Science Camp and Greenlight for Girls 2022.

Camp + Science + University + Scientists + Friends what more could you ask for!

2 events in 1!!

Start with an indoor overnight camp at Mt Stromlo Observatory followed by an educational day at Australian National University in Canberra for Guides and Senior Guides.

If you are not able to join us at the Camp, that is ok, you can still participate in the g4g Program!

The week will be a fun and exciting opportunity to exclusively explore and get hands on with all things STEM.

Camp Details

When

Arrival Saturday 20 August 11am - Mt Stromlo Visitor Centre
Depart Sunday 21 August 4:30pm - ANU

Where

Saturday
Mt Stromlo Visitor Centre
Cotter Road
Weston Creek, ACT

Sunday
ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science
Engineering Building (Building 32)
32 North Road
Canberra, ACT 2600

Who

Guides aged 10+
Senior Guides
Adult Members

What's Included

- Lab Coat
- Indoor camping space
- Science Activities
- Exclusive tour of Mt Stromlo Visitor Centre
- All catering
- Transport from Mt Stromlo to ANU
- A whole lot of fun!

Getting There

Driving
Attendees are able to either drive themselves or be dropped off to the Mt Stromlo Visitor Centre on Saturday from 11am onwards.
Parking is free but limited.

Those who drive will need to drive their car on Sunday to the ANU.

Bus
On Sunday, there will be a bus to transport attendees from Mt Stromlo to the ANU which is where attendees will need to be picked up.

Attendees are to be picked up on Sunday from ANU at 4pm.

Mt Stromlo Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre at Mount Stromlo has interactive astronomy exhibits. The Visitor Centre exhibits feature not only Astronomy but world-class research from across ANU.

Overnight stay is in the Visitor Centre on a carpeted floor that fits approximately 75 people comfortably. It will be a cold time of year in Canberra however rest assured that heating will be available if required to keep all everyone comfortable.

There are toilets available however there are no showers available.

Catering throughout the Camp will be made available from the amazing team of volunteers from the ACT & SE NSW Region. All dietary requirements will be provided.

Travel Fund

Apply to have half your travel cost covered by Girl Guides.

Girl Guides NSW, ACT & NT have a dedicated fund available to provide Members with financial assistance to attend special projects, camps, training and international conferences as well as to provide Volunteers with financial assistance to attend administrative events.

Eligibility
Members of Girl Guides NSW, ACT & NT and non-member volunteers in NSW, ACT & NT are eligible to access the fund.

An individual may access this or any similar fund only once in three years.

Applicants will be eligible for assistance of up to half the travel component of their expenses.

Youth applicants must be recommended by their Unit Leader.
Adult applicants must be recommended by their Region Manager.

Application
Applications for Youth and Adult members must be submitted in writing to the State Commissioner no later than 6 weeks prior to the commencement of the event.

Selection
Selection is decided by the State Commissioner.

The outcome of the selection for Youth and Adult members will be advised in writing to the applicants by the State Commissioner or her delegate.

Camp Program

More program details including timings will be updated below closer to the event.

Saturday

Time	Program Item
11am Onwards	Arrive and check in at registration desk.
	Welcome
	Science Activities
12:30pm	Lunch
	Science Activities
4:30pm	Afternoon tea
	Science Activities
5:30pm	Tour of Mt Stromlo & Stargazing
7:30pm	Dinner
8:30pm	Evening activity
9:30pm	Lights Out

Sunday

Time	Program Item
6-8am	Rise & Shine, Pack & Breakfast
8am	Load onto bus and travel to ANU
8:15am	Unload off bus and enter ANU
8:30am	g4g registration check in
9:25am	Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speakers
10:30-3:25pm	Variety of Workshops for all to get involved Lunch included
3:25pm	Closing Ceremony & Keynote Speakers
4:30pm	Event finishes, depart

What to Bring

Equipment

* The weather will be cold, please make sure to pack warm clothes!
* Pack as small as possible!
* Make sure all personal items are clearly labelled!

Indoor Camping gear e.g. either bedroll, swag, air mattress. See below how to make your own bedroll.
Sit upon, see link below how to make your own.
Girl Guide polo's to wear everyday
Girl Guide jumper if you have one
Sleeping gear e.g. pyjamas, warm socks, blankets etc
Comfortable warm clothing including jumpers and long pants
Comfortable walking shoes
Wet weather gear
Underwear
Warm socks

Warm water proof jacket
Mess kit, includes: plate, cup, spoon, knife, fork and drying towel
Keep cup with a lid
Small packet of tissues
Small hand sanitiser
Face mask if you wish to wear one, not mandatory
Face towel
Drink bottle
Toiletries
Medications, if required
Hat and or beanie
Gloves
Torch or head torch
2 copies of ADM.27 or ADM.28. 1 to hand in to the registration desk and another to keep on yourself during the Camp at all times.
Hand held electronic device (tablet or phone). The device will be used for an activity conducting citizen science.
The device should have the app iNaturalist preloaded on to it and be logged in to (the guide/parent may need to create a login or can use google or Facebook if they prefer).
The device does not have to have data, though this would help. We will have wifi available to update the app information.
Device is optional, if you do not have a device to bring that is ok, we will arrange for you to share with another Guide.

g4g (Greenlight for Girls)

If you are not able to attend Camp but want to participate in g4g, click on the link below to find out more and to register.

Spaces are limited and this program does sell out quickly!

If you have purchased your ticket for the Camp, you do not need to register again for g4g.

Learn more and register:

Click Here

On arrival to Campers

Hand to registration desk:
- 1 copy of ADM27 Youth or ADM28 Adult

Dress

Participants are required to wear a Girl Guide polo and/or jacket to be easily identified.

Comfortable pants and shoes as well as wet weather and warm clothes are highly encouraged. The weather will be cold in Canberra during this time.

Bedroll for Campers

Every attendee will need to bring their own bedroll to sleep in. Bedrolls are compact and portable sleeping gear that are used at Girl Guide events. This may be the first time that this age group uses a bedroll and so we suggest to collect all the items you need to build a bedroll and practice making it at your home or Unit meeting.

Click this link to instructions on how to create a bedroll - How to Build a Bedroll

Sit-Upon for Campers

Every attendees will need to bring their own sit-upon. The ground outside will be cold and wet and at time you may find you will sit on the ground to watch the science demonstrations. You will also be asked to use your sit-upon when eating your meals.

Click this link to see how a sit-upon can be made - How to make a Sit-Upon
This is just one way to make a sit-upon there are plenty more ways.

Forms

All participants must bring two copies of completed ADM.27 for Youth or ADM.28 for Adults. One copy is to be handed in at registration and the other copy is to kept on yourself at all times during the Camp.

Media Consent

There will be times that photos are taken during the event. Please make sure your media consent is updated on your Girl Guide Member profile prior to registering or attending the event. If you do not wish for your photo to be taken and used on various platforms, please advise when you check in at registration. You will be supplied with an orange lanyard which will identify you to others that you do not consent to your picture being taken. We also ask that you keep clear of the photographer/videographer to ensure you are not accidently included.

COVID-19

Whilst all efforts are in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of attendees at this event, we do ask that you monitor for signs of Covid-19 and do not participate in this event if symptoms are apparent.

Attendees are advised to take a Rapid Antigen Test or PCR test 48 hours prior to arriving to the event. If test reads positive, attendees are to advise the Events Team as soon as possible and not attend the event. A full refund will be provided.

Attendees are not required to wear a face mask for this event however it is highly encouraged.

Attendees are required to ensure personal health and hygiene is maintained during the weekend including thorough handwashing before and after all meals. Sanister will be available during the event. Attendees are not too share food under any circumstance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who can attend event?
A. Girl Guides aged 10-17 years and Unit Leaders and Helpers.

Q. Can I attend the Camp alone?
A. Yes, there will be additional adults present to ensure ratios are met.

Q. Do I need to register for g4g separately if I am registered for Camp?
A. No, you will be automatically registered for g4g when you purchase your Camp ticket.

Q. Am I required to be COVID vaccinated?
A. No, however we highly encourage you take a RAT prior to arriving to the event if you are feeling unwell.

Q. What if I test COVID Positive before the event?
A. Please advise the Events Team via [email protected] as soon as you test positive. You will not be able to attend the event and we will issue you a full refund.

Q. What do I need to bring to event?
A. Check out the full kit list under What to Bring.

Q. Where will we be sleeping?
A. In bedrolls on carpeted floor in the Mt Stromlo Visitor Information Centre.

Q. Is the event catered?
A. Yes, the first meal will be lunch on Saturday and last meal will be afternoon tea on Sunday.

Q. Is this venue accessible?
A. Not in all areas.

Q. What if I am no longer able to attend?
A. Please advise the Events Team as soon as possible to allow the opportunity for those on the wait list to attend the event.

Questions & Contacts

If you have any further questions, please contact the Events Team via [email protected] or call 02 8396 5249 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

Additional Event Committee details will be shared on this page closer to the event date.