Here is VERSION 2 of our proposed Gear List. It may well change so please keep an eye on the website!
It might be a good idea to start getting things together – rather than the usual rush at the last minute!
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 / St. FinBarres 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 – THE SLEEPING BAG IS A MUST! YOU WILL NEED IT!!
- Pillow (if you like. Inflatable maybe?)
- Pillow Case. (There should be pillows in the chalet but you will NOT be able to use them without a pillow case that you bring yourself.
- Single Duvet Cover. (Optional. There will be duvets in the chalet, but you can’t use them without bringing your own duvet cover. You could choose to use your sleeping bag instead.
- 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 salve
- Torch & Spare Batteries
- Rucksack or similar type hold all
- Day trip bag
- Sunglasses (Nothing expensive please!)
- Walking Socks
Just for information, there are NOT clothes washing facilities in the chalet. As far as we know there are no launderette facilities anywhere in the vicinity – so either have enough of clothes for the duration or be prepared to do a hand wash yourself!
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 Switzerland. 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 SUPER IMPORTANT
- Swimwear
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 possibly on the ships.
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 – camp19@douglasscouts.ie
Yours in Scouting,
Adelboden 2019 Team!.
Here is VERSION 1 of our proposed Gear List. It WILL change so please keep an eye on the website!
It might be a good idea to start getting things together – rather than the usual rush at the last minute!
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 / St. FinBarres 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 (if you like. Inflatable maybe?)
- Pillow Case. (There should be pillows in the chalet but you will NOT be able to use them without a pillow case that you bring yourself.
- 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 salve
- Torch & Spare Batteries
- Rucksack or similar type hold all
- Day trip bag
Just for information, there are NOT clothes washing facilities in the chalet. As far as we know there are no launderette facilities anywhere in the vicinity – so either have enough of clothes for the duration or be prepared to do a hand wash yourself!
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 Switzerland. 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 possibly on the ships.
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 – camp19@douglasscouts.ie
Yours in Scouting,
Adelboden 2019 Team!.
Hi All!
We’re a little bit early, but if you have a chance, you might give the info needed below.
While Switzerland is not a EU member, it is an EEA member & supports the EHIC Card Scheme.
Thanks,
Enda.
As ever, please email any queries to camp19@douglasscouts.ie
Hi All,
On Thursday next, 4th April, we’re having a parents meeting in the hall at 8:30pm, regarding Summer Camp.
We’ll have updates on lot’s of things – and also, it’s a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Looking forward to seeing you there,
Enda.
Hi There,
On next Monday night, 25th March, we’ll be having a meeting in the hall at 8:30. This meeting is for all Scouts going to Summer camp in Switzerland. It’s also for any Scouts who haven’t signed up but might like to. At this stage we’ve a small number of places still free.
On the night, we’re planning to have a look in a bit more detail at the structure of camp, POSSIBLE activities & some initial practicalities. (We say possible activities, because these are always subject to change.)
We are also planning to have a parents meeting on the following week. More details on this soon….
We’d really like to see as many people as possible there.
Talk soon!
Enda.
Howdy!!
Camp is now only 4 months & a bit away!!
We’d like to get a camp badge designed! There will be a prize for the chosen badge. Not telling you what yet – but it will be worthwhile!! :-)
It will be worn on Scout shirts – and everyone going will get one!]
We don’t want to influence your creative thoughts too much – but some things you might think of putting into it: Scouting, Switzerland, Ireland, Mountains, Snow. (These are only thoughts – please don’t try to squeeze them all in, I’d say!!).
Just to show you the kind of thing we’re talking about, we had a badge the last time we went to Switzerland. While this isn’t exactly it, it was close to:
If you want to see the real one, Vicki still wears it on her uniform!
Closing dates for this competition will be the end of march. So get thinking & designing. Please sent any ideas to camp19@douglasscouts.ie
Send any questions there too!!
Hi All!
Time is getting close – in just over 4 months time, we’ll be in Adelboden!
We’ve good news on dates. When we were discussing what we’d like to do with Jeka, we found we just didn’t have enough time! So we’ve managed to extend the dates by 2 days!!!!
Dates are now:
Depart Cork Thursday 11th July @ approx midday.
Back in Cork Wed 24th July @ approx 4pm.
While it’s very unlikely to have any change from those dates – the time’s are only an indication at this point.
Could everyone please check that they’re up to date with payments? At this stage we’ve a lot of outgoing costs – so this is really important.
Also, we do still have a SMALL number of places available if people still wanted to sign up…
As ever, any queries or questions to:
camp19@douglasscouts.ie
First of all thanks to everyone for paying their initial €50 deposit.
As mentioned in our previous post we have a schedule of further payments due throughout the next few months as follows:
€150 due since 16th November (€200 paid in total)
- Further €200 due by 11th January (€400 paid in total)
- Further €200 due by 8th March (€600 paid in total)
- Further €200 due by 3rd May (€800 paid in total)
- Final €100 due by 7th June (€900 paid in total)
As ever, all payments are payable via easypayments…
If you have any issues or difficulties in paying please email camp19@douglasscouts.ie
After quite a while, we’re now in a position to open our waiting list!
Can we stress that this is a waiting list! We have some very limited vacancies in some of our sections, but for most, it’ll be the list.
We are accepting no submissions for people under the age of 5!!! If you apply for a child that is less than 5 years old, they will NOT be added to the waiting list. The entry will be deleted.
Sincerely,
Douglas & St. FinBarre’s Group Council
The Group will hold it’s AGM on Thursday November 29th at 8pm in the John Slye Scout Hall on Churchyard Lane.
We encourage parents to attend this meeting which will give an update on all aspects of the Group including activities, leadership, financial and plans for 2019
Scouts, Ventures & Rovers are also welcome to this meeting in full uniform. All adult members of our Group are asked to be present in full uniform also.
Light refreshments will be served. To allow us prepare for approx. numbers that will be in the hall will you please let your section Leader know if you’ll be able to join us.
Yours in Scouting
Conor Crowley
Deputy Group Leader – On behalf of the Group Council
