Posted by Sean Taaffe | Posted in 2nd Scouts, 47th Scouts, 6th Scouts, Camp 2025, Group News, News, Rover News, Scout News, Summer Camps, Venture News | Posted on 30-01-2025
Hi all,
It might seem like a long way to go yet. But remember it all starts in June.
Passports and EHIC’s
Passport’s are NOT required as we don’t need them to travel into the North of Ireland. However, as we are leaving the republic and EU, we all require an EHIC card. They are free of charge and can be ordered online. https://www.sspcrs.ie/portal/ehic/pub/application
Gear List.
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 will be necessary. Remember too that it’s VITAL to “wear in” hiking boots. If you need to or choose to buy new boots, you MUST have them “worn in” before camp or you’ll be VERY uncomfortable in them!
- Water bottle – At least 1 litre – possible 2 x 500ml’s would be a good idea.
- Sleeping Bag
- Pillow (optional)
- Cup, bowl, plate, cutlery.
- Track-ends/Leggings
- Warm Sweater
- T-Shirts, NO JERSEYS
- 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, etc.
- Towel
- Swimwear & hat
- Tea-Towel & Dish Cloth
- Sun hat
- Sun cream & Lip salve
- Torch & Spare Batteries
- Rucksack or similar type hold all
- Day trip bag
- Sunglasses (optional)
- Walking Socks
Just for information, there are NO clothes washing facilities at the campsite. As far as we know there are no launderette facilities nearby – so either have enough of clothes for the duration or be prepared to do a hand wash yourself!
Spending Money
We operate a Camp Bank during our summer camps. All youth members will hand up their spending money before we head away. Spending money MUST be in STERLING. ££££. Over the course of camp the Scouts and Ventures will be allocated their own money during days out & when deemed necessary.
This is to ensure a) Scouts & Venture Scouts don’t loose their money and b) Scouts & Venture Scouts don’t spend it all at once!
This service is not optional and all youth members must hand up their spending money in advance at one of the pre-camp meetings (these will take effect in late May/early June). The spending money MUST be in STERLING.
We will not take Euro currency as spending money.
Obtaining Sterling
From past experience not all of the Irish banks will supply foreign currency at this stage- even on order. So this is also something that needs to be looked into in advance. We BELIEVE that Bank of Ireland and AIB do allow you to order foreign currency. Please check it out with your bank! Credit union or post office are also worth enquiring with.
That’s all for now.
All new information will go up here. Travel information will go up here very soon. Also, we expect that the “gear list” above will be added to. If that happens, you’ll read about it here!
Any queries do not hesitate to reach out – seantaaffe@douglasscouts.ie
Cheers,
Sean
