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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:
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:
Date: February 22, 23, 24
Depart: Friday 6pm from Frankfield RC church
Return: Sunday 3.30pm Frankfield RC church
Transport: By bus
Pre-leaving: Scout teams will under go a gear check. Parents should remain until their scout has been checked-in.
Location: Comeragh Mountains
Cost: €15
Teams are of 4 scouts and they are expected to look after themselves eg making camp, cooking and self-navigating. They will have to carry everything needed for the event inc hiking tents, food, clothing and cooking equipment. The tents and cooking equipment will be supplied by the group.
On Friday night from drop-off point they walk 15 minutes and setup camp #1. Saturday morning breakfast, break camp and hike 2-3 hours and setup camp #2. After food and gear checks they undertake the challenge route, that evening they get food and mix with other scout teams. Sunday get breakfast, break camp and hike back to the bus pickup point.
The routes are all pre-set and the challenge route will have manned check points along the way. They’ll also be accompanied by a scout leader.
They should also bring snacks to have during the hikes eg peanuts / raisins. Please don’t send them with tubes of pringles, canned drinks or large containers of sweets. These just take up the limited space in their bag and are heavy.
Suggestions: Pre-cooked rashers / sausages in zip lock bags. Beaten eggs in a small screw top bottle. Frozen slices of brown bread also in zip-locked bags. Pasta pouches with sauces etc. Just think nutritional. Teams should meet pre-the event to buy and plan their menus and food budget.
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)
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
First of all thanks to everyone who has paid the initial €50 deposit. To those that haven’t yet, it’s due by tomorrow!
This deposit is non refundable (unless you are on the waiting list and we are unable to accommodate you).
We then have a schedule of further payments due throughout the next few months as follows:
As ever, all payments are payable via easypayments…
If you have any issues or difficulties in paying please email camp19@douglasscouts.ie
As previously mentioned at the last meeting the section is heading to Fota Scout Centre on the weekend of October 26th, 27th, 28th.
Confirmation of who is going must be submitted to us by Friday 21st September.
Scouts attending must have completed an activities consent form and have paid the annual registration.
Please contact me by email to confirm your child’s place: seantaaffe@douglasscouts.ie
Travel Times:
Cost:
Accommodation: Hostel
Gear List:
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 queries please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks,
Sean Taaffe, Programme Scouter (6th Scouts)
Roll up Roll up… we have some space
Now that the new Scouting Year has kicked off with a bang our numbers have begun to settle down. We have availability for Scouts to join on a Wednesday night and we’d love to see new members, former Cubs or Beavers, or former members back to the weekly Scout meeting with Scouter John Cleary and his team.
Scouts is all about fun and challenging yourself and your friends. Scouts are aged 12, 13 & 14 and work in patrols to arrange their own activities and adventures.
If you wish to get involved then contact johncleary@douglasscouts.ie Our 6th Cork Scout section meet on Wednesday nights between 18:00 and 20:00