Lord Somers Camp

Lord Somers Camp

Lord Somers Camp, or "Big Camp" as it is termed by Powerhouse, is an annual week-long leadership camp held in Somers, Victoria, Australia.

Originally founded in Anglesea, Victoria in 1929 by Lord Somers the camp has been running continuously since 1929, excluding 1943-1945 in which it was occupied by the RAAF.

The camp takes place over a week-long period in mid January.

History

The camp was set up in 1929 by the then Governor of Victoria, Lord Somers. Somers aimed to duplicate the success of the hugely popular "Duke of York Camps" which were held in the United Kingdom. The camp was first held at Anglesea, Victoria with the assistance of the Anglesea Scouts, who formed the first "Slushies". The camp moved to its current site in Somers in 1931. Some of the original buildings still stand today, including the Executive Hut (staff quarters) and the Mess Hut (dining hall). In 1986, a female equivelant of the Camp, "Lady Somers Camp" commenced.

The camp is now under new management under Greg "Stax" Holledge.

External links

* [http://www.lordsomerscamp.org.au/ Lord Somers Camp website]


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