THE 10TH FINCHLEY FAMILY HERALD AND WEAKLY ADVERTISER CAMP HANDBOOK 2014
No: 56 attending (Late Edition) 60p (free to subscribers) 30th July to 6th August
Introduction: The contents of this handbook can be found within the pages between the front and back cover. You will find all relevant information about, getting to, being there and returning from, camp. If you cannot find what you are looking for then you might be looking in the wrong place, or you’re going on the wrong trip.
Some Facts: directions or advice, please listen for the answer before Season during which this you’ve finished asking the Centenary Summer Camp is question. being run: Summer Duration of train journey: Place at which the tents will be 07h06m outward, 06h59m pitched, Aboyne Castle inward (clear evidence it’s Country to which we are uphill to Scotland) travelling: Scotland Number of stations stopping en- Time difference between home route: 13 (excludes origin and town and destination: destination) 0h0m41.45secs, behind . Important note : if phoning for Breaking News: Get updates before we go and receive campers’ news while we’re there by following our camp blog http://www.10th-finchley.org.uk/blog
Sports on back page…
Camper’s Name
Patrol
Group
Contents
Introduction
Contacts
Location of Camp Site
Campers
Travel Arrangements & Programme
Daily Itinerary
Camp Rules
Patrols and Tents
Camp Competitions
Kit List – what to take
Meals
Diary
Crossword & Knots Competition
Page 1 Introduction
Welcome to the 2014 edition of the Tenth Finchley Family Herald and Weakly Advertiser, following in our forbears tradition of providing a combination of uselessly informative and essentially necessary information to help both parents, leaders, scouts, and this time cubs too, get the most from camp.
Our camp site this year is in the grounds of Aboyne Castle, the home of the Group’s Patron, the Marquis of Huntly. 10 th Finchley has had an association with the Marquis and his heirs since the early 1920s. It is the scout Troops intention that summer camp is spent in Aboyne once every four years. We are fortunate that this year is also our centenary and are able to celebrate in such glorious surroundings.
As is always the way, we attend Aboyne at the time of the Highland Games and will take opportunity to attend them on the Saturday. Parents and friends of the group are invited over the weekend to join us for celebrations.
Contacts
We do not expect or require young people attending camp to bring mobile phones to camp. We encourage parents to contact the leaders in the first instance if there is a need to get in touch with a young person.
If it is necessary to contact a camper, please use the following numbers, in order, and/or email us – we all have smart phones:
Camp Leader, Mike Colyer: 07411 727183 [email protected] Group Scout Leader, Rob Wanders: 07962 335858 [email protected] Asst Scout Leader, Mhuire Mollison: 07825 728428 [email protected]
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Location of Camp
This year’s summer camp is being held in the grounds of Aboyne Castle, near Aberdeen, Scotland.
Aboyne Castle ABOYNE Scotland AB34 5JP
OS Grid Reference: NO 526 995 http://goo.gl/maps/twXLq
Page 3 Campers: (54)
10 th Finchley Leaders (9) Scouts (25) Cubs (9) Mike Colyer (Camp Leader) Saul Westbrook Eoin Toohey Rob Wanders Hannah Beckett Daniel Hayden Mhuire Mollison Steven Hayden Arjan Nath Gwen McLean Lucas Lazar Taran Zaman Stacey Burnell Jack Woodward Shiam Ardeshna Harry Calgut Daniel Beckett Alex Rogers Celia Viches Ieuan Burnell Rory Toohey Charlotte Armsby James Liu Alastair Clews Sam Rogers Toby Wainwright Jack Alsop Ananya Nath Sammy Bonham Edward Tatford Hanoz Daruwalla Gabriel Wyndam Kate Hayden Archie Clews Molly Alsop Oliver Rodwell More Scouts George Burnell Yuyang Ke Dylan Rodwell Yoav Moshkovitz Evyator Levin Joe Drown Lauren Keifer-Sullivan Molly Drown Troop 13 Leaders (3) Scouts (9) Merle Gehman Brendan Coughlin Vincent Panotta Obrey Shillingford Anthony Pagnotta Peter Emanuelli Steven S efjack Tyler Switala Paul Winke Danny Laks Thomas Sefjack James Winke
Kit and Equipment Scouts will deliver their kit bags to the hall on Sunday before camp and help load the minibus and trailer. Mike & Rob will drive the minibus to Scotland over night on Tuesday/Wednesday arriving early Wednesday morning. Scouts will erect their tents when they arrive on Wednesday evening.
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Travel Arrangements & Programme
Sunday morning 10-11am, 27 th July Deliver Camp kit and Uniform on hanger to Gordon Hall for packing of bus & trailer. Train Travel: Both the going and return train journey will be on East Coast, travelling direct London King’s Cross / Aberdeen. In both cases departure is around 10am, and arrival around 5pm. All travellers to wear Camp T-shirt and centenary scarf. Travel to Camp - Wednesday 30 th July Campers to meet in Kings Cross Station, main concourse opposite Starbucks by 09.30am. Campers should only bring their day-bag in the form of a rucksack which must include a packed lunch. Bring something to keep you occupied for the 7 hour journey, such as a book or puzzle. See Camp Rules about electronic games and mobile phones. Camp Activities Every day will typically be a 7am rise. Thursday – off camp activities Friday – off camp activities Saturday – Highland Games Sunday – Group activity Monday – Day at the beach, Troop 13 Depart for London Tuesday – Wide Game Travel Home - Wednesday 6 th August Parents to meet campers at Kings Cross approx. 5pm. It is advised parents check the expected arrival time of the train. Collect Kit – Thursday 7th August 7.30-8.00pm
Page 5 Daily Itinerary
While everyday will be different, generally the day will follow a similar course:
7am Rise & Fall in , flag break 7.05 -715 am Exercises 7.15 – 8.15 am Breakfast 8.20 – 8.50am Inspec tion 9.am – 10am Travel to activity 10am – 12.30pm Morning activity 12.30 – 1pm Lunch 1 pm – 3.30pm Afternoon activity 3.30 – 4.30pm Return to camp 4.30 – 5.30 Own time 5.30 – 7.30pm Dinner 7.30 – 9pm Camp fire Before Dusk Fall in & Flag Down 9pm Cubs to bed 9.15pm Younger scouts to bed 9.45 pm Older scouts to bed
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Camp Rules
1. Wash hands before every meal, before every drink, after every activity, and when told to.
2. Campers must only enter their own tents, and boys entering girls tents, or girls entering boys tents will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
3. While on camp, standard attire will be shirt, shorts, walking/hike boots and sun hat
4. Do not climb over, through or under fences, use gates and stiles at all times.
5. Every camp member to take part in every activity, unless permission given by Camp Leader to be exempt.
6. At all times behave in an exemplary way expected of a Scout, especially when in public, and obey the Tenth’s Code of Conduct.
7. Do not bring food or sweets to camp
8. Do not bring mobile phones to camp.
9. Only Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders having Axe & Saw Badge may bring penknives to camp. These must be handed into Camp Leaders before travelling to camp.
10. Penknives only to be used with permission of Camp Leaders.
Page 7 Patrols & Tents Generally, the camp will be run in Patrols, but for practical reasons, some activities will be run in groups similar to patrols, and campers will sleep in tents appropriate to age and gender
Tents 12 Man Tent Coleman 1 Coleman 2 9 No. Troop 1 3 Scouts Rob Gwen Sam Rogers Mike Mhuire
5Man 2 (5) 5Man 3 (4) 5Man 4 (3) 5Man 5 (2) Wolves Cubs Woodpecker Cubs Tr 13 Leaders Stacy Peewit Cub Otter Cubs Celia Eagle Cubs
One Man 1 One Man 2 Harry Charlotte 10 th Scouts - Boys Niger 1 (7) Niger 2 (7) Niger 3 (6) Niger 4 (6) Woodpeckers Wolves Otters Girls Peewits Eagles
While in Camp, campers will be in patrols (Colours are to help identify who is in which tent)
Wolves Woodpeckers Peewits Otters Eagles George Burnell Kate Hayden Ananya Nath Jack Woodward Saul Westbrook Dylan Rodwell Oliver Rodwell Sammy Bonham Toby Wainwright Hannah Beckett Lauren Keifer- Molly Alsop Hanoz Daruwalla James Liu Steven Hayden Sullivan Evyator Levin Archie Clews Edward Tatford Daniel Beckett Lucas Lazar Molly Drown Danny Laks Gabriel Wyndham Joe Drown Yoav Moshkovitz Brendan Coughlin Vincent Panotta Yuyang Ke Ieuan Burnell Tyler Switala Peter Emanuelli Taran Zaman Thomas Sefjack Steven Sefjack James Winke Arjan Nath Shiam Obrey Shillingford Rory Toohey Alistair Clews Daniel Hayden Eoin Toohey Alex Rogers Jack Alsop Page 8
During activities campers will be in groups:
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 (Stags) (14) (Haggises) (14) (Thistles) (13) (Bagpipes) (14) Leaders Mike Mhuire Rob Gwen Anthony Pa ul Merle Charlotte Harry Celia Stacy Sam
Campers Otters Peewits Woodpeckers Wolves Hannah Saul Alistair Clews Steven James Winke Tyler Switala Lucas Yoav Camp Competitions As is usual at camp, there will be on-going competition for Best Scout of Camp, and, Best Patrol of Camp. Points will be awarded (or taken away) for, timeliness, tidiness, behaviour, attitude, participation, and general enthusiasm. Random points will be given (or taken away) as the leaders feel.
Centenary Challenges The following challenges will be completed while at Camp:
• Grass Sledging • Help Pitch a Niger • Build & cook on a camp fire • Go on a picnic • Take part in an orienteering exercise • Take part in a camp fire • Obtain Scottish Challenge Badge • Take part in a wide game
Page 9 Kit List Scouts and cubs will need to bring his/her own personal equipment (the following list is a guide). It is recommended that you have a separate set of cloths for water activities which are easy to dry. Scouts should be encouraged to find out from handbooks what is necessary and pack their own kit. Cubs should at least help to pack their kit - so they know what they have! We will need you to confirm this, as it is part of the Camping badge! Please include a list of their stuff in their kit.
Remember – this is a 7 day camp – quantities as appropriate
Complete Uniform. (and one hanger) Underclothes Kilt, Kilt socks & flashes, Sporran, Wellington Boots (optional) Uniform shirt (scarf worn on train) Walking boots/shoes don’t forget Bed roll/self inflating mattress socks Footwear for going in water (trainers)– Pyjamas or tracksuit for sleeping lace up best, not slip on Warm Sweaters Personal Wash Kit Shorts – standard daily wear cotton, 2 Towels – See note on towels NOT jean type. Socks Trousers/Tracksuit NOT Jeans
3 old Tea Towel(s) Small Game(s)/Book(s)/Cuddly Friend 1 Torch and Batteries (with spare Medication See Health Form bulbs) 2 Polythene Bags Dirty Items, wet gear 1 Water bottle
1 Blanket 1 Hat/cap 1 Rucksack/Kit Bag(to pack clothes in) Sun lotion, insect repellent & Day Bag 1 Sleeping Bag and pillow 1 Waterproof Outer Garments (not in plastic bags) (cagoule) T-shirts or Similar Sanitary items (Girls – as necessary)
Swimming costume
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General Notes
1. All participants must travel to and from the Camp in uniform. Kilts to be sent with Kit bag on hanger.. 2. Black bin bags are not suitable for bedding rolls as they tear very easily, with the result that the contents get lost or soiled in transit. They can also get mistaken for rubbish and thrown away. In the absence of a proper stuff- sack, a fabric bag-for-life can be used – please not plastic ones. Suitcases are NOT allowed - there is no room for these in a tent. 3. Please place wash proof name labels in all clothing, which should have your Sons/Daughters Name or initials. 4. Please label with either indelible ink and/or engraving as appropriate, with your Sons/Daughters Name. (The old favourites of paper labels held on with sticky tape, or nail varnish dots are not suitable. The paper labels wash off after the second or third meal, and it's amazing how many mums use the same shade of nail varnish!). 5. No mobile phones or similar items (i.e. radios, walkman or cassette players) which require batteries to run or are expensive – see note overleaf on insurance. The Group or its leaders cannot be responsible for loss or damage Equipment Notes ~ Pocket Money ~ Jewellery
Here is some basic information regarding some of the items you may require / should be aware of. Sleeping Bags Synthetic filled bags are easier to clean than natural filling. Zips can be a source of cold if no baffle is fitted. Penknives PLs and APLs have permission to bring penknives to this Camp only, and ONLY if they have the Axe and Knife Badge. Penknives must be handed into Mhuire or Mike when delivering Kit bags to the Hall on Sunday 27 th July. Warm Wear A number of layers is warmer than one thick one and the warmth can be regulated more easily - do not forget your hands and head. Torch Do not pack your torch with batteries fitted (or at the bottom of your kit) as it could easily get accidentally turned on and you will arrive at the camp/holiday with flat batteries. Alternatively reverse one of the batteries Jewellery Earrings, nose rings, and other decorative jewellery are NOT recommended on camps and activities. Page 11 Camera Disposable cameras are recommended due to insurance reasons
Medication All medication should be in a plastic bag with the Childs name and handed to a leader or first aider on arrival Towels Recommended bring a hand towel and medium sized towel. Ideally, the medium towel will be a quick drying microfibre travel towel – important these are washed before first use to be most effective. Bath towels are too large for camp and never dry.
Hints, Tips and General Information
Spending Money
• Generally there will be no opportunity for campers to spend money, except at the Highland Games. It is advised that campers bring no more than £10. The Leaders and 10 th Finchley Scout Group cannot accept responsibility for the safe keeping of or liability for any loss of cash brought to camp Clothing
• There is always a pile of unclaimed clothing at the end of camp, some of it quite expensive. Please ensure your child’s clothing and other possessions are properly marked. Please use permanent markers. Please do not bring expensive designer gear but “old” stuff • Jeans are the worse thing to wear at camp and are forbidden when doing water activities – if they get wet on Day One they remain wet for the entire camp, they become very heavy and uncomfortable to wear and lose their insulating properties for this reason Jeans are NOT allowed at camp • Living outdoors for days is quite different from making brief outings from a centrally heated house. What may be adequate clothing for ‘normal’ circumstances is often inadequate for a camp, even if the weather is expected to be warm. The temperature usually drops significantly at night. When deciding on clothing use the ‘shell system’ approach; several layers of thin clothing can be used to regulate temperature according to the level of activity, and are better than the all-or-nothing effect of thick, bulky clothing. A woolly hat is also an essential item of clothing as you lose a large amount of heat through your head which acts like a chimney especially in cold weather • Wellington boots or Hiking Boots should be included in the kit, if possible, however these are not to be worn for water-borne activities. If you assume that the site will be wet and muddy, you can’t go far wrong. Expensive Designer Trainers and other items are NOT suitable for camp wear. Page 12
• Please make sure you bring a set of waterproof cagoules.
Sleeping gear
• The majority of sleeping bags for young people seem to be thin and usually inadequate, even for summer use. If you have any doubt about the bag, please show it to a leader before camp. If you have a small bag you can put inside a larger one this should suffice (alternatively a blanket or two). There is nothing worse than being cold at night. If camping early or late in the year it will get cold at night so an extra blanket that can be folded in three with two folds under the sleeping bag and one on top will make a difference • Tracksuits make ideal night time wear as they provide some extra warmth especially when getting up at night and if it is really cold then a pair of bed socks and a woolly hat will help • A roll mat/self inflating mattress or similar will provide insulation from the cold ground as well as cushioning the lumps and bumps. Alternatively, if blankets are used, fold double under the sleeping bag as well as folding it over the top but make sure your child knows this.
Eating Utensils & Tea Towels
• Eating utensils, cutlery and plates do NOT need to be taken to camp. • Three Tea Towels will be needed, do not pack your best linen, these will return unrecognisable! Electronic Games, Mobile phones and insurance
We strongly advise against bringing expensive battery operated equipment to camp. Batteries quickly run out and equipment gets lost or damaged which causes unnecessary stress, our insurance does not cover for such items . Remember camp sites usually cover a large area making it physically impossible to look for things that fall out of their pocket while running For this reason Mobile phones are also NOT permitted on camp as our insurance does NOT cover for such items. Any necessary messages can be passed via the leaders – See Contacts.
The Scout Association, 10 th Finchley Scottish Scout Group or its leaders CANNOT be responsible for theft, loss or damage to mobile phones, expensive cameras, electronic games, money, etc.
Page 13 Torches
Good cheap torches are readily available. Small torches such as the mini Maglite are not very useful and can easily be lost. Have a spare set of batteries and at least one bulb - either remove or reverse one of the batteries during transit to prevent the torch accidentally getting turned on. Wind-up torches are not very effective for general activities as they don’t last long and the user spends more time winding it up than doing the activity!
Food – please do not send food/sweets. These attract vermin in the tents, scouts will be fed well ☺
Meals
Campers should have already notified the Camp Leader about any dietary requirements. Provisions will be made for vegetarian, jewish and muslim diets. Campers are NOT encouraged to bring their own food. It is an important part of camp experience that everyone eats the same food as far as reasonably practical.
Typically meals will be….
Breakfast in patrols (gas stoves): Cereals, cooked, drinks
Lunch: Packed lunch comprising sandwiches fruit, chocolate & cereal bars, crisps fruit juice
Dinner in patrols (wood fire) Main meal with veg, dessert, fruit juice/squash
Supper (Central on gas stove) usually at camp fire Biscuits, hot chocolate
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Diary
All members of the Centenary Camp are expected to complete a daily diary, capturing any special moment or a summary of the day’s events, even a sketch or drawing.
Wednesday 30th July
Weather: ______
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Friday 1st August
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Sunday 3rd August
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Tuesday 5th August
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Camp Wordsearch
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Page 23 Know Your Knots, or Not Name the knot…
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FAMILY HERALD & WEAKLY ADVERTISER - The Back Page
(without traffic) via the M1 and with Trophy Winners the campers train leaving at 09:52hrs - This week the spotlight will be on the who will arrive first – you do the home team, the 10 th Finchley cubs and math(s)? scouts, as they battle against the visitors, the 13 th Troop from New Jersey, USA, to win the coveted Fun, Fun, Fun wooden spoon and egg race title for The big question on everyone’s the first year in a row. Last year we questionnaire this year is? What great saw the 10 th Finchley scouts swim their activities have the scouts and cubs got way to a muddy harbour bottom in to look forward to? How about, Bike, Bournemouth. Will they do the same Hike, Cook, Climb, Jump, Swim, Hide, this year? Only if they get on the Camp, Tie, Chop, Burn, Pack, Eat, wrong train. Drink, Wash and sleep? Leaders can sort yourselves out. The Race Home Another big race to watch out for will Weather Forecast be between the campers and their kit Upon arrival on 30 th it is expected to on the final Wednesday of the tour. At be fine and clear. Over the next 5 days 9am sharp, as the campers leave their there will some sunshine, with beloved home for the previous 6 days, temperatures in low 20s C during the on a coach for the station, leaders day, low 10s C at night. It might rain. Mike & Rob will embark on the Typical if it rains during the packing of treacherous journey of driving along those tents. the well trodden route of the A93, B974, A90, M90, M74, A74(M), M6, Sunrise & Sunset Times M1, A1, B552, and B1462, unless they Rise Down decide to take the more onerous route th A93, B974, A90, M90, M74, A74(M), 30 July M6 where they can take junction 40 London 05:21 20:52 and get on the A1 from the A66, and Aberdeen 05:02 21:26 th then go A1(M) for 218 miles, B552, and 6 August B1462. It could be a close call, Google London 05:32 20:40 Maps reckons on 8h21m (without Aberdeen 05:16 21:11 traffic) by the A1 route, or 8h12m