{"id":2595,"date":"2026-09-17T22:40:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T21:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dsfscouts.ie\/?p=2595"},"modified":"2026-09-17T22:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T21:40:55","slug":"fota-camp-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.apeoconsulting.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/17\/fota-camp-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Fota Camp October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waking up to the sound of monkeys &#8211; that is Fota!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our Fota Scout camp from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th of October:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cub and Scout sections can camp on Friday and Saturday night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monday Beavers will only come for the Saturday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day trip on the Saturday is an option for Cubs as well as just staying for one night (Friday).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To confirm your child&#8217;s place a booking must be made on the payments system via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/platform.payzone.ie\/login?ReturnUrl=%2Fcustomer%2F11394%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Payzone.<\/a>&nbsp;Price covers transport, food, activities and site fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If not done so already: Parents must also have completed the activities <a href=\"https:\/\/test.apeoconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SIF-11-05-Scouting-Ireland-Activities-Consent-Form-DSF-2026.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"305\">consent form<\/a> and, if necessary, the &#8216;<a href=\"http:\/\/dsfscouts.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SIF-11A-10-Managing-Medications-Form-DSF.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"308\">Managing medications<\/a>&#8216; form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions speak with your leader\/s during the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong> we have children with severe nut allergies in the group. Please <strong>do not<\/strong> provide your child(ren) with any snacks <strong>containing nuts!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"beavers-overnighters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday <strong><em>Beavers<\/em>:<\/strong> Saturday Only<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:&nbsp;<\/strong>Saturday only<br><strong>Transport<\/strong>: Parents to drop and collect at Fota gardens car park<br><strong>Drop-off:<\/strong> Saturday morning, Fota gardens car park at<strong> 10am<\/strong><br><strong>Collection<\/strong>: Saturday evening at <strong>5pm<\/strong> from Fota gardens car park<br><strong>Cost<\/strong>: \u20ac5 (via <a href=\"https:\/\/platform.payzone.ie\/customer\/11394\/product-list\/details\/144420\">Payzone<\/a>)<br><br><strong>Gear They\u2019ll Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neckerchief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A packed lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rain gear \u2013 coat &amp; water proof pull ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dsfscouts.ie\/hiking-boots\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"315\">Boots<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hat &amp; Gloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day bag \/ small backpack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bottle for water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear old clothes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insect repellent (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sun cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"beavers-overnighters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cubs: Saturday Only<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:&nbsp;<\/strong>Saturday only<br><strong>Transport<\/strong>: Parents to drop and collect at Fota Scout campsitse<br><strong>Drop-off:<\/strong> Fota gardens car park at <strong>9am<\/strong><br><strong>Collection<\/strong>: Saturday evening at <strong>9pm<\/strong> from Fota Scout campsite<br><strong>Cost<\/strong>: \u20ac15 (via <a href=\"https:\/\/platform.payzone.ie\/customer\/11394\/product-list\/details\/144444\">Payzone<\/a>)<br><br><strong>Gear They\u2019ll Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neckerchief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A packed lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rain gear \u2013 coat &amp; water proof pull ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dsfscouts.ie\/hiking-boots\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"315\">Boots<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hat &amp; Gloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day bag \/ small backpack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bottle for water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear old clothes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insect repellent (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sun cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"beavers-overnighters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Cubs<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; Friday night\/Saturday &#8211; 1 night<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:&nbsp;<\/strong>1 night<br><strong>Transport<\/strong>: Train on Friday, Collection from Fota Scout campsite<br><strong>Departure:<\/strong> Friday, October 2, meet Kent station at 6.30pm<br><strong>Collection<\/strong>: Saturday evening at <strong>9pm<\/strong> from Fota Scout campsite<br><strong>Accommodation: <\/strong>tents<br><strong>Cost<\/strong>: \u20ac30 (via <a href=\"https:\/\/platform.payzone.ie\/customer\/11394\/product-list\/details\/144421\">Payzone<\/a>)<br><br><strong>Gear They\u2019ll Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neckerchief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A packed lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rain gear \u2013 coat &amp; water proof pull ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dsfscouts.ie\/hiking-boots\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"315\">Boots<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hat &amp; Gloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day bag \/ small backpack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bottle for water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear old clothes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insect repellent (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sun cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cup \/ Plate \/ Bowl \/ Knife \/ Fork \/ Spoon \/ Tea towel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change for day 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dsfscouts.ie\/sleeping-bags\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"239\">Sleeping bag<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ground matt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small pillow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PJs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal wash gear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cubs-scouts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Cubs<\/em><\/strong>\/Scouts\/Ventures &#8211; 2 nights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>2 nights<br><strong>Transport:<\/strong> Train on Friday, collection in Fota gardens car park on Sunday<br><strong>Departure:<\/strong> Friday, October 2, <strong>meet at 6.30pm<\/strong> at Kent Station<br><strong>Return:<\/strong> Sunday, October 4, from Fota gardens car park at 12pm<br><strong>Accommodation: <\/strong>tents<br><strong>Cost<\/strong>: \u20ac50 (via <a href=\"https:\/\/platform.payzone.ie\/customer\/11394\/product-list\/details\/144422\">Payzone<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gear They\u2019ll Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neckerchief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rucksack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rain gear \u2013 coat &amp; water proof pull ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dsfscouts.ie\/hiking-boots\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"315\">Boots<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hat &amp; Gloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dsfscouts.ie\/headlights-torches\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"236\">Head torch<\/a> + spare batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day bag \/ small backpack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bottle for water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old clothes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal 1st aid kit (if they have one)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insect repellent (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sun cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cup \/ Plate \/ Bowl \/ Knife \/ Fork \/ Spoon \/ Tea towel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change for day 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dsfscouts.ie\/sleeping-bags\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"239\">Sleeping bag<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ground matt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small pillow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PJs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal wash gear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Waking up to the sound of monkeys &#8211; 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