Posted by Enda | Posted in Camp 2015 | Posted on 20-07-2015
Well, we’re back!
It’s really amazing how quickly two weeks can pass. At the start of camp it seems that 2 weeks is forever – by the end of camp it’s just like a blink of an eye.
I just thought that maybe I should put down a few thoughts (purely of my own) on the camp that has just passed.
WEATHER
Probably the best think to say is let’s not go there! Over the years, we’ve had good weather and back. Suffice to say, this year wasn’t great! It’s very rare that we’d go through two weeks of camp without ANY good weather. It’s also true to say though that it could have been much worse. We rarely had any time that we could not partake of planned activities – and that’s a definite plus.
PLANNING
It is no exaggeration to suggest that the work that goes into organizing a camp is significant! A huge thanks is owed to all the Scouters on camp – and in particular Conor, Nick & Wendy. The work put down between initial planning, booking activities, arranging transport etc is huge. Kudos to them all.
CATERING / SHOPPING
I think Wendy has to get huge thanks here. It’s often “behind the scenes” but it’s certainly not unnoticed. Wendy is always on top of the food etc that we need, while also catering for any dietary needs. We couldn’t ask for better.
ADULTS ON CAMP
I know that I’m going to regret trying to remember everyone but… Sincere thanks to Conor, Nick, Wendy, Vickie, Cian, Mark, Brian, Shane, Michael, Richard, Evan, Siobhan, Ger, Katie & Joe. In Castle Saunderson, huge thanks to Tony, Siobhan, Stephen & Brevin & all the other staff.
Special thanks must go to Michael Coughlan. Without his ongoing assistance, camp couldn’t have happened in Castle Saunderson. Not only did we have a coach for the two weeks, but Michael was also there for some of the time grafting hard, putting up tents etc.
SCOUTS AND VENTURE SCOUTS ON CAMP
We often talk about how great the young people on camp are. This year it’s absolutely 110% true. Rarely if ever have we had a bunch of campers as positive, enthusiastic & good humored as the people at camp this year. Every one of the Scouts & Venture Scouts at camp can take a well deserved pat on the back. And their parents can take responsibility for these virtues in no small part as well.
CONCLUSION
A great camp – despite the weather issues. Often, after camp, we just want to forget about Scouting for a few weeks. Not this year! We’re already thinking about where we might be going next year!!!!
Yours In Scouting,
Enda Downey
Joint Chairman – Douglas & St. FinBarres Scout Group