News - Scouts NSW

Australian Jamboree wraps up in Maryborough

Our Scouts and Leaders are recovering after 10 amazing days at Australian Jamboree. Catch up on the last half of the event!

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Sun 19 Jan 2025

Parents' hopes for Scouts at Australian Jamboree

More than just fun, a Jamboree is an experience like no other that builds friendships, independence, resilience and confidence of young teens. Seven parents reflect on why they chose to send their child to the Australian Jamboree, and what they hope their child has gained from the adventure of a lifetime.

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Fri 17 Jan 2025

Scouts have a muddy good time at Australian Jamboree

More than 2600 NSW Scouts are having the time of their lives in Maryborough, Queensland, at the 26th Australian Jamboree. The first five days have featured, sea, mud, and badges galore.

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Fri 10 Jan 2025

Innovation meets robotics in STEM challenge

Lego, robotics and jellyfish came together in a clash of engineering, programming and fashion for 1st Oyster Bay Scout Group at the First Lego League regional competition at Wollongong.

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Fri 29 Nov 2024

Super weekend of Scouting across NSW

Thousands of Scouts were out and about across NSW on the weekend for the biggest two days in Scouting this year.

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Wed 23 Oct 2024

Exploring the unknown on journey to peak award

Leadership, teamwork and dedication were recognised at the Australian Scout Awards presentations on Baden-Powell Activity Centre.

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Mon 21 Oct 2024

Teens take on the Larapinta Trail

Five teenagers challenged themselves on the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory. Now three members of the group are set to receive their Australian Scout Awards.

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Fri 18 Oct 2024

The adventure of a lifetime at State Rally

More than 2000 attendees were scattered across Cataract Activity Centre’s 163ha for the annual State Rally.

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Tue 13 Aug 2024

Taking on the weather at Scouts NSW State Alpine School

Rapidly changing weather conditions tested the resilience and adaptability of 90 Scouts at the annual Scouts NSW State Alpine School in the Snowy Mountains.

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Fri 26 Jul 2024

Scouts connect with Purpose at GG's Camp

Thousands of Scouts had a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience, camping on the lawns of Government House in Canberra at GG’s Camp.

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Mon 22 Apr 2024