And that’s a wrap on the Outback Extravaganza that was Cohen Cup 2025!

Scouts from across South Australia recently gathered for one of the year’s most anticipated events – Cohen Cup 2025. This two-day camp craft and cooking competition took place on May 17-18 at our beloved Woodhouse Adventure Park, offering a weekend filled with challenge, teambuilding and outdoor adventure.

First held in 1938, the Cohen Cup has evolved over the decades to become a cornerstone of the Scouting calendar. This year’s event included Scouts of all ages, from 5 to 26, with the exciting addition of the Advanced Camping & Pioneering category for leaders and adult helpers. This new category added a fresh element of competition and collaboration, ensuring something for everyone.

This year’s theme, “Outback Extravaganza,” encouraged participants to showcase their bushcraft skills and creative campfire cooking while navigating the natural beauty of the Adelaide Hills. The theme encouraged many interesting teams to join the competition such as the “Croc Wrestling Tradies”, the “Magic Pudding”, the “Kannibalistic Kangaroos” and of course, the winners of the 2025 Cohen Cup, the “Gum Trees and Plum Trees”.

2025 Cohen Cup – Winner 🏆
“Gum Trees & Plum Trees”

Beaumont Scout Group

Cubs – Winner
“Magic Pudding”

Scouts Rookie – Winner “Desserted Dundees”

Venturers – Winner
“Pemmies Vemmies”

List of all Awardees 🏅

Best Rookie Campsite
Magic Pudding Ascot Park

Best Competing Campsite
Croc Wrestling Tradies Fullarton Scout Group

Best Rookie Gateway
Scoutbacks 1st Salisbury Scout Group

Best Competing Gateway
Dundees Daredevil’s 2nd Adelaide Scout Group

Best Rookie Flagpole
Magic Pudding Ascot Park Scout Group

Best Competing Flagpole
Gum Trees & Plum Trees 1st Beaumont Scout Group

Best Rookie Meal
Galahs Glen Osmond Scout Group

Best Competing Meal
Dundees Daredevils- 2nd Adelaide Scout Group

Whether they were seasoned campers or trying their hand at outdoor skills for the first time, participants embraced the chance to challenge themselves, form new friendships, and take part in one of Scouting’s most iconic traditions.

The race for the prestigious Cohen Cup trophy for 2025 has come to a close, but the memories and skills gained will last a lifetime.

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