Waking up to the sound of monkeys – that is Fota!
For our Fota Scout camp from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th of October:
- Cub and Scout sections can camp on Friday and Saturday night
- Monday Beavers will only come for the Saturday
- Day trip on the Saturday is an option for Cubs as well as just staying for one night (Friday).
To confirm your child’s place a booking must be made on the payments system via Payzone. Price covers transport, food, activities and site fees.
If not done so already: Parents must also have completed the activities consent form and, if necessary, the ‘Managing medications‘ form.
If you have any questions speak with your leader/s during the week.
Please note: we have children with severe nut allergies in the group. Please do not provide your child(ren) with any snacks containing nuts!
Monday Beavers: Saturday Only
Duration: Saturday only
Transport: Parents to drop and collect at Fota gardens car park
Drop-off: Saturday morning, Fota gardens car park at 10am
Collection: Saturday evening at 5pm from Fota gardens car park
Cost: €5 (via Payzone)
Gear They’ll Need:
- Neckerchief
- A packed lunch
- Rain gear – coat & water proof pull ups
- Boots
- Hat & Gloves
- Day bag / small backpack
- Bottle for water
- Wear old clothes
- Insect repellent (optional)
- Sun cream
Cubs: Saturday Only
Duration: Saturday only
Transport: Parents to drop and collect at Fota Scout campsitse
Drop-off: Fota gardens car park at 9am
Collection: Saturday evening at 9pm from Fota Scout campsite
Cost: €15 (via Payzone)
Gear They’ll Need:
- Neckerchief
- A packed lunch
- Rain gear – coat & water proof pull ups
- Boots
- Hat & Gloves
- Day bag / small backpack
- Bottle for water
- Wear old clothes
- Insect repellent (optional)
- Sun cream
Cubs – Friday night/Saturday – 1 night
Duration: 1 night
Transport: Train on Friday, Collection from Fota Scout campsite
Departure: Friday, October 2, meet Kent station at 6.30pm
Collection: Saturday evening at 9pm from Fota Scout campsite
Accommodation: tents
Cost: €30 (via Payzone)
Gear They’ll Need:
- Neckerchief
- A packed lunch
- Rain gear – coat & water proof pull ups
- Boots
- Hat & Gloves
- Day bag / small backpack
- Bottle for water
- Wear old clothes
- Insect repellent (optional)
- Sun cream
- Cup / Plate / Bowl / Knife / Fork / Spoon / Tea towel
- Change for day 2
- Sleeping bag
- Ground matt
- Small pillow
- PJs
- Personal wash gear
Cubs/Scouts/Ventures – 2 nights
Duration: 2 nights
Transport: Train on Friday, collection in Fota gardens car park on Sunday
Departure: Friday, October 2, meet at 6.30pm at Kent Station
Return: Sunday, October 4, from Fota gardens car park at 12pm
Accommodation: tents
Cost: €50 (via Payzone)
Gear They’ll Need:
- Neckerchief
- Rucksack
- Rain gear – coat & water proof pull ups
- Boots
- Hat & Gloves
- Head torch + spare batteries
- Day bag / small backpack
- Bottle for water
- Old clothes
- Personal 1st aid kit (if they have one)
- Insect repellent (optional)
- Sun cream
- Cup / Plate / Bowl / Knife / Fork / Spoon / Tea towel
- Change for day 2
- Sleeping bag
- Ground matt
- Small pillow
- PJs
- Personal wash gear