Outdoor Cooking & Compass Fun

How much fun can you have cooking with cardboard boxes? We’re combining the two most essential camp skills—outdoor cooking and navigation—into one action-packed session designed for adult leaders.
NEW DATE! AUGUST 8th 2026
Ready to level up your outdoor game? Join us for a hands-on training day designed specifically for adult leaders. We’re combining the two most essential camp skills—outdoor cooking and navigation—into one action-packed session.
This day is all about giving you the confidence to lead exciting, safe, and skill-building adventures for your girls. You’ll walk away with a full stomach and a literal "toolbox" of activities you can run at your very next unit meeting.

Price:
$65
What’s on the Menu?
Master a variety of cooking methods that go way beyond the standard campfire sausage sizzle:
• Cooking on Coals: Heat management for perfect slow-cooked meals.
• Hexi Stoves: Mastering the compact, lightweight trekker's staple.
• Reflector Ovens: Baking muffins right by the fire.
• Casus Grills: Exploring sustainable, eco-friendly grilling options.

Master the Wild
Take the "mystery" out of maps and learn how to make navigation fun and accessible for your unit:
• Map Reading: Translate symbols and contour lines into real-world terrain.
• Compass Basics: Learn how to set a bearing and keep everyone on track.
• Trail Blazing: Practice following (and setting!) trails and markers.

Kit List

Wear Guide shirt, Hat, Good quality footwear, Bring Whistle, Small day pack, Water bottle, Sunscreen, Insect repellant, Small first aid kit, Snack, Silva Compass if you have one.  Your sense of adventure!

 

 

 

When
8/08/2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
E. Australia Standard Time
Where
Springwood Guide Hut 385 Springwood Rd, Springwood Queensland 4127

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