6th cubs are heading for the Galtee Mountains with an overnight camp at King’s Yard. The plan is to go on a 5k loop walk followed by lunch and then set up camp, games, shelter building, nature treasure hunt … (plan subject to change depending on weather conditions)
Date: 29th – 30th September
Cost: €20 to cover camp site fee and food
Meeting Time: Meet on Saturday morning at 9am outside scout hall. Returning back at 12noon on Sunday, expect to be back at scout hall at aprox 1pm.
Transport: Parent Car pool
Directions: Directions to King’s Yard will be provided on Saturday morning, we will also have a rendevouz point in order to regroup before the last leg. Arrive at Kings’s Yard by 10am.
Note:
1. Your cub can only come along if we have received the signed consent form. Without the form we can not bring your cub on the trip.
2. Ensure your cub scout has a good breakfast on Saturday morning, and provide them with a healthy packed lunch.
Gear List
- Neckerchief!
- Hiking boots- there will be mud! These should be worn on the Saturday morning.
- Warm clothes – multiple light layers are best.
A small day pack containing:
- Rain gear – Jacket (with hood!) & pullups
- Water – minimum of 1 ltr
- Packed lunch
- Hat & Gloves
- Torch + spare batteries
A big backpack containing:
- Sleeping bag
- Groundmat
- PJs
- Travel pillow – not a regular sized one they just get dirty and absorb damp.
- Change of clothes
- Change of shoes
- Wash gear
- Bin bag (for dirty clothes ..)
- J-Cloth and Tea towel
- Cup, bowl, plate plus cuttlery
- Line with a seperate large bin bag
Electronic Device Policy: It is advised that cub scouts do not bring electronic devices, Douglas & St Finbarres Scout Group, its leaders and Scouting Ireland will not be held responsible for any electronic devices lost or damaged.