Girl Guides Snow Week 2022.

When

Arrival Monday 4 July 4pm 
Depart Friday 8 July 11:30am

Where

Araluen
15 Barry Way
Jindabyne NSW 2627

Who

Girl Guides 10+ years (must be in a Guide Unit)
Senior Guides
Olave Program Members
Adult Members
.

What's Included

- Snow skiing lessons
- Snow week merch
- Indoor accommodation
- Return transport via Sydney & Canberra
- Ski, boots, pole, helmet equipment Hire
- National Park fees
- All catering
- A whole lot of fun!

Getting There

Girl Guide organised bus
More information on the pick up locations and timings can be found further down this page.

Self Drive or Carpool
Parking is very limited near Araluen Lodge. Only street parking will be available. We highly suggest to catch the organised bus to get to Araluen.

Those who arrive by driving their own car will be accounted for on the bus that takes attendees to and from the snow fields daily. You will not be required to drive your own car to the snowfields.

Dropped Off & Picked Up
If you are being dropped off to Araluen, please ensure it is after 4pm Monday 4 July.

Pick up time at Araulen will be no later then 8am Friday 8 July.

Araluen Lodge

In the heart of Jindabyne, just 200m from the shores of Lake Jindabyne, Araluen Lodge is a perfect location for winter ski trips.

Araluen sleeps 43 people in total across a range of dorms and smaller bedrooms. All beds are supplied with pillows and blankets, just bring your own linen and towels.

There is a room suitable for disabled access or separate coach driver accommodation.

There is a fully equipped kitchen with industrial dishwasher and gas oven adjacent to a large dining and recreation area.

The Lodge also has an equipment/ski room for easy storage and drying of sports gear.

There is a large fireplace stocked with fire wood. Digital TV and DVD player are available.

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.

Applications for Olave members must be submitted in writing to the State Olave Program Consultant for final approval by 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, Olave and Adult members will be advised in writing to the applicants by the State Commissioner or her delegate.

Monday

Time	Program Item
8-8:30am	Pick up at Anaconda - Marsden Park
12:45-1pm	Pick up at Bunnings Majura Park Canberra
3pm onwards approx.	Arrive at Araluen Lodge and settle in
4pm onwards approx.	Travel to The Shed to pick up Snow Gear
7pm onwards approx.	Dinner  Pack bag ready for next day   Evening activities
10pm	Lights out

Tuesday - Thursday 

Time	Program Item
6am onwards	Rise & Shine and Breakfast
8am	Travel to snow fields
9:30am onwards approx.	On snow  Collect Lift Passes  Youth Lessons 10am - 1pm  Adult Lessons 11am - 1pm  Lunch   Free Time Ski in Patrols
3pm	Travel back to Araluen
4:30pm onwards	Dinner  Pack bag for next day  Evening activities
10pm	Lights out

Friday 

Time	Program Item
6:30am onwards	Rise & Shine and Breakfast
7am	Pack up rooms, pack bags and tidy up Araluen
8:30am	Depart Araluen Lodge
11-11:30am	Drop off at Bunnings Majura Park Canberra
3:15-3:30pm	Drop off at Anaconda Marsden Park

Pick Up/Drop Off Location and Timings

Monday 4 July 2022

8 - 8:30am	Meet at Anaconda - Marsden Park (near Shine Carwash)
8:45am	Bus departs Marsden Park
12:45pm	Bus arrives Bunnings at Majura Park Canberra (Lunch)
1:30pm	Bus departs Canberra
4pm	Arrive at Jindabyne

Friday 8 July 2022

8:30am	Bus departs Jindabyne
11am	Bus arrives at Bunnings Majura Park Canberra (Morning Tea)
11:30am	Bus departs Canberra
1pm	Bus arrives at Sutton Forest Service Centre (Lunch)
1:45pm	Bus departs Sutton Forest
3:15pm	Bus arrives at Anaconda Marsden Park (near Shine Carwash)

Equipment

All items are to be labelled with your name and MUST fit into either your day pack or a soft luggage bag. 

Dress

Participants are required to wear Girl Guide uniform polo top when travelling to and from the camp. Comfortable short or long sleeved shirts can be worn during the camp, however no singlets.

Participants are required to bring their own snow jacket, pants and goggles.

Closed-in shoes must be worn at all times whilst at camp – slippers for inside Araluen, snow boots or hiking boots with good grip for on the snow.  

Comfortable pants as well as wet weather and warm clothes are suggested. The weather can be unpredictable in the mountains, ensure to pack a variety of clothes for all weather conditions.

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 when you board the bus or once you arrive at Araluen and the other copy is to kept on yourself at all times during the Camp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who can attend Snow Week?
A. Guides aged 10+, Senior Guides and Adult Members.

Q. Why is the adult ticket cheaper then the youth ticket?
A. Adult attendees are expected to provide supervision to youth attendees on and off the snow as well as assist with the running of the event in areas such as catering, health & hygiene and daily movements.

Q. Can I attend the event alone?
A. Yes, you do not need to attend with a Unit. For younger youth attendees it would be preferred if they attend the Camp with an older member or adult. 

Q. Can I purchase day tickets to attend Snow Week?
A. No, to enjoy the full experience attendees are to stay the whole Camp.

Q. Am I required to be COVID vaccinated?
A. No, further COVID details will be advised prior to the Camp.

Q. I have a Perisher Snow Pass, can I use this and have my ticket discounted the cost?
A. No, tickets are all inclusive of all the passes you require to get on the snow.

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

Q. Is the event catered?
A. Yes, the first meal will be dinner Monday and last meal lunch on Friday. All breakfast, morning and afternoon tea, lunch, dinner and suppers will be supplied. Please feel free to bring your own personal snacks.