The scouting season has barely started and our first trip is already fast approaching!
The Group is going camping at Fota Scout Centre for all sections from Friday, September 29 till Sunday, October 1.
To confirm your child’s place a booking must be made on the payments system via Easypayments. Beaver parents speak with your leader about booking. 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!
Beavers
Duration: 1 Day
Transport: By train.
Departure: Sat, September 30, meet Kent station at 9.30am
Returning: Sat September 30, Kent station 5.25pm
Cost: €6 (Speak with your leader about booking)
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
Duration: 1 night (for cubs who went on an overnight with us before) or 1 day
Transport: By train (collection by car for cubs who are not staying the night)
Departure: Saturday, September 30, meet Kent station at 9.40am
Return: Sunday, October 1, Kent station at 1pm/collection at 9 pm at Fota scout centre for the cubs that wont stay the night
Cost: €25 (overnighter), €10 (day only)
Gear They’ll Need:
- Neckerchief
- A packed lunch
- 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
If staying overnight:
- Change for day 2
- Sleeping bag
- Ground matt
- Small pillow
- PJs
- Personal wash gear
Scouts/Ventures
Duration: 2 nights
Transport: By train.
Departure: Friday, September 29, meet Kent station at 5.30pm
Return: Sunday, October 1, Kent station at 1pm.
Cost: €40
Scouts/Ventures should have food before leaving for train.
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 + change for day 2
- Sleeping bag
- Ground matt
- Small pillow
- PJs
- Personal wash gear
- Personal 1st aid kit
- Insect repellent (optional)
- Sun cream
- Cup / Plate / Bowl / Knife / Fork / Spoon / Tea towel