The Ipswich ES Cadet Group held their annual 'Get to Know You Camp' at Wivenhoe Dam recently. 

In all 73 people participated. This was made up of 47 cadets from Ipswich, 12 from the Boonah group (they were invited to participate) and 14 adult leaders and support staff. The camp was held over 3 days in dry dusty conditions. 

Over the 3 days cadets had to participate in a 'getting to know you' scenario which included fun games and games where you have to rely on your team mates. On the second day they had to build a raft and get to the other side of a dam, do moulage and first aid and do team leader activities. On the last day the Rural Fire Brigade from Mt. Forbes came and showed the cadets firefighting  techniques and held firefighter games. Although hot and dusty all said they couldn't wait till next camp.

Thirty two cadets and eight leaders from the Ipswich cadet group spent a great day at Wet'nWild recently.

Although it was a very hot day (which once again finished with a thunder storm) all who attended had a great time. We were located behind three new rides in the park so we didn't have far to travel for the fun.

To keep up with the cricket season our Aussie let the cadets paint his bald head. Everyone is looking forward to next year.

24 Ipswich Cadets spent a day on the Brisbane River at West End compliments of the South Brisbane Sailing Club. They learnt about water safety and a little about sailing boats. 

Two floodboats from the Unit and two sailing boats helped out on the day. Cadets were placed in teams and all had a go at sailing and had a ride in the floodboat. 

The day was a huge success and we thank the South Brisbane Sailing Club for putting on the day and the Ipswich SES Unit floodboat crew for instructing the cadets.