Welcome and thank you for signing the consent form for your son/daughter to attend our Winter Camp at Walesby Forest International Scout Camp. Here you will find some information to help you.
Nights Away Kit List
| All young people will need to bring their personal equipment and should be encouraged to pack themselves. This list is only a guide. | |||
| o | Complete uniform | o | Scarf, hat and gloves – 2 sets |
| o | Warm sweaters, jumpers or sweatshirts | o | Polythene bags (for dirty clothes) |
| o | T-shirts or similar | o | Sleeping bag & blanket |
| o | Tracksuit bottoms or Activity pants | o | Foam roll / karrimat |
| o | Spare underclothes (one pair per day) | o | Plate, bowl, mug and cutlery |
| o | Spare socks (one pair per day) | o | Tea towel |
| o | Nightwear | o | Torch and spare batteries |
| o | Hike boots/strong shoes/wellies | o | Hankies |
| o | Waterproof (coat and trousers) | o | Plastic drinks bottle |
| o | Personal washing requirements and towel | o | Teddy! |
| All items should be clearly labelled with the young person’s name. | |||
| It is best to pack a rucksack or sports bag that you can carry on your back.
Suitcases are not suitable for tents. |
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Parent Information
Uniform:
Everyone to travel to and from camp in their respective uniforms, including neckers. Maybe useful to have a small pocket torch in coat pocket, for use on arrival in the dark.
Meeting Points:
Friday 7th February at 5PM – All groups to meet up at Total Fitness car park, Northern Perimeter road.
Sunday 9th February, approximately 7pm all parents to collect children from Total Fitness carpark. Actual arrival time will be communicated via our Facebook page – Walesby Winter Camp 2020. Section leaders will send invitations to parents join the page.
Menu:
Friday Tea – Pack lunch (provided by parents), for the bus journey to camp.
Supper – Hot Dogs, biscuits and hot chocolate
Remainder to be confirmed:
Medicines:
All medicines should be in a sealed container/zip bag, with your child’s name on and information of what the medicines are and how they should be administered.
Money:
There is a small shop on the campsite, however, money should be limited to no more than £10.00. Scouts and YL’s are responsible for their own money.
Electronic Devices:
We discourage the use of any electronic devices, including cameras, phones & tablets, as we are NOT insured for any loss or damage, nor are we able to charge up the devices.
Personal Equipment:
We have 35 people going to camp, therefore, your child’s personal kit, (clothes, boots, sleeping bag, plates and cutlery etc.), should marked with their name. For transportation, please put sleeping bags and roll mats inside a carrier/bin bag with your child’s name on, as it may have to be detached from their rucksack!
Young people’s own folding chairs are not required, due to limited space in the trailer. An empty drinking bottle will be useful for when attending activities.
Leader Contact – for emergency use only:
2nd Bootle: Andrew 07770 400179
3rd Bootle: Mandy 07729 633039; Kev 07800 584138
12th Maghull: Emma-Jane 07701 059836; Sandra 07753 590069
Organisers: Peter Duffy 0779 0593012; Gareth Powell 07759 812151
Walesby Forest Campsite – 01623 860202