Exciting Scout Events & Volunteer Opportunities – We Need You!

Dear Scout Parents and Families,

As we head into the busiest part of our scouting year, we have lots of exciting activities and opportunities to get involved. Please read on for important dates and how you can help.

Curl Curl Beach Clean - 5 October

Harbord Scouts have adopted Curl Curl Beach as our beach to clean each month as part of the Surfrider Foundation's 'Adopt a Beach' program. We meet at North Curly Beach at 4 PM on the first Sunday of Each Month. This is only for an hour, so please come on time so we can take a group photo at the beginning.

🌐 JOTA/JOTI Camp – 17–19 October

For Scouts and Venturer Helpers, don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with Scouts around the world.

More info & registration: https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/2669

🏴‍☠️ Joey Scout Pirate Camp – 25–26 October, Wahroonga

Ahoy, Joey Scouts! Get ready for a fun-filled pirate adventure.

Details: More information will follow soon—save the date!

    First Aid Days 26 Oct + TBA

We have two First Aid certification days to make sure that we can confidently give back to our community when it is needed. Thank you to Bucketty’s, who are the first company to make a donation towards this annual event. If you are in a position to ask your company or employer to make a donation, I would be most grateful. Contact me if you or your Scout would like to do the First Aid training 🙂

🎃 Community Halloween Night – Wednesday 29 October

Bring your family and friends to our fun-filled Community Halloween Night!

• Invite: Please invite neighbours, school friends, and extended family. (see attached posters)

• Volunteer: We need helpers on the night to make it spooktacular.

Your support makes this a night to remember for the kids.

https://www.harbordscouts.org.au/event-info/halloween-party-29-oct-2025

Curl Curl Beach Clean - 2 Nov

Harbord Scouts have adopted Curl Curl Beach as our beach to clean each month as part of the Surfrider Foundation's 'Adopt a Beach' program.

Scout Colour Run - 6 Nov - Narrabeen

Elanora are running the annual colour run on Thursday, 6th November, for Scouts with Venturers throwing the coloured powder. Pick up supplies from Elanora Hall 6:30 PM. After the run, there is a BBQ and Disco back at Elenora Hall. Wear clothes that can get very dirty, and bring goggles for eye protection.

🏕️ Cub Camp – 8 November, Frenchs Forest

Details: An Operoo form will be sent soon with all the information. Get ready for an exciting Cub adventure!

🧩 Scout Family Trivia Night – Saturday 29 November

A fantastic chance to meet other parents and have some fun.

Book a table or ticket: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1475360

Curl Curl Beach Clean - 7 Dec

Harbord Scouts have adopted Curl Curl Beach as our beach to clean each month as part of the Surfrider Foundation's 'Adopt a Beach' program.

🎄 Christmas Tree Sales – 13 & 14 December

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and helps keep fees low for everyone. We need every family to pitch in:

• Spread the word: Share on social media, put up printed posters (see attached), and ask your school to include the flyer in their newsletter.

• Volunteer on the day: Many hands make light work!

Your effort here directly supports our scouting activities and keeps costs affordable.

Curl Curl Beach Clean - 4 Jan

Harbord Scouts have adopted Curl Curl Beach as our beach to clean each month as part of the Surfrider Foundation's 'Adopt a Beach' program.

    Australia Day 2026 – Community Raft Building at Manly Dam

A special all-ages event! Mark your calendars for a fun and challenging day on the water.

🌍 World Jamboree – Poland 2027

The ultimate scouting adventure!

• Eligibility: Youth participants must be born between 12 August 2009 and 30 July 2013. Older scouts can join as adult helpers.

• Applications open: 5 October 2025 at 8 pm AEDT via OLEMS.

• Important: World Jamborees sell out extremely quickly, so if your child will be in the eligible age range, start discussing it now.

• Support: We’ll help organise fundraising to assist with the cost of this life-changing event.

Info: https://www.poland2027.au/#infobook

🙏 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Volunteers

A huge thank you to all our volunteers, especially our dedicated leaders Ralph and Sue, Alison, Paul K, Nicki, Heidi, Simon, Paul V, and Emma, as well as committee members Emma, Alex, Gina, Carl, Angie, Annora, Niki and Leigh and all the parent helpers who have gone the extra mile to create the best possible experiences for our kids. We are so grateful for your time and energy.

    Beach to Beach Volunteers

What can I say, it was the perfect weather for the first half-marathon run for Beach to Beach. Our youth members appeared to have a really good time giving the runners a needed drink. The Warringah Rotary Club, which organised the event, donated funds to our group as a thank you for all your effort.

💚 Special Thanks to Treasurer Emma – and a Call for Help

An extra-special thank you to Emma, our Treasurer, who will be stepping down at the end of this year.

We urgently need someone to step into this vital role, which involves:

• Making payments to suppliers

• Creating a simple monthly report in Excel

If you or someone you know can help, please nominate them. This is an essential position to keep our group thriving.

Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we make scouting an amazing adventure for our kids.

Yours in Scouting,

Tin Tin (Justin O'Hare)