LEAP North
Leadership | Empowerment | Adventure | Patrols
LEAP North 2026 is now over but it will be back in 2027 and again it’s set to be the ultimate mid-year adventure for Scouts across Northern Queensland!
Running from 27 June to 03 July 2027 at Tarmaroo Scout Campsite in Bluewater, Townsville, LEAP North is 7 days and 6 nights Scout patrol camp of hands-on adventure, challenge, and fun with your patrol. Get ready to LEAP into adventure!
LEAP North also has a sister event, LEAP South hosted in Brisbane.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Contacting Site
- Location
- Applications
- Blue Cards
- Medication
- Program
- Transport
- Camping
- Code of Conduct
- Camp Catering & Hygiene
How do I contact the LEAP North Team?
You can contact the LEAP team via email on northernadmin.leap@scoutsqld.au
What about during camp itself?
This section will be updated prior to the camp starting.
- Camp Director
- Peter Digweed
- 0432 498 575
- northernchiefdirector.leap@scoutsqld.au
- Assistant Camp Director
- Dougal McWhinney
- 0477 602 392
- northernassistantdirector.leap@scoutsqld.au
Where is LEAP North?
LEAP North is held at Tarmaroo Scout Campsite, Bluewater Station Road, Bluewater, 20 minutes north of Townsville on Bruce Highway.
Map of Tarmaroo Campsite
A PDF copy of the LEAP-NTH 2025 Campsite Map is available here – LEAP-NTH Map.pdf
The campsite map will be updated as needed closer to the event.
When do applications open?
Applications for LEAP North will open closer to the event.
Do you need assistance with your application?
Contact our team at northernadmin.leap@scoutsqld.au
When do applications close?
Application close date will be set closer to the event.
What is AMS?
AMS is the Activity Management System used by Scouts Queensland for event registriation.
I can’t log into AMS?
Having trouble logging into AMS? Please contact the Scouts Qld IT Helpdesk at helpdesk@scoutsqld.com.au or call 07 3870 7000
What is the withdrawl policy?
A Withdrawl Policy will be set closer to the event.
The Blue Card details need to be entered into the application from the “Leader Information” menu.
NOTE: The Blue Card expiry date must be after the finish date of LEAP-NTH Townsville.
Do Venturer Scouts Need a Blue Card?
If you are registered for the event as a Venturer Scout and your 18th birthday falls during LEAP-NTH Townsville, you are going to need apply and receive a Blue Card prior to the start of camp. It can sometimes take a while to recieve a Blue Card, so it would be best to get started on it now so you recieve it in plenty of time.
Rover Scouts, Leaders, Adult Members
If you are registering for the event as a Rover Scout, Leader or Adult Member, you will need a current Blue Card with an expiry date after the finish date of LEAP-NTH Townsville.
Can my child bring medication to camp?
Absolutely! We encourage all youth and adults attending camp to continue taking their regular medications as scheduled. Please do not suddenly cease regular medications for camp, this usually results in a negative experience and isn’t necessary.
What do we do with medications when we arrive at camp?
All medications are to be recorded in at the registration desk with a completed LEAP-NTH Townsville Medication Record. When you arrive at your campsite, these medications will need to be handed to the Subcamp Leader where they will be stored in a locked box managed by the subcamp welfare leader and provided as per directions on the completed form. Anyone with medication that they could require urgently (asthma puffers, epipens etc) are to keep these medications with them at all times, but still hand in any other non-urgent medications that they may have. If a Venturer Scout would prefer to self-administer all their medications, this can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
But what if it needs to be refrigerated or have other special storage instructions?
The onsite refrigerator at the administration building will be used for refrigerated items. Lockable storage areas will also be utilised for all medications. If your medication requires injection, please supply all required equipment and an appropriately sized yellow sharps container.
Do I need a doctor’s label for ‘over the counter’ medications like iron supplements, travel sickness tablets or antihistamines?
No, just leave the medication in its original packaging and fill in the LEAP-NTH Townsville Medication record form. If the dose required is greater than the recommended dose on the packaging, a doctor’s label, letter or script may be requested.
What if my child needs medication during the camp that I haven’t provided, like paracetamol or an antihistamine?
If a situation such as this arises, a member of the welfare team will contact the emergency contact provided to discuss options. Please ensure that the details provided will be contactable during camp. We promise to only reach out if required.
More information regarding the Program will be available shortly.
Required Gear for Offsite Day Activities
This will be updated shortly when the program has been finalised.
The LEAP-NTH Townsville is being held at Tarmaroo Campsite. LEAP-NTH Townsville organising committee is not arranging transport and all participants will need to organise thier own transport to site. Please note, there may limited parking space so suggest car pooling for adult memebers where possible.
Cub Scouts, Scouts, and Venturer Scouts are required to organise transport for their patrol and camping equipment. Note, parent permission for transport of their child in another person’s car is required as per QBSI.
If you aren’t travelling by car to your site (e.g., flying into Townsville), you may be able to borrow equipment or be part of another patrol. Please get in touch with us ASAP to arrange this!
Transport to/from offsite activities is provided by LEAP-NTH Townsville.
Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts will be camping in Patrols of 5-8 youth members and will be allocated to a subcamp.
Cub Scouts only need to bring their personal gear.
LEAP-NTH Townsville will be supplying dome tents to each subcamp for leaders and youth.
The subcamp will have the necessary cooking and dining facilities.
Scouts
Scouts will be camping in Patrols of 5-8 youth members and will be allocated to a subcamp. Patrols will need to bring all equipment to allow them to camp independantly to other patrols from their home unit.
Venturer Scouts
Venturer Scouts will be camping individually and will be part of a separate subcamp to the Scouts. Venturer Scouts will need to supply their own camping gear.
Rovers, Leaders, and Other Adult Members
Rovers, Leaders and other Adult Members will be camping in a leader subcamp and need to arrange their own camping gear (confirm with Camp Chief on allowance for camper trailers and caravans).
Camping Standards
QLD Branch has developed a document that outlines the minimum guidelines for Scouts and Leaders in the planning and conduct of Scout camps. A copy of the “Camping Standard” can be found here.
Prohibited Items
LEAP-NTH Townsville is a dry site. Alcohol and illicit drugs are banned from site. Anyone found in possession of alcohol or illicit drugs will be sent home. Similarly, youth members are not permitted to smoke or vape. Adults will need to refer to the LEAP-NTH Townsville site team to be directed to the “Smoker’s Area”.
Mobile Phones
Cub Scouts and Scouts are not permitted to have mobile phones during the event (except during the City Adventure where the PL may require a phone). On arrival at camp, mobile phones belonging to Cub Scouts and Scouts will be placed in one ziplock bag per patrol (with patrol name on it), taken to the subcamp, and subcamp will take them to Camp Headquaters to be placed in a lock box until the end of camp. No charging facility will be made available for the charging of Scout mobile phones.
If a Cub Scout or Scout needs to contact a parent during camp, they need to raise this with their subcamp leader. If a parent needs to contact a youth member during camp, they need to contact the campsite via the mobile number listed on Contacting Site tab above.
Leaders are permitted to have mobile phones at camp. Limited charging facilities will be available and suggest leaders bring alternative methods to charge the phone (solar chargers etc).
Cameras
Standalone cameras (not part of a mobile phone) are permitted on site by all members attending LEAP-NTH Townsville. Please note restrictions on taking photos of youth members without their permission and some areas of the camp will be restricted and no camera allowed (e.g. toilets and showers).
Dress
Full uniform is required to be worn to and from the camp. Full uniform consists of shirt, scarf, woggle and belt. Pants should be of one colour. As for other clothing, LEAP-NTH Townsville isn’t a fashion parade, and we need to stay sun smart. No singlet tops, hot pants or skirts please (and that goes for the girls too). Wear comfortable clothes that will allow you to take part in all the activities and help you avoid sunburn. It can also be cold and wet at LEAP-NTH Townsville so please come prepared with a raincoat and a jumper or two for at night.
LEAP-NTH Townsville organisers are providing food for participants attending LEAP-NTH Townsville.
For Scout patrols, all meals are to be cooked as patrols on-site. Cooking fires will not be permitted at LEAP-NTH Townsville. All cooking must be done using a gas stove or cooker.
Leader Catering
The leaders will be camping in the Leader Subcamp and meals will be provided (or you can supply your own).
Ice
Ice is supplied as part of the food system.
Gas
Gas bottles are being supplied by Elgas.
All gas systems need to be checked for leaks (soapy water) before use. Re-check it if anything is undone during camp. PL’s can order gas at the PL’s meeting each afternoon (at patrol cost).
Rubbish
LEAP-NTH Townsville will have skips available at the front of the campsite to place rubbish into. Patrols will need to have a rubbish bin at camp and it will be emptied onto the larger skips on a regular basis.
Water
There are water points around the campground where fresh drinking water can be obtained.
Showers and Toilets
LEAP-NTH Townsville will have shower and toilets available for both Youth and Adults. For the youth, these may be portable type showers and toilets.
Application Guide
The LEAP-NTH Townsville Application System is clever enough that depending on if you are a Cub, Scout, Venturer, Rover, Leader, or Adult Member, you’ll all see different information during your application process.
How to apply
If you’ve never used the Queensland Activity Management System before, follow this link to see how to create an account and apply for your first event.
Once you’re logged in, it’s as easy as clicking on “Apply” next to LEAP-NTH – Townsville, and filling out the relevant sections. The eligibility page will tailor the information shown based on your Scouting role; for more regarding the events eligibility criteria, refer to the section above. The attendance page will also adjust automatically. Cub Scouts and Scouts will get asked on this page if they wish to be a Patrol Leader at the event or not, so that your Leaders know who is interested in taking charge. It also helps avoid duplicate patrols. For Venturers we don’t ask this question.
Scouts QLD Membership Number
To attend LEAP as an adult or a youth member, you will need to enter in your Scouts QLD Membership Number. The application system will check the number against the Scouts QLD Membership system, if it matches, a green tick will appear
If you are having issues, getting the green tick, confirm there are no spaces before or after the number and the membership is current. If you are needing further assistance, contact you formation leader.
Photo ID
You are required to load a passport photo of yourself, this will be used on your Scouting Activity ID. You will not be able to submit or print your application until you have uploaded a photo.
You will need either a passport style photo that you can scan or a digital photo of the same similar dimensions as a passport photo. The photo must be of a clear head and shoulders shot of you, not wearing a hat or sunglasses, ensure that the orientation of the photo is portrait NOT landscape. Please note that all photos will be scaled to 120px * 140px and photos must be in JPEG format (.jpg).
For further information regarding the requirements for your ID Photo please refer to the Photo Guide.
NOTE: Your application may be rejected and require the photo updated and resubmitted if a suitable photo is not supplied.
Registering as a Cub Scout or Scout
When registering as a Cub Scout, on the bottom of the first page where you enter your membership number, you need to select “Cub Scout”. A new box “Team Role” will appear in which you can leave as “Cub” or you can select “Patrol Leader” if you are the PL for the camp. If you haven’t got your patrol sorted out yet, no worries – leave yourself as a Scout, as this can be updated closer to the event.
When registering as a Scout, on the bottom of the first page where you enter your membership number, you need to select “Scout”. A new box “Team Role” will appear in which you can leave as “Scout” or you can select “Patrol Leader” if you are the PL for the camp. If you haven’t got your patrol sorted out yet, no worries – leave yourself as a Scout, as this can be updated closer to the event.
If you select Patrol Leader, a new menu item appears called “Team”.
From this menu you can enter in your Patrol Members.You need to enter the patrol member First Name, Surname and Membership Number as entered on their application.
Registering as a Venturer Scout
When registering as a Venturer Scout, on the bottom of the first page where you enter your membership number, you need to select “Venturer”.
If you are registered for the event as a Venturer and your 18th birthday falls during the LEAP event you are attending, you are going to need apply and receive a Blue Card prior to the start of camp. It can sometimes take a while to recieve a Blue Card, so it would be best to get started on it now so you recieve it in plenty of time. Once you have the card details, enter them into application system from the “Leader Information” menu.
If you need help with this process, ask your leader for guidance.
Why do Venturers see Leader pages?
Due to a system limitation the application system could only support one price point for Participants. So to have Venturers charged a different price to Scouts, they had to be created in the backend as a different staff tier. The downside was that the Leader information pages were unable to be turned off from visibility to the Venturers.
To allow you to submit your application, please go to the “Leader Information” tab, select “Venturer” for the current role, “No Clearance held” for the Blue Card, “Student” for the ocupation and the under “Pre-allocated Job Details”, enter “Participant” (as shown below). Due to a bug with the application system, you will also need to enter a “0000” as the clearance number, and Expiry Date as todays date.
Program Choices
Venturer Scouts have three program options available and are required to select their choice between three different experiences. There are limited places on each and will be allocated based on when your application is Submitted and Paid. Each activity has a different price attached, which will be added to your application once you have been allocated. Refer to the fee section above for the price of each option.
Registering as a Rover, Leader, or Adult Member
If you are a Rover, Leader or an Adult Member, you need to select the relevant Scouting Role from the drop down menu.
You will need to enter in your role current role in Scouts, your occupation and your current Blue Card details (expiry date needs to be after the completion of the LEAP event you are attending).
On the first page under “Preferred Name”, you could enter your Craft Name and that will then appear on your registration tag.
The system will also confirm (via your membership number entered on the first page) you have completed the mandatory training modules. You will not be able to submit the application until both modules show as “Completed/Current”.
On the “Leader Information” page, you will also see “Pre-allocated Job Details” section. If you have already been allocated a role, please enter it here and we will update your appointment when we process your application.
If you haven’t entered a “Pre-allocated Role”, you will need to select your three preferences for a role at LEAP (note: your role may differ from what is selected as positions are filled).
Suggest adding any skills you have (scouting or otherwise) to allow the committee to determine where you would be best suited.
Also enter any Scouting qualifications as these may be needed by the LEAP team.
Merchandise
The Polo Shirt is included in the event price for all participants. You will need to select a size.
Medical & Dietary Requirements
Please ensure you review and complete the relevant sections of the medical and dietary requirements sections of the application.
For EVERYONE attending LEAP-NTH Townsville, this is critical as your meals are supplied by the LEAP team so need to ensure we can accommodate your requirements.
Okay cool – I’ve applied, why haven’t I been approved yet?
There are three things we look for before someone gets marked as SHQ Approved.
- Your photo – maybe it has been rejected.
- Endorsement from your Unit/Group Leader – check with your Unit/Group Leader to confirm they have received an endorsement request.
- Your Scouts Queensland Membership is current. To verify this, on the Personal page you should see a Green Tick next to your membership number. If this shows a Red Cross or a Yellow exclamation mark, there is something wrong with your membership. Speak to your Group Leader for more information.
Program
The overall program for the LEAP-NTH Townsville and the Sub-Camps will be placed below shortly.
Campsite will be open for Scouts to Bump in from 11am on Sunday (27th June) with all trailers to be removed from campsites and returned to the parking lot before 4pm on Sunday (27th June).
Daytime activities will commence directly after parade at 7:30am each day. No Scouts are to be in the campsite during daytime activity periods except on the Campsite Challenge day.
For those Youth going offsite, Subcamps will need to meet at the marshalling area for transportation for departure by 8:00am.
For youth staying onsite, activities and specific directions will be provided at Patrol Council the night before.
Patrols will participate in various activities to build their teamwork, leadership and resilience. Activities will commence after the departure of the Offsite activities in locations dependant on the activity being completed. Onsite activities will include activities such as Tent Races, Crate Stacking, STEM, Archery and Media.
Further offsite activities will be updated shortly.
Night activities commence at 8:00pm.
Sunday night will commence with an Opening with everyone on site coming together. Youth will then be directed to their Sub Camps for activities.
Each subsequent night will see a different activity with the entire campsite coming together for the duration culminating in the presentation of the LEAP-NTH Townsville Galah Show on the final night.
