Joey Discovery Day

A Cuboree Adventure for Joey Scouts

Give your Joey Scout a taste of the Cuboree adventure at Joey Discovery Day.

Joeys will spend the day exploring Camp Cottermouth, taking part in exciting activity rotations and experiencing the fun, adventure and teamwork that Cuboree is all about. Activities are designed for Cubs modified for Joey Scouts, with opportunities to build confidence, learn new skills and make new friends. 

Event Details

Date

Sunday 4 October 2026

Location

Camp Cottermouth, 1435 Cotter Road, Stromlo ACT 2611

Drop-off

9:30 am to 9:45 am

Program Start

10:00 am parade

Pick-up

3:15 pm

Cost

$12 per Joey Scout

Registration Closes

Sunday 20 September 2026

Families are responsible for dropping off and collecting their Joey Scout from Camp Cottermouth. Parents will walk their Joey to the sign-in area at the start of the day and collect them from the same location at pick-up.

What Will Joeys Do?

Joeys will rotate through a range of exciting Cuboree activity bases, including:

• 🏹 Archery

• 🚙 4WD-style activities

• 🤖 Robotics

• 🚁 Drones

• 🏕️ Camp tour

• 🎯 Additional hands-on adventure activities

Activities are designed to be active, age-appropriate and fun, while encouraging teamwork, resilience and problem-solving. Joeys will be placed into patrols and rotate through activities throughout the day. 

What to Bring

Please pack:

• Morning tea and snacks

• Lunch

• Water bottle

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Personal first aid kit

• Raincoat or wet weather gear

Important: Food will not be provided during the day, apart from a small icy-pole treat. Please do not pack nuts.

What to Wear

Joeys should wear:

• Full Joey Scout uniform

• Sturdy enclosed shoes

• A big sense of adventure!

Parents and Adult Visitors

Adults who wish to remain on site during the day must:

• Register through the event system (no cost applies)

• Hold a current Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card and have it with them

Adults who are not registered will be asked to leave the site after drop-off and may return for pick-up later in the day.

Registration

All registrations must be completed through the Scouts ACT Events Registration System:

👉 Register for Joey Discovery Day

Registration Notes

• Families who attended Hoporee may already have an account and saved details.

• New families will need to create an account.

• The registration system is used for major Scouts ACT events.

• You will be asked to provide:

  • Medical information

  • Dietary requirements

  • Emergency contact details

  • Your joey leader email address - i.e. joeys.lbgss@scoutsact.com.au

This allows leaders to see who has registered without Cuboree committee needing to provide separate attendance lists.

Payment of the $12 event fee is completed during registration.

Why Attend?

Joey Discovery Day gives young people the opportunity to:

✅ Experience the excitement of Cuboree
✅ Try activities they wouldn't normally do at weekly meetings
✅ Meet Joey Scouts from across the ACT
✅ Build confidence and independence
✅ Have a fun day outdoors with friends

As Cuboree approaches, this is the perfect chance for Joeys to experience the spirit, adventure and fun of one of Scouting's biggest events.

Questions?

For questions about the day, please contact your Joey Scout Leader or kristy.vanputten@scoutsact.com.au