*any scouts of keen observational skills might notice that Colin has no legs. The truth is he took the photo, and thus had to be photoshopped in after. Also Colin can hover. true story.
Word not yet out on whether any scouts qualified for the makeup badge this year…
Thanks for your messages!
Although we recieved fewer replies than hoped we appreciate the feedback as this will help us to make the right decisions concerning this years summer camp. If anyone has any further comments or questions please feel free to use this link, which is open all year round.
We hope to have a revised plan or some more solid options on Tuesday.
Yours in scouting,
The leaders.
Summer Camp Concerns
Hi everyone and thanks for taking the time to read this post.
As we mentioned in the note that was sent home on Tuesday night, We have noticed far fewer scouts are able to attend this years summer camp than we had expected. The plan as it stands at the moment, is to camp from Saturday the 28th of July to Sunday the 5th of August in Cappanalea OEC in Co. Kerry.
Our current estimated cost for all 9 days of camping and activities, as well as transport, food and all other expenses stands at €450 per scout. Understandably we are reluctant to push this price any higher, and as a result our budget will not be able to support this years summer camp unless more scouts attend.
This is where we need your help:
We understand that many scouts have been forced to back out due to concerns about the cost and dates of the proposed camp, so in order to best decide how we can help we need to know whether it is the date, cost, length or any other aspect of our original plan that concerns you and what changes to any of the above you would like to see before committing to the plan.
Please take another few moments to let us know at this link. All comments are anonymous and confidential, however feel free to leave contact details if you wish to hear back from us.
Yours in scouting,
The Leaders.
Directions to Ballinclea Hostel
Please note it takes 45 minutes – an hour to drive to this hostel.
Take the M50 to the Tallaght exit.
Turn off and follow the N81 through blessington.
About 16km outside Blessington you will see a pub called the Toll House and signposts indicating a left turn to Donard. Take this left turn.
Follow this road for 3km to Donard.
Take the first left in the village and an immediate right.
Continue for 3km. The hostel is on the left.
