Posted by Enda | Posted in Camp 2013 | Posted on 13-07-2013
Well, it’s now only 20 days ’til we leave for camp!!!
WOW!!!
The preparations are well under way at this stage. Right now would be a good time for you to get together any gear that you might need for the trip.
Things you will need are:
- FULL UNIFORM. We will depart in full Uniform. No Exceptions! Now is a great time to check you have all parts of your uniform.
- Spare neckerchief. While not essential, would be useful as a spare, or if you wanted to swap yours etc. (You must always have a Douglas neckerchief, so if you’ve only one with you, then you can’t swap it if the opportunity should arise).
- Hiking boots (if you have them).
- Water bottle – At least 1 litre – Can use Coke Bottles
- Sleeping Bag
- Pillow (if you like. Inflatable maybe?)
- Ground Mat (Advisable. Will be needed for the overnight canoe trip).
- Track-ends/Leggings
- Warm Sweater
- T-Shirts
- Changes of Underwear
- Plenty of Socks
- Warm Nightwear
- Change of Shoes or Runners
- Shorts & Trousers
- Raingear – Waterproof Jacket & Trousers
- Warm Hat & Gloves
- Wash Gear – Toothbrush & paste, Shower Gel, Shampoo, Comb
- Towel
- Swimming costume & hat
- Tea-Towel & Dish Cloth
- Sun hat
- Sun cream & Lip save
- Torch & Spare Batteries
- Rucksack or similar type hold all
- Day trip bag
The two types of bag are important and worth considering. The main rucksacks will be going onto the coach before we leave Cork, and will not be available again until we get to Prague. So everything needed for the journey will have to be packed in the day bag. We would recommend that this would at least contain:
- Change of clothes
- Washgear & towel
- Water Bottle
If it’s small enough, it might be nice to have the sleeping bag in the day bag? While not essential, it would add to the comfort on the journey, both on the coach, and in the Pullman seats that we’ve reserved for the ferry journey.
That’s about it for now.
PLEASE keep checking this website. All new information will go up here. Travel information will go up here. Also, we would anticipate that the “gear list” above will be changed / added to. If that happens, you’ll read about it here!
Contact any of us with any queries,
Yours in Scouting,
Enda.