BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:309728@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20261011T175636Z DTSTART:20270130T120000Z DTEND:20270131T100000Z SUMMARY:Free: Outdoors for All: Inclusive Camping Experience – Jan 2027 DESCRIPTION:Oot &\\; Aboot’\\;s Community Camp is a relaxed\\, lo w-pressure overnight camping experience designed to bring LGBTQIA+ people and allies together in nature.\\nThis is our 8th camping event\\, and we ’\\;re bringing that summer energy. Think warm evenings\\, bay breez es\\, and good company. There’\\;s no packed schedule or expectation s\\, just space to soak up the season\\, connect\\, and enjoy the outdoor s together.\\nThis event is proudly supported by Greater Western Water.\\ nTarget Participants\\nLGBTQIA+ individuals within GWW’\\;s service area\\nPriority groups:\\nFirst-time campers\\nTrans and gender diverse i ndividuals\\nCulturally and linguistically diverse communities\\nAcross o ne night\\, you can look forward to:\\nA self-paced 2 hour hike along the Wyndham Bay Trail (Saturday morning\\, optional)\\nA welcoming and inclu sive camp environment\\nLawn and board games in the sun\\nSwimming\\, if you’\\;re keen for a dip to cool off\\nCatered lunch and dinner on S aturday\\, and breakfast on Sunday\\nPlenty of unstructured community tim e to talk\\, laugh\\, and soak up the summer evening\\nA detailed itinera ry will be sent out via email at least 10 days before the event. This is an adults-only (18+) event. No prior camping experience is required.\\nPr e-event WhatsApp group\\nFor this event\\, we’\\;re trialling an opt -in WhatsApp group for confirmed ticket holders. It’\\;s a relaxed s pace to say hi\\, ask questions\\, or get to know a few faces before the day\\, especially handy if you’\\;re coming solo and want a bit of a heads-up on who else will be there. Joining is completely optional. Your phone number may be visible to other members and the group will be delet ed 3 days after the event.\\nThe campsite is located at Werribee. For saf ety and privacy reasons\\, the exact location will be provided only to co nfirmed ticket holders and can be found on the ticket sent via email afte r payment. Please remember to check your junk or spam folder if you don&# 8217\\;t see it in your inbox.\\nTicket options:\\nWe offer a few differe nt ticket types depending on what you need\\, whether you already have yo ur own tent and transport sorted\\, need a tent\\, need transport\\, or n eed both. Please select the option that matches your situation at checkou t.\\nKnow before you go:\\nCatering covers lunch and dinner on Saturday\\ , and breakfast on Sunday. You’\\;re welcome to bring your own snack s and drinks to supplement\\, along with sun protection\\, swimwear\\, an d any personal items you need\\nIf you’\\;ve selected a ticket with tent\\, transport or both\\, these will be organised for you. Please reac h out if you have any questions beforehand\\nPlease note there is no camp fire at this event\\nAlcohol may be consumed responsibly\\nAs a 100% volu nteer-run charity\\, we are not able to guarantee accommodation of specif ic dietary or allergy requirements. We encourage you to contact us in adv ance at hello@ootandabootoutdoors.org.au to discuss whether this event is right for you. Please let us know of any dietary requirements ahead of t ime given catering is provided\\nOur events take place in outdoor environ ments across various locations in Victoria\\, which may involve uneven gr ound and bush walking. Some venues may not meet all accessibility needs. As a 100% volunteer-run charity\\, we are not able to guarantee accessibi lity assistance. We encourage you to contact us in advance at hello@ootan dabootoutdoors.org.au to discuss whether a specific event is right for yo u. If you feel you may need support on the day\\, we encourage you to bri ng a carer or support person\\nDogs and other pets are not permitted due to our insurance\\, though registered assistance animals are welcome\\nPa rk Facilities (shared with other guests):\\nPowered and grassed/gravelled sites\\nWater taps throughout the park\\nToilets and showers\\nOot &\ \; Aboot events are grounded in respect\\, inclusion\\, and care. We aim to create spaces where LGBTQIA+ people and allies feel safe\\, welcome\\, and supported. If you’\\;re looking for a gentle way to reconnect w ith nature and community\\, we’\\;d love to have you join us.\\nKnow before you go\\nWho is this event for?\\nThis event is for LGBTQIA+ indi viduals within Greater Western Water’\\;s service area\\, including Werribee South and surrounding communities. We especially welcome first-t ime campers\\, trans and gender diverse individuals\\, and people from cu lturally and linguistically diverse communities though all LGBTQIA+ peopl e and allies in the area are welcome to join.\\nIt’\\;s an adults-on ly (18+) event\\, and no prior camping experience is required.\\nDo I nee d camping experience?\\nNot at all. No prior camping experience is requir ed. This event is designed to be welcoming for everyone\\, whether you 217\\;re a seasoned camper or trying it for the first time. If you don 217\\;t have your own gear\\, we also offer ticket options that include c amping gear\\, so that’\\;s not a barrier either.\\nWhat does my tic ket include?\\nEvery ticket includes your campsite for the night\\, cater ed lunch and dinner on Saturday\\, and breakfast on Sunday.\\nDepending o n which ticket type you select\\, you can also add:\\nCamping gear such a s a tent\\, mattress\\, pillow\\, sleeping bag\\, sleeping bag liner\\, c amping chair\\, or swag. Subject to availability (General Admission – C amping Gear Request)\\nTickets that include camping gear require a securi ty deposit\\, which is fully refundable provided equipment is returned in good condition.\\nNot included: personal snacks/drinks (beyond meals)\\, alcohol\\, and any camping gear not requested at checkout.\\nWhat food i s provided?\\nWe’\\;ll provide lunch and dinner on Saturday\\, and b reakfast on Sunday. You’\\;re welcome to bring your own snacks and d rinks to supplement these meals.\\nAs a 100% volunteer-run charity\\, we& #8217\\;re not able to guarantee accommodation of specific dietary or all ergy requirements. If you have dietary needs\\, please contact us in adva nce at hello@ootandabootoutdoors.org.au to discuss whether this event is right for you\\, and let us know your requirements ahead of time. We̵ 7\\;d also encourage you to bring food that suits your needs to ensure th ey’\\;re met.\\nIs this event accessible for people with mobility ne eds?\\nOur events take place in outdoor environments across various locat ions in Victoria\\, which may involve uneven ground and bush walking. Som e venues may not meet all accessibility needs. As a 100% volunteer-run ch arity\\, we are not able to guarantee accessibility assistance. We encour age you to contact us in advance at hello@ootandabootoutdoors.org.au to d iscuss whether a specific event is right for you. If you feel you may nee d support on the day\\, we encourage you to bring a carer or support pers on.\\nCan you cater for dietary requirements or allergies?\\nAs a 100% vo lunteer-run charity\\, we are not able to guarantee accommodation of spec ific dietary or allergy requirements. We encourage you to contact us in a dvance at hello@ootandabootoutdoors.org.au to discuss whether this event is right for you. Please ensure your own needs are met by bringing food t hat suits your requirements.”\\;\\nCan I bring alcohol?\\nYes. Alcoh ol may be consumed responsibly in line with campsite rules and community expectations.\\nAre pets allowed?\\nUnfortunately we’\\;re unable to accommodate pets\\, though registered assistance animals are welcome.\\n Will I get the exact location after booking?\\nYes. Exact campsite locati on will be shared with confirmed ticket holders for safety and privacy.\\ nWhat should I bring?\\nWhat you need to bring depends on your ticket typ e:\\nIf you selected General Admission (bringing your own gear and transp ort)\\, please bring your own tent\\, sleeping bag\\, air mattress\\, pil low\\, and transport to and from the campsite.\\nIf you selected a ticket with camping gear included\\, those items will be organised for you — you won’\\;t need to bring them yourself.\\nFor everyone\\, we’ \\;d also recommend bringing:\\nSun protection and swimwear for the day\\ nAny personal snacks or drinks you’\\;d like beyond the provided mea ls\\nAny personal items you need for the night\\nA detailed itinerary wit h a full packing list will be sent out via email at least 10 days before the event.\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/asia-aus/australia/melbourne/events/f ree-outdoors-for-all-inclusive-camping-experience-jan-2027-2027-01-30 LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre URL:https://www.gayout.com/asia-aus/australia/melbourne/events/free-outdoors-for-all-inclusive-camping-experience-jan-2027-2027-01-30 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR