MSA Camps and Events is a volunteer leadership program that provides Monash students with an opportunity to meet other students prior to their first day on campus. The events we run are fun, inexpensive and accessible, with the aim of providing safe spaces where students can meet other students, who they may never have bumped into otherwise.

We welcome all new and returning Monash students (Domestic, International, Exchange students) from all Monash Campuses, as well as returning students who wish to take part.

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** PENDING MONASH SOCIALISING RESTRICTIONS: this event may be converted to an online event if Monash COVID restrictions do not allow for the physical event to occur**

MSA Scavenger Hunt & Picnic

On your marks. Get set. Go! 

This is an activity that allows students to meet new people while also getting acquainted with Melbourne's city centre. Meet some people or create a team with your mates, or just come to the picnic. Whatever there is, there something for everyone! 

Tickets: Free, registration required

Ticket options: Scavenger Hunt + Picnic /  Picnic Only

Scavanger Hunt - Information

Scav Hunt Meeting point: Federation Square: Top Steps, 2 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3004 (https://goo.gl/maps/sdpNdSYr8Ct)

Scav Hunt Duration: 9:30 am - 1 pm

You will be given: 

• A Map
• Instructions, which includes the location of stops and the value that each stop/activity is worth
• Location of Picnic

Note: If your team does not complete the scav hunt by 1pm, we still expect your team to stop scav hunting by allocated time and make your way to the picnic area.

Picnic - Information

Picnic Area: The Royal Botanical Gardens: Tom's Block (Near Walker Fountain Kinds Domain), Linlithgow Ave, Melbourne, VIC 3004 (https://goo.gl/maps/avWFKgWB1QC2)

Picnic duration: 1pm-4:30pm 

Included: Cake, Snacks, Water, Sunscreen, Games, Prizes

Please Bring: Food to eat and share, as we only have a small budget and its likely not to be enough for everyone :)

FAQ

Will I be expected to do all the challenges? No. We will never expected you to do anything you don’t want to do. It’s always a choice. 

Prizes? Hek yes there will be prizes.

Can I choose which team I am in? Hek yes you can, but there will be limited places per team. You will be able to choose when registering. 

Can I just go to the Scav Hunt and go home? Yes, but we expect you to go to the picnic for the winner announcements and then you can go, this shouldn’t go longer over 1:45pm.

What should I bring? Great question. So happy you asked.

• Positive attitude, keenness to meet new people
• Myki (public transport card)
• Comfortable Shoes, you will be walking, speed walking and potentially jogging, depending on the intensity of your team
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Water bottle, you will get thirsty
• Snacks, you might get hungry
• Lunch or money for lunch, we will eat lunch together at the picnic
• Something to share at the picnic

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Nope

Can a non-Monash friend come? Yes, but we do have limited spaces for non-Monash people on the Scavenger Hunt. If you can, this would be a better experience if you came on your own, but we understand that it might be easier with a buddy :)

Toilets?  Picnic area was chosen, so that toilets were only a short walk away (https://goo.gl/maps/sVL7dkWnLMv)

Proudly presented by the MSA Orientation Camps & Events Team

Anything else? There will be secret stops worth loads of points :D

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If you have any questions, please email msa-hostscheme@monash.edu

This event is hosted by MSA Volunteering: First Year Camps & Events program. If you are interested in becoming an MSA Volunteer, please visit our website.

This event is part of the MSA's First Year Camps and Events program. This leadership program was established in 1974 and aims to socialise and orientate new Monash students prior to Week 0.