Seven Deadly Skills

1st/7th Scouts Basic patrol camp September 13th-15th 2013 West Hall Scout Campsite, Moor Lane, Whitburn.
Its like slave labour.. we had to cook a three course dinner in dutch ovens, over a fire that we had to light ourselves using fire steels and bits and pieces from the woods I asked for a bedroom with a better view, so Bill offered to adjust my hammock
At this camp, which is a back to basics patrol camp we will concentrate on gaining essential skills, completing badges. Skills gained will include camping, firelighting, cooking on dutch ovens, pioneering, team work/wide games, hiking, map-reading and basic first aid. We will be camping in patrol tents, lightweight tents and scouts will get the opportunity of sleeping with hammocks and tarps in the woods. Cost will be 30 for the weekend to include all food and camping fees. Although there is no theme-ing around this camp (like cowboys and indians or mystery camp) we will be doing all the things we normally enjoy . The camp will be open to 1st/7th Scouts only, including those going to explorers in 2013, new scouts joining us in September (from cubs) and Young Leaders attached to 1st/7th. Drop off is at 19.00pm, Friday 13th at West Hall campsite, pick up is at 12.30 on Sunday 15th please be aware that the Great North Run is also taking place this day, and there will be road closures. If you do not have transport, contact us, and we can arrange leaders to pick up/drop off at East Bolden metro. As there is only one week left of term, please bring deposit of 10 NEXT WEEK or drop it off at Seaham House, Promenade, Whitley Bay, NE26 2AP (before the end of July please) along with completed health form. The 20 balance will be due the first week back of term. If you wish to pay the full 30, please do so, and you may cancel before the first week back of term (and 20 will be refunded).

Kit List for 7 deadly skills camp.

Scouts should be encouraged to pack their own personal equipment for camp in a rucksack or sports bag, although we ask that parents check they have what is required. Clothes should be labelled with the young persons name. Mobile phones, iPods, MP3 players etc. should not be brought to camp. We also respectfully ask that scouts do not bring excessive sweets, fizzy drinks or money (we will provide sweets, and will pay for activities). Scout uniform is not required for this camp, but please can your child bring their necker. Mandatory Trainers / Trail shoes or similar Hiking boots or wellies (for wet weather) Hat and gloves Waterproof jacket and warm coat 1 full set of outdoorsy clothes to be worn on arrival (e.g. joggers or scout trousers, tshirt/base layer, hoody/fleece) and one full spare set of clothes of a similar nature. Shorts (in case of hot weather) socks and underwear (2 pairs). Pyjamas Swimming costume and towel 2-3 season sleeping bag Foam roll/karrimat/pillow Torch or headtorch and spare batteries Personal wash kit Polythene bag (for dirty clothes) Suncream/Sun hat or cap Midge repellent Optional Teddy/Book Personal Medication if required (must be handed to a leader on arrival) Penknife if you have one (we will be using knives - must be handed to a leader on arrival) If anyone needs to borrow kit, let us know, and we will do our best to oblige.