Next camp is...

TOE (The Outdoor Experience)

The camp is at Crawfordsburn Scout Centre, from Friday 22nd June to Sunday 24th.

More details will follow, but the usual kit list is shown below for information.

CLOTHES
-Full Uniform (arrive wearing uniform, noting that dark blue/black tracksuit bottoms are OK)
-Underwear
-Shirts/tee shirts
-Nightwear (Tee shirt and shorts are best in summer)
-Shorts/trousers (at least 1 pair not jeans)
-Swimming trunks
-Jumper/jacket/fleece (Even summer evenings can be cool)
-Waterproof jacket (with a hood) (Trousers optional)
-Boots or strong shoes
-Trainers
-Gloves, hat

SLEEPING KIT
-Sleeping bag (outdoor bag essential - an indoor bag will not be warm enough)
-Roll mat (foam) or 'Therma-rest' to sleep on (We have a few spare - please call one of the leaders if you need to borrow one)

EATING KIT
-Plate and bowl. (preferably plastic or metal)
-Mug (insulated type ideal)
-Cup (a plastic cup in addition to a mug is a good idea, e.g. if cup is being used for soup etc.)
-Knife, fork & spoon
-Tea towel

WASH KIT
-Large towel for washing and swimming
-Flannel, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste
-Personal hygiene products as required
-Hankies/tissues
-Wet wipes - the washing facilities at this campsite are limited, so bringing wet wipes may be useful ;-)

SUN PROTECTION
-Sun cream is an essential item.  Being outdoors all day will mean protection from the sun is likely even in overcast conditions.

MEDICATION
-Personal medication can be kept by each boy, however the details need to be noted on the permission form.
 Alternatively medication can be left with the leaders for them to control administration during the camp - if doing this then only enough medication for the duration of the camp should be supplied.  The details need to be recorded on the permission form, but in addition clear written instructions need to be handed to a leader, and the details discussed to ensure that all requirements are captured appropriatley.
 
PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT
-Every scout should have basic first aid items packed with them, e.g. plasters & anti-septic cream.

CHAIR
-A strange request maybe, but if you have a foldable chair please bring it!!!

OTHER ITEMS SUGGESTED
-Plastic bags and/or bin bags (used for general storage, e.g. wet clothes)
-Torch + spare batteries
-Water bottle
-Small bag (daysack) which can be used for carrying swim gear etc.
-Snacks - it is OK to bring biscuits, drinks etc. (but drinks other than water are NOT allowed in the sleeping compartments of the tents)

OTHER INFO
-All personal possessions are the responsibility of the scouts.  Due to the high risk of damage it is recommended that nothing valuable is brought to camp (e.g. handheld computer games).
-Nothing flammable is to be brought.  There is no need for matches or lighter fluid etc. - any such items will be confiscated and may not be returned (if they are too dangerous to be stored they will be destroyed)
-If parents are packing their sons bags then we would ask that the scouts at least see what is being sent with them - all too often items are lost because the scout didn't even know what they to begin with!!