A fun and exciting backwoods event for the cubs. It will take place in Castleconnell Scout Campsite, Limerick. This will be a joint camp by cubs from Carrigaline and Douglas. There will be a lot of bases on Saturday teaching backwoods and survival skills (fire, tools, cooking, shelter building, safety etc). Accommodation will be in tents with the option of sleeping in a self-build shelter Saturday night). Cost is €30/head.
Please note: the information on this page will change – please revisit before the trip.
To confirm your child’s place a booking must be made on the payments system via Payzone by August 23 (see direct payment links below). Price covers:
- Food
- Site fees
- Event badge
If you have any questions speak with your leader/s during the next few weeks.
Please note: we have children with severe nut allergies in the group. Do not provide your child(ren) with any snacks containing nuts!
| Duration: | 2 nights |
| Start: | Friday, August 29, from 7.30 pm onwards (parents to drop off at Castleconnell Scout Campsite, Limerick, V94 TD37 |
| Finish: | Sunday, August 31, 12pm (parents to collect at Castleconnell Scout Campsite, Limerick, V94 TD37) |
| Accommodation: | in tents, shelters built on the Saturday (optional) |
| Cost: | €30 (payment via Payzone – see below) |
| Payment: | For Douglas & St. Fin Barre’s cubs: https://platform.payzone.ie/customer/11394/product-list/details/55017 For Carrigaline (55th Cork) cubs: https://platform.payzone.ie/customer/11394/product-list/details/56315 |
Cubs should have their dinner before being dropped on Friday.
Gear they’ll need (label as much of it as you can!):
- Neckerchief
- Rucksack
- Rain gear – coat with hood & water proof pull ups
- Runners or boots – no wellingtons!
- Spare socks
- Hat & Gloves
- Gardening gloves (optional)
- Head torch + spare batteries
- Day bag / small backpack
- Water bottle
- Old clothes + change for day 2
- Sleeping bag (additional liner recommended)
- Ground matt
- Small pillow
- PJs
- Personal wash gear
- Personal 1st aid kit
- Whistle (optional)
- Insect repellent (optional – but will be very useful)
- Sun cream (hope dies last!)
- Cup / Plate / Bowl / Knife / Fork / Spoon / Tea towel
- No snacks containing nuts!