Douglas & St. FinBarresScout Group – 2nd 6th 47th 93rd Cork

Beaver Scout Sleep-in:

The first Douglas Beaver Scout Sleep-in on Saturday April 13th is fast approaching. This event is for both of our Beaver Scout Colonies and will take place in the John Slye Scout Hall. This is an overnight event and the Beaver Scouts will be sleeping in the Scout Hall

• We are meeting at 8pm on Saturday night at the bus stop outside Douglas Court Shopping Centre
• Beavers should be wearing warm clothes and comfortable shoes as we are going on a short night hike before we get to the Scout Hall
• Beaver parents are then asked to drop their childs gear to the Scout Hall after they’ve been dropped off at Douglas Court
• Beavers must also be wearing a reflective armband or a Hi Vis Jacket
• Beavers are to be collected in the John Slye Scout Hall on Sunday morning at 11am

This may be the first time away from home and away from their parents for a lot of kids at this age but have no doubt that this will be an adventure for them and they’ll love every moment of it. Leaders will remain awake throughout the night in groups to keep an eye on everyone and ensure all are safe and sound and sleeping (wishful thinking on our part)

We will be watching an age appropriate DVD later that evening so we are asking that the Beavers bring their own snacks along with them. These should NOT be sugary drinks or sweets but just a light snack they can eat/drink during the DVD. We will be giving hot chocolate and a biscuit before bed too.

For breakfast we will be giving the Beavers some cereal, milk and juice but if your child has any special dietary requirements i.e. celiac etc please let us know. We are keeping the cost of this night away at just €5 per Beaver, money we have left over will be put towards the next sleepover which will be in Tents in May to keep costs down as much as we can.

• Beaver Uniforms are NOT needed to be worn on this activity
• However Beavers MUST AT ALL TIMES wear their neckerchief
• Beavers should pack the following into a small backpack
  Warm clothes to sleep in
  A small pillow
  Full change of clothes for the next morning
• Beavers must bring a sleeping bag (and a ground mat if they have one)

We need to know the numbers going by Wednesday April 10th at the very latest so 6th Cork Beavers (Monday nights) can put their name down with a leader on next Monday nights meeting or email Conor conorcrowley@douglasscouts.ie and 47th Cork Beavers (Friday nights) can put their name down by emailing Dara daragowan@douglasscouts.ie but again we must have these details by Wednesday as we’re off shopping then for supplies :)

We will be issuing a phone number that can be called for emergencies during the night; this number will be for emergencies only and not for ‘how are they getting on’ calls or texts….

Yours In Scouting

The Beaver Scout Leadership Team