brackenstown scouts germany trip 2014

Brackenstown ScoutsGermany Trip 2014

Parents Information Night Monday July 7th

7.30pm – 8.30pm

Leader Introduction

What we will cover

• General Information• Gearlist• Uniform• Flights • Spending money• Campsite • Programme• Food

• Phone policy• Website• Essential forms

Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th

General InformationBrackenstown 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

calls to organise camp

Gearlist• 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

Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th

Uniform

GearlistBrackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th

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.

Uniform: items and price

Necker Price: €3.99

BeltPrice: €9.99

ShirtPrice: €22.99

TrousersPrice: €26.99

Woggle Price: €1.20

Lanyard Price: €5.99

Scout whistle Price: €6.95

Hiking Boots

Neckerchiefs available to buy here this evening

Uniform: Where do the badges go?

Our flight details are as follows

**PASSENGER ITINERARY** BOOKING REFERENCE: 23WNWN SCOUTSGROUP ----------------------------------------------------------------AER LINGUS EI 650 /ECONOMY CLASS CONFIRMEDDEP DUBLIN MON 28JUL14 7.00AM DUB -TERMINAL 2 - TERMINAL 2 ARR FRANKFURT MON 28JUL14 10.05AM FRA -TERMINAL 2 - TERMINAL 2 AER LINGUS EI 657 /ECONOMY CLASS CONFIRMEDDEP FRANKFURT TUE 5AUG14 8.45PM FRA -TERMINAL 2 - TERMINAL 2 ARR DUBLIN TUE 5AUG14 9.50PM DUB -TERMINAL 2 - TERMINAL 2 ALL TIMES LOCAL

Flights Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th

Meeting time for departure Monday July 28th – Dublin Airport Terminal 2

4.30am

In full uniformBoots on feet

Rucksack on back (20kg)Passport in right hand

Day bag in left hand (10kg)

Flights: Meeting times

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

Flights: Bags Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th

Meeting time for return Tuesday August 5th – Dublin Airport Terminal 2

10PM

Flights: Return pick up

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

Spending Money Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th

• The address of the campsite is: • Strandbad Höchst 15,

65934 Frankfurt am Main. Deutschland

Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5thCampsite

• 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.

Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5thCampsite

• 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.

ProgrammeBrackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5th

Be ready for German nosh

Breakfast: Selection of cereal, bread, jam and sausages.

Lunch: Soup and sandwiches Macaroni and cheese Soft pretzels with sausagesFried potatoes, mixed salad

Dinners:Meatballs with vegetables and riceLentil Stew with sauerkraut Spaghetti with tomato sauce, fruit compote Meatloaf with vegetablesBBQ Pork on skewers, dumplings (potato) and SauerkautIrish stew Sausages and potato salad

We can change the menu as we see fit – so don’t worry too much

Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5thFood

• All Mobile Phones will be collected by Leaders

Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5thPhone 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.

Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5thPhone Policy

• Monday Scouts (Wolf Troop)http://mondayscouts.brackenstownscouts.ie/

Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5thWebsite

• Thursday Scouts (Raven Troop)• http://brackenstownscouts.com/

Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5thWebsite

• Germany 2014 Annual Camp Blog• http://germany2014.brackenstownscouts.ie

Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5thWebsite

• Activities Consent Form

Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5thEssential Forms

• Managing Medications Form

Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5thEssential Forms

• European Health Insurance Card

Brackenstown Scouts Germany Trip July 28th- August 5thEssential Forms

Leader Contact InformationName Phone Email

Shay O’Connor 086 806 1847 shayocon@gmail.com

Stephen Walsh 087 247 5532 sevewalsh@gmail.com

Ian Carey 086 307 4004 iancarey@gmail.com

Brian Fletcher 087 778 0172 brian.jf.fletcher@gmail.com

Ciara Mulvihill 086 375 6274 ciaramulvihill@gmail.com

Sorcha Herlihy 087 914 6022 sorchaherlihy@gmail.com

David Mitchell 085 7202 963 davidchuckie@gmail.com

Jenny Morton 087 978 3488 morton.jenny@gmail.com

Conor Carey 086 304 5136 conorcarey81@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/brackenstown.raventroophttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Brackenstown-Monday-Scouts/324065001035460

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