Douglas & St. FinBarresScout Group – 2nd 6th 47th 93rd Cork

As mentioned at the last meeting the section are going to Fota Scout Centre on the weekend of October 25th – 27th.

Scouts attending must have an activities consent form completed and returned to us and also have paid the annual registration.

Securing a place is subject to a non-refundable deposit of €20 and can be paid at the next meeting (9th October).

• Arrive: 6:30pm on Friday 25th October
• Depart: 3pm on Sunday 27th October

Cost:

• Cost is 50 euro per scout (including deposit). This will cover accommodation, food and programme for the weekend.
• The full amount is due on Wednesday the 16th of October.

Gear List:

• Full uniform to be worn on arrival – NO EXCEPTIONS
• Old/worn clothing is best to be used for this weekend
• Sleeping bag
• Bivvy bag
• Full raingear (jacket and leggings)
• Warm hat and gloves
• Hiking boots
• Tea towel
• Unbreakable cup, bowl, plate
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Two complete changes of clothes
• Towel and personal wash gear
• Water bottle – at least 1 litre
• Torch and spare batteries

Directions:

Please DO NOT pack ANY electronic devices or mobile phones or bring any such devices on the weekend.
Douglas & St. FinBarres Scout Group accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage caused to electronic devices or mobile phones while away on this weekend.
Leaders WILL NOT ‘mind’ ‘take care’ ‘watch over’ any electronic devices or mobile phones for Scouts on this weekend

Should you have any further query please do not hesitate to contact me at seantaaffe@douglasscouts.ie

Yours in Scouting,

Sean Taaffe, Ronan Coughlan and Jackie Kehoe.

Howdy…

The following was posted to Facebook over the last few days by one of our Scouters – Shane Crotty.

It AMAZINGLY sums up what we’re all feeling after camp – and is well work a read. Kudos Shane

‘Kids are getting worse’

I’ve heard that before, and no… no, I don’t think so. Over the past two weeks I’ve spent with the Douglas & St.Finbarres Scout Group in Adelboden, Switzerland, I’ve witnessed and have come to attest that that idea couldn’t be any less true.

The statement ‘Kids are getting worse’ is a sentiment reserved solely for the cynical and pessimistic amongst us, the ones who look at kids on bikes, kids on trees and kids hanging out and assume the worst in them because they’ve forgetten the best in themselves.

The past two weeks showed me that some kids aren’t merely getting better, they’re leapfrogging even some of the best and brightest in current and older generations. They’re showing us that the virtues that we take for granted, respect, honesty, duty and hard work, courtesy and love of nature are alive and well in young people. I’ve been reminded that the most thoughtful lessons aren’t always passed down through the generations, sometimes they are passed ‘up.’

I’ve been reminded that many of us as we get older often forget the way we were as kids and lose an essential essence of ourselves in order to grow up while forgetting that the most old at heart amongst us are usually the ones that aren’t afraid to be young in spirit.

The Irish seanfhocal ‘níl thagann ciall roimh aois,’ (‘sense doesn’t come before age,’) was the saying that really stood out to me over the past year, as most seanfhocail do, but after two weeks in Adelboden, Switzerland, I’ve come to the conclusion that it doesn’t make any sense at all!

Contact Number while Away

Hi All,

While we’re away, we have an emergency contact number.  This is:

087 0562736

Can we stress that this is an EMERGENCY number?  We’re all going to be busy keeping everything going – so really can’t handle lot’s of “how’s my darling getting on?” calls as well! ????

We’ll try to have this number available at all times, but can’t guarantee constant coverage.  Also, the email address camp19@douglasscouts.ie will be maintained & checked on an ongoing basis.

Keep an eye here on the website too.  We hope to have regular updates on how things are going!

The gear list hasn’t changed in the last while, but is worth checking over to see if you’ve everything you need.

As ever, any queries or thoughts to camp19@douglasscouts.ie

Camp Adelboden Team.

Hi all – one week to go now..

There are still a small few people with stuff to had up.  (Passports, EHIC Cards, Consent forms, Camp Bank).

There will be somebody at the hall next Tuesday night @ 8pm to collect these items.  But not for long – so please aim to be there at 8.

We have been asked if somebody could bring an atm card instead.  We HUGELY say don’t risk it to this!!  There are not a lot of ATM’s in the area, and those that are there sometimes don’t “play nicely” with “foreign” cards.  Make it cash – and hand it up to camp bank for safekeeping.  (Next Tuesday night – 8pm).

Keep an eye here on the website – it’s where any & all updates are going, and there WILL be updates!

As ever, any queries or thoughts to camp19@douglasscouts.ie

Camp Adelboden Team.

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!.

Hi All – just a few things as an update…

Passports, EHIC cards, Consent & Medical forms, will be collected from now on. Please bring to the pre-camp meetings on a Wednesday night.

Swiss Franc’s! Remember, it can take banks a while to get in foreign currency – you should order soon!

Travel!! Hopefully the last travel change – we certainly think it will be. Departing from Frankfield at 7pm on the 11th July. Back in Frankfield at about 8pm on Tuesday 23rd July

Remember – Meetings for everyone going to camp, easy Wednesday night 7pm to 8pm.

As ever – any queries to camp19@douglasscouts.ie

Good afternoon everyone,

We’re now in the last stages of camp 2019 planning and we require each Scout & Venture Scout going to complete the activities consent form.

Click here for the 2019 consent form. We have also attached the Managing Medications form which is now referenced in the consent form. Click here for the Managing Medications form.

These must be completed and handed up at the weekly pre-camp meeting next Wednesday. You can fill out the information needed for the form online, then print it off and sign it.

If you have any issues please email camp19@douglasscouts.ie

Our camp meetings will happen every Wednesday between now & departure!

We’ll be meeting, in the Scout Hall, from 7pm to 8pm.

It is important for everyone to try to get to these meetings – they’re a great chance to get to know each other – as well as chat about what’s coming up!

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