Lingbogol Guide Camp
Lingbogol Guide Camp is the much-loved campsite of local Girl Guides. Located in a peaceful bush setting in Creswick, it's the perfect venue for camps, day outings, and special events.
Lingbogol provides facilities for both indoor and outdoor camping:
Indoor
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fully equipped kitchen for self-catering
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shower and toilet facilities
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indoor bunk-style accommodation for up to 35 people
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separate room for sleeping adults
Outdoor
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full camping equipment available
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large open spaces suitable for multiple tents
For bookings or enquiries, please contact Dossie on 53341451.
Tax-deductible donations are always welcome and go toward the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of Lingbogol.
View the gallery of memories made at our Lingbogol campsite.
Magic Happens at Lingbogol badge
We are very proud of our Lingbogol badge, designed by Ballarat District volunteer Guide Leader Julie-Anne Evans (“Opal”).
The badge celebrates the idea that all events held at Lingbogol, our bushland property, are magical and create lasting Guiding memories for those who attend.
Learn about the significance of the elements included on the badge and how you can order your own Magic Happens at Lingbogol badge for your camp blanket.
Lingbogol Guide Camp
Lingbogol was officially opened in 1953, although it had been in use for several years prior.
The camp honours Lillian Ling, the Guide Leader who started the 2nd Ballarat Guide Unit in 1922. As Region Commissioner she believed that camping was an essential part of the Guide program and so began a project to establish a camp site for the Ballarat Region in 1946. When she died in 1948, the Lillian Ling Guide Camp project carried on.
Ling is the name of the Leader we commemorate.
Bogol is an Aboriginal name for "camp".
The Kathleen Hillman Memorial Barbecue honours Ms Hillman, who organised the ablutions block (1976), the renovations of the Lingbogol kitchen, and the ceilings and windows of Karingal.
Lingbogol survived the Creswick bushfires of 1977 with only damages to fencing. However, the main building and all the contents were lost to a fire July 4th 1983, due to either an electrical fault or a spark in the chimney.
With the help of all Guide members (both young and old), service clubs, parents, friends of Guiding and the Shire, a new building was opened in 1986.
Kathleen Ellen Hillman
Kathleen Hillman served as the Region Commissioner for Girl Guide in 1978-1979.
After her passing, an Memorial service was held on 21st August, 1979 with a worship led by Keith Tinkler, the Minister of the church at which the service was held.
Readings were performed by:
- Mrs J.N. West, the Victorian State Commissioner
- Mrs F. Tinney
with a eulogy presented by Mrs W.J. Llewellyn, Ballarat Division Commissioner and the Guide Prayer was read by Mrs E.D. Allitt, the Central District Commissioner.
Attendees sang "No Man is an Island" and finished with the swinging of Taps.
Donations
Donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.
Funds are used for the purpose of upkeep and maintenance of Lingbogol.
To donate, contact Margaret - margaret.littlehales@guidesvic.org.au