REGION GATHERING 2026

Hello 10th Ivanhoe   ( Information as at 7am 17/02/2026 )

For those attending the Region Gathering  March 6 -9 Please see information below, ONLY youth members ,leaders & adult supporters that have registered to attend & paid in full can attend this camp, ( registrations have closed)

https://www.banyulescouts.org.au/rg2026.html

EUMERALLA SCOUT CAMP      1415 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea VIC 3230   -SITE MAP    as of Monday 16th we have 9 leaders , 15 adult supporters and 37 youth attending

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

• Arrival time is currently listed as ( EVENING ) on Friday 6th March -- so i am assuming this is after 5.00pm. ( a few of us will be there earlier setting up our camp site and also setting up the water activity site in Anglesea )  

• When you arrive on Friday you will probably have to check in and register at the front gate. You should be directed to our camping site. ALL adults arriving will need to assist with setting up tents etc . 

• PIR Personal information record. This should have been sent to the Group leader some time ago and he will bring all the printed copies with him when we register., It you have not done this please complete the PIR and send it to ME urgently. You will NOT be permitted to attend this camp without this PERSONAL INFO RECORD 2026  

• On Monday 9th we would expect parents coming to collect children to arrive at 9.00am to help us pack up the camp site.

• OPENING PARADE  SAT 7th 10am   CLOSING PARADE MONDAY 9th Midday  (we will not be permitted to depart until after the closing parade)

CATERING 

• Dennis and Yukiko are running the catering for the camp and they will require lots of assistance over the duration of the camp. PLEASE remember that if everyone helps a little it will be far easier for ALL. ( we will create a roster for adults so that you have some free time to spend with your children)   Please also advise if you can assist with purchasing food.

SPECIAL DIETS 

• Could you please advise me ASAP of any special diets . VEGETARIAN, VEGAN  - Allergies etc. ( FYI this is a NUT FREE SITE) however we must be vigilant as there are of 1500 people attending 

PERSONAL GEAR   --  Just a few important reminders -

• Some activities are very dirty and or wet - Please pack adequate changes of clothing and garbage bags to store wet clothes. 

• Stretchers or sleeping mats ONLY -- folding beds and bunk beds ARE NOT to be brought to this camp and CANNOT BE used. Tent space is critical and we must fit a large number of youth into a small area.

• HATS & WATERPLAY shoes MANDATORY . Scouts NOT wearing a sun hat or suitable shoes ( old runners etc)   will not be permitted to participate in the activities.

• HIGHLY recommended - long sleeve sun protection

• THONGS & OPEN shoes are NOT permitted on camps

• DILLY BAGS - every youth member and adult MUST have there own DILLY BAG (plate,bowl,cup , cutlery, tea towels ) in a NAMED bag.

• SUNSCREEN & INSECT repellent - Please pack some personal sunscreen & insect repellent 

• General camping kit list   Large soft bag ( preferably with 2 wheels and handle)  Suitable clothing for  4 days. Comfortable shoes + water activity shoes. Long sleeve sun shirt ,torch, hats , Dilly bag, sleeping bag, small pillow personal items etc ( see your unit leader for more info)

CAMPING  

• We will all be camping in the same area. Hopefully not to far from the toilets , showers and water.

• We will all eat together and the catering team will provide more detail shortly.

• The group will be bring adequate tentage for all attendees however this will be stretched as we need to accommodation different genders and age groups. So please let me know if you have your own tents and if you wish for your child to sleep in in your tent  (OR NOT) 

I will send our mere information as it becomes available

PLEASE contact me re 

• I CAN ASSIST WITH PURCHASING FOOD

• SPECIAL DIETS

• I HAVE MY OWN TENT

• OTHER QUESTIONS 

Peter Baranow 10th Ivanhoe