Information for Parents
- Vic Gathering (also known as "VG") is a closed camp. This means that all movements out of the
camp site do require that a prior arrangement has been made with the Camp Administration
Manager (medical emergencies notwithstanding).
- If you are picking up your Venturer during the weekend, arrange to meet them at a certain time
at Admin., as this will save you a great deal of time and effort in finding them. The Police
Scouters will direct you to Admin. upon your arrival. Mobile phone reception is not guaranteed.
- When dropping your Venturer back during the weekend, the Venturer will need to check back in
at Admin., so that we know they are back on-site.
- There will be at least two fully operational First Aid posts on site, staffed by qualified male
and female personnel. The local Doctor (and hospital) has also been contacted and will be on
call.
- Alcohol and non-prescribed drugs must not be brought to VG. Anyone found with these in their
possession will be sent home immediately at their (or parent/guardian's) expense.
- NO Energy Drinks will be allowed on site - items will be confiscated when found and
will not be returned.
- No-Doze or similar tablets are not to be bought on site - items found will be confiscated
and destroyed.
- Venturers are requested to bring their own personal first aid kits, which need to include
paracetamol and any anti-hystermines as prescribed. Ant and spiders bites prevalent.
- Medical Forms must be up-to-date with ALL medical issues clearly stated. All
information provided is relevant to the care that your Venturer receives while at Vic
Gathering.
- It is vital that you include all information regarding your son/daughter; what
they are allergic to; whether it is mild or severe; and that you have provided upto-
date contact information in the unlikely event that we need to contact you
during the weekend.
- All information is confidential and at the end of the VG camp, your son/daughter's medical
forms are destroyed; unless there were issues relating to your son/daughter.
- An on-site canteen, offering high quality and moderately priced food, will be operational from
8pm Friday until about 12 noon Sunday.
- There is a contingent of Police Scouters on site to ensure safety at all times.
- Parents (or others) who provide transport for Venturers/ Guides are invited to rest and have a
cup of tea or coffee at the Leaders' Frat tent, before your trip home.
