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Pricing, Roles & Eligibility

Five ways to be part of Cuboree, from Cub Scouts through to our adult volunteer team.

Cub Scout

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A Cub Scout will be aged between 8 and 11 as of 15 April 2027 and will attend to experience the highlight of their time in the Cub Scout section.

Aged 8–11 As at 15 Apr 2027

Youth Service Leader

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A Youth Service Leader (YSL) is a Scout or Venturer Scout aged 13+ as of 15 April 2027 who comes to Cuboree to lead activities and support the Cub Scouts. You will be assigned to a Directorate team, such as Program, Sites & Services or Transport & Logistics.

Youth Service Leaders sleep in the Youth Service Leader sub-camp.

Aged 13+ As at 15 Apr 2027 Youth Service Leader sub-camp

Leader

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Leaders are Rover Scouts and adult leaders aged 18+. As a Line Leader you are appointed to a Unit by your Region Liaison Leader and spend most of your time with your Cub Scouts on the frontline. As a Service Leader you work in a Directorate team, in areas like HQ/Admin, Welfare, Logistics, Program/Activities and Security.

Aged 18+ Line Leaders: Cert. of Proficiency (YPL) 6 Line Leaders per Cub Unit

Adult Helper

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Adult Helpers are registered adult members who help out at Cuboree. Three Adult Helpers (Unit Helpers) support each Cuboree Unit with catering, preparing and serving meals, and running the kitchen and stores.

Aged 18+ 3 per Cub Unit Adult Helper Appointment minimum

Carer

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A carer attends Cuboree to support a Cub Scout who needs a dedicated full-time carer. The need must be noted on the Cub Scout’s application and approved before the carer registers.

Approval required Not counted in Unit adult numbers

Eligibility

Who can attend as a Cub Scout?

Cub Scouts must:

  • Registered Scouts NSW member at the time of application and through until 20 April 2027.
  • Be an invested Cub Scout Section member as of 1 February 2027.
  • Not have had their 12th birthday before the closing date of Cuboree, 19 April 2027.
  • Have approval from their Unit Council, Line Leader and Group Leader.
  • Have completed three (3) nights camping under canvas as a Cub Scout with the Unit at a Cub Scout camp. Two (2) of those nights must be consecutive. Sleeping in bunks or inside, and camping with family or school, does not count towards any of the nights.
  • Have attended a recognised two (2) night Pre-Cuboree camp as an invested Cub Scout.
  • Have consent from their Parent/Guardian.
  • Recommended: Milestone 1 and Stage 1 Camping achieved, and working towards Stage 2 Camping in the Achievement Pathways.
Who can attend as a Youth Service Leader (Scout)?

Scouts must:

  • Registered Scouts NSW member at the time of application and through until 20 April 2027.
  • Be an invested Scout Section member as of 1 February 2027.
  • Be at least 13 years of age at the opening date of Cuboree, 15 April 2027.
  • Have approval from their Unit Council, Line Leader and Group Leader.
  • Have consent from their Parent/Guardian.
  • Recommended: Milestone 2 and Stage 3 Camping in the Achievement Pathways.
Who can attend as a Youth Service Leader (Venturer Scout)?

Venturer Scouts must:

  • Registered Scouts NSW member at the time of application and through until 20 April 2027.
  • Be an invested Venturer Scout Section member as of 1 February 2027.
  • Have approval from their Unit Council, Line Leader and Group Leader.
  • Have consent from their Parent/Guardian.
  • Recommended: Milestone 2 and Stage 3 Camping in the Achievement Pathways.
Who can attend as a Leader (Rover Scout, Service Leader or Line Leader)?

Rover Scouts and adult Leaders (Service Leaders and Line Leaders) must:

  • Be a registered adult member of Scouts NSW at the time of application and through until 20 April 2027.
  • Be at least 18 years of age at the opening date of Cuboree, 15 April 2027.
  • Have completed the three (3) mandatory eLearning training modules (WHS for Scouting, Adult Code of Conduct and Child Safe Scouting) before 1 February 2027 and before attending a recognised Pre-Cuboree camp.
  • Have approval from their Team Leader and supervising Commissioner.
Who can attend as an Adult Helper?

Adult Helpers must:

  • Be a registered adult member of Scouts NSW at the time of application and through until 20 April 2027.
  • Hold a current Police Check and Working With Children Check (WWCC).
  • Be at least 18 years of age at the opening date of Cuboree, 15 April 2027.
  • Have completed the three (3) mandatory eLearning training modules (WHS for Scouting, Adult Code of Conduct and Child Safe Scouting) before 1 February 2027 and before attending a recognised Pre-Cuboree camp.
  • Have approval from their Team Leader, Unit Coordinator and Region Liaison Leader.
Who can attend as a Carer?

Any person attending as a carer for an attendee at Cuboree must contact cuboree@nsw.scouts.com.au before registering, as there are additional requirements to be met.

Pricing is yet to be confirmed and will be published here once finalised. Check back for updates or contact your Region Liaison Leader for the latest information.