Napperby Scout Camp in Napperby, South Australia, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Napperby Scout Camp

Locality: Napperby, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 418 836 540

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25.01.2022 Did you know that 5 million volunteers make Scouting possible worldwide? Join the family! Get started with this quick e-learning tool: https://elearning.easygenerator.com/ba447c7b-a435-409c-b59a #ScoutVolunteer #IVD2019

25.01.2022 Napperby Scout Campsite was officially declared open and operational - 1959 In the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, local Scouts camped in the western area of the Napperby Gorge, 8 miles (13 kilo-metres) East of Port Pirie, and in 1958 the Council gave per-mission to lease 15 acres of land (at a fee of one Guinea - $2-10 per annum) for a permanent camp site establishment. By June 1959, all the preliminary work on this project had been done. The local Smelters had donated wa...ter pipe to hook into the Morgan-Whyalla pipe line, the Port Pirie Rotary Club undertook to cover the cost of the 50’ x 20’ main build-ing and cement floor at a total cost of 700 pounds ($1400) and second hand ex-hospital beds were purchased from the SA Government Salvage Department to convert to double bunks (still in use today). On November 7th 1959, the Napperby Scout Campsite was officially declared open and operational, and for the first few years depended on kerosene refrigerators and kerosene pres-sure lanterns. In 1963 we connected to the Electricity Trust of SA’s grid power supply, and electric lighting, refrigeration and a hot water boiler in the kitchen was introduced. power supply, and electric lighting, refrigeration and a hot water boiler in the kitchen was introduced. See more

24.01.2022 We're continually updating our response to COVID19 as social distancing guidelines evolve. We continue to take a calm, considered, and well informed response, while the safety of our members remains our priority. Read our update here http://bit.ly/scoutsresponsecovid19

22.01.2022 What skills do you think young people need?

20.01.2022 Watch Jeff the road safety dog and Police Officer Michael talk about the importance of the car safety door. We encourage parents and guardians to watch this ...video with kids as a way to talk about using the safety door. We would love kids to draw us a picture or poster, create a video or ANYTHING else creative that shows us how to use the safety door. Kids will receive something special for entering. Send to [email protected] OR Road Safety Centre, 1 Gaol Road Adelaide SA 5000.

17.01.2022 Did you know that the longer you stay in Scouts the more resilient you are likely to become? Read more about this, and other key findings of the Scouts Australia Resilience Survey https://bit.ly/scoutingeffect

16.01.2022 just to let all know the Napperby Scout Campsite is back up and running after closure earlier this year due to Covid 19 restrictions. for hire of Facilities and more information please contact the Camp Site Warden Mark Eckert - [email protected] covid restrictions and social distancing will apply... Mark Eckert Campsite warden

15.01.2022 Sent in from one of our campers... chuck another log on the fire!

12.01.2022 Are you camping this long weekend? A healthy camper is a happy camper. Follow our outdoor tips to keep yourself and your family safe.

07.01.2022 Disc Golf is just one of the awesome activities included in your Day Adventure, Camping, Chalet and Group Accommodation hire at Woodhouse. Gareth Morgan gives ...us a private lesson to help maximise your success on the Disc Golf field - give it a go this weekend! www.woodhouse.org.au/discgolf

02.01.2022 Napperby was offically opened by S.A. Chief Commissioner, Mr H.W. Rymill on Saturday Afternoon