OneCamp Discover 2026
Discover in Action
More than 2,000 Scouts from across Western Australia and beyond came together for a week of adventure, challenge, and connection at OneCamp 2026 – Discover, the largest Scouting event in the state. Bringing together members from Joey Scouts through to Rover Scouts, the event showcased the full breadth of the Scouting program in action, scaled up to an unforgettable state-wide experience.
Throughout the week, participants engaged in a wide range of outdoor and skills-based activities, including kayaking, sailing, mountain biking, abseiling, rock climbing, snorkelling, and archery. Alongside these adventures, Scouts also explored creative and future-focused skill areas such as videography, photography, drone operation, stagecraft, and sustainability, reflecting the evolving and diverse nature of the program.
Years in the making, OneCamp was delivered by a dedicated team of adult volunteers and youth members who worked collaboratively to design and implement a program that was adventurous, challenging, inclusive, and youth-led. The event welcomed more than 300 interstate participants, highlighting the strong connections within the Scouting movement across Australia and the appeal of large-scale, shared experiences like this.
“I love OneCamp because I got to go camping in the outdoors with my friends,” said Andy, 9, a Cub Scout from Byford, capturing the simple but powerful impact of Scouting at its core.
For older sections, the program extended even further, with opportunities such as snorkelling on Ningaloo Reef, a five-day tall ship voyage, and trekking in Tasmania, offering experiences that challenged participants and supported personal growth through adventure.
Evenings at OneCamp brought the entire site together, with live bands, DJs, dance competitions, and an outdoor cinema creating a vibrant and social atmosphere that strengthened friendships and built a strong sense of community across all sections.
Behind the scenes, the scale of the event was supported by extensive infrastructure, including a medical centre, retail store, multiple stages, a coordinated transport system, and a centralised food distribution warehouse. All demonstrating the level of planning and organisation required to deliver a safe and successful event of this size.
While OneCamp represents the culmination of years of planning and coordination, it is ultimately a reflection of what happens every week in Scout Groups across the state. The activities may be larger in scale, but the outcomes remain the same, developing young people through the Scout Method in a way that is adventurous, inclusive, and youth-focused.
“It’s not just activities. It’s not just uniforms. It’s a carefully designed way of developing young people, helping them grow physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually so they can become capable, confident, and community-minded adults,” said Scouts WA Chief Commissioner, Ayden Mackenzie.
Through experiences like OneCamp, Scouts continue to build resilience, confidence, leadership, and teamwork, skills that extend far beyond the campsite.
“Scouting is shaping the kind of citizens we want in our communities: young people who contribute, who care, and who take others with them. When you develop young people, you don’t just change their lives, you strengthen the fabric of society itself.”
