Our end of year camp is fast approaching, so please see details below!
Consent forms / Collecting money:
All those going on camp need to fill out the Consent form for the water activities. Click on right to download Water activities consent form.
Complete the above form and bring it with you on Thursday, 21st June, 7.30pm, Corhownagh Hall.
If you are able to pay on Thursday (either full amount of deposit of €20), that would be very helpful as we need to collect money so that we can purchase camp supplies in advance.
Camp cost is €60 per person. We would not like cost to prevent any Scout for attending the camp however, so please do please free to talk to us in confidence.
Drop off / Pick up:
Meet on Friday, 29th June, 6pm, at Sligo Archery Club (click here for map and directions).
Pick up again from same place, 11.30am on Sunday, 1st July.
Camp details:
The campsite is on the lake shore at Temple House. This is a ‘back to basics’ campsite (i.e. a field) in a lovely venue. We will be getting in two portaloos and will set up a dedicated wash tent as well. Our main activity on the Saturday afternoon is with Wet Wild Adventures Sligo. Scouts will be taking the lead as much as possible over the weekend – pitching their own tents, cooking, cleaning, etc.
Wear:
Warm clothes, suitable footwear, neckerchief.
Kit list:
Packed lunch for Friday evening (we will be giving Scouts a hot supper also, but Scouts should have their dinner before they leave for the camp on Friday)
Sleeping bag, isomat / air bed, small pillow (optional), sleeping clothes
Toiletries
Torch with fresh batteries
Spare clothes, spare footwear, old runners, swimming gear for wearing on water activities (note: a wet suit will also be provided)
Raingear and warm jacket / fleece, warm hat
Bowl, plate, cup, cutlery
Plastic bags (for wet gear)
Towels and tea towel
Sun cream (you’d never know…)
Insect repellant (we do know)
Mobile phones / tablets / devices are not allowed. Emergency contact numbers will be provided.
Contact for designated Camp Chief:
Trevor Sweetman, ph. 087-7678327
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