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Scout & Cub Summer Camp 2008

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There are 8 leaders and  56 members (28 Cubs, 26 Scouts and 2 Ventures) going .

This year’s summer camp will be the national Jamboree. It will be on from Saturday August 2nd to Sunday August 10th 2008 in Punchestown Co Kildare. A Jamboree is an extra large camp with scouts around Ireland and the rest of the world taking part. The provisional booking list closed earlier this month at just over 10,000 scouts. 

The Jamboree programme promises to be wide and varied. Scouts will be encouraged to take part in organised activities and will also be given an opportunity to plan programmes for themselves in order that they can participate fully in the event. The activities will include - Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Hill Walking, Survival Island, Celtic Adventures and much more.

Scouts will camp under canvas in open fi­elds at jamboree 2008. There will be a number of sub camps, each well laid-out to ensure plenty of space and ease of movement around the large site. Full facilities will be available for all including WC’s, washing and eating facilities centred around each sub camp. Infrastructure planning is already well underway to ensure that living on-site is comfortable but has a minimum impact on the environment.

The cost per Scout / Venture Scout for the 9 day camp is ~€400 (*1) €350. Cubs pay ~€180 (*1) €150.  The camp fee includes food, activity transport, camp neckerchief, shoulder bag, camp badge and woggle, camp cookbook and souvenir booklet, programme, ceremonies, insurance, infrastructure, camp site fees, weather and a Jamboree experience.

The payment schedule is as follows,

Deposts due by: Scouts   Cubs
December 21st  2007: Time Up!
 50. 50
February 2008: Time Up! 150.  50
June 2008:  Time Up! 150 40
July 2008:   (*1)
50. 
40

All deposits are non-refundable as the money will have to be sent to the organisers as soon as we get it.

 Notes:

*1:   This includes expenses other than the cost per participant to be on the jamboree such as transport and leader expenses. If we raise enough, money this fee might not be needed.

Where can I get more information?

www.jamboree2008.ie is where we get our information from.

www.goreyscouts.ie and click on Jamboree for information about the Gorey scouts.

Kit List


Packed Lunch for Journey up.
All Cubs & Scouts MUST Travel in FULL UNIFORM.

Scout Shirt and Scout Trousers, Scout Belt and Hiking Boots.                         
Cub Jumper and Cub Scout Trousers.
Gorey Neckerchief.

 

Item Cubs Scouts
T-Shirt 3 6
Pairs of shorts 3 4
Pairs of Long Trousers 2 3
Sweatshirts, Jumpers or Hoodies.
2 2
 Changes of Underwear 6 6
 Spare Runners or Sandals    
 Waterproof Jacket & Trousers    
 Cup, Bowl, Plate, Knife, Fork, Spoon. (ALL unbreakable)    
 Swimwear, Sun Cream & Silly Hat.    
 Sleeping Bag, Bed Roll. (Scouts bring your Bivvy Bag)    
 Toilet Bag (toothbrush & Paste, hand towel, tea towel & Bath Towel)    
 Torch & Camera with Spare Batteries. (optional)    
 Pocket Money.    
 Spare ORANGE or Tangerine T-Shirt for Printing on.    
Please ensure that your name is on ALL your belongings as we are not responsible for lost items. (Don’t forget, the legs come off the scout trousers)
    
Don’t forget, NO Glass, No aerosols and No mobile Phones, no MP3 Players.
 Is your Parental Consent Form up to date, and handed in to the Leaders?

The Contact number for Cubs on Jamboree is Anne O’Byrne 0877796645.
The Contact number for Scouts on Jamboree is Denis Sheridan 0878034904