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Wombeyan Caves Family Camp2004-03-24

The the family camp we just had was the biggest camp in SWAG's history with 60 people attending.
We had an excellent time exploring caves, bushwalking, doing an obsticle course, and just sitting around talking.
Photos are now available. (More)

Welcome2004-03-30

This is the brand new SWAG website - the place to come for all the information you need about what SWAG is, what SWAG does and how you can be a part of it! (More)

Display Night 20042004-03-28

Come and celebrate 15 years of Swag with a free BBQ dinner and see what your boys have been up to over the past 12 months as well as visual presentations, games, memories, fun and a small gospel presentation. All families and friends of the boys are welcome. (More)

Term 22004-04-01

SWAG is now in recess during the school holiday period. We will resume normal Tuesday night activities on the 27th of April. See you there! (More)

Change of date for May camp2004-05-09

The standing camp which was planned for 15th-16th May has been moved to the weekend of the 29th-30th. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. (More)

May camp2004-05-12

A permission note has been added for our upcoming camp on the weekend of the 29-30 May. Please complete the note and return it to SWAG next week. (More)

Photos Updated2004-05-17

Photos from term 1 and term 2 2004 have been updated. Have a look to see what the boys have been getting upto this year!!! (More)

More photos...2004-06-02

These are from our Bents Basin camp last weekend. (More)

Important information for Term 32004-07-19

SWAG re-commences this week (20/July). We have a few exciting things going on this term. * We will be starting and finishing on time. Opening parade will commence at 6:15pm and closing parade will conclude at 8:30pm. * Divison 1 boys will be getting back into badgework. * Both Divisions will be appointing Patrol leaders. * Each week, the boys will be bringing home bible memory verses and other tasks that they will need to work on during the week, get their parents signature, and return with them to SWAG the following week. More information this week at SWAG. (More)

Division 1 Fitness Badge2004-08-07

Download from here and get to work on developing your own fitness routine! (More)

Division 1 camp @ Bonnie Vale2004-08-18

Date: 28-29 Aug.
Lots of exciting activities planned.
DIVISION 1 BOYS AND LEADERS ONLY.
More information this week at SWAG. (More)

Church parade this Sunday2004-08-18

This Sunday morning SWAG is having a special parade during the morning service of St Giles Presbyterian Church, in Hurstville, commencing at 9:30am.

Boys need to meet at the church by 9:00am, in FULL SWAG UNIFORM.

The address is 43 Park Road, Hurstville. The church is on the corner of MacMahon and Park Roads.

Parents are encouraged to attend. Otherwise, you can pick up your sons from around 11am. (More)

Bungonia Cavaing camp 2004 pictures2004-08-28

Caution loose boulders (More)

Bonnie Vale Division 1 camp pictures2004-08-30

Swimming at the beach in Winter is really FUN! (More)

Division 2 Overnight Walk Pictures2004-09-12

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Fire Station visit pictures2004-10-30

Last week both divisions spent Tuesday night at the fire station. (More)

Abseiling Day was a great success2004-11-06

On Saturday, we went abseiling on the cliffs behind Andrew Mills' house. Everyone enjoyed the day, have a look at the pictures on the following link (More)

Div 2 Visits Basair2004-11-23

As part of their flight badge, Div 2 visited Basair. They looked at aircraft and flew the flight simulator. have a look at the photos: (More)

Overnight Bike Ride2004-11-21

Div 2 rode mountain bikes from Wentworth Falls to Glenbrook. They camped overnight at the end of the Andresons fire trail! have a look at some photos, with the advancing technology, there is even a video! (More)

2005 dates2005-01-20

Download the PDF containing all the important SWAG dates to mark in your calendar for this year. (More)

Photos of Family Fun Day2005-03-16

Pictures from Saturday's walk in the National Park. (More)

Note for last week of Term 1, 20052005-03-16

Download pdf containing details of what we are doing this week. (More)

Term 2, 20052005-04-05

SWAG is currently on holidays. The first week of Term 2 will be the 26th April. D1 is planning a survivor game. D2 will be exploring physics and playing spotlight. See you then! (More)

Bents Basin camp note2005-04-26

Our first camp for the year is fast approaching. Download the note from the 'Parents' page. (More)

Bents Basin pictures2005-05-09

First lot of pictures are online from our great 2-night overnight camp on the weekend. More pictures will be up in the next few days. (More)

New pictures from our D1 Day walk2005-05-28

More on the way. Including pictures of the D2 bike ride as well! (More)

Weekend on the Farm2005-09-10

The boys loved being allowed to light fires again.
Have a look at the pictures to see what we got up to... (More)

Term 4 20052005-09-29

Term 4 starts on 11th October this year, have a look at the program to see what exciting things are planned for the rest of the year. (More)

Abseiling Day2005-10-22

Don't forget the Abseiling day this Saturday 22nd October!!! (More)

Open Night 20052005-10-30

SWAG is having an open night on the 15th November. Parents and friends are welcome. It's your chance to get an inside look at what we do at SWAG. (More)

Venue Change2005-11-08

This Tuesday 8th Nov we will be meeting at Hurstville Presbyterian Church.

Cnr Park Rd and MacMahon St Hurstville. (More)

SWAG in 2006 2006-01-17

Term 1 for 2006 will be starting on 7th Feb 2006.

See you all there!! (More)

Videos2006-03-27

We've added a new section to the site for SWAG videos. There are many to come - for now, enjoy the boys thoughts on our recent family camp. (More)

Term 2, 20062006-04-30

SWAG commences for the term this Tuesday, 2nd May. (More)

Colo Lilo Family Camp (2006)2006-04-30

Pictures from the recent Family Camp. (More)

Bents Basin 20062006-10-16

Pictures from our recent overnight camp (More)

Term 4, 20062006-10-16

Term 4 commences Tuesday, 17th October. (More)

SWAG Open Night 20062006-10-31

A night of activities games awards and lots more... Bring a friend Bring your Parents ALL WELCOME (More)

Night of Bs2006-11-24

The final night of the year. Bring the whole family and join us at Kempt field for dinner. (More)

SWAG 20072007-01-29

The first night of SWAG for 2007 will be Tuesday, the 6th of February. See you there! (More)

SWAG Term 2 will commence 1st May2007-04-18

The first week of SWAG for Term 2 will be Tuesday, 1st May. Although the school term commences the week before, the Monday of that week is a pupil free day and Wednesday is ANZAC day. We this in mind, the leaders decided it would be more convenient to commence SWAG the following week. (More)

Messy Night2008-03-25

Sorry to all the SWAG mum's who had to wash clothes and boys covered in spaghetti, flour, jelly, etc - from our “Messy Night” on Tuesday 25th March. The boys had a great night which quickly went from not wanting to get hands dirty – to – covered head to toe in baked beans and spaghetti. We also seemed to have created a new substance “SWAG SLIME” which clings to hair… Photos soon! (More)

SWAG 20082008-02-01

SWAG starts 5th February Have a look at the program for the term. NOTE: The official time is 6:30pm - 8:30pm (More)

Term Dates2008-03-28

The last SWAG night for term 1 is Tuesday 1st April SWAG starts in Term 2 on Tuesday 29th April (Have a nice break!) (More)

Program change2008-06-17

Please note: The planned rock climbing on the 17th June is not going ahead. Instead we will have an x-Box night. Please bring games machines, etc... (More)

Term 3 starts 22nd July2008-06-26

We had a great time at Zone 3 laser tag on Tuesday 24th June - this was our last night for the term. Term 3 starts 22nd July. (Have a great holiday) (More)

Term 4 starts 14th Oct2008-10-14

SWAG for term 4 will start on Tuesday 14th Oct. (More)

Family Camp2008-11-22

Please note: The family camp will be on the weekend of the 22-23 Nov. Upper Colo Reserve. (More)

SWAG is an activity of Hurstville Presbyterian Church.
For more information, please email or call the church office on 02 9580 1425