Activities

Gilwell are asking for more activities & better variety in group programmes.
Activities = air/water/land/camping/creative/DOE/technology
Safety is paramount hence POR
Capitation pays mainly for insurance covering liability – so long as the
rules & requirements have been followed the organisation will support leaders.
Activities require a DC’ permission which can be 1. Long Standing or 2. Per activity
  Parents permission
  Risk assess – what/who/how – reduce risk/training required
  1st aid cover
  CRB checks
  Home Contact POR9.3
  Driving rules
  Nights away permit POR9.57
  Adventurous Activity Permit POR9.7

A-Z Activities on Scoutbase = paperwork required
County Assessors look @ persons technical capability – DC considers
assessors recommendation & other considerations B4 issuing a permit
Teams of 7 persons max Terrain 0, 1 & 2

Thanks to all who attended the freezer camp, hope you all enjoyed it!
Special thanks to the leaders who helped. Another 2 night s away for Tam, Ian U,
Dale, Ash, Adam, Andy, Nathan T, Nathan L, George, Lauren.

Looking to do a Dads & Lads Camp (or family member) later this year - possibly
instead of Rimmington Challenge this year.  Any interest as the adults will
have to get CRB clearance.

Bacon butties @ cyclo cross 15.03.09

Who's going to the District Camp 14.06.09?

Who's doing the Apex challenge 18.04.09?

Shooting evening 23.03.09, who's interested cos again I need to get permission
forms out?

Need all Explorers @ St Georges Parade 26.04.09 cos that's where we will be
investing & giving out badges etc

George would you be interested in organising a performance evening sometime?
The explorers doing a one night show for parents?