Hello to all our Scouts and Venture Scouts…
To those going on Camp 2020 and to those still thinking about going (yes we have a few spaces left and can accomodate people who sign up late) here is a quick update:
Dates are confirmed and Camp 2020 will take place from July 18th until August 1st and we have finalised the cost of €595 per Scout. This is being paid in installments via the Easypaymentsplus system.
What do I bring: A full gear list will be issued in a few months time but remember this will be a two week camping experience so think about what you bring on a camping weekend and we’ll be expanding on that list
What activities will we be doing: We have signed up to a number of onsite and offsite activities but as plans can change we keep that information under wraps usually until the night before or the morning of an activity. Trust us though – it’s going to be great!
I haven’t signed up but I’m still interested in going: Drop us an email camp2020@douglasscouts.ie and we can answer any questions you may have before you decide to sign up. Summer Camp is a fantastic experience for every Scout and every Scout should get to experience it at least once along their Scouting trail.
We still can accomodate Scouts or Ventures who want to sign up at this stage, we will be making ferry ticket purchases soon so don’t delay and jump on the Camp 2020 bandwagon, you won’t regret it!
I am going but I have a question: Drop us an email at camp2020@douglasscouts.ie and we’ll get back to you with an answer!
Jan 31st to Feb 2nd
Travel times
Cub (2nd,47th,93rd) & Scouts (2nd,6th,47th) & Venture Scouts
Beavers
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)
GEAR LIST – Beaver Scouts
(Please have your Beaver Scout assist you with the packing so they’ll know whats in their own bag)
Tonight (13th November) we announced that Camp 2020 for our Scouts & Venture Scouts will be to Silver Cross Scout Campsite in Swansea.
Camp 2020 will take place from July 18th until August 1st
Camp 2020 will cost €595 per Scout
Easypaymentsplus payment has been activated; we require a deposit of €85 by December 1st and then on the 2nd of each month a further €85 will be paid until 2nd June 2020
If you’ve any questions please email camp2020@douglasscouts.ie or speak with one of the section leaders
An invite to all our Scouts and Venture Scouts and their parents to the big reveal of the Summer Camp 2020 location in the Scout Hall from 19:30 for one hour on Wednesday November 13th
With the new Scouting year comes the annual membership and registration fee, which covers national insurance, registration of each member with Scouting Ireland and the balance goes towards the ongoing upkeep of our hall and support of our Group.
Scouting Ireland increased their annual registration costs by €20 per member this year. The Group Council agreed not to pass this fully onto our own members instead an increase of €10 for this years membership will only apply.
The 2019/2020 fees are as follows:
€150 for one youth member
€280 for TWO youth members from the same family and
€390 for THREE youth members or more from the same family.
All membership fees are payable online using easypaymentsplus.com. There is NO charge or cost for using this service.
We ask that all payments of fees this year are completed by Sunday September 29th.
In addition to the membership fee, all members must have their activity consent form signed by a parent and submitted to their Scouter to allow them take part in any activity and remain at the weekly meetings.
If you have any issues or difficulty in paying please contact the Group Leader Eoin Field, in confidence, by emailing eoinfield@douglasscouts.ie
Hi all,
You can download a consent form that needs to be filled out for every youth member and handed back to their Leader immediately to allow for activities in 2019/2020.
ConsentForm2019
You can also download the Managing Medications form which is now referenced in the consent form if needed.
You can fill them in and print it off yourself and bring it down to the next meeting.
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!
Hi All,
While we’re away, we have an emergency contact number. This is:
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.
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.