GWS Anderson Scout Camp




The G.W.S. Anderson Scout Camp at Officer
is owned by the Scout Association
and controlled by Melbourne Region Scouts

Equipment, Events, Fascilities, etc.

Equipment Available

  • BBQ's
  • Gas bottles
  • 20 Canoes Single , Double Kayaks , Canadian
  • 4 Rafts
  • 2 Rubber Ducks
  • Tents 2 man
  • 3 Marquee's
  • 12 Mountain Bikes
  • Canoe Trailer 6 - 8 units carrying capacity
  • Equipment Trailer 6' x 4'

Annual Events

  • Billy Cart Derby
  • On GWS " Loch Lowe " Fishing Day - Learn to Fish with Pakenham Angling Club
  • Mountain Bike Course - tracks 1 , 2 or 3 4 hour Mt Bike
  • Endurance Race - Victorian Scouts
  • On GWS " Loch Lowe " Regatta

Quarterly Events

  • Master Moutain Bikes course

Facilities

  • Centre Complex
        Parade Ground with seating for 120 plus - 3 flag flag pole - town water on site
        Parade Ground 13th Malvern site Flag pole - town water on site
        Enclosed Shelter on site 10' x 10'
  • Eastern Complex
        Bird Hides on " Loch Lowe "
        Canoe Shed
        Grassed Car Park area 60 cars
        Loch Lowe Lake and Haunted Gully creek area
        Park Directory Signboard
        Wardens Residence site
  • Northern Complex
        Hall with Kitchen facilities 72' x 30'
        Bunk house 60' x 30' 7 rooms / 40 bunks being fitted out
        Enclosed shelter shed 10' x 10'
        Toilet / Shower block M & F
  • Southern Complex
        Chalet with kitchen facilities and open fire place , heating , power & water
        Laundry block
        Machinery sheds ( 2 )
        Toilet / Shower block M & F H/Water Can handle 300 persons
  • Bird Hides - Located on " Loch Lowe"
  • Car Parking - Grassed area's approx 300 spaces
  • Challenge Couse with flying fox being constructed
  • Outdoor Chapel with Alter , Font and seating for 120 ( Est 1932 )
  • Lake " Loch Lowe " - approx 4 acre's of Lake and creek area
  • Mt Bike tracks - approx 7 kilometers - International Accredited
  • Parade Grounds
        a. grassed area with seating for approx 125
        b. grassed area 13th Malvern Scout Group site
  • Nature / Waking tracks / trails - 7 kilometer's
  • Water Activities
        Fishing
        Canoeing
        Rafting
        Swimming

Training Courses Available

  • Community Service
  • Conservation
  • Enviroment
  • First Aid
  • Mountain Biking
  • Water Activities
  • B P Award activities
  • Duke of Edinborough Award Activities
  • Queen Scout Award activities