19 Jul 2022

100TH Elvetham Heath Meteor Scouts Summer Camp – 23-27 Jul

This note contains details of the Summer Camp over the period Sat 23 Jul
to Wed 27 Jul 2022.

Attendance.
The following scouts are taking part:
 Whole camp (10): Lewis, Amelie S, Evie, Amelie DP, Ariya, Owen,
James, Martin, Lino, Jake
 Initial part (1): Dylan (23-24)
 Later part (3): Anna & William (24-27), Lucas (25-27)
Other scouts may attend a portion of the event as family plans allow.

Leaders taking part include:

Wolf, Michelle and Iris throughout, Mehdi 23-24 tbc, Yuen 25-27.

Timings.
Sat 23 Jul. Assemble at HQ at 1000 hours to load up into transport and
depart at 1030 hours.
Wed 27 Jul Return to HQ at 1400 hours, clean kit and depart for homes at
1600 hours. Parents are welcome to assist with kit cleaning if available.

Feeding
All to bring a packed lunch on Sat 23 Jul.
Three patrols will be formed for the camp and will cook for themselves
plus one or two guest adults at each evening meal. Outline menu is as
follows:

Date B’fast Lunch Evening

Sat 23 B’fast at home Home made Pasta
packed lunch
Sun 24 Cooked Packed BBQ
Mon 25 Cereals etc Packed Patrol Choice
Tue 26 Cooked Packed Curry
Wed 27 Cereals etc Packed Home

Ingredients will be provided for all meals less the Patrol Choice; for that
scouts are given a budget, decide their 2- or 3- course menu, select
ingredients (which are paid for by a leader) and then create their meal.

Cost
The cost will vary depending on the number of nights each scout is
staying: 4 nights, £150; 3 nights, £120; 2 nights £80; 1 night, £40. I will
calculate the precise cost and provide a breakdown of I&E after the camp.
It would be helpful if payment could be made before end Aug please. The
budget should see us breaking even. Parents providing transport to/from
and at the camp will be given a contribution for their fuel. A small
contribution to the cost of the camp may be made from troop summer
allowance as all scouts have had the opportunity to attend.
Location and Activities

We will be camping at Braggers Wood scout campsite on the edge of the

New Forest and close to Christchurch.
https://braggers.christchurchscouts.org.uk/home/
During our camp we will be cycling, visiting the beach, hiking, and maybe
trying archery, crazy golf, crabbing, eating ice cream and wide games.
We will aim to complete as much of the requirement for the Outdoor
Challenge as we can, including service to the site, working as a team and
making camp gadgets. Outline plan is:
 Sat – arrive approx. 1300 hours, lunch, set up camp, wide game
 Sun – beach day, weather permitting, bouldering, campfire
 Mon – cycling at Burley tbc, campfire
 Tue – hike, possibly archery, geocaching tbc, campfire
 Wed – pack up camp, depart by 1200 hours

Clothing and Equipment.

Please see the kit list attached. Ensure all items are named and make
sure that scouts pack their kit themselves so they know what they have
and where it is!
If you don’t possess any items then we encourage you to ask around
before buying anything. Paying for kit that is used only a few days per
year when others in the Group are happy to lend theirs is unwise.

Transport Plan

Down on Sat 23 Jul

Wolf – no pax, just kit
Michelle – 3 scouts plus their kit
Iris – 3 scouts plus their kit
Mehdi tbc
Laura – 3 scouts plus their kit
Yolanda – 3 scouts plus kit

Sun 24 Jul
Wolf, Michelle, Iris: 4 pax each; Mehdi tbc

Mon 25 Jul and Tue 26 Jul

Wolf, Michelle, Iris: 4 pax each; Yuen: 4 pax

Back on Wed 27 Jul

Wolf – no pax, just kit
Michelle – 4 scouts plus their kit
Iris – 3 scouts plus their kit
Yuen – 3 scouts plus their kit
Yolanda – 3 scouts plus their kit
Parental Permission.
Please let me have the Permission to Camp form before departure,
together with payment if convenient. Or payment can be made online.
Note that Group funds are also available to support any family that may
be experiencing financial difficulty.

Any questions? Do drop me a line.

Wolf

Encl:
PPC
Kit List
 Parental Permission to Camp
Please complete and return by or on 23 Jul 2022

Name of young person: ……………………………………..D.o.B: …………..

Event: 100th Elvetham Heath Meteor Scouts Summer Camp (23 to 27 Jul 2022)

I will ensure appropriate payment is made by end Aug 2022

I have noted the arrangements above and agree to the named young person taking
part in the summer camp at Braggers Wood in the New Forest.

Emergency contact: …………………………… Phone: ………………………

Mobile: ……………………….

Details of any medications

currently being taken:

Details of any disabilities, conditions, Details of any infectious diseases

allergies, special needs or cultural needs he/she has been in contact with
that might affect participation in activities: in the last three weeks:

NHS number:

If it becomes necessary for the above named young person to receive medical treatment and I cannot
be contacted to authorise this, I hereby give my general consent to any necessary medical treatment
and authorise the Leader in charge to sign any document required by the hospital authorities.

Signed: …………………………………………………………Date: ………………….

Relationship to young person: ………………………………..

Please use the back of this form if more space is required

___________________________________________________________________
Note: The medical profession takes the view that the parent’s/carer’s consent to medical treatment
cannot be delegated. This view is explicit in The Children’s Act 1989. Thus, medical consent forms
have no legal status and a doctor or nurse insisting on the consent of a parent/carer to a particular
treatment has the right to do so. However, it can be a comfort to medical staff to have general
consent in advance from parents/carers or to have a Leader on hand able to sign forms required by
medical authorities.
 CAMP KIT LIST

All items to be clearly named.

All personal property is the responsibility of the person to whom they belong. We accept no liability for loss or
damage of any personal items. We recommend you do not bring new clothes or footwear.
Scouts are to set off in their full uniform.
Clothing
Underwear One per day
Socks One per day + one thick pair
T-Shirts / Long sleeved top One per day; one to be a Group t shirt
Trousers 1 pair of outdoor trousers. Not jeans
Shorts 1 pair
Sleepwear PJ’s or T-shirt & Tracksuit bottom
Fleece or jumper or hoodie Two of, (that’s a total of 2 not 6!)
Hat and gloves A must! Woolly hat would be best (if weather req)
Sun Hat Baseball cap or similar
Waterproofs Jacket a minimum, ideally trousers too
Footwear Scouts need two suitable pairs of shoes: hiking boots
or strong trainers and shoes suitable for beach/field
use. Flip flops are also handy.
Camp Blanket Traditionally worn in the evening and for campfire to
keep you warm.
Swim kit Trunks or shorts, goggles and a beach towel

Kit
Sleeping Bag Don’t forget this or you may be a bit cold
Roll Mat Not an inflatable mattress as it won't fit in your tent
Single duvet cover In case it’s too hot for a sleeping bag
Pillowcase Scouts will learn how to create a pillow
Torch Ideally a wind-up version or bring spare batteries
Wash Kit & towel We live in hope...there are showers available
Day Sac A small, light rucksack suitable for a day hike
Drinks Container Refillable drinks bottle, NOT a flimsy water bottle
Tea Towel Two. Yes...we all wash up!
Watch A cheap one that they can get wet works best
Spending Money Up to £15 in a named envelope
Rucksack or kit bag To take all your kit. A suitcase isn't appropriate
Carrier bags A couple to put wet and dirty kit into
Penknife / Lock knife A good quality pen knife or lock knife
Plate and bowl, cutlery, mug Unbreakable plate and bowl. Tip: a PE kit bag works
really well to keep everything together
Sun cream It might be sunny
Insect repellent There will be mozzies and midges
Medicines Named, to be handed to Wolf prior to departure
Pen, pencil, notebook, book Two books would be good
Wire clothes hanger and pegs 1 and 6

Do not bring:
Portable music players (e.g. iPods), or electronic games.
Sweets, chocolate, crisps, pop, etc!
But don’t forget your packed lunch for the journey down