This morning thanks to the Riddells Creek Scouts we tested out our new replacement harnesses for the flying fox. The new harnesses exceeded our expectations and got the tick of approval from the scouts as being a marked improvement on the old seat. One outcome of the testing was that Read more…
Last Thursday’s deluge dumped 6.3 cm of rain on the camp in half an hour followed by another inch later in the evening causing the Pack Holiday Centre to be inundated by up to 5 cm of water in places. Many of the roads around the camp along with the Read more…
MRSC Planning Department have now decided we need a Bushfire Management Statement (BMS) for the proposed PACT Centre prior to our Planning Application proceeding. We have engaged a consultant to complete the BMS who anticipates he should have the work completed prior to the Council deadline of February 12th. Hopefully Read more…
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has introduced fire restrictions as of 01:00am this morning as a consequence all solid fuel fires are banned at Treetops until further notice.
The Wednesday work group has wound up for the year and will recommence on the 11/1/17, if you are interested in joining the group give David a call on 0413 796 238, you will be welcomed with open arms. Treetops would like to thank all those that have made a Read more…
We have had a visit from the MRSC Planning Officer, to inspect the site for the new PACT Centre earlier this month. At the time he seemed happy with our proposal and could not see any obvious issues that that would delay commencement of the project. If all goes well Read more…
Baloo was moved into the Cub Jungle yesterday and was concreted into place, it took 10 bags of premixed concrete to get him settled. Next time you’re at Treetops visit the Cub Jungle and check him out. A series of stepping stones have been put in place adding a further Read more…
At long last the horizontal climbing wall in the commando course has been completed. This completes the commando course and no further additions are planned at this stage unless someone gives a us brilliant idea for an extension. Feed back indicates it is one of the camp’s best activities, next Read more…
The Treetops Team held their annual breakup BBQ over the weekend in conjunction with a 3 day working bee and Management Committee Meeting. It was a busy and tiring weekend, but we achieved an enormous amount of work including a spring clean of all the cabins, grass cutting throughout the Read more…
The MRSC Planning Department have approved our Planning Application and advised that we can go ahead with the construction of our radio mast. The mast was acquired by the Scout Radio and Electronics Service Unit and offered to Treetops for use in radio activities such as JOTA, hopefully this will Read more…