Countdown to international camp

International Team

Countdown to International Camp

Contents

Planning•ThePlanningTeam 2•IntentionToTravel 4•ParentsInformation 4•Passports 4•Visa 4

September•Vaccinations 5•ReportsOnProgramme 6•DiscussionandDescision 6•TheCampPlanningTeam 6

October•BudgetingforCamp 7•1stInstallmentofCampFee 8•ActivitiesonCamp 10

November•Fundraiser 11•ActivitiesConsentForm 12•ParentsMeeting 12•CampCodeofConduct 12•PersonalGearList 13•ProvisionallyBook 15•OverviewofProgramme 16•Booking 16•ReportingtoGroupCouncil 16

February•2ndInstallmentofCampFee 18•PatrolLeadersCouncil 18•PermissiontoCampForm 18

March•CampLiason 19•SetMenu 19

April•SampleMenu 20•DetailedCampProgramme 20•SectionGearList 22

May•FirstAidBoxes 23•EHICInformation 24•Pre-CampChecklist 29•ScoutersRota 30•InspectionSheets 30

On Camp•CampBank 31•ReviewofCamp 32•ActivitiesConsentForm 33•OvernightandInternationalApprovalForm 33

Official Forms, Etc...•PoliciesonCamping 34•CampsiteDirectory 34•CodeofGoodPractice 34•CampsiteReviewDocument 34

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Planning an international camp is a bigundertaking but one that should be aimed forevery few years to allow each scout have aninternational experience at least one in theirscoutinglifetime.BythetimeSeptemberarrivesmanyoftheinitialdecisionswillhavebeentaken,likethecountryyouintendtovisit,whetheritwillbeacamporhostellingexperience,whatmajorthingsyouwouldliketodowhenyouarethere.

The Planning Team:HaveameetingofthePlanningteam(Scouters/members)tobrainstormandlookatallsortsofideasanddestinations.Onceeverybodythrowsinsomeideaseachoneshouldbediscussedtosee which people are most interested in. Theteamshouldbebringingtheideasandviewsoftheirmembersfromtheirpack/troop/unit/crewtothetable.

When a couple of options have been agreed,then they should be delegated to the team toinvestigate. The planning team should alsoconsultwiththegroupleadertoseeiftheyhave

anyideastoaddtotheplan.

Scouters should be prepared to offer advice when asked and also to help to risk assesses the final decision. This risk assessment should be conducted in consultation with the planning team and extending the learning to all members of the team.

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Itisimportantthatwhentheplanningteamarediscussingthesummercamparoundatablethattheydoabitofbrainstormingonallthepossibleoptions.Withallprogrammersdiscussed,keepinmindtheScoutMethodandthewaythattheprogrammewillbeimplemented,e.g.wateractivities,progressscheme,adventureskillsetc...

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Intention To TravelAs the new scouting year starts, planning foran international experience will really kick off,there are a few initial things you should do.Send an ‘Intention to Travel Abroad’ notice tothe International Team c/o Larch Hill or [email protected],outlinenumbers,roughlywhenyouwishtotravelandScouterinchargedetails’.

Thiswillallowyourinternationalco-coordinatorinyourprovincetoprovidehelpandsupportinyourtravel plans.There is a large network of scoutpeoplethroughouttheworldwhowillonlybetoohappytohelpyouplanyourtriptoyourlocation.Theinternationalco-ordinatorcanalsohelpwithidentifyingplacesandvenues thatothershavevisitedandmaybebeabletoadviseonsometobeavoided.

Parents InformationVery soon into the process you should informparents/guardianoftheintentiontotravelabroadforsummercamp,togetanindicationifthereareanyissuesaroundtravellingoutofthecountry.

PassportsEach member of your group will need a validpassportifyouintendtofly,ortraveloutsideoftheUK.Nowisagoodtimetoaskparents/scouts

tochecktheirpassports tosee if thewillbe in-date for the intended travelperiod.Theywillneed tobe replaced if theyareoutofdateorwillexpireduring thecamptime. Some countries require a period ofmonths after the return date to be valid –detailsof thesecountriescanbe foundontheDepartmentofForeignAffairs-PassportOfficewww.dfa.iewebsite.

VisaRestrictions on people travelling to certaincountries mean they might need to apply fora Visa to enter the country. Details for visarequirements canbe foundon theDepartmentof Foreign Affairs – Who needs a visa?www.dfa.iewebsite.

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VaccinationsYou should check whether you requirevaccinations inorder to travel to thecountryorcountriesyouintendtovisit.Vaccinesshouldbeconsideredifyouaretravellingtoareasoutsideof Western Europe, North America, Australia,andNewZealand.Healthrisksvaryfromcountryto country, so seek advice from your familydoctor,HealthServiceExecutive(HSE)ortravelagent in advance of travel. The World HealthOrganizationpublishesaCountryListwhichwillprovidesomeinformation.

Starttheprocessofvaccinationwellbeforeyouplan to travel. Some vaccinations take time tobecomeeffectivesogiveyouatleast8weekstoprotectyourselffully.

An early start to the process is particularlyimportantifyouplantotravelwithchildren.TheBCG vaccination against tuberculosis (TB), forexample, should be given at least 3 monthschildrentravel.

Certain vaccinations are compulsory. In thesecases, you will need to show an InternationalCertificateofVaccinationinordertogainaccessto the country in question. Other vaccinationsarerecommendedandthedecisionislefttoyourowndiscretion,however, itmakessense todoeverythingyoucantoguardagainstillnessanddiseasewhileyouareaway.

Remember to add the cost of vaccinations into your budget planning.

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Reports On ProgrammeAt October’s planning meeting, discussionsandreportsofthedifferentideasofactivitiesforthe Summer Camp. The report should includepossible activities, risk assessment and costs,etc. This will help greatly later on when youdiscussbudgets.

Discussion and DescisionAfterallpresentations,questionsareaskedandpossiblechallengeswouldbeteasedoutamongall that are travelling.All issues like feasibility,cost, programme, etc would be discussed atlength.Fromthisafewnewideasmaybethrownabout.

All present would then decide on one of theoptionsandthedatesthattheywillbegoing.TheCampPlanningTeamwill research that optionfurther.Thisoptionisthenpresentedtotherestof the section where there’s still a possibilityof changedependingon the feedback.A lettershouldbesenthomeinformingparentsofdatesand locationof campas theywillwant to plantheirownholidays,etc.

The Camp Planning TeamOn theCampplanning teamyouwould createtherolesshownbelow.Onsomecampsitmaybeneededtocreateadditional roles.TherolesshouldbesharedbetweenaScouterandyoungpeople, thiswillallow forsharingofknowledgeandexperiencewithinthegroup.

•Scouter in charge (Camp Chief): Theywouldoverseeallaspectsofthecampandmakesurethatallotherteammembersarecompleting their tasks. It is not up to theCampChieftorunthecampbut it istheirresponsibility to let all other know what’shappeningandwhattheyshouldbedoing,etc.Itisimportantthatthecampchiefhascompleted the Stage 5 – Event PlanningTrainingCoursebefore takingon the roleofCampChief.

•Quartermaster/Bosun: They would drawupasectionalgearlistforthecamp(keepinginmindactivities,etc)andwouldmakesurethatallthisnecessaryequipmentandgearwaswiththemonthecamp.Alsowhenoncamp to make sure that the equipment,food, etc needed for the day is availableandthatitbeingkeptingoodcondition.

•Treasurer/Purser:Theywouldmakesurethatthebudgetiskepttowhileplanningthecampandalsoonthecamp.ThistreasurerwouldalsoruntheCampBankoncamp(ifrequired).

•ProgrammeCo-ordinators:Thistaskwillinvolve theoverseeingof theprogramme/equipment and to ensure that theprogrammeistakingplaceandeveryoneisparticipating.

•Logistics: They would co-ordinate alltravel arrangements and work with theQuartermaster in planning the movementofgearandequipment.

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Budgeting for CampWhenbudgetingforannualcampalleventualitiesshouldbetakenintoaccountsothatthesectionorgroupisn’tshortmoneyattheendofthecamp.Thebudgetisbestpresentedandmanagedwhenit’sbrokendownintocategories.Eachcategoryshouldbeassignedtoaplanningteammembertogetinitialcostingorideastobebroughtbackfordecision.

Themaincategoriesofthebudgetwouldbe:

•Transport: This will be one of the mostexpensivepartsoftheoverallcostsoit isalwaysgoodtoshoparoundandifyouknowofacheaperwaytogettoyourcampsitetrytouseit.Rememberwhenlookingatpricesof flights; include any baggage chargesand payment administration fees whichmightnotappearwhenyouarefirstlookingat the pricing.You also need to look intotransportforgeartothelocation–ortrytoliaisewithlocalgroupsintheareawhoyoucouldborrowfromorsharetheirgear.

•Insurance: additional travel insurance isrequired for travelling abroad. In additionthere may be van hire for gear andinsurancecosts for thatneed tobe takeninto account. Also include in the budgetpetrol/dieselcosts for transportinggearorequipment.

•Food:Aguidelinecostforthefoodbudget

wou ldbe €8-10 per person perday(thisamountwouldchangedependingonthelengthofyourcampanddependingon local prices of food). Remember thatsome foodmay not be freely available incertaincountriesorculturessoplanahead.Countries varyvastlyon foodpricessoalittleresearchgoesalongway.

•Activities:Whenbookingactivitiesalwaysaskforagrouprate/discountandalsokeepinmind that someplaceswouldallow forScouterstogofreeonactivities.Aguidelinecostfortheactivitiesforabasiccampwouldbearound€15perday.

•Accommodation: Again always ask fora group rate/discount. When enquiringfindoutwhat’s includedanddon’tpresumethateverythingisincludedintheprice.Alsoconfirmifthepriceis per person or otherwise. Makesure to confirm total price (written/email)beforepayingadeposit.

•Currency: when travelling outsideof the Euro zone, you will need toallow for currency exchange – if youare quoted in the currency i.e.:Swissfrancs,itmaycostlessormoreEuroat

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thepointofpayingforsomethingbasedontheexchangerate.

•Other: This may include: prizes for bestpatrol,firstaidkits,extraequipmentneededforthecamp,miscellaneous(thiswouldbeabout5%oftheoverallcost),etc.

•ContingencyMoney:Around10%of theoverall camp fee should be completelyseparate contingency money to be usedfor“Whatifscenarios”.Thiswillensurethatif the budget is tight, there will be somemoneytherefortheunforeseeable.

Once the total cost of the camp has beencalculatedadeposit(about20%ofthetotalcost)wouldbeasked for in a letter homeas shownon the next page. For international camps thedepositwouldbethepriceoftheflights/transportbecausethesearenon-refundable.Note:Alwaysgetawritten receipt formoniespaidand issuereceiptstoallwhopayinmoney.

It might be an idea to open a bank accountspecifically for summer camp, and apply for avisadebitcardorsimilar–thiscouldmakepayingfor transportandcampsiteseasier thatdealingwith cash or cheques. All payments into thecampcouldbelodgedmakingrecordkeepingalittleeasier.

Parents / Guardians Meeting

Call a parents /guardians meeting forany interested scouts parents to attend,preparealittlepresentationontheoptions(ordecision)andalsomakesuretosellthebenefits of an international experience totheir children.Prepare a handout outliningthelocation,datesandbreakdownofthecostofthecamp.Allowparentstoaskquestionsonanyconcernstheyhave.

1st Installment (Deposit) of Camp FeeAroundnowyoushouldbesettingthedeadlinefor the deposits (which should be about 20%of the overall fee – but must cover any non-refundabledepositsyouhavepaidorcommittedto i.e.: travel agents) for camp, thiswill give avery good indication of howmany and who isgoingonSummerCamp.Therewouldbealittleflexibilityinthisbutnotmuchasyouneedtoknownumbers when booking transport, activities,etc for the camp. The ideal way to collect thedepositsisattheparent’smeeting.

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Dear Parent/Guardian,This year’s annual camp will take place in ______________________. The campsite is

situated ________________________________. The camp is to be held from the

____________________ inclusive. The cost of camp per Scout is €500.00. This covers

all costs for the camp and is broken down as follows: Accommodation: €40.00 Transport: €160.00 Food: €100.00 Activities: €150.00 Miscellaneous: €50.00

Total: €50.00 There will be a parents meeting held on _____________________ in the

_____________ to discuss the camp. A deposit of €_____ must be paid at or before this

meeting. All Scouts wishing to attend camp must have a representative at this meeting.

This is a good opportunity to ask any questions you may have. We will discuss gear

needed, etc at this meeting.Attached you will find a permission form. This must be filled in and returned by

__________. This form must be returned even if a Scout is not attending the camp.We feel it is very important that all Scouts go on the camp. It is what the whole scouting

year builds up to. We understand it may be difficult for some Scouts staying away from

home for so long but it will benefit these Scouts the most and the camp will suit all ages.

If you have any queries about the camp please give us a call.

Yours in Scouting,

Mary Murphy,Scout Leader086 000 0000

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Activities on CampThecamporganizingteamcontinuesresearchinginto activities and tourist locations around thearea the group is camping. They should haveagood ideaofwhatactivities thegroupwillbedoingandonwhatdaytheywilldothem.Theyalsostartcreatingalogoftheallphonenumbersofadventurecenters,busoperators,etc in thearea. Ideally the team should look to link upwith a scout group in the samearea for somecultural activities and allow scouts see howscoutsinothercountrieslive.Yourinternationalco-ordinator inyourprovinceshouldbeable tohelpyouwiththesecontacts.

ExamplesoftheactivitiesthatwouldsuitaScoutcamp:

•Canoeing/Kayaking•Hiking•Abseiling•RockClimbing•PatrolActivities•AssaultCourse•Swimming•Orienteering•Archery•etc...

TheTeamshouldalsobe lookingout forotheractivitiesthattheymighthavetodoiftheweatherturnsouttonotsuittheaboveactivities:

• SwimminginPool• Bowling•Cinema•Museum/EducationalTours• Sports/CommunityCentre’s•etc...

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FundraiserIf thecamp fee isveryhigh theplanning teamshould consider organizing a fundraiser tobringtheoverallpricedown.Thiscouldinclude:bag-packing, a table quiz or something that’sincorporated into thegroup’s fundraiser, i.e.12DaysofChristmas,Sponsoredhike/run.

It is recommended that a service be providedwherepossiblewithinyourfundraisingactivity.

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Activities Consent FormIf not done before this the “Activities ConsentForm”shouldbefilledoutbyallmembersandinparticulartheonesgoingonSummerCamp.Thisformcanbeattachedtotheparent’sletterthatwas sent out inOctober andat this stageyoucanjustmakesurethatyouhaveeveryone’sform.Thisformcanbefoundonlineatscouts.ieandintheappendicesattheback.

Parents MeetingAtthissecondmeetingtheparent’swillbegivenanoverviewoftheprogrammeandsomemoredetailsabout thecamp. Thismeetingcanbeusedtogetinformationfromtheparents;namesand numbers, etc. It can also be used to giveinformation to theparents; rulesofcamp/campcharter(whichshouldbesignedbybothparentandScout),PersonalGearList,etc.Itemsonthepersonal gear list that the Scouts are missingcanthenbegotoverthecomingmonthsthroughbirthdays,etc.

Camp Code of ConductTheCampCodeofConductshouldbedrawnupandagreedbythescoutsandtheCampPlanningTeaminconjunctionwiththeSectionLeader,andtheGroupLeader.TheCodeofConductshouldbeoutlinedat theparent’smeetingand thenabottomslipshouldbesignedbyboththeScoutandtheparentandgivenbacktotheScouterincharge. Items that should be addressed in theCodeofConductshouldinclude:

•RespecttoScoutherandtheotherScouts,e.g.TheScoutLawistheLawoftheCamp

•CodearoundleavingtheCampsite•Sleepingarrangements•Codestoaddressbehavior,etc.•Codes onCurfew, e.g.After ‘LightsOuts;Scoutsshouldremainintheirtents.Noiseshouldbekepttoaminimum.

•Codesonrespectfortheenvironment,etc.IftheCodeofConductisbrokenoncampcertainsanctions can be agreed with all previous tothecamp.Sanctionsmay includeextra jobs tobeingsenthome fromcampdependingon theseriousnessoftheoffence.

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Personal Gear ListThePersonalGearListshouldbedrawnupwhilekeepinginmindtheactivitiesthatthescoutswillbedoingaswellastheweather,lengthofcamp,etc.

Thelistbelowisanexampleofthepersonalgearthat a scoutwould be expected to bring. Thescout shop/Outdoor adventure store will givegreatadviceanddealsonqualitycampinggear.

Rememberthebaggagerestrictionswhenflying–checkoutyourairlineswebsite for theactualbaggageallowanceas thesemayvary. If youcangetagroupbookingsometimesairlinesarea little less strict on the baggage allowances.Sometimesthelowcostfareismoreexpensivewhenyoutakeintoaccountalltheextracharges.

When flying also take into account restrictionson what you can carry in luggage and handluggage.TheserestrictionscanbefoundontheDAAwebsitewww.daa.ie

Uniformshouldbewornwhentravellingasitisagoodmethodtorecognizeyourgroupinacrowd.

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•Gear for Ca

mp

••Wate

rproof Jacket

[]

•Waterproof

Bottoms []

•Warm Fleece

, Hat & Gloves

[]

•2 Neckerchi

efs []

•Socks []

•Underwear

[]

•Shorts and

t-shirts []

•Full Uniform

[]

•Trousers

[]

•Good Sturd

y Boots []

•Runners

[]

•Sleeping Bag

[]

•Ground Ma

t []

•Small Penkn

ife []

•A good head

torch []

•Knife, Fork,

Spoon []

•Plate, Cup, B

owl []

•2 towels and

a tea-towel

[]

•Wash gear

[]

•Swimming g

ear []

•2 to 3 sets

fo old clothes

[]

•Camera

[]

•Baseball / W

oolen Hat []

•Good Sun C

ream []

• Insect Repe

llant []

•Spending Mo

ney []

•A meduim s

ize rucksack

(about 65 lts

.) []

•A small day

bag []

•Spare Batter

ies []

•Badges (For

Swapping) []

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Provisionally Book Activities and TransportOncethenumbersofpeoplegoingoncamparereceived,theactivitiesthatyouwillbedoingaretobeprovisionallybookedandwillbeconfirmedatalaterdate,thisisalsodoneforthetransport.Theaccommodationshouldalsobebookedifithasn’tbeendonebeforethis.

•Gear for Ca

mp

••Wate

rproof Jacket

[]

•Waterproof

Bottoms []

•Warm Fleece

, Hat & Gloves

[]

•2 Neckerchi

efs []

•Socks []

•Underwear

[]

•Shorts and

t-shirts []

•Full Uniform

[]

•Trousers

[]

•Good Sturd

y Boots []

•Runners

[]

•Sleeping Bag

[]

•Ground Ma

t []

•Small Penkn

ife []

•A good head

torch []

•Knife, Fork,

Spoon []

•Plate, Cup, B

owl []

•2 towels and

a tea-towel

[]

•Wash gear

[]

•Swimming g

ear []

•2 to 3 sets

fo old clothes

[]

•Camera

[]

•Baseball / W

oolen Hat []

•Good Sun C

ream []

• Insect Repe

llant []

•Spending Mo

ney []

•A meduim s

ize rucksack

(about 65 lts

.) []

•A small day

bag []

•Spare Batter

ies []

•Badges (For

Swapping) []

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February

Overview of ProgrammeAtthisstagethecampplanningteamwouldhavemadeupanoverviewofthecamp’sprogrammetoshowtherestofthegroupaswellashavingit for the parent’s if they want to know what’shappening. The overview could look similar tothis:

Date Morning Afternoon EveningSaturdayJuly1st

TraveltoCampsite

SetupCampsite&Campfire

SundayJuly2nd

Canoeing/AssaultCourseonSite

DinnerandCinemainTown

MondayJuly3rd

HikinginLocalMountains

Rest&GamesonSite

Booking Accomidation, Activities & TransportOnceeveryoneishappywiththeoverviewoftheprogrammeandtheactivitiesareplannedforthecamp,theteamthengoesandbookalltheycanforthenumbersthataregoingoncamp.

Note:ItisagoodideatotrytogettheScoutersontheactivitiesforfreeastheyareactingin

asupervisoryrolewhileontheactivity.

Reporting to Group Council TheCampChieforSectionLeaderwouldreport to the Group Council at various stagesduringthepreparationofSummerCampandtogetapprovalforsame.

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2nd Installment of Camp FeeInthismonththe2ndinstallmentofthecampfeeshould be taken from all Scouts and Leaders.Thiswouldbe40%to50%oftheoverallcampfee or should at least cover all non-refundableexpenses.

Patrol Leaders CouncilAtthistimethepatrolsshouldhaveadiscussionaboutPlanBactivitiesandgamesthatwillcomeinto play if the weather turns bad and all thescoutsarestuckinamarqueeorabighallforafewhours.

PlanBactivitieswouldinclude:

•Cinema•SwimmingPool•Bowling/Quasar•Museum•Etc...

MarqueeGames:•Patrol Challenges (kims games, strongscout, ironstomach,etc).Onescout fromeach patrol does one game each and allpatrolscanbetonwhotheythinkwillwintogainextrapoints.

•Charades/Pictionary•BoardGames

• Cards• Mr.andMrs.• SingSong/Campfire•Puzzles

Permission to Camp FormTheGroupLeadershouldbesentalldetailsofthecamp;programme,budget,etcforapprovaland then the “Overnight Approval Form” mustbefilledoutandsignedoffbytheGroupLeaderand a copy sent to the County ProgrammeCoordinator, and also needs to go to NationalOffice for approval.A copy of this form in theappendices at the back or can be found onmy.scouts.ieunderofficialforms.

AllpeopletravellingmustberegisteredmembersofscoutingIrelandandregisteredontheNationalDatabase. Please ensure this is checked bywhoever has access to the database as thiswill cause a delay in your application beingprocessed.

Alladults(over18yearsofage–evenifregisterasaRoverScout)mustberegisteredandhavetheir Garda Vetting process completed. Theyalso must have attended the Stage 2 – ChildProtectionAwarenesstrainingsession.

Youthmembers 17yrs 6monthsmay submit aGardavetting formaccompaniedbyaparentalconsentformforvettinginadvanceoftheir18thbirthday.Thismeansthatmemberswhobirthdayfalls just before or during the camp can havetheirGarda vetting processedand take part inthecamp.

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Camp LiasonNowmightbethetimetoarrangeforsomeoneathometobecomethe‘CampLiaison’personathomeforthedurationofthecamp–thispersoncanbethe‘goto’personforallparents–allowingcontacttobemadewiththispersonandforthemtosendoninformationtotheothers.

Itwouldalsoallowthatpersontobethecontactinanemergencyathome;theycanchanneltheinformationinacontrolledwaytothescoutswhoareabroad.

Itmight be an idea to setup a ‘twitter’ or ‘facebook’accounttosendoutupdatesonprogresswhileyouareaway.

Set MenuAtthisstageofplanningitwouldbeagoodideatosetamenuforthecamp.Theplanningteam/QuartermastershouldgetinputfromtherestoftheScoutssothattheteamhasagoodideaofwhattheywanttoeatbutalsokeepinginmindthedifferent foodgroupsandhealthydietsandavailable cookingmethods. Certain foodsmaynotbereadilyavailablewhereyouaregoing.

The Scouters would have an idea of who hasallergies, vegetarian, etc from the ActivitiesConsentFormbutitwouldbenoharmtodoublecheckwiththeScouts/parent’sagain.Anexampleofamenuforcampisshownbelow.

Rememberscoutsmayeatmorethannormalastheyareintheoutdoorsandactiveallthetime.Certain‘normal’foodsthatscoutseatmaynotbereadilyavailable.

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Sample MenuBreakfast Lunch Dinner Dessert

Saturday1st - PackedLunch SpaghettiBolgnese

SwissRollCustard

Sunday2nd CerealFruit

Roll/BreadFillersFruitYogurt

LambStew CreamedRice

Monday3rd BaconEggJuice

Roll/BreadFillersFruit

ChickenFajitas

ChocolateMouse

Tuesday4th CroissantFruit

Roll/BreadFillersFruitYogurt

BurgerChipsBeans

FruitFlan

Detailed Camp ProgrammeAdetailedcampprogrammeshouldbedrawnupasaccuratelyaspossibleoutlining thecamp’sprogrammehourforhour.Anexampleofthisisshownbelow:

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• Money, Basin

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Sunday 2

nd

• 9:00 - Rise an

d Shine, Flag

Break,

• Breakfast.

• 10:00 - Finish

Site: Boundari

es,

• Volleyball court

etc... Give pat

rols

• their job for t

he day.

• (Leaders to s

et up oriente

ering

• and betting g

ames for even

ing)

• 12:00 - First i

nspection for

camp

• 12:30 - Lunch

• 13:30 - Orientee

ring

• 16:00 - Bungee

runs on slip

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slope

• 17:00 - Cooks

start dinner

• 18:00 - Have di

nner / Wash

Up

• 19:00 - Finish B

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• 21:00 - Stalkin

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• Gear:

• Orienteering B

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• Bungee

• Slippery Slope

• Money, Basin

etc. for betti

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• Jobs:

• Setting out or

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• Betting Game

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• Set up Bungee

Run and Slip

pery

• Slope

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Section Gear ListThe Quartermaster/Bosun of the camp at thistimeshouldmakeoutalistofallthegearthatthesectionneedsforthecampandalsochecksthattheequipment is inworkingorder.OnceagainthislistshouldbechangedtosuittheGroupandnumberofpeoplethataregoingoncamp.

•SleepingTents•StoreTents•Marquee/LeadersMessTent•LeadersSleepingTents•PioneeringWood•LashingCords•Saws/Hatchets/Spade/Sledge•Mallets•Pegsforalltents/Marquees•GroundMatsfortents•PatrolBoxes•GasTanks•GasCookers•Maches/Lighters•FireBarrels•FireGrates•Buckets•TeaTowels•ScrubbingPads•Volleyballnets•Flagsandpoles•TentBrushes•CookingPots (Big,MediomandSmall) +

Lids• FryingPans• CoolBox• ChoppingKnives•Ladles•Spatula•Basins•WaterCarriers•DiningShelters•TableandChairsforMarquee•ToiletTents

•Toilets•ToiletRoll•ToiletBlueDisinfectant•SpudMasher•Whisk•TinOpenener•Compasses•Ballsforgames•Ropes•Pulleys•BinBags•Lanterns

Every effort when going abroad to link with another Group where you are going and try to borrow equipment to save on costs. Check also with the campsite as some can provide equipment, programme and useful contacts.

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First Aid BoxesAfewScoutersandScoutsshouldgettogetherandgothroughthefirstaidboxesandmakesurethatthereisenoughintheboxesfortheamountofpeoplegoingoncampandforthelengthoftime.ThetablebelowshowstheamountofequipmentthatshouldbeinaTravelKitorboxfortheamountofpeopleoncamp.

Materials FirstAidTravelKitContents

FirstAidBoxContents

1-10Persons

11-25Persons

26-50Persons

AdhesivePlasters 20 20 20 40SterileEyePads(No.16)(bandageattached)

2 2 2 4

IndividuallyWrappedTriangularBandages 2 2 6 6SafetyPins 6 6 6 6IndividuallyWrappedSterileUnmedicatedWoundDressingsMedium(No.8)(10x8cms)

1 2 2 4

IndividuallyWrappedSterileUnmedicatedWoundDressingsLarge(No.9)(13x9cms)

1 2 6 8

IndividuallyWrappedSterileUnmedicatedWoundDressingsExtraLarge(No.3)(28x17.5cms)

1 2 3 4

IndividuallyWrappedDisinfectantWipes 10 10 20 40ParamedicShears 1 1 1 1ExaminationGlovesPairs 3 5 10 10Sterilewaterwherethereisnoclearrunningwater

2x20ml 1x500ml 2x500ml 2x500ml

PocketFaceMask 1 1 1 1WaterBasedBurnsDressingSmall(10x10cms)

1 1 1 1

WaterBasedBurnsDressingLarge 1 1 1 1CrepeBandage(7cm) 1 1 2 3

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WhatistheEHIC?

You need a European Health Insurance Card(EHIC)beforeyoutravel–itallowstheholdertoaccessstate-providedhealthcareinallEuropeanEconomicArea(EEA)countriesandSwitzerlandatareducedcostorsometimesfreeofcharge.

TheEHICreplacedtheE111forminJan2006.TheE111formisnolongervalid.

WhatdoestheEHICcover?

If you have an accident or suddenly becomeill you’ll receive the necessary state-providedmedical healthcare for at reduced cost, orsometimesfree.

You’llbetreatedonthesametermsasinsurednationalsofthecountryyou’rein.

Tip:carryyourEHICwithyouatalltimestoproveyouareentitledtohealthcare.

TheEHICdoesNOTcover:

•allyourmedicalcosts•privatetreatment(generallynotcovered)•RepatriationtoIreland

Remember: overseas state-provided healthcare may not cover things you receive for free in Ireland.

EHICdoesNOTmeanyou’reinsured!

Youwillstillneedappropriateinsurancetoensureyouarefullycoveredforalleventualities.

Remember: fewEU countries pay the full costofmedicaltreatment,evenundertheEuropeanUnion’shealthcarearrangements.

Youstillneedsufficienttravelinsurancetocoverhealthcarecosts.

Read more information about buying travelinsurance.

ManypeoplethinkanEHICwillbeenoughanddon’ttakeoutinsurance.Theyregretthiswhenthey have to pay thousands ofEuro for an airambulanceback to Irelandorpayout forextraaccommodationtostaywithasickrelative.

WhereistheEHICvalid?

The EHIC is valid in the European EconomicAreaandSwitzerland.

TheEuropeanEconomicAreaismadeupofall27membersoftheEuropeanUnionplusIceland,LiechtensteinandNorway.TheEEAhasaspecialarrangementwithSwitzerlandwhichallows theEHICissuedinanyEEAmemberstatetobeusedtoaccesshealthcarethere.

Please note: the EHIC is not valid for Irish residents travelling to the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

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Apply for the European Health InsuranceCardifyou:

•PlantogoonholidaytoanotherEU/EEAcountryorSwitzerland

•Regularly visit any of these countries,for example, on business, as a transportworkerorforleisure

•Plantogotoanyofthesecountriestoseekwork

•Arebeingsentbyyouremployertoworkinanyof thesecountries temporarilybutwillcontinuetopaytaxinIreland

•IntendtoundertakeacourseofstudyinanyofthesecountriesbutstillconsideryourselfasordinarilyresidentinIreland

•Intend to visit any of these countries forany other type of temporary stay wherehealthcareinitselfisnottheaimofthevisit

TravellingtoGreatBritainorNorthernIreland

You don’t need a European Health InsuranceCard to get necessary healthcare while on atemporaryvisit to theUK. It isenoughtoshowproofthatyouareordinarilyresidentinIreland–inpractice,thismeansadrivinglicence,passportorsimilardocument.

If you would like more information, please call your local Health Office:

HSEDublinNorthEast

•NorthWestDublinLocalHealthOffice:RathdownRoad,Dublin7Tel018825000

•NorthCentralDublinLocalHealthOffice:Civic Centre, Ballymun Road, Ballymun,Dublin9Tel018467000

•North Dublin Local Health Office:CromcastleRoad,Coolock,Dublin5Tel018164200

•Cavan:CommunityCareOffices,Lisdaran,CavanTel:0494361822

•Monaghan: Community Care Offices,Rooskey,MonaghanTel:04730400

•Louth Local Health Office: CommunityCare Offices, Dublin Road, Dundalk Tel:0429331194

•MeathLocalHealthOffice: PCCC,PCTKells Network, HSE Dublin North East,Navan Road, Kells, Co. Meath Tel: 0469280508

HSEDublinMid-Leinster

•Dun Laoghaire Local Health Office:TivoliRoad,DunLaoghaire,Co.DublinTel012843579

•DublinSouthEastLocalHealthOffice:VergemountHall,Clonskeagh,Dublin6Tel012680300

•Dublin South City Local Health Office:Carnegie Centre, 21-25 Lord EdwardStreet,Dublin2Tel016486500

•DublinSouthWestLocalHealthOffice:OldCountyRoad,Crumlin,Dublin12Tel014154700

•DublinWestLocalHealthOffice:CherryOrchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10Tel:016206300

•Kildare/West Wicklow Local HealthOffice: St.Mary’s, CraddockstownRoad,Naas,CoKildareTel045876001

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•Wicklow Local Health Office: GlensideRoad,Co.WicklowTel040468400

•Laois: Health Centre, Dublin Road,PortlaoiseTel0578621135

•Offaly: Health Centre, Arden Road,TullamoreTel0579341301

•Longford: Health Centre, Dublin Road,LongfordTel0433350169

•Westmeath: Health Centre, LongfordRoad,MullingarTel0449395039

HSEWest

•GalwayLocalHealthOffice:CommunityServices,25NewcastleRoad,GalwayTel091523122

•MayoLocalHealthOffice:CountyClinic,Castlebar,Co.MayoTel09422333

•Roscommon Local Health Office:Community Services, Roscommon, CoRoscommonTel0906637500

•DonegalLocalHealthOffice:Ballybofey,Co.DonegalTel0749131391

•Sligo/Leitrim/West Cavan Local HealthOffice: Community Services, MarkieviczHouse,SligoTel0719155100

•Clare Local Health Office: EuropeanHealth Insurance Card Section, HSEWest,SandfieldCentre,Ennis,Co.ClareTel.065-6868083• North Tipperary/East LimerickLocalHealthOffice:CivicOffice,LimerickRoad,NenaghTel06746600•Tipperary, Health Service Executive,CivicOffices,Nenagh.Tel06746600• Newcastle West Health Centre,Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Tel 06962155

•KilmallockHealthCentre,Kilmallock,Co.Limerick.Tel06398192

•Dooradoyle Health Centre, Dooradoyle,Limerick.Tel061482600

•Ballynanty Health Centre, Ballynanty,Limerick.Tel061457100

•Southill Health Centre, O’ Malley Park,Southill,Limerick.Tel061410988

•Moyross Health Centre, Moyross,Limerick,Tel061326010

•Limerick, Community Care Services,Ballycummin Avenue, Raheen BusinessPark,Raheen,LimerickTel061483770

HSESouth

•Cork – South Lee Local Health Office:AbbeycourtHouse,George’sQuay,Cork.Tel:0214965511

•Cork – North Lee Local Health Office:AbbeycourtHouse,George’sQuay,Cork.Tel:0214965511

•West Cork Local Health Office:Coolnagarrane, Skibbereen, Co.Cork Tel:02840400

•NorthCorkLocalHealthOffice:GouldshillHouse,Mallow,Co.CorkTel:02222220

•Carlow: Carlow Community Care, AthyRoad,CarlowTel:0599136520

•Kilkenny: Kilkenny Community CareHeadquarters, James’s Green, KilkennyTel:0567784600

•South Tipperary Local Health Office:WesternRoad,ClonmelTel:05222011

•Waterford Local Health Office: CorkRoad,WaterfordTel:051842800

•Wexford Local Health Office: George’sStreet,WexfordTel:05323522

•KerryLocalHealthOffice: 18-20DennyStreet,Tralee,Co.KerryTel:0667121566

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EUMemberStates

•Austria•Belgium•Bulgaria•Cyprus•CzechRepublic•Denmark•Estonia•Finland•France•Germany•Greece•Hungary•Italy•Latvia•Lithuania•Luxembourg•Malta•Netherlands•Poland•Portugal•Romania•Slovakia•Slovenia•Spain•Sweden•UK(theCardisnotessentialforaccesstonecessaryhealthcareintheUK–proofofresidencyinIrelandissufficient)

OtherEEAmemberstates

•Iceland•Liechtenstein•Norway

OtherStates

•Switzerland

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The following are suggestions and are notnecessarytooperateaSummerCampbutmayhelpwiththerunningofit.

Scouters RotaItmaybeagoodideatodrawupacampRotafor thecampso thateachcamperknowswhathe/she has to do that day and so that all thejobsaren’tlefttooneperson.ThefollowingisanexampleofaRota.Eachdutycouldbedoneby2/3peopleifneedsbedependingonthenumberofScoutersandyouthmembersonthecamp.

These should be printed and laminated anddisplayedclearlywhilstoncamp.

Description on duties on a scout camp, thesedutiescouldbesplitbetweeneveryone

•OnCall:Thispersonwouldwakeallyouthmembers and Scouters and make suretheyareupandreadyforflag-break.

•Cooking: While the Patrols are cookingother Scouters might oversee and makesurethatthefoodisbeingcookedproperly.

•Clean-Up:DecideonthemethodandRotaofcleanupdependingonwhetheryouaresectionorpatrolcooking...

•Quarter Master: This person’s dutiesinclude arranging the shopping, checkingthePatrolBoxesanddistributingsuppliestoPatrols,etc.• Inspection: These people wouldinspectthePatrolsontheirsleepingtents,site,etc

•Programme: This person would makesurethatallprogrammeitemsareinplaceandsetup.ThisScouterwouldbeworkingin conjunction with the ProgrammeCoordinatorfromtheCampTeam.TheywouldalsoneedtocommunicatetothePL’swhat thePatrolswill need for theactivity,etc.

•Otherdutiesmaybeaddedtothelistasthecampmayneed.

Inspection SheetsSome Groups may choose to haveinspectionsforthePatrolsoncampsothatthe scouting standards are kept high andthereisabitofcompetitivenessamongthePatrols. These inspections also indirectlyhelptokeep:thecampsitetidy,thecookingareas clean theScouts hygienic, etc.Thefollowinginspectionsheetisquitebasicandcanbechangedtoamoredetailedone.Youcouldrunacompetitionduringthecampfor‘PatroloftheDay’and‘PatroloftheCamp’

On Camp

Date OnCall Cooking Cleaning Quartermaster Inspection Programme

Inspection Sheet

Date: [_____________]Patrol: [_____________]

Marks (Out of 10) Sleeping Tent 1 [ ] Sleeping Tent 2 [ ] Store Tent [ ] Food Storage [ ] Gadgets [ ] Cutlery [ ] Waste Liquid Deisposal [ ] Personal Hygene [ ] Fire & Wood Pile [ ] Patrol Box [ ] Dining Area [ ] Patrol Spirit [ ]

Total Marks: [ ]

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Camp Bank Itmaybeagoodideatohaveacampbankso that theScout’smoney issafe frombeinglost,etcandalsothattheirmoneyisregulatedover the camp.An amount of money shouldberecommendedtotheparents,thiscouldbedecidedinconsultationwiththeparentsattheParentsMeeting.ThisbankwouldbemanagedbytheCampTreasurer.

Camp Bank

Name of Scout: [_____________]

Date Amount Balance Signature

Inspection Sheet

Date: [_____________]Patrol: [_____________]

Marks (Out of 10) Sleeping Tent 1 [ ] Sleeping Tent 2 [ ] Store Tent [ ] Food Storage [ ] Gadgets [ ] Cutlery [ ] Waste Liquid Deisposal [ ] Personal Hygene [ ] Fire & Wood Pile [ ] Patrol Box [ ] Dining Area [ ] Patrol Spirit [ ]

Total Marks: [ ]

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Review of CampAt the end of the camp, maybe at the finalcampfire, a review of the camp should beundertaken with everyone. Their opinions onthe different aspects of the camp should betaken,e.g.food,programme,Scouters,location,campsite, facilities, value for money, etc. Thisreviewcanbedoneinseveraldifferentways:

•Getthemtostandatdifferentsidesofthecampfiretosignifytheiropinione.g.great,ok,couldbebetter.

•Split into groups and get each groupto discuss a particular aspect and thenfeedbackintothewholegroup.

•Haveawrittenfeedbackformthateveryonecanfillout.

•Otherwaysmayinclude:Usingclappingorcheering to signify their opinion, standingupifyouagree,etc.

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You will find the following forms which bedownloadedfromdifferentpartsoftheScouting

IrelandWebsite-https://my.scouts.ie/

Activities Consent FormSIF11/05

Thisformshouldbecompletedbytheparentofthe youthmember at the start of the Scoutingyearandalsoagainbeforetheactivity/campsothat the Scouters get important information ontheyouthmembers;allergies,nextofkin,etc.

Overnight and International Approval FormSIF26/11

ThisformshouldbecompletedbytheScouterinchargeoftheovernightandthensignedoffbytheGroupLeader,whoisfullybriefedonthedetailsofthecamp.AcopyofthisformisthensenttotheCountyProgrammeCoordinatorsenttoNationalOfficec/oTheInternationalCommissioner.

Thisformisfilledinfor:

•BeaverScoutOvernight•CubScoutovernightsof3nightsormore•Scout, Venture Scout and Rover Scoutovernightsof4nightsormore.

Official Forms, Etc...

Scouting Ireland Activities Consent Form

SIF 11/05

Family GP: __________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone: __________________________________Date of last check up: _______ / _______ / ________

These are the medical details of my / our child. If you answer YES to any question please provide details in the space provided below. YES NOHas your child any serious illnesses?

Does your child take any regular medications?

Are there any medications that your child is allergic to and/or must not be prescribed?

Does your child have any allergies? Has your child any special dietary requirements?

Has your child been fully vaccinated? (ie: 3/5 in 1, Meningitis C, MMR, and pre school booster). If not please state what he / she has received, if any?

I / We understand that in the event of my / our child requiring medical attention all reasonable efforts will be made to contact me / us (or the Alternative Emergency Contact if I / we are uncontactable) at the contact numbers provided on this consent.

In the event of my / our child being taken ill or injured during the period of this consent, I / we hereby consent to any emergency medical, surgical or dental treatment that may be necessary in a situation where I / we cannot be contacted for the purposes of giving consent at the time of treatment. I / We hereby authorise the Scouters specified to communicate our consent to any treating medical or dental practitioner.

I / We confirm that the medical details in relation to my / our child are correct.

General Consent

I / We the parent(s) / guardian(s) of

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who was born on ________ / ________ / _________hereby give permission for my / our child to partake in all activities organised and run by

___________________________________Scout Group

from ________ / ________ / _________to ________ / ________ / _________

I / We authorise, confirm and agree that the Scouters specified in the schedule hereto or their nominee shall have authority over our child and the right to give lawful instructions to our child to the same extent as we ourselves, would be able to do so.

Other Details YES NO

Do you give permission and consent that photographs may be taken for promotional and record purposes during activities which may include your child?

Do you give permission for your child to take part in water activities?

Is your child able to swim?

Medical Details

Medical Consent

If you require a Scouter to administer or manage medications a separate ‘Managing Medications Form’ must be filled in for every activity/event attended.Further information

Scouting IrelandOvernight and International Approval Form

SIF - 26/11

This form captures the information required by SID 71/10 Youth Programme Abroad and SID 77/10 Camping & Adventures in the Out of Doors.These procedures are in place to protect the health, safety & well being of young people in our care and to ensure that all activities are planned with safety in mind and provide a quality Scouting experience for young people.This form should be used in the following situations:Checklist & Part A: Overnights Approval Form• Beaver Scouts activity that includes one (1) overnight• Cub Scout activity that includes three (3) or more overnights• Scout, Venture Scout and Rover Scout activity that includes four (4) or more overnights• Details of budget, menu, programme, Activity Consent Forms SIF 11/05 and Medical Advice Forms SIF 11a/10 (where appropriate) for all persons under 18 taking part should be attached to the form for approval by the Group Leader

Note:All Beaver Scout overnights must be approved by the Group Leader. Shorter overnight activities in Cub Scouts (less than 3) and in Scouts, Venture Scouts and Rover Scouts (less than 4) do not need to have formal approval via this form by the Group Leader however the Group Leader must be informed of such activities prior to their undertaking via, phone, email, or verbally as per SID 77/10 Camping & Adventures in the Out of Doors.

Checklist, Part A & Part B: International Travel FormAn activity abroad is an international activity and covered by SID 71/10 Youth Programme AbroadAll international activities - Part A Overnight Approval and Part B International Approval (irrespective of duration) and details of participants taking part.

Section Group

Description of activities

Country Location

Date from to No. of nightsScouter in Charge/Youth Member in Charge

Contact details

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https://my.scouts.ie/

https://my.scouts.ie/uploads/files/Official%2520Documents/Official%2520Forms/SIF_11_05_Activities_Consent_Form.pdf

https://my.scouts.ie/uploads/files/Official%2520Documents/Official%2520Forms/SIF_26_11_overnight_approval.pdf


Policies on CampingThereareanumberofpoliciesthatyoushouldbecome familiar with regarding organizingandrunningacamp:

•CampingandAdventures in theOutofDoorsPolicy(SID77.11)

•CampingandAdventures in theOutofDoorsGuidelines(SID77.11A)

•Youth Programme Abroad Policy (SID71.10)

•Youth Programme Abroad Guidelines(SID71.11A)

Campsite DirectoryThisdirectoryoutlinesallthescoutcampsitesthatareinthecountry.Italsoliststhefacilitiesavailable on the campsite and the contactnumberforbooking,etc.Foralistofforeigncampsites please contact the InternationalDepartmentScoutingIreland.

Code of Good PracticeSID39.05

All the Scouters on the camp should befamiliarwiththeCodeofGoodPracticefromtheirWelcometoScoutingandChildProtectionTrainingandalso itmaybenoharmtohavea

copyoncamptoreferto. Campsite Review DocumentItwouldbebeneficialaftercamp to review thelocationandallthefacilities.Thiswillbeusefultoothergroupsgoingtothesamelocation.Pleasesendyourthoughtstointernational@scouts.ie

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http://www.scouts.ie/more/national_campsites_network/campsite_locations.html


LarchHillistheNationalCampsite&TrainingCentreofScoutingIreland.

SituatedinthepicturesquevalleybetweenKilmashogueandTibraddenmountains11 kilometres from the centre of Dublin, Larch Hill is a 36 hectare campsitesurroundedbynaturalamenitiestoenhanceyourscoutingexperience.

MountMellerayScoutActivityandSportCentre lieshigh in theKnockmealdownMountains7km’soutsidethetownofCappoquin,CountyWaterford(inScoutingIreland’sWaterford ScoutCounty).Originally a boarding school attached to theAbbeyofMountMellerayitwasacquiredbytheCatholicBoyScoutsofIrelandin1979andopenedasaScoutCentre.

LoughDanScoutCentreisaNationalScoutcampsite,hostelandactivitycentrebasedintheheartoftheWicklowmountains.NestledbetweentheMountainScarrandLoughDan,thecampsitehasacresofflat,greenandcleancampingground.PerfectforalltypesofScoutingadventureswhetheryouarealargetrooparrivingforaweekofsummercamporasmallpatrolstoppingtorestafterahardday’shiking.

The main function of the National WaterActivity Centre is to introduceScouts to the funof thewater.This isdonebyprovidingacentrewhereyoungpeopleandadultscancometolearnhowtosail,canoeandtakepartinfunbasedactivitiesonthewater.

Castle Saunderson International Scout Centre is Ireland’s newest NationalScoutCentre.CastleSaunderson InternationalScoutCentre isbasedon theCavan/Fermanaghborder.TheCentrewasinauguratedbyPresidentMichaelD.Higginson18thAugust2012.ThedevelopmentoftheprojecthasbeensupportedbytheEU’sPEACEIIIProgramme,managedfortheSpecialEUProgrammesBodybyCavanCountyCouncil.

Don’t forget about a home camp! Scouting Ireland has 5 National Scout Centres and many other prime scouting locations around the country.

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