We will run a backwoods day for the cubs on Sunday, November 6. Start time is 10:30 am and we will finish at 3pm. Location is Moanbaun Woods (near Watergrasshill) about 25minutes drive from Douglas (no tolls!).
It’s a great time of the year to head into the woods. Programme for the day will include:
shelter building using tarps and natural materials
walking in the woods
making fire
cooking
games
…
Your child will need the following on the day:
suitable clothing (we will likely get dirty)
Neckerchief
in a small backpack: rain gear, snacks, water, mug (we plan to serve hot chocolate)
Cost: €3, payable on the day, please no notes if possible.
Start: 10.30am, Moanbaun Woods car park
Finish: 3pm, Moanbaun Woods car park
Please let your child’s section leader know by Tuesday, November 1 if your child is able to attend.
2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone and for Scouting it has been no different.
We hope to return to Scouting of some form shortly and continue on in January for all our sections. This of course can change and will depend on Government, HSE and Scouting Ireland guidelines.
The Group Secretary sent out an email to all our parents on Monday last to ask for confirmation if your child will be returning to Scouting with us so we can plan for the coming months.
We would appreciate it if you could let us know by replying to dsfgroupsecretary@douglasscouts.ie as soon as possible and if you could please mention your childs name and the section they are in when replying we would appreciate it.
If your child does not currently wish to return but changes their mind in the future we will of course welcome them back.
Depart Frankfield Church car park at 1830hrs on Friday 31st
All must travel in full uniform.
Please ensure all have dinner before departure.
Beavers
Depart Frankfield at 1000hrs on Sat 1st
All must travel in full uniform.
Everyone will return to Frankfield Church carpark on Sunday 27th Jan at approx. 1530hrs.
Keep an eye on our social media (Facebook & Twitter) for updates on the return journey
Gear List Parents and Scouts please take note that there is no need for sweets or snacks as all food and treats will be provided throughout the course of the weekend. There is also no food allowed in the dormitories.
The group takes NO responsibility for any electronic equipment brought on or damaged while on camp
GEAR LIST – Cub Scouts, Scouts & Venture Scouts (Please have your child pack themselves or assist you with the packing so they’ll know whats in their own bag)
Tea Towel & a J-Cloth
Sleeping Bag & small pillow
Full set of wash-gear i.e. Soap, Facecloth, towel, Toothbrush & Paste, Deodorant
Good walking & hiking shoes or boots
Three full complete changes of clothes
Pyjamas
Spare underwear and socks
Rain gear
Torch plus extra batteries
GEAR LIST – Beaver Scouts (Please have your Beaver Scout assist you with the packing so they’ll know whats in their own bag)
Tea Towel & a J-Cloth
Sleeping Bag & small pillow
Full set of wash-gear i.e. Soap, Facecloth, towel, Toothbrush & Paste
We will do a quick gear check before leaving the car park
We expect to be back at the Bay Lough Car Park between 3 and 4 pm
Hike Gear List
Neckerchief
Hiking boots
Rain gear (jacket with hood & trousers)
hiking trousers (no jeans or cotton tracksuits!)
Warm clothes – multi light layers are best.
Water – minimum of 1 ltr
Hat & Gloves
Torch & spare batteries
Bivvy bag or large heavy duty refuse sack
Healthy packed lunch
In separate small bag: Change of shoes + warm hoody for after hike
Optional, if cub scout has these…
1st aid kit
Whistle
Compass
Gaiters
Electronic Device Policy: It is advised that 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.
Meet: Friday 12th meeting at Kent Train Station @ 17.40.
Return: Sunday 14th return to Kent Train Station @ 12.40.
Cost: €40 per Cub – You should use the “Easy Payments System” to book your place. This will close on Friday April 5 and no further bookings will be taken.
Accommodation: Tents
Each Cub should pack their own gear, so they know what they have and where to find it
Full and correct uniform to be worn when travelling.
Gear List: Please ensure all gear is labelled with your cubs name.
A ruck sack big enough for all gear – extra bags get torn or left behind.
Sleeping bag, ground mat, travel pillow – standard pillows get dirty and damp.
Bivvy Bag or large empty strong refuse sack.
Rain gear – light coat and water proof pull-ups.
Warm Hat and Gloves.
Hiking Boots.
Runners.
Tea Towel / J-Cloth.
Cup / Plate / Bowl / Knife / Fork / Spoon.
Spare changes of warm old clothes for the weekend.
Warm PJs.
Wash gear – small towel, tooth brush / paste.
Personal first aid kit – for cubs with First Aid stage badges.
Empty water bottle
Torch or headlamp with spare batteries.
Please DO NOT pack ANY electronic devices or bring any such devices on the weekend.
Douglas & St. FinBarres Scout Group and Leaders accept no responsibility for any loss or damage caused to any electronic devices while away on camp.
Time: Meet at 8.40 am, buses leave at 9am (expected back by 3.30 pm, updates on fB and WhatsApp)
Cost: €10 (if not already paid!)
Location: Buses leave from Frankfield RC Church
Destination: Gougane Barra
Note:
Ensure your cub had a good breakfast
We will do a quick gear check before leaving
We expect to be back in Frankfield at around 3.30 pm, updates on fb and WhatsApp
Hike Gear List
Neckerchief
Hiking boots
Rain gear (jacket with hood & trousers)
Hiking trousers (no jeans or cotton tracksuits!)
Warm clothes – multi light layers are best.
Plenty of drinks (water or hot drinks in flask) – but no fizzy drinks please and no cans
Hat & Gloves
Torch & spare batteries
Healthy packed lunch
In separate small bag: Change of shoes, clothes (i.e. warm hoody) for after the hike, this bag will stay on the bus while we are out hiking
Optional, if cub scout has these…
1st aid kit
Whistle
Compass
Gators
Electronic Device Policy: It is advised that 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.
In separate small bag: Change of shoes + warm hoody for after hike
Optional, if cub scout has these…
1st aid kit
Whistle
Compass
Gators
Electronic Device Policy: It is advised that 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.
We are very excited to announce that for our summer Cub Camp 2019 we will be attending the Larch Hill Cub Camp in Larch Hill Scout Camp Sitefrom May 31st to June 3rd.
This weekend is a national event attended by 800 Cub Scouts and the Cub Scouts get to do some amazing activities as well as meet lots of new friends!
The Cub camp is themed (TBA) and over the weekend your Cub Scout will see fireworks, take part in one of the biggest campfires, make crafts and do lots of fun activities!
The Cub Scouts attended this event last summer and it will in fact be the 5th time in recent years that Douglas and St FinBarre’s Cub Scouts will attend the camp!
We expect the cost to be somewhere between €135 and €150 depending on how many are coming. The more that travel the lower the cost. This price includes transport by bus, food and all activities and souvenirs while at the camp site.
In order to make sure that each Cub section has a fair chance to attend the camp we are allocating a total of 12 spaces to each of the 4 sections.
In order to secure a place at camp we request that you email your section leader to put your Cub Scouts name down and a €30 non-refundable deposit to be paid to your Cub Scouts leader byDecember 21st.
Your Cub Scouts place will not be secured until the deposit is received by their leader.
Once we confirm the price in January we will be operating a staged system of payments as follows:
Deposit byDecember 21st 2018
Payment of next €60 byMarch 1st
Payment of balance byMay 3rd
Places are allocated on a first come first serve basis and should more than 12 from one section wish to come we will have a waiting list in place. Anyone on the waiting list who is not successful will get their deposit backafter March 1st.
We are planning a hike up Galtymore mountain for interested cubs. As this will be quite a challenging hike – we expect to be on the Galtees for 6 to 7 hours – this activity is best suited to physically active cubs, most likely cubs in their 3rd year, with an interest in hill walking. The hike is planned for Sunday, December 2nd and we welcome any parents who wish to join us. Expected cost per cub is €5 to cover petrol, tolls etc. We will start early, leaving Douglas at 7am due to the shorter daylight hours. To take part your cub will need hiking boots, hiking trousers (no jeans or cotton tracksuits!), rain gear (jacket with hood, trousers), head light/torch plus a suitable bag to carry this and food. Should your cub be interested, please contact your cub’s leader so that we can get a rough idea about numbers. More information will follow closer to the day.
