We aim to provide an alternative camp following the cancellation of the Jamboree event this summer and have organised an adventure camp weekend in conjunction with three other Scout groups from around the county. The proposed Cub camp will be held in Portlick Scout Camp, Athlone over the weekend of 19-21 September 2008 and we aim to get as many of the existing Cubs attending as possible.
The preliminary itinerary for the weekend is as follows:
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Friday 19th
16:00 Depart Galway
17:00-21:00 set up camp
21:00 opening ceremony
21:05 night hike
22:00 supper
22:30 bed
Saturday 20th
07:00-08:00 breakfast
08:00-12:00 dry bases
- First Aid
- Aerial Runway
- Stacking harness
- Archery
- Wall Climbing
- Boat Building
- Track and Trail
12:00-12:45 lunch
12:45-17:00 wet bases
- Water slide
- Sponge toss
- Kayaking
- Raft Building
17:00-18:00 dinner
18:00-20:00 break [5-a-side soccer]
20:00-22:00 campfire
22:00 supper
22:30 bed
Sunday 21st
08:00-09:00 breakfast
09:00-10:00 free
10:00-12:00 pack up
12:00 closing ceremony
14:00 Arrive in Galway
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Site location (click images for a larger view)
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The approximate cost for the weekend is €40 all inclusive.