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Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip 2014

Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip 2014 . Parents Information Night Monday July 7 th 7.30pm – 8.30pm. Leader Introduction. What we will cover. Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28 th - August 5 th. General Information Gearlist Uniform Flights Spending money Campsite

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Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip 2014

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  1. Brackenstown ScoutsGermany Trip 2014 Parents Information Night Monday July 7th 7.30pm – 8.30pm

  2. Leader Introduction

  3. What we will cover Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th • General Information • Gearlist • Uniform • Flights • Spending money • Campsite • Programme • Food • Phone policy • Website • Essential forms

  4. General Information Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th • Link with Frankfurt Troop • Spent Annual Camp with Frankfurt Troop last year • 28 Scouts and 9 Leaders travelling

  5. calls to organise camp

  6. Gearlist Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th • Uniform • Full Uniform (Neckerchief, Scout Shirt, Scout Trousers, Belt, Dark Shoes) • Hiking boots • Camp clothes • Runners (old for water sports) • A few changes of clothes • Spare socks, underwear • Warm fleece , Jumper  (even though it’s summer !!!) • Pyjamas • Waterproofs • Good waterproof raincoat with hood • Rain trousers • Wash gear • Towel • Medications  (to be handed to Leaders) • Insect repellent • Personal first aid kit • Toiletries • Sun cream • Sleeping gear • Sleeping Bag • Ground Mat • Torch • Activity gear • Day bag (with proper straps) • Swim gear • Whistle • Camera • Pen knife (swiss army – basic) • Eating gear • Tea towel • Plate, bowl, Cup, utensils • few black bags And a rucksack to put it all in

  7. Gearlist Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Uniform Full and perfect uniform will be essential in Germany. There is a formal occasion organised and we have to put on a good show. The Mayor of Frankfurt will be attending so we have to look our best and represent our group well.

  8. Uniform: items and price Woggle Price: €1.20 Shirt Price: €22.99 Necker Price: €3.99 Lanyard Price: €5.99 Belt Price: €9.99 Scout whistle Price: €6.95 Trousers Price: €26.99 Hiking Boots Neckerchiefs available to buy here this evening

  9. Uniform: Where do the badges go?

  10. Flights Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Our flight details are as follows   **PASSENGER ITINERARY**                                                            BOOKING REFERENCE: 23WNWN SCOUTSGROUP ---------------------------------------------------------------- AER LINGUS                    EI 650 /ECONOMY CLASS CONFIRMED DEP DUBLIN                               MON 28JUL147.00AM DUB  -TERMINAL 2  - TERMINAL 2                                  ARR FRANKFURT                            MON 28JUL1410.05AM FRA  -TERMINAL 2  - TERMINAL 2                                  AER LINGUS                     EI 657 /ECONOMY CLASS CONFIRMED DEP FRANKFURT                            TUE  5AUG148.45PM FRA  -TERMINAL 2  - TERMINAL 2                                  ARR DUBLIN                               TUE  5AUG149.50PM DUB  -TERMINAL 2  - TERMINAL 2                                                                                  ALL TIMES LOCAL

  11. Flights: Meeting times Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Meeting time for departure Monday July 28th – Dublin Airport Terminal 2 4.30am In full uniform Boots on feet Rucksack on back (20kg) Passport in right hand Day bag in left hand (10kg)

  12. Flights: Bags Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Main rucksack • No more than 20kg – put it on the scales • Nothing hanging from the outside • Proper straps for carrying on your back Day Bag • No more than 10kg • Proper straps for carrying • on your back

  13. Flights: Return pick up Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Meeting time for return Tuesday August 5th– Dublin Airport Terminal 2 10PM

  14. Spending Money Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Maximum spending money allowed €50 • Spending money will be taken up at start and a camp bank will operate • Please don’t give more than the allowed amount

  15. Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Campsite • The address of the campsite is: • Strandbad Höchst 15,65934 Frankfurt am Main.  Deutschland

  16. Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Campsite • Campsite is a former stocked fishing lake west of Frankfurt city centre. • Large lake, a few fields and a large wooded area. • It is fully secure. • Toilet, kitchen and wet weather facilities.

  17. Programme Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th • Camping every night • Day 1 – Set up camp • Day 2 – City Game – a treasure hunt type trip around Frankfurt with scouts and leaders • Day 3 – Group day – Scouts decide programme. Games, swimming in nearby facility, etc • Day 4 – Scouting skills workshops. Pioneering, backwoods, firelighting, fishing, climbing etc • Day 5 – Day trip. TBD, possiblities natural history museum, geo cashing, Freudenberg Castle • Day 6 – Free time followed by the “Mountain Party” The main event of camp. A religious ceremony on camp with invited guests (former scouts, parents and friends) and local politicians. Followed by a camp feast with a suckling pig. The end will be a huge bonfire. • Day 7 – Another day trip TBD, as above • Day 8 – Camp down and head home.

  18. Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Food Be ready for German nosh Breakfast: Selection of cereal, bread, jam and sausages. Lunch: Soup and sandwiches Macaroni and cheese Soft pretzels with sausages Fried potatoes, mixed salad Dinners: Meatballs with vegetables and rice Lentil Stew with sauerkraut Spaghetti with tomato sauce, fruit compote Meatloaf with vegetables BBQ Pork on skewers, dumplings (potato) and Sauerkaut Irish stew Sausages and potato salad We can change the menu as we see fit – so don’t worry too much

  19. Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Phone Policy • All Mobile Phones will be collected by Leaders

  20. Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Phone Policy • Scouts will be given their phones back for 1 hour every second day • Phone time will be after dinner • Be careful of international phone charges • Days phones will be allowed: Monday 28th, Wed 30th, Fri 1st Aug, Sun 3rd, Tue 5th. • Special exceptions must be communicated by the parents before we leave.

  21. Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Website • Monday Scouts (Wolf Troop) http://mondayscouts.brackenstownscouts.ie/

  22. Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Website • Thursday Scouts (Raven Troop) • http://brackenstownscouts.com/

  23. Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Website • Germany 2014 Annual Camp Blog • http://germany2014.brackenstownscouts.ie

  24. Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Essential Forms • Activities Consent Form

  25. Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Essential Forms • Managing Medications Form

  26. Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th Essential Forms • European Health Insurance Card

  27. Leader Contact Information https://www.facebook.com/brackenstown.raventroop https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brackenstown-Monday-Scouts/324065001035460

  28. Questions

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