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1st RUSTINGTON EXPLORER SCOUT UNIT

Introduction.... 10th International Expedition Offers a different side to regular Scouting' Fantastic opportunities and activities A chance to get to know each other Promotes a healthy team bond and develops the individual Highlight of the Scouting year

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1st RUSTINGTON EXPLORER SCOUT UNIT

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    2. Introduction... 10th International Expedition Offers a different side to ‘regular Scouting’ Fantastic opportunities and activities A chance to get to know each other Promotes a healthy team bond and develops the individual Highlight of the Scouting year Best Campsite / Best Campsite /

    3. Spain - Ainsa Just over the French Spain Border situated in Pyreenes. Mountainous regionJust over the French Spain Border situated in Pyreenes. Mountainous region

    4. Spain - Ainsa

    5. The Region... Generally Sunny and Hot – cold evenings / excellent thunder storms. Ainsa – small / old / new town.Generally Sunny and Hot – cold evenings / excellent thunder storms. Ainsa – small / old / new town.

    6. Campsite TH to Show VideoTH to Show Video

    7. Dates and timings... Weds 15th Aug to Sun 26th Aug 2012 Leave Rustington Sainsburys Weds 05.00! ( may be earlier …. ) Will arrive back at H.Q. on Sun Eve Actual times confirmed nearer the day Early Start Friday 05.00 Exam results consideration GCSE’s Thursday 19th A-Levels Thursday 26th GCSE’sEarly Start Friday 05.00 Exam results consideration GCSE’s Thursday 19th A-Levels Thursday 26th GCSE’s

    8. Travel and Transport... Fly from Gatwick to Barcelona – Easyjet Flight time 2hrs Barcelona to Ainsa – approx 200km / 3 hr drive Local Transport by Hired MPV 9-seaters All equipment with exception of day bags will be transported by road People Carrier Request.People Carrier Request.

    9. Eligibility… Aged 14 – 18 years three months prior to Aug 2012 Fees already subsidised by fundraising so all who wish to attend MUST find time to attend all fundraising events. If unable, those individuals fees will be increased by £50 All Scouts who are here today have been invited as will be coming to Explorers over the next six months. STRESS – fundraising – parents tooAll Scouts who are here today have been invited as will be coming to Explorers over the next six months. STRESS – fundraising – parents too

    10. What is this fantastic opportunity going to cost me... Cost has not increased for 5 years. 12 days due to only one day travelling Same cost as previous two internationals expeditions.Cost has not increased for 5 years. 12 days due to only one day travelling Same cost as previous two internationals expeditions.

    11. Financial overview at a glance... Does not include Insurance / Meals out / Equipment Does not include Insurance / Meals out / Equipment

    12. Insurance breakdown... Scout Association InsuranceScout Association Insurance

    13. Programme of events... Day Visit to Turin – experience the city / bus tour Meal Out Totem Adventure.com Day Visit to Turin – experience the city / bus tour Meal Out Totem Adventure.com

    14. Expeditions... 3 or 4 day walking or cycling expedition Chief Scouts Platinum and Diamond award / Queen Scout Award Lightweight, self sufficient, up to 7 members per team Three Practices one with overnight stop to be completed No Practices = NO GO Training in First aid, navigation, expedition food and hygiene, load carrying, team leadership, survival skills, camping skills and environment appreciation (altitude, heat, dangers etc) Emphasis on expeditions Main reason for visiting areaEmphasis on expeditions Main reason for visiting area

    15. Expeditions

    16. WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM YOU! Fundraising support from Explorers & Parents Practice expeditions, preparation of route cards / Food Shopping Commitment to expedition teams / teamwork Keep us Informed/Communication Fundraising The cost is the very basic minimum, No fundraising – lose an activity or only one meal out.Fundraising The cost is the very basic minimum, No fundraising – lose an activity or only one meal out.

    17. PAYMENT NON-refundable £100 deposit CHQ By November 1st 2011 With Three Post dated Cheques of £150 Stapled together with the Explorer’s name and your/payee mobile phone number written on the back. These will be Banked on the following Dates 1st January 2012 1st March 2012 1st June 2012 The receipt of these three cheques will act as deposit. Receipt issued. TEXTS three days before. Money issues see us – grants Three days – Text warning.The receipt of these three cheques will act as deposit. Receipt issued. TEXTS three days before. Money issues see us – grants Three days – Text warning.

    18. FAQ’S... Mobile phones, Ipods, MP3/4 players etc Home contact for you AND us Sleeping arrangements Spending money Kit list / Kit Check EHIC Card, Passports, ID card and Security Additional Insurance, Valuables Leaders + Additional leadership www.rustington-explorers.org.uk/camp Home Contact Home sickness / Distorted Information Spending Money £10 – ample / limited souvenirs Equipment list – Tony to explain. Kit check before we go and before they set off on expeditions. Smoking / Alcohol Additional Insurance for Ipods / Bikes / Phones anything of high value. EHIC Cards – Website Passports must have 6 months Warranted Female Leader. Home Contact Home sickness / Distorted Information Spending Money £10 – ample / limited souvenirs Equipment list – Tony to explain. Kit check before we go and before they set off on expeditions. Smoking / Alcohol Additional Insurance for Ipods / Bikes / Phones anything of high value. EHIC Cards – Website Passports must have 6 months Warranted Female Leader.

    19. EHIC European Health Insurance Card Apply online – www.ephic.org.uk Formally E1-11 form Entitled to Medical Treatment abroad. Apply onlineFormally E1-11 form Entitled to Medical Treatment abroad. Apply online

    20. FUNDRAISING Sainsburys Bag Packing Friday 23rd December Sainsburys Bag packing Good Friday 6th April Christmas Collection Webshop Webshop – friends / family / work colleagues. Webshop – friends / family / work colleagues.

    21. Webshop Next M & S Amazon Waterstones Expedia Ticketmaster Republic HMV Over 100 retailers Webshop – friends / family / work colleagues. Webshop – friends / family / work colleagues.

    22. DIARY Fundraising Sainsburys Bag Packing Friday 23rd December Sainsburys Bag packing Good Friday 6nd April Webshop – friends / family / work colleagues. Webshop – friends / family / work colleagues.

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