24 Hour Chill Out Camp 2011

24-hour Chill-out camp 9th - 10th April 2011
 

Full size flyer Chill-Out-Camp-2011.pdf What is it? A very relaxed and non-competitive ‘freestyle’ camping weekend, with a variety of ‘home-made’ activities and games, and a campfire, all designed to encourage the Scout Troops and Explorer Units to meet up, have fun and experience different styles of camping. Who is it for? All Scouts and All Explorers in Ashdown District, together with their Leaders and regular adult helpers. Where? Woodpecker Field, Blackland Farm (Girlguiding UK Campsite), Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4HP When? Arrive prompt at 11 am Saturday 9th April, Depart 11am Sunday 10th April How much? £4 per person camping fees (including adults) plus the catering costs decided by your own Troop Leader (see separate note to be issued by them) Booking Let your leader know by no later than 18th March What is the programme? The programme will deliberately be relaxed, with Scouts being encouraged to try different activities and games in whatever order they like, mingling those from other Troops and Units. They will also be encouraged to eat at different “Restaurants” for their evening meal on Saturday and their Breakfast on Sunday. The approximate overall programme will be: • 11am arrive and set up Troop camps, followed by packed lunches • 2pm to 6pm free time to sample games and activities on Woodpeckers’ Field, or just meet new friends, book into your chosen ‘Restaurant’ and ‘chill out • 6pm to 8pm Evening meal + washing up at your chosen restaurant • 8pm to 9pm Wide game • 9pm to 11pm Campfire then hot drinks • 11pm lights out (Chill in silence!) • 7am Rise & Shine • 8am Flag Break then Breakfast + clearing up • 9am Strike Camp • 10:30am Final game • 11am Go Home Camping Arrangements Each Troop / Unit needs to decide how it wants to camp (types and layout of tents), within an allocated area at the edge of Woodpeckers field. Flush toilets and washbasins are included in the price (showers extra) Catering Arrangements Each Troop /Unit needs to plan a menu to cater for the number of people (including adults) that they bring to the camp, and then run a restaurant for that number of people, taking bookings from individual Scouts and Explorers from other Troops and Units. Campfire Each Troop / Unit needs to prepare for this by bringing along at least 3 sketches and 3 songs that they will perform. (notify in advance to Alan to avoid duplication) Kit List See advice from your leader, but include Group Scarf, waterproofs, warm clothes, boots and sleeping bag