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SpunOut 2011

Fire and Circus Skills
Workshop Weekend
Long Weekend
22nd - 25th April, 2011
Mundaring, Perth

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Dates

SpunOut 2011 will be held from 5pm Friday, 22nd to 10am Monday, 25th of April.

Location

SpunOut will be held at Camp Leschenaultia, 400 Leschenaultia Place, Chidlow, Western Australia (500m from Lake Leschenaultia).

Lake Leschenaultia is located just 45 minutes drive east of Perth CBD, in the Shire of Mundaring, near the township of Chidlow. The camp is set in 9 acres of tranquil natural bushland, adjacent to state forests, with modern accommodation and facilities.

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Cost

Children under 4 are free.

Early-bird tickets available until Friday, 8th April, 2011.

All tickets are pre-sale only. NO TICKETS AT THE GATE!

Prices are inclusive of all accommodation, meals, workshops and fire fuel.

Payments can be made online using Mastercard or Visa card, direct bank deposit (online or at a branch) or by posting a cheque or money order. Please see the Registration Form for details.

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How to Get There

Public transport does not run to SpunOut and we will not be running any sort of bus or shuttle service. The only way to get to the camp is by car. We suggest that you try to car pool with friends. You will need to organise this yourself.

We will organise car pooling for any interstate or overseas visitors only. If this is you, please let us know as soon as possible that you will be coming so that we have a chance to organise this. Please contact info@play-learn-burn.com.

The most direct route by car from Perth to SpunOut is:
Follow Great Eastern Highway east from Midland, through the township of Mundaring towards the township of Chidlow. Turn left onto Old Northam Road, then take your first left onto Thomas Street and second right onto Rosedale Road. Follow Rosedale Road until you get to Leschenaultia Place (on the right). Once you’re on Leschenaultia Place you should be able to see the camp. The last few turns of this drive will be sign posted to make getting there easier.

If you get lost, please call 0431 074 229 and we’ll help you find the camp.

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Accommodation

Accommodation at SpunOut will be in 4 dormitories which sleep 16 to 22 people. If you prefer to pitch a tent and camp, you may do so (the price of your ticket remains the same). The grounds around the SpunOut site are grassy and shady - perfect for camping. When registering, please indicate on the form if you would like a dormitory or camping.

Blankets and pillows are not provided in the dormitories. You will need to bring your own mattress cover/sheet, sleeping bag or blanket, and pillow.

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Meals

Your ticket includes the meals listed below;

Tea, coffee, Milo and cordial will also be available all day on a self-serve basis.

Times for meals are as follows:
Breakfast 8 -10am
Lunch 1-2pm
Dinner 6-7pm

All meals will be prepared by our own chef and will include a tasty vegetarian option. Please let us know if you are vegetarian when you register so that we have enough to go around.

If you have special dietary needs, we suggest you bring your own food. There is a large kitchen and a refrigerator you can use for storage and preparation.

If you require snacks between meals, please bring these yourself. There will be one communal fridge on site for storing your food and drinks. The fridge however is limited in space, so we suggest you bring only what you really need.

All water at the camp is rain water. If you do not wish to drink rain water then you need to bring your own.

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Workshops

Workshops are scheduled to run on:
- Saturday from 9am - 6pm.
- Sunday from 9am - 6pm. Fire Show at 8pm.

Over the course of the weekend, there will be workshops in:

• poi
• staff
• twin staff
• fire eating
• ball, club and contact juggling
• devil sticks
• diabolo
• stilt walking
• uni-cycling
• hooping
• acrobalance
• massage
• whip-cracking
• and more...

The space we have for the workshops is large, grassed and tree shaded, only a few hundred metres from Lake Leschenaultia. This is a wonderful space and will be able to accommodate all the workshops. In the case of bad weather, we also have a large hall at our disposal.

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Other Activities

Aside from the workshops, every day you will be able to participate in the following activities whenever you like...

ChillOut Space
This will be a space where you will be able to go and chill out at any time of the day. The space will be filled with cushions and rugs for you to laze on. This is also a great space for you to get some henna or hair wraps done and get to know your fellow SpunOuters.

The Lake
As we are only 500m from the freshwater lake, Lake Leschenaultia, you are free to go swimming any time of the day. Water fights, sunbaking and general frolicking are also available. Don’t forget your togs and towels!

Shopping
The township of Chidlow is only 5 minutes down the road by car. Here you can find a general store and bottle shop where you can buy essential items you may need or have forgotten to bring with you. Approximately 15 minutes away is the township of Mundaring, which has all the shops you might need.

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Toy Market

A Toy Market will run at meal times in the dining area where you can buy any new spinning toys your heart desires. There will be practise toys, fire toys, books and DVDs.

Toy Market open times are: Saturday and Sunday 1-2pm and 6-7pm.

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Services and Facilities

Parking
Parking will be available within the camp’s grounds for the vehicles of all patrons. All vehicle parking is strictly only in the designated areas.

First Aid
A medical kit for treating burns will be available at the camp as well as basic first aid materials. We recommend you bring your own headache tablets and other such pharmaceuticals as these will not be made generally available.

There will also be a doctor on site at all times, as well as several qualified First Aid officers.

Telephones
There are no land lines at Camp Leschenaultia. Reception for all mobile phone networks is available throughout the camp site. If at any time you need to recharge your phone, power connections are available in the hall for you to do this. However, you will need to bring your own cables and will also be required to ensure the safety of your phone as the hall is open to all camp patrons.

Lost and Found
For lost or found items please see any of the SpunOut staff members during the camp or email us at lostandfound@play-learn-burn.com.

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Safety Guidelines

The following guidelines have been set out so as to ensure a safe and hassle free weekend for both the organisers and patrons of SpunOut. By signing the Registration Form, you indicate that you have read, understood and will abide by these guidelines
throughout your stay at the site.

1. You must use common sense at all times.
2. You must follow any reasonable directions given to you by SpunOut staff members.
3. You must use only the fire fuel provided by the SpunOut organisers. If you wish to use your own fuel you must seek the permission of a SpunOut staff member first.
4. If you wish to spin with fire, you must wear non-synthetic, natural fibre clothing.
5. If you are using lit fire equipment you must ensure all safety measures have been taken including wearing natural fibre clothing, having a fire blanket, fire extinguisher, wet towel and water bucket ready in case of an accident, as well as
   ensuring you have someone acting as a “spotter”.
6. No person will be allowed to participate in fire activities if they appear to be under the influence of alcohol and are acting in a manner which is dangerous to themselves or others.
7. All areas are designated smoke free zone (this is a rule set by the camp owners).
8. Drugs are banned from the camp site and anyone found to be in possession of or under the influence of drugs will be ejected from the event without refund of their ticket.
9. All camp participants are expected to take reasonable measures for their own safety and the safety of others throughout the duration of the camp.
10. If you spot anything that may endanger your safety or that of others, we ask that you report it to a SpunOut staff member as soon as possible.
11. All under 15s must be supervised by an adult or will not be able to attend the event. If you are 16 or 17, please contact us to discuss your registration.
12. If you are instructed at any time to do anything by the camp caretakers you must do so immediately.
13. Water is a precious resource at Camp Leschenaultia with a limited supply in the rainwater tanks. Please conserve water by using showers and taps to a minimum.
14. Campers are not permitted to bring animals or pets onto the property, or to disturb the natural environment (e.g. damage trees).
15. Music throughout the weekend is under the control of our djs. We ask that you do not play your own music at high volume.

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Children

Children are welcome to attend SpunOut, however, we wish to make it clear that they must be supervised at ALL times by their parents/guardians and are the responsibility of their parents/guardians. This is because there will be electrical cables, fire fuels,
fire toys and other hazards at the camp that could endanger young children. We will endeavour to ensure your child’s safety as best we can, however, ultimately they are your responsibility.

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Tips

We recommend you bring the following with you to make your stay more enjoyable:

• Ear plugs
• Mosquito repellent
• Warm clothes for the evening
• Bed sheets, sleeping bag or blankets, pillow
• Non flammable, natural fibre clothes if you wish to participate in fire spinning or other fire activities
• A natural fibre beanie/cap for warmth and to protect hair when fire spinning
• Bathers, towel and hat
• Sunscreen
• Wet weather gear in case of rain
• Big smile
• Positive attitude

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