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Date: Saturday, April 1

Location: Farran Wood (Directions using Google Maps)

Start: Children can be dropped off between 10.30 and 11.30am (See further information below regarding the barriers at Farran Wood.)

Finish: Collection between 2 and 3pm (See further information below regarding the barriers at Farran Wood.)

Cost: €6

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Gear List

• Neckerchief
• €6
• Hiking Boots/Old Runners
• Day Bag
• Rain Gear
• Packed Lunch/Water Bottle
• Mug
• Full Change of Clothes (including towel & footwear)

Access Barrier to Farran Woods

The access barrier to Farran Woods will be open at the following times.  

o   Drop Off           10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

o   Collection         2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Please note these times are at the discretion of Coillte and outside of our control.  The Coillte Rate of €5 per vehicle will apply outside of these times. (card payment only, coins are no longer accepted).

NB: No collections or drop offs are to take place on the main road outside the woods under any circumstances.

Please follow the one-way system that exists in Farran Wood. The exit barrier will open as you approach it. 

Planned activities

It’s unlikely that we will be able to do them all:

1. Ambulance
2. Team Walk
3. Giant Jenga & Clothes Relay
4. Archery
5. Spiders Web
6. Blind Mans Trail
7. Mud Crawl
8. Sponge Relay
9. Tug of War
10. Scramble Net Challenge
11. Parachutes
12. Seaweed Crawl
13. Water Tower
14. Water Slide
15. Monkey Bridge
16. Grass Skis
17. Dodge Ball
18. Crab Football

Click your prefered county.

Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Leitrim – Limerick – Laois – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow

Antrim

Province: Ulster

Armagh

Province: Ulster

Carlow

Province: Leinster

Cavan

Province: Ulster

3rd Monaghan Carrickmacross Scout Centre – Carrickmacross SG own the centre which is in Co. Cavan.

Castle Saunderson International Scout Centre

Clare

Province: Munster

Clare Scout Centre

Killaloe Scout Centre

Cork

Province: Munster

Brinny Campsite – Bandon

Fota Scout Centre

Kilcully Scout Centre

Derry

Province: Ulster

Donegal

Province: Ulster

Wild Atlantic Adventure Centre

Down

Province: Ulster

Dublin

Province: Leinster

Larch Hill Scout Centre

Fermanagh

Province: Ulster

Galway

Province: Connacht

Kerry

Province: Munster

Muckross Youth Venture Centre

Kildare

Province: Leinster

Kilkenny

Province: Leinster

Laois

Province: Leinster

Leitrim

Province: Connacht

Limerick

Province: Munster

Castleconnell Campsite

Curraghchase Scout Campsite

Longford

Province: Leinster

Louth

Province: Leinster

Collon Campsite

Mayo

Province: Connacht

Meath

Province: Leinster

Monaghan

Province: Ulster

3rd Monaghan Carrickmacross Scout Centre – Centre is in Co Cavan.

Offaly

Province: Leinster

Roscommon

Province: Connacht

Lough Keel Scout Campsite

Sligo

Province: Connacht

Tipperary

Province: Munster

Dundrum International Scout Campsite

Tyrone

Province: Ulster

Waterford

Province: Munster

Faithleg Scout Centre

Glenshelane Scout Campsite

Mount Melleray Scout Centre – Currently closed

Westmeath

Province: Leinster

Portlick Scout Campsite

Wexford

Province: Leinster

Internationl Scout & Guide Centre

Piercestown Campsite also known as Knockingall Organisation Community Centre

Wicklow

Province: Leinster

Lough Dan Scout Centre

Each Scout section (Beavers 6-8, Cubs 9-11, Scouts 12-14, Ventures 15-17) run over 3 years, with 8 for Rovers 18-26. During the final year of their section a Beaver, Cub, Scout and Venture can participate in the Chief Scout Award (CSA) programme. The Rover award programme is longer.

A Scout, Venture or Rover undertaking their CSA are also eligible to apply for the Gaisce award. The tasks for both award programmes are very similar.

The Gaisce programme is structured in levels as follows:

Bronze for final year Scouts
Silver for final year Ventures
Gold for Rovers

As the scout progresses through their age sections the effort required to complete tasks to attain their awards will naturally increase and should reflect the skills they’ve learned over the previous 3 years.

If your Beaver, Cub, Scout or Venture has an interest in undertaking the CSA awards programme you and they should speak with their section leaders to discuss the committment they’ll need to make to achieve their award and how they can achieve each milestone of the programme.

If you’re a Rover speak with the GL and they’ll put you in contact with the Groups PAL.

The documents listed below will give you details of the requirements for each level of the CSA awards programme and the final link will allow you download the overall programme hand book that contains indepth info on the various tasks that are required for each level and the application form to be completed.

Cubs

Scouts

Ventures

Rovers

CSA Programme Handbook

Downloaded the full CSA Handbook from here… CSA Handbook

We have a selection of walking boots that are looking for a new owner to take them on more adventures. All have been checked and, where necessary, given an extra clean. All have very little or no wear and are now ready for more action. Size-wise they are probably more suitable for beavers or young cubs. If interested, just talk to your child’s cub or beaver leader. The boots can be tried in the hall to see if they fit your child. A EUR 5 donation would be appreciated.

Are you ready, boots?

Date: Sunday, December 4

Start: 9.30 am at Lake Muskry Car Park (https://goo.gl/maps/KMKu42ZzLfRMghBN9)

Finish: Around 2.30 pm

Cost: €0

Location: Meet at Lake Muskry Car Park (https://goo.gl/maps/KMKu42ZzLfRMghBN9)

Travel directions:

• Take the M8 towards Dublin
• Leave M8 at exit 13 and follow the directions for Limerick (R639/N73/R513)
• About 15km after taking the exit there’s a right turn-off for Galbally R662
• After just under 1.5km turn right at the junction (the sign says The Glen Hotel/Lisvarinnane)
• Head on straight for about 15km (you’ll drive parallel to the Galtees basically)
• In Rossadrehid turn right at the little grotto (sign says Lake Muskree/Galtee Waterworks)
• The roads becomes a boreen very quickly, follow it for 1.7km and you’ll see the sign for the Lake Muskry car park on the left.
• Just over 1 hour from Douglas

Route:

• About 10km, with roughly 500m altitude gain
• Mix of track and open ground
• Suitable for all cubs
• Fulfils the criteria of a QMD (quality mountain day) towards the level 2 hillwalking badge
• https://hiiker.app/maps/planned-trails/cub-hike-lake-muskry–162005

Note:

• Ensure your cub had a good breakfast
• We will do a quick gear check before leaving the car park – please don’t leave before this is done!
• We expect to be back at Lake Muskry Car Park around 2.30pm

Hike Gear List

• Neckerchief
• Hiking boots – we will encounter some wet terrain
• Hiking trousers (no jeans or cotton tracksuits!)
• Rain gear (jacket with hood & trousers)
• Warm clothes – multi light layers are best.
• Water – minimum of 1 ltr
• Hat & Gloves – it will be cold!
• Torch & spare batteries
• Bivvy/survival bag or large heavy duty refuse sack
• Healthy packed lunch
• In separate small bag: Change of shoes and socks + warm hoody for after hike – will be left in cars

Optional, if cub scout has these…

• 1st aid kit
• Whistle
• Compass
• Gaiters

Electronic Device Policy: It is advised that scouts do not bring electronic devices, Douglas & St Finbarres Scout Group, its leaders and Scouting Ireland will not be held responsible for any electronic devices lost or damaged.

We will run a backwoods day for the cubs on Sunday, November 6. Start time is 10:30 am and we will finish at 3pm. Location is Moanbaun Woods (near Watergrasshill) about 25minutes drive from Douglas (no tolls!).

It’s a great time of the year to head into the woods. Programme for the day will include:

• shelter building using tarps and natural materials
• walking in the woods
• making fire
• cooking
• games
• …

Your child will need the following on the day:

• suitable clothing (we will likely get dirty)
• Neckerchief
• in a small backpack: rain gear, snacks, water, mug (we plan to serve hot chocolate)
  

Cost: €3, payable on the day, please no notes if possible.

Start: 10.30am, Moanbaun Woods car park

Finish: 3pm, Moanbaun Woods car park

Please let your child’s section leader know by Tuesday, November 1 if your child is able to attend.

—- Beaver Details —-

Duration: 1 Day Transport: By train. Arrive: Sat 1st, meet Kent station at 9.40am Depart: Sat 1st, TBC Cost: €5 (Speak with your leader about booking) Gear They’ll Need: Neckerchief A packed lunch Rain gear – coat & water proof pull ups Boots Hat & Gloves Day bag / small backpack Bottle for water Wear old clothes Insect repellent Sun cream

—- Cub Details —-

Duration :1 night Transport: By train. Arrive: Sat 1st, meet Kent station at 9.40am Depart: Sun 2nd, collect Kent station at 1pm. Cost: €25 Gear They’ll Need: Neckerchief A packed lunch Rucksack Rain gear – coat & water proof pull ups Boots Hat & Gloves Head torch + spare batteries Day bag / small backpack Bottle for water Old clothes + change for day 2 Sleeping bag Ground matt Small pillow PJs Personal wash gear Personal 1st aid kit Insect repellent Sun cream Cup / Plate / Bowl / Knife / Fork / Spoon / T-towel

—- Scout Details —-

—- Venture Details —-

Duration: 2 nights Transport: By train. Arrive: Fri 30th, meet Kent station at 5.30pm Depart: Sun 2nd, collect Kent station at 1pm. Cost: €35 Ventures should have food before leaving for train. Gear They’ll Need: Neckerchief Rucksack Rain gear – coat & water proof pull ups Boots Hat & Gloves Head torch + spare batteries Day bag / small backpack Bottle for water Old clothes + change for day 2 Sleeping bag Ground matt Small pillow PJs Personal wash gear Personal 1st aid kit Insect repellent Sun cream Cup / Plate / Bowl / Knife / Fork / Spoon / T-towel

Hi all,
You can download a consent form that needs to be filled out for every youth member and handed back to their Leader at their next meeting or their first meeting back, (whichever comes first) to allow for activities in 2022/23.

You can also download the Managing Medications form which is now referenced in the consent form if needed.

You can fill them in and print it off yourself and bring it down to the next activity.

Location: Cuskinny Court Activity Centre, Cobh.

Date: 18th June 2022

Start Time: 9.30am

Collection Time: 6.00pm

Cost: €25 – Covers all activities and snacks.

Pay online by following this link Online Payments System When logged in select “Cuskinny Activity Day” from the list.

Directions (Google Maps): https://tinyurl.com/5cpzmy8f

The group have organised an activity day in Cuskinny Court activity centre for all our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Ventures.

Activities will include archery, climbing wall, grass sledging, zipline, squirel trail, forest maze, some activities have an age limit. We will also have a combined age games event, so lets hope the leaders can keep up!!

Gear to bring:

• Knapsack lined with a bin bag.
• Rain gear (coat and waterproof pull-ups)
• Boots or old runners
• Old clothes
• A change of clothes and shoes
• Lunch
• Water bottle
• Sun hat
• Sun lotion
• A compass, if they have one.

Mobile Devices: Leaders will not take responsibility for any devices brought to the event and there are no charging points at the centre.