Scouting Ireland 6th Meath
(Ashbourne Scout Group)
c/o 11, Alderbrook Heath
Ashbourne
Co Meath
Tel: 086 043 2355
Email: ashbournecubs@gmail.com
09 February 2016
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Your child has signed up to travel to Wales on Summer Camp with 6th Meath Ashbourne Scouts. We
want to keep them safe and have them remember this trip fondly for the rest of their lives. The leadership
team are working hard to make this a great camp. In order to ensure it is, however we will need your
support. Please read this letter carefully and put the following dates in your calendar:
Friday 7th of June - Payment and Documentation
1. For those not paying by installment, the balance of all monies owing for the trip must be paid.
2. On this day you must supply photocopies of your child’s passport and E111 cards.
3. If you are using your own travel insurance, then you need to supply a photocopy of your policy or
the name of the company your policy is with, the expiry date and the policy number.
All these documents are required to get permission from Scouting Ireland for your child to travel with us.
Sunday 16th of June - Slieve Donard Hike
This is the final training hike for Wales. It is not compulsory for those travelling to Wales but it is
recommended - Snowdon is 1085m and a reasonable level of fitness will be required by all.
Friday 19th of July - Information Evening for Parents/Guardians
A parent or guardian of the child must attend this information evening. This event will be used to answer
all of your questions, provide information about the programme and emergency contact details.
Friday 26th of July - Pack your bags!
Scouts must bring their rucksacks fully packed for the trip to Wales.
Leaders will inspect the bags and provide an assessment of any changes or additional equipment
needed. Female leaders will inspect the girls’ rucksacks and male leaders will inspect the boys’
rucksacks.
Scouts must bring their passports, these will be handed over to the leaders for safe keeping at this time.
They will be returned to scouts on our return to Ireland.
Saturday 3rd August - Off to Wales!
We need to be at Dublin Port at 7.15am sharp. We’re sailing with Irish Ferries. If you’re late the boat will
sail without you!
Thursday 8th August - Return from Wales
Irish Ferries to Dublin Port. We should be back in Dublin port for 5.25pm.
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Scouting Ireland, Reg. No. 397094, Charity No. CHY3507. Registered Office – National Office, Larch Hill, Dublin 16
Accommodation
We will be staying in the Old School Lodge in Deiniolen, +44 1286 8790122.
Outline Programme
This programme is subject to change. The days marked as Programme Days 1, 2 and 3 can be moved
around subject to weather conditions at the time - We aim to undertake the Snowdon hike on the day with
the best weather forecast.
Saturday 3rd August, travel to camp, unpack and explore Deiniolen
Sunday 4th August, local activities around Llanberis, for example Llanberis Lake railway, Electric
Mountain, etc. In the evening we will host a local Scout Troop for a BBQ followed by a camp fire.
Programme day 1 - Hike up Snowdon. We will split into two groups according to level/ability. Both groups
will meet at the top and descend together.
Programme day 2 - Scouting activities day. This day will be used to hone skills in track and trail, survival,
and emergencies including first-aid and rescue/recovery.
Programme day 3 - Trip to Caernarfon. This will include a visit to the famous Carnarvon castle.
Wednesday 7th August, start packing to return home in the evening.
Thursday 8th August, finish packing and return to Hollyhead to catch the ferry home.
Equipment List: See overleaf for an equipment checklist.
Leaders and ratios
There will be an experienced team of male and female leaders accompanying your child. As well as being
fully Garda vetted and registered with Scouting Ireland, most hold an active first aid certificate.
Yours in Scouting,
The leadership team, 6th Meath Ashbourne Wales Summer Camp 2013
Declan Brady (camp chief), Maria Brady, Jennifer McGrath, Paul Fanning (camp first aider), Suzie Rafter,
Damian McGrath, David Flynn (camp first aider), Gráinne Docherty, Deirdre Murray, Stephen O’Keeffe,
Marian Fanning
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Camp equipment/packing list
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Rucksack
Neckerchief and Uniform (to be worn travelling to/from camp)
Sleeping Bag and pillow case; a sleeping bag liner is useful for keeping the inside of the sleeping bag
clean.
Pyjamas
Rain gear including leggings
Old tracksuit (one that would not be missed if damaged) for daywear on camp
Spare clothes (e.g. tracksuits, t-shirts, with matching underclothes) – 3 full sets
Socks – 6 sets
Runners
Hiking/walking boots (to be worn when travelling)
Towel (a bath towel would be too big)
Tea-towel
Personal toiletries (to include toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, face cloth, soap, etc.)
Torch (with spare set of batteries)
Plastic bags (for keeping wet/dirty clothes separate from clean ones)
Day-to-day medications (inhalers, etc.) if any required.
Two small, re-sealable, water bottles (about 500ml)
Day bag (small backpack)
A watch
A small amount of sterling (see guidelines below)
There are no mobile phones allowed on this camp. Scouts are not permitted to bring matches, cigarette lighters or aerosols on camp; scouts are advised
not to bring
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Multi-media players of any kind (mp3, DVD, etc.)
Portable game consoles of any kind (Gameboy, PSP, etc.)
Large sums of money (£5 pocket money per day should suffice) for fear of loss or theft (for which Leaders cannot be responsible).
Scouts will not be required to bring their scouting knives on this camp.
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