Spring 15 Expedition Hike and Camp

Stop Press! Next Camp Announced! June 6-7th

Genesis Scouts are currently working towards their Expedition Badge and over the next few weeks are busy planning and training for a two day walk in Essex over the weekend of June 6/7th including an overnight Camp at Belchamps Scout Campsite - one of our favourites.

This will be a proper expedition where Scouts navigate themselves, carry their food, share of tent, sleeping and other kit, set up camp, cook their own meal, pack up next morning and complete the second half of the walk next day carrying all their kit. It will involve a short train journey out and back again for which each scout will need to bring with them a total of £6.40 There will also be activities at Belchamps Saturday afternoon, and a campfire.

The Scouts have really enjoyed this brilliant weekend in the past with a real sense of achievement and self-reliance.

Cost is just £10.

Kit list as below and there will be a demonstration and discussion of Kit with the Scouts on Friday 8th May. Generally kit labelled as applicable for DofE is suitable. Please speak with any leader if you have any questions re kit.

• Start: Saturday 6th of June 2015 at 08:00
• Finish: Sunday the 7th June 2015 at 15:00
• Location: Starting at 5th Scout hall, camping at Belchamps
• A kit list is at the bottom of this page and will print on a separate sheet

The Cost has been reduced to just £10.00 as the troop is part funding this event for the Scouts.

Could you please fill out the form below indicating whether your Scout is or isn't interested and return it to us (It is very important that I know either way) by the 15th May. with a cheque for £10 made payable to 'Genesis Scout Troop' (or, to use our alternative payment methods, see the recent bank direct payment policy). Thank you for your speedy responses.

Spring 15 Expedition Hike and Camp

Scouts Name: ........................................................................

Please indicate if they are interested in attending or not:

Is interested	[	]
Is NOT interested	[	]

If your Scout is interested, what payment method have you used?

£10 Cheque included	[	]
Or, direct payment reference	[	]

If your Scout is attending you must be contactable while they are on camp, please provide your details:

Address:.................................................................................................................

Phone: ............................................... Mobile(s): ...................................................

Alternative contact

Name: ................................................ Number: ....................................................

Doctors

Name: ................................................ Number: ....................................................

The leaders may administer the appropriate minor treatment/precautions if required. PLEASE TICK WHAT MEDICATION CAN BE ADMINISTERED

I hereby give permission for my child to attend the above event. I have noted all the arrangements and conditions. If it becomes necessary for my child to attend hospital treatment I will be notified. However, if I cannot be contacted I hereby give consent to any necessary medical treatment and authorise the camp leader (or in their absence one of the assistant leaders) to sign any required documentation by the hospital authorities. I will inform the camp leader of any changes to the information supplied before the camp takes place. In signing you also give consent to photographs being taken.

Signed:............................................................................ (Parent or Guardian)

Expedition Camp 2015 Kit List

Arrive dressed in walking gear, including wearing walking boots and Scout Scarf. If you have a genesis style clothes please wear them.

PLEASE NOTE NO MOBILE PHONES (except Patrol Leaders - it will be bagged), PEN KNIVES, DENIM TROUSERS OR JOGGING BOTTOMS ON THIS CAMP

Packed in a Rucksack - remember you will be carrying all of your own kit and some shared kit, e.g. tent, stove, food - leave space for it, minimum size 30L with a good hip belt:

• Backpack liner bag (Orange survival bags are good for this) with everything else in it
• Travel:
  • £10 in a wallet for train fairs
  • Optional up to £5 for gift shop
  • Some sweets, or even better home made trail mix (yummy)
  • Compass (only if you have one)
• Weather protection:
  • Weatherproof coat
  • Warm hat and gloves
  • Sun hat (sunglasses optional)
  • Small sun screen
  • Thick plastic bag
• Sleeping:
  • Head torch (including spare batteries)
  • Warm sleeping bag
  • Sleeping Mat
  • Night wear
• Spare Clothing:
  • Spare pair of walking Socks. (one thin pair and one thick pair for each day)
  • Spare pair of under clothes
  • Spare pair of walking trousers or similar.
  • Spare wicking material tee shirt or thin long sleeve top.
  • Thin fleecy top
• Eating:
  • Camping plate (a bowl is better as it will hold liquids as well)
  • mug
  • Water Bottle (1L) - including water
  • Cutlery (knife, fork and spoon, or a couple of sporks)
• Wash Kit:
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Travel Soap or Shower Gel
  • travel towel

Additional items to be handed in to Leaders on arrival:

• Medication in a clear self sealing (ziploc) plastic bag with the Scouts name and administration instructions.