Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Boys' Brigade Australia Advancing Christ's Kingdom among Boys ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://boysbrigade.org.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [The Boys’ Brigade Australia](https://boysbrigade.org.au/) - Providing young people with a mix of fun, adventure and challenge. BB mentors and empowers each member to reach for their potential in a christian environment. - [Pan Australian Camp 2028](https://boysbrigade.org.au/pacamp/pacamp-2/) - IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – PAC 2028 UPDATE 17 June 2026 Update on timing for the 22nd Pan Australian Camp, VICTORIA Dear Boys' Brigade Australia Family, The Pan Australian Camp is always a landmark event in our calendar—a unique opportunity for fellowship,adventure, and creating lifelong memories together. After much careful thought and consideration, the Pan Australian Camp, - [History of PA Camps ➚](https://boysbrigade.org.au/pacamp/past-pan-australian-camps-➚/) - In 1963, the first Pan Australian Camp (PA Camp) was organised by Max Gray, Captain of the 37th NSW Burnwood Company. The first in what was to become a tri-annual event, was originally designed to be a low-cost holiday for BB Boys, and from the onset, City discovery tours were an integral part of the camp - [Past Pan Australian Camps](https://boysbrigade.org.au/pacamp/past-pa-camps/) - Pan Australian Camps are held every three years at various locations around Australia. Boys from around Australia attend. - [Pan Australian Camp 2024](https://boysbrigade.org.au/pacamp/pan-australian-camp-pac21/) - Expression your interest below, then camp information will be forwarded to you. Below is some advanced information for potential campers. - [Pan Australian Camp 2028](https://boysbrigade.org.au/pacamp/) - IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – PAC 2028 UPDATE - [Seniors Section](https://boysbrigade.org.au/boys/seniors/) - Seniors -This is where the big boy’s stuff starts to happen and the friendships are for life. Hope you are up for heaps of Fun, Adventure and Challenges. - [BB Companies in South Australia](https://boysbrigade.org.au/bb-companies-in-south-australia/) - South Australian BB Companies empower boys to reach their potential, enabling them to became leaders, helping to impact their world today and in the future. - [BBA Company Spirit](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/company-spirit/) - Espirit de corp. A strong sense of acceptance and belonging. Commitment to the ideals of the group. These are some ways of describing a sense of Company spirit. - [Games for Company Night](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/company-spirit/games-for-company-night/) - Games played on company nights are an important part of Boys working together to achieve a common goal. - [History of The Boys' Brigade](https://boysbrigade.org.au/bb-history/history-of-the-boys-brigade/) - The history of The Boys' Brigade started back in 1883 and is still as relevant today as it was when William Smith started the first group in Glasgow, Scotland. - [BB Pioneer - Roy Fraser](https://boysbrigade.org.au/bb-history/roy-fraser/) - Roy Fraser - 60year commitment to BB. Played a key role in encouraging others, founded multiple companies. In 2002 he was awarded the Order of Australia Member. - [Hypothermia](https://boysbrigade.org.au/information-for-seniors/hypothermia/) - Hypothermia - a condition where the body loses heat faster than it can regenerate. From mild to severe symptoms treatment, know how to recognize and prevent it. - [BB Companies in Tasmania](https://boysbrigade.org.au/tas/) - Companies in Tasmania are empowering boys and young men to reach their potential, enabling them to became leaders and help to impact their world today and in the future. - [Importance of Boys' Brigade](https://boysbrigade.org.au/about-bb/importance-of-boys-brigade/) - The importance of Boys' Brigade is that it helps grow boys into confident christian leaders in a single-sex environments and focus. - [Questions and Answers](https://boysbrigade.org.au/about-bb/questions-and-answers/) - Who can join? The Boys’ Brigade is open to 5 to 18 year olds, - no matter what your background. Most BB local groups are also able to cater for special needs. - [Leaders Questions and Answers](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/company-spirit/leaders-questions-and-answers/) - How are new Boys’ Brigade leaders appointed? At the local (group level) all leaders and helpers are selected, appointed and supervised by the local organisation in accordance with the procedures adopted by that organisation. This is a fairly unique situation for Boys’ Brigade in that all local company leaders are appointed by the local church - [Hiking Time Estimation](https://boysbrigade.org.au/information-for-seniors/hiking-time-estimation/) - The best way to do this is to find a day hike close to you, get the topographic map relative to that area, and do some hiking. - [BB Companies in Victoria](https://boysbrigade.org.au/vic/) - BB Companies are empowering boys and young men to reach their potential, enabling them to became leaders and help to impact their world today and in the future. - [BB Companies in the ACT](https://boysbrigade.org.au/act/) - ACT BB Companies empower boys and young men to reach their potential, enabling them to became leaders and help to impact their world today and in the future. - [World Inventions](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources/world-inventions/) - Inventions - God creates things, man invent. Man uses what God has created to invent. - [Australian Inventions](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources/australian-inventions/) - Inventions - God creates things, man invent. Man uses what God has created to invent. One of the subjects in the No.1 Section Achievement Scheme is inventions. - [Australian Prime Ministers](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources/australian-prime-ministers/) - Listed are Prime Ministers Australia has had since 1900 - [About The Boys' Brigade](https://boysbrigade.org.au/about-bb/) - The Boys Brigade caters for school ages boys. Each group meets on a week night in a local church or school hall and is part of a church’s life in the community. - [Contact The Boys' Brigade in Australia](https://boysbrigade.org.au/contact-us/) - If you would like to become involved in The Boys Brigade or just want to find out more, please contact BB in your State contact listed below. - [Information for Parents](https://boysbrigade.org.au/about-bb/parents/) - The company has three sub-groups called ‘sections’ seeking to cater to the specific developmental and social needs of each person within their age grouping. - [Boys' Brigade Uniform](https://boysbrigade.org.au/about-bb/boys-brigade-uniform/) - The Boys' Brigade Australia is a uniformed organization. The Boys' Brigade Uniform is either the Formal or Contemporary BB uniform for company nights. - [Treating new Boys at BB](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/company-spirit/treating-new-boys-at-bb/) - Treating new boys is about leaders get to Boys Brigade in advance so they are ready to greet new boys and their parents well when they arrive. - [Leading Devotions](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/company-spirit/leading-a-devotion-for-brigades/) - Leading Devotions will depend on your personality, the people in your group and what the topic for the devotion is. - [Membership](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/junior-handbook/membership/) - Learn all about membership in The Boys' Brigade, including forms, probationary periods, uniforms, membership cards, fees, and other basic informationn about BB. - [Company Special Events](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/junior-handbook/special-events/) - Enroll your boys in a meaningful ministry at your local church with The Boys' Brigade. Learn about the events like annual Enrollment Service, church parades. - [Important BB Dates](https://boysbrigade.org.au/bb-history/important-bb-dates/) - Listed are the important dates and events of The Boys' Brigade in Australia and worldwide. - [BBA Junior Handbook](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/junior-handbook/) - The Handbook is a copy of The BB Australia No.1 Section Handbook. How to run a Junior Section. Guidelines Leaders Expectations, Requirements, Categories & Roles - [Programming](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/junior-handbook/programming/) - Discover the four-sided principle based on Luke 2:52, learn how to plan your yearly program with purpose, available skills, and resources with our helpful guide - [Basic Drill Movements](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/junior-handbook/basic-movements/) - Learn the unique movements involved in being part of BB! Discover special handshakes and commands like Stand at Ease, Stand Easy, and Attention in this guide. - [Colour Drill](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/drill-manual/colour-drill/) - The minister will receive the colours from the bearers, the Company Colour first, placing them in a prominent position where they will remain during the service - [The Achievement Scheme](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/junior-handbook/the-achievement-scheme/) - In order to be better, you need to achieve things you haven’t been able to do before. The Juniors Achievement Scheme lets you earn badges for trying new things. - [Basic Drill Movements](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/drill-manual/movements/) - Following are the basic drill movement a boy should know as he moves through the section of BB. 1. Basic Positions(a) Attention ATTEN—SHUN Heels together and in line; feet turned out at an angle of thirty degrees; legs straight; body erect and square to the front; arms hanging easily and as straight as the natural - [Debriefing a Coy Night](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/company-spirit/debriefing-a-company-night/) - Debriefing is about identifying things that will improve the experience of your members and not about forcing leaders to answer questions in a legalistic way. - [Purpose & Place of Drill](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/drill-manual/the-purpose-and-place-of-drill/) - Drill is not an end in itself, but together with Christian education and other Company activities, is a means of furthering the B.B. Object. - [Squad Drill](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/drill-manual/squad-drill/) - Learn the procedure for forming a drill Squad in one, two or three ranks. Follow these steps for correct dressing and positioning, and make your parade perfect. - [Boys' Brigade in your church](https://boysbrigade.org.au/about-bb/information-for-churches/) - Information that will empower you and your church to seek if God is calling you to establish BB company in your church as a ministry outreach for young people. - [Information for Junior Awards](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources/) - The following information is provided to help you obtain some of the badge available to you. - [Groups in The Boys' Brigade](https://boysbrigade.org.au/boys/) - Come and join in the fun! This is the start of fun and friendships, learning to play together and indeed for many, the start of their time in The Boys’ Brigade. - [Australian BB History](https://boysbrigade.org.au/bb-history/) - The history of The Boys Brigade started in 1890-91 a Company was formed at the St. Mark’s Church of England, Melbourne. The next Company was in Perth in 1895. - [Reconnect with Boys' Brigade](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/reconnect-with-bba/) - Do you want to re-connect with Boys' Brigade Australia? No matter where you were involved, we will do our best to reconnect you. - [Minimum Impact Camping](https://boysbrigade.org.au/information-for-seniors/min-impact-camping/) - The minimum impact camping philosophy is now being widely adopted for of bushwalking and expeditioning. - [Information for Seniors](https://boysbrigade.org.au/information-for-seniors/) - Information for Seniors to enjoy in the great Australian outdoors. The pages include information about tent, clothing selection, about maps and compasses, low impact camping - [Resources for Leaders](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/) - Below resources and web based versions of BBA manuals to help you in working with the Boys. - [Symbols of Australia](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources/symbols-of-australia/) - The generally accepted symbols of Australia are golden wattle as the flora emblem. Coat of arms with kangaroo and emu with the golden wattle in the background. - [Juniors Section](https://boysbrigade.org.au/boys/juniors/) - You can join your local Boys' Brigade Juniors group when you get to be in year 3 at school (turning 8 years old). Juniors section goes through to year 6. - [Map Reading](https://boysbrigade.org.au/information-for-seniors/map-reading/) - A map is an aerial projection of some terrain. Maps will usually have special symbols to represent objects or features. The "Topographic" map shows contours - [BBA Drill Manual](https://boysbrigade.org.au/resources-for-leaders/drill-manual/) - Any differences in standard, enthusiasm, etc., can therefore be attributed to different instructors and the ways in which they put across their instruction. - [Know your compass](https://boysbrigade.org.au/information-for-seniors/know-your-compass/) - The compass is a piece of equipment invented by the Chinese. A compass is a magnetized piece of steel balanced on a pivot so that it can swing in any direction - [Compass & Bearings](https://boysbrigade.org.au/information-for-seniors/compass-bearings/) - The most important to us as hikers is Magnetic North. - [Choosing a tent](https://boysbrigade.org.au/information-for-seniors/choosing-a-tent/) - A good tent provides essential protection from wind, rain, sun, bugs, and in some cases, snow. Tents are also a source of comfort and security in the outdoors. - [Expeditions](https://boysbrigade.org.au/information-for-seniors/expeditions/) - Discover the essential guide to selecting the right gear for your next bushwalking expeditions. From footwear to sleeping bags, get prepared for your adventure - [Volunteering as a BB Leader](https://boysbrigade.org.au/boys/leaders/) - The future ministry of Boys’ Brigade in Australia is heavily reliant on volunteers who serve at all levels and give generously of their time to the BB ministry. - [Anchors Section](https://boysbrigade.org.au/boys/anchors/) - How old do I have to be? You can join your local Boys’ Brigade Anchors group anytime after you start going to school. - [Search BB website](https://boysbrigade.org.au/search-bb-website/) - Search BB website - Please select from the following urls. - [Site Map](https://boysbrigade.org.au/site-map/) - The Site Map for The Boys' Brigade Australian web site. BB is part of a worldwide network that has been successfully operating youth programs since 1883.