Qld Agoonoree
Applications for places are only open for Scouts who are 12 to 15 yo. All other positions are full.
Expression of Interest for 2011 applications Go to EoI page
Camp fees will be $130 for Scouts and Guides and $110 for Venturers, Rangers, Rovers and Leaders.
Camp date is 17 September to 23 September.
Agoonoree Camp starts in days! Are you ready for the challenge?
~grizzly~
What is Agoonoree?
Agoonoree is a scouting term to describe a camp for young people with special needs.
Each year Scouts Queensland and Guides Queensland invite about 70 children as 'guests' to participate in a week long camp at Baden-Powell Park, Samford.
Some
guests may not be able to walk or move freely.
Some cannot communicate as well as we can or think as easily as we do.
Some may be disadvantaged and not have
an opportunity to participate in regular scout activities and meetings.
The camp is organised into six troops of 24 Scouts or Guides.
A Troop leader leads a trained and dedicated team of adult leaders.
Twelve guests are allocated to the troop and join a patrol who become the guest's carers and buddies for the week.
Venturers, Rangers and Rovers in the troop-lines give guidance and support for the patrols and provide assistance with personal hygiene, dressing and eating.
We even have our own Mobile Agoonoree Scout Hospital providing first aid and medical assistance when needed.
Many campers who have started in troop lines have returned each year progressing through scouting and and guiding then eventually returning as leaders.
Activities
All campers are encouraged to participate in the day, night and free time activities run by qualified leaders from Scouting and Guiding.
These activities are designed to cater for our guests, developing creative, social, physical and self esteem skills while still maintaining Scouts and Guides interest.
Activities during the week may include abseiling, campcraft, movie night, disco, crafts, sports and much more.
The camp always promotes fun, co-operation and friendship between all youths participating.
Above all, the spirit of Agoonoree is to share the wonderful opportunities that Scouting and Guiding provides for all members.
Over the years, many young people have participated in Agoonoree and they have found the camp to be an enjoyable , memorable and confidence building experience.
The History of Agoonoree.
The
concept of Queensland's Agoonoree was originally adopted from the Japanese, when in 1979
three members of the Scout Movement Peter Blatch, Geoff Doo and Andrew Dufficy
attended the 3rd Nippon Agoonoree.
They brought back these ideas, and in 1980 the first Queensland Agoonoree was held here at Baden-Powell Park. The Agoonoree has been held every year since with the exception of 1982 when Queensland hosted the Australian Jamboree.
Agoonoree Camp Chiefs 1980 to 2010
 |
1980 – 1989
Peter
Blatch |
|
1990 – 1992
Desley Clutterbuck (nee Auld) |
|
1993
Des Sawyer |
|
1994 – 1999
Ian Lightbody |
|
2000 – 2004
Terry
Rees |
| 2005 - 2010 Michele Johnson |
Scouts and Guides
Wanted: 100 scouts with the following qualities!
| Minimum age of 12years old by the start of camp. |
| You must be a financial member of Scouts Qld or Qld Guiding to be eligible. |
| Able to work the patrol system. |
| Perform Camp duties. |
| Able to be a friend. |
| To be able to put someone else's needs before your own |
You will be allocated to one of the 4 Scout troops and you will have a troop leader and team of leaders overseeing the daily routine and activities of your troop for the week and making sure you are in a good state of well being. Catering is done in each troop line and you may be called upon to help with preparations and serving in your patrol. Your main role is to help the guests get through all of the activities that are planned and adjust to a scouting camp life.
Venturer Scouts and Ranger Guides
Wanted: 70 Venturer Scouts and Ranger Guides.
| Minimum age of 15years old by the start of camp. |
| You must be a financial member of Scouts Qld or Qld Guiding to be eligible. |
| Able to WORK! |
| Has commitment and skills. |
| Running activities |
| Assisting with services |
| In troop-lines, helping with the personal hygiene issues. |
| Mentoring Scout patrol leaders and assistant patrol
leaders. |
Venturers and Rangers are placed in Troop lines, activities or services.
While you will have a choice for placement, the needs of the camp are foremost and campers will be placed where they are required. Most applicants are placed in their first or second choice.
Venturers and Rangers who can commit to the full week will be given preference.
Please note that a skills basis applies for Agoonoree, so get your Expression of interest form in.
Remember: this is not a social camp. Those who choose not to work will be sent home.
Venturers aged under 15 years old will be allocated to Troop lines into a patrol.
Venturers and Rangers can use this service towards their relevant Award scheme and/ or Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
Rovers and Olave Programme Members
Wanted: 50 Young Adults with the following qualities!
| You must be at least 18years old by the start of camp to attend as a Rover or OP member |
| You must be a financial member of Scouts Qld or Qld Guiding to be eligible. |
| You must hold a current Positive Notice blue card for Child Related Employment to be eligible. |
| Leadership skills |
| Commitment to the full week |
| Your special skills |
You will be asked to act as a leader in troop lines or run an activity base for campers or work behind the scenes in services, quartermaster or leader catering.
In troop lines, you may be asked to help guests with toileting, personal hygiene , dressing or eating.
Due to the limited number of positions available for Rovers and Olave Program Members, we are interested in your leadership skills and how we can make best use of them to run this camp. Only suitable applicants who can give a full commitment of their time will be offered positions on camp.
Leaders and Adult Members
Wanted: adult members with Scouting and life skills
Agoonoree survives year after year with the dedicated support of adult members who donate a week of their time to make this camp work. We need your skill.
You must be a financial member of Scouts Qld or Guiding Qld and you must hold a current Positive Notice blue card for Child Related Employment to be eligible.
In troop lines, you may be asked to help guests with toileting, personal hygiene, dressing or eating.
Range of Skills required:
| Catering |
| Logistics |
| Hygiene and Services |
| Being a Mum |
| Being a Dad |
| Being a friend |
| Administration |
| Craft |
| Campcraft |
| Mentoring |
| First Aid |
| Open for a challenge |
| Being zany and out there |
| Whatever you have to offer |
Fine examples of dress sense..
How to apply
Follow these easy steps
1. Follow the link below.
2. Download the Expression of Interest form. All campers will use the one form this year
3. Fill in the form and return as soft copy to the email address or snail mail address on the application.
Please note: Submitting an application for Expression of Interest does not guarantee you a place at this camp.
Contact Agoonoree by email
To arrange a visit from an Agoonoree PR officer, please contact Agoonoree Admin via the following contact link.
info@agoonoree.scoutsqld.com.au
Agoonoree Library
This is a restricted zone for troop leaders and the camp executive team. Email info@agoonoree.scoutsqld.com.au for access