Mission Impossible 16

Wow! What a year it has been. Making it that much better was the return of Mission Impossible after a three-year hiatus.

Mission Impossible 16 - Around the World saw 150 Scouts, Venturer Scouts Rover Scouts, and Girl Guides descend on a new location in the Wandoo National Park near York. We spent the weekend navigating to Around the World themed activities and bases. Everything from pirate adventures, encounters with cannibals, building the wonders of the world, and going around the world in 80 Days. There were so many bases that getting to them all would be impossible, but that is kind of the point at Mission Impossible. The Venturer Rover Overnight Camp, or VROC, was the party that it promised to be. Not only was it a place to cook and relax at the end of a long day, but there were also more activities to keep everyone entertained long into the night. A movie tent, target shooting, a OneCamp info booth, and plenty of music that even included a live performance from local band Berberbernn.

Did you catch that word we said before; it’s ok if you missed it. “Scouts.” That’s right, MI:16 was also opened to Scouts for the first time in MI history. It was great to see 40 Scouts accept the mission and challenge themselves to compete and test their skills. Hopefully the future sees more Scouts joining in and we see the event grow as a multi sectional event.

1st place: Vector (Ooh Yeeaah) 2nd place: The Noel it All’s 3rd place: Seaward Buccaneers

Mission Impossible can’t run without a dedicated group of Adult Supporters who assist in running events. From those that are there to lend a hand, run and lead a base, or looking after everyone’s health and well-being at the event. MI:16 was supported by more than 80 Adults whose work mostly goes unnoticed. Nevertheless, we are thankful for all the work they did for the event.

A special thanks needs to go to Murray, the property owner, who so graciously offered the use of his property for the event.

See you all next time for MI17!