCLUDE – Being Inclusive
SE PATROL – The Patrols System for One Program
SE PDR – Plan> Do> Review
SE RESILIENCE – Building Resilience
SE SCOUT – I’m a Scout
SE THANKS – Thank you BP
SE YLPROG – Youth Led Programming
Once these have been completed, please register for the Scouting Essentials course. Your GL will be sent an authorisation email to confirm you can attend the course and have met all prerequisites.
Register through ScoutMap HERE. Registrations Close 15 August 2025.
For assistance with ScoutMap please see the Handbook.
For further assistance please lodge a support ticket through ScoutMap or email events@scoutswa.com.au supplying information on the person registering and error or problem preventing registration. Please note that ScoutMap support tickets are the preferred method of contact and will be responded to as a priority and that assistance will be provided to support you in completing your registration rather than completing registrations on your behalf.

Scouting Adventure Course
2025-09-05 19:00 - 2025-09-07 16:00 | Manjedal Adventure Centre, 163 Manjedal Rd, Karrakup, Western Australia, 6122, Australia
Eligibility – Rover Scouts, Leaders, Volunteers
Max numbers – 26 participants
Scouting Adventure will prepare the new Adult Leader for the great outdoors! Scouts have a huge program of Outdoor Adventure Skills covering nine areas.
The self-paced on demand modules focus on equipping a new Leader to lead in the three core areas of Bushcraft, Bushwalking and Camping.
The following online modules can be found at training.scouts.com.au
Scouting Adventure on Demand Modules:
SA E NAVIGATE – Elementary Navigation
SA NAVIGATE – Navigation Skills
SA COMM – Operate Communication Systems
SA SITE – Camping Skills
SA EQUIP – Equipment for Lightweight Camping
SA BUSHPLAN – Bushwalking Skills
SA GUIDE – Plan and Guide Outdoor Activities
SA IMPACT – Minimal Environment Impact Practices
SA WEATHER – Interpreting Weather
SA GROUP – Group Facilitation
SA EMERG A – Responding to Emergencies
SA OUTDOOR PLAN – Planning for Outdoor Activities
Not everything can be learnt online. After the new Leader has the theoretical knowledge from these modules, they will need to complete a face-to-face Scouting Adventure. The prerequisites to attend are completion of the above modules and having attended and Completed Scouting Essentials Course.
Once all pre requisites are met, please register for the Scouting Adventure course. Your GL will be sent an authorisation email to confirm you can attend the course and have met all prerequisites.
Register through ScoutMap HERE. Registrations Close 15 August 2025.
For assistance with ScoutMap please see the Handbook.
For further assistance please lodge a support ticket through ScoutMap or email events@scoutswa.com.au supplying information on the person registering and error or problem preventing registration. Please note that ScoutMap support tickets are the preferred method of contact and will be responded to as a priority and that assistance will be provided to support you in completing your registration rather than completing registrations on your behalf.

Mission Impossible 2025
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-14 | Perth
Mission Impossible is back with Mission Seusspossible! This is a whimsical twist on the classic Mission Impossible event — a team rogaining, skill, and initiative competition for Scouts (14+), Venturers, and Rovers. Patrols will navigate their way through the bush, discovering quirky challenges and imaginative checkpoints inspired by the world of Dr. Seuss. Earn points, test your teamwork, and climb your way to the top of the MI Shield leaderboard!
As the sun sets over the Truffula trees, the event transforms into party mode. The Venturer/Rover Overnight Camp (VROC) bursts into life with Seuss-themed music, games, and colourful chaos under the stars.
We can’t wait to see your navigation skills in action — and your best Who-ville dance moves by night! Join us for Mission Seusspossible and experience a weekend of adventure, creativity, and fun.
This year, we’re closer than ever — just 1.5 hours south of the Perth CBD.
Teams of 4 – 6 people.
Uniform is to be worn to and from the event. There will be an official opening and closing ceremony.
For more information, visit our social media, check out www.missionimpossibleevent.com, or contact us at missionimpossible.committee@scoutswa.com.au.
Please register through ScoutMap using the link Reservation: R-002527
**REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 4PM 29TH AUGUST**

Survival Snippets - Firecraft
2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Perth
**Morning and Afternoon sessions available**
Survival snippet – firecraft
Sat 13th sept
Cost $10 morning session 9:00 – 12:00 Afternoon session 1:00 – 4:00
Limit 12 per session
Ignite your inner adventurer!
Discover the ancient art of fire making and build essential outdoor survival skills in this hands-on, practical workshop.
What you’ll learn:
✅ How to find and prepare natural tinder
✅ Fire safety and responsible fire use
✅ Techniques for fire starting – flint & steel, ferro rods, matches, and more
✅ Building and maintaining a sustainable campfire
✅ Basic knife, and bushcraft tool and skills
Half day 3 hour workshop, open to scouts – 2 sessions – morning or afternoon held at manjedal. Open to scouts who hold bushcraft 2 / camping level 2 and above

Safety Boat Operator Course
2025-09-14 | Perth
More information coming soon.

Mamma Mia Moot
2025-09-19 08:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 | Perth
Mamma Mia Moot 2025 Get ready for an unforgettable Mamma Mia-themed adventure from 19 – 21 September at Eaton Adventure Centre! Join us for a weekend full of ABBA hits, island vibes, and incredible activities.
**REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 4PM FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER**
If you are having difficulties registering, please contact Events: events@scoutswa.com.au prior to registrations closing.

Rover Ball 2025
2025-09-20 | Perth

Canning Ascent
2025-10-18 - 2025-10-19 | Canning River

Canning Ascent
2025-10-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Perth
This is a two-day expedition up the Canning River from Waylen Bay Scout Hall in Applecross to Royal St, Kenwick.
You will carry all your camping gear and food in your canoes. You will camp overnight at Canning Scout Hall.
You will be paddling approx. 10km each day. Some canoeing experience is advised; this is not an event for people who have never paddled before.
The Scouts WA Paddle Team will supply Qualified Activity Leaders for the event. This is an opportunity for ALL Scouts to do a two-day expedition.
The Paddle Team can help any groups who need to borrow canoes but the sooner you ask, the more likely we can help.
This event can also count as a PD Course for any leaders working on Canoeing qualification.
**Registrations close 4pm 5th October 2025**
If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact the event team: Mitchell.Griffin@scoutswa.com.au
If you are experiencing difficulties registering, please contact Events: events@scoutswa.com.au

Section Leader Conference
2025-10-25 08:30 - 16:00 | Perth
Section Leader Conference – Share the Adventure
All sections leaders are invited to join the Section Support Team on the weekend of 25th and 26th October at Waylen Bay Scout Hall for the 2025 Section Leader Conference.
Joey and Cub Leaders Saturday, Scout and Venturer Leaders Sunday – conference is open to all leaders and adult helpers!
Registrations from 8.30am, Opening 9am with closing at 4pm.
Network with fellow leaders – swap stories, ideas, and inspiration.
Program focus – practical activities you can take straight back to your Unit
Personal development course information
Section-specific training & updates – the latest info to help your section thrive
Mini Expo chat with chance to chat with teams
Please contact sharni.jagger@scoutswa.com.au for any questions or queries
**PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED FOCUS AREA IN THE OPTIONS FIELDS**

Radio STEM (Intermediate) - Pride Electronics - Scouts and Venturers
2025-11-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Farris Place, 12 Farris Place, Innaloo, Western Australia, 6016, Australia
Are you heading to the 2025 Pride Parade? We invite scouts and venturers to come along and make some bling! A special project with a rainbow theme – expect some electronics, soldering and take-home gadgets. All scouts and venturers are welcome.
While there is no cost for these activities in 2025, “No Shows” and “cancellations for Intermediate workshops less than 7 days” will incur a $5 charge per youth member not attending, invoiced to the Group, to cover expenses incurred.
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30 pm
Venue: 12 Farris Place, Innaloo
If you would like to reserve this session for your group, or you are having trouble registering, please contact Events: events@scoutswa.com.au.
For further information about the session, please contact the Radio Team: radio@scoutswa.com.au.

Groovin' the Moot
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-16 | Perth

Scouting Leadership Course
2025-11-21 19:00 | Perth
Please note: This course is being held at Eaton Camp, not Manjedal.
Scouting Leadership training builds upon the skills and knowledge gained during previous training and provides the opportunity to apply this learning in a practical environment. T
he Scouting Leadership training consists of:
On-Demand Learning
On-the-Job Learning
A face-to-face Scouting Leadership course
A project
As part of the course, participants will initiate a project of approximately 10 hours, developed with a specific aim and clear goals for achievement. This project leverages the learning gained during the Scouting Leadership course.
Upon completion of the project, this will be reviewed by their Team Leader (typically their GL). Participants will submit their Leadership On-the-Job Statement after project completion. This will typically be reviewed by the participant’s Next Up Team Leader. Following this review, the Next-Up Team Leader (usually the District Commissioner or Regional Commissioner, if they hold a Wood Badge) will approve the submission as the final Wood Badge Evaluation step, in line with National Adult Training and Development Policies.
Upon successful completion of the Scouting Leadership training, including project completion and On-the-Job Statement approval, leaders will receive:
The Wood Badge (wooden beads)
A Parchment
The Gilwell Scarf (signifying international membership in the 1st Gilwell Park Scout Group)
if you would like to request assistance for Regional Travel or Fuel Reimbursement for Regional Members please ensure that you submit the updated TR2 form to training@scoutswa.com.au before the Course Registration Close to be eligible.
The TR2 form and process can be found here: https://scoutswa.com.au/youth-program/adult-training-and-development/.
Please register through ScoutMap using the link Reservation: R-002514
For assistance with ScoutMap please see the Handbook.
For further assistance please lodge a support ticket through ScoutMap or email events@scoutswa.com.au supplying information on the person registering and error or problem preventing registration. Please note that ScoutMap support tickets are the preferred method of contact and will be responded to as a priority and that assistance will be provided to support you in completing your registration rather than completing registrations on your behalf.

Radio STEM Country Weekend
2025-12-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Perth
Information coming soon.
For further information, please contact the Radio Team: radio@scoutswa.com.au.

Government House Open Day 2026 **CANCELLED**
2025-12-13 - 2025-12-14 | Government House, 13 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6154, Australia
Christmas 2025 – Open Weekend and World of Food Festival
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December 2025

Experience Christmas at Government House with our special festive Open Weekend on Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 December 2025.
Bring a picnic rug and sing along to classic Christmas carols in the Gardens or indulge in the culinary delights on offer within the Consular Corps World of Food Festival. The Open Weekend will also include self-guided tours of the historic Government House and a visit from Santa!
FREE ENTRY – including self-guided Hours tours, kids activities and live entertainment. Food will be available for purchase from the World of Food Festival stalls.
Date:
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 December 2025
Time:
3pm until 7pm
Location:
Government House is located at 13 St Georges Terrace, Perth.

Rover Vertical Activity
2026-01-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Perth
Rovers are invited to attend the Vertical Team’s training activity as participants. Please register in ScoutMap on R-003179.
Location: Mountain Quarry, Boya WA 6056

Inside Charge 2026
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-25 | Pelican Point Scout Group, End of Australia II Drive, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Inside Charge is a sailing assessment camp for scouts aged 14 and over. The course is designed primarily to be for assessment of candidates not for basic instruction.
A keel boat is required.
For event information, please click here.
For Inside Charge certificate requirements, please click here.
Please email any questions to bl.boating@scoutswa.com.au.

Venturers Vertical Activity Day - event full
2026-02-15 08:30 - 15:00 | Perth
Venturers are welcome to join in as participants to help the Vertical Team practise, test setups and keep skills current.
It’s completely free. Your involvement helps the team improve systems and continue to develop safe and effective vertical activities.
Once registered, you will receive further information via email. Places are limited to 15 scouts and 5 supporting leaders.
Please register in ScoutMap on R-003174. Registrations will open on 2 February 2026. Please email events@scoutswa.com.au if you have trouble registering.
Location: Statham’s Quarry, Ridge Hill Rd, Gooseberry Hill WA 6076
This event is now at capacity. There are still places available at the 29 March vertical event: R-003324.

Scouts WA Youth Awards 2026
2026-02-21 | Kingsway Theatre, 157 Kingsway, Darch, WA, 6065, Australia
Celebrating our Scout, Venturer Scout and Rover Scouts as they receive their Peak Award Certificates.
Includes the Scout of the Year presentations.
Date: Saturday 21 February 2026, 1:00PM – 4.00PM
Location: In 2026, the Youth Awards will be at the Kingsway Theatre, 157 Kingsway, Darch WA 6065. Get directions
Registrations are in Try Booking, https://www.trybooking.com/1524712.

Kayaking Skills Session - UWA (Reserved)
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | UWA Aquatic Centre, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Perth, 6009, Australia
Eligibility – Scouts, Venturer Scouts, Rover Scouts
Max numbers – 10 participants (minimum of 4 participants required)
Learn to exit and re-enter Kayak, roll a Kayak with a paddle, roll a Kayak without a paddle.
The Activity will begin with a briefing and end with a review. Participants are required to wear a rashie and boardies.
Cost: Entry fee to pool – $7.20, participants MUST visit the Aquatic Office to pay gate entry before they enter the water. Pool staff will cross reference their head count with the number of gate entries taken each session.
Dry adults pool entry is free.
To reserve this session for your Unit email events@scoutswa.com.au. All participants will still be required to register through ScoutMap (R-003143).
For further information on the Kayak Skills program contact: Niall – niall.ward@scoutswa.com.au
