With a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity for Scouts from across Australia to camp at the Governor-General's House in Canberra offered by His Excellency Governor-General David Hurley & Her Excellency Lady Linda Hurley - who both grew up in the Scout Association - there was a group of Ballan youth keen for the experience.
Arriving at Government House in Canberra was awesome with Unit quickly setting up camp for the week before heading out to explore the property and discover what was on offer throughout the program. With stunning weather and engaging activities no-one was disappointed and everyone simply enjoyed camping and living on the lawns of Government House. With the Air Force, Army, Navy onsite and plenty of activities to do everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience of the Governor-General's camp.
It was awesome to share this experience with Scouts from all over Australia with everyone making many connections and friends throughout a fantastic program - a true Once in a Lifetime Opportunity.
Unit C - Cassowary
Government House
Government House Property
Conservatory
Lakeside Lawn Entrance
Lakeside Lawn Entrance
Lake Burly Griffin
Campfire
Lake Burly Griffin
Governor-General's Camp Gateway
Governor-General's Camp Opening Ceremony
Governor-General His Excellency David Hurley
Sunset
Unit C Campsite
YES ... it does get extremely COLD in Canberra!!!
Onsite Governor-General's Camp Activities
Archery
Dot Painting
Fun at the Governor-General's Camp
Canoeing on Lake Burly Griffin from the lawns of Government House
Master Chef
Numbat Transport
Hot Air Ballooning at the Governor-General's House
The Governor-Generals Hot Air Balloon
Views from the Air Force Hot Air Balloon
Offsite Governor-General's Camp Activities
Vertical
Vertical Challenge
Slack Line
Crate Stacking
Abseiling
Inflatable Bungee Running
Sailing on Lake Burley Griffin
Australian War Memorial
Memorials of ANZAC Parade
Australian Army National Memorial
Royal Australian Air Force Memorial
Royal Australian Navy Memorial
Australian Service Nurses Memorial
Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial
Kemal Ataturk Memorial
Australian National Korean War Memorial
Australian Hellenic Memorial
Inside the Australian War Memorial
Dick & Pip Smith Leadership Through Adventure Fund
Cradle Mountain expeditioners receiving their Dick & Pip Smith Leadership Through Adventure Fund Ambassador Badges
Sun setting on the Governor-General's Camp
The bus trip home
