Its here!! Just travel safely and arrive on time. It is going to be a great weekend. Loads to do, prizes to win, skills to learn and you should all get very tired!
Opening There are now nearly 400 Cubs wanting to take part in the hike.
A timed list has been sorted and will be given to Sub Camp Leaders. Please organise any changes between yourselves.
Report to the table near the Adventure activities and main gate at least 5 minutes before the start of the Hike. You must sign out and in – a certificate will be given on completion.
Ensure you have strong shoes/boots, covered shoulders, hats and plenty of water.
Opening Ceremony 20:30 followed by a Disco
Activity times are Saturday 09:00 – 12:30 and 13:30 – 17:00.
Circus and Fun Fair 18:00 – 20:00
World Vision Sing-a-long 20:00
Sunday - Marathon 09:30.
Activities 1000 – 13:30.
Closing Ceremony 15:00
You can join activities at any time and also return to your camp site at any time. Carry a cup/mug/bottle so that you can have plenty of drinks.
Do you know about Nelson’s Journey ?
Are you collecting your pennies to put in the Gift Envelopes you will make at the Chinese Challenge to feed the Dragon .
All donations will go to Nelson’s Journey – a Norwich based Charity - in operation since November 1997. The charity was established to provide a service to children and young people who have experienced the death of a significant person in their life e.g. mother, father, sibling etc. Working with children up to the age of 17yrs (inclusive).
What Scouting songs do you know?
Get practising for the World Vision - ‘Sing a Long’ on Saturday evening.
In the Exhibition Hall 20:30 hours.
Make sure you arrive on time – from 1800 hrs.
Meet you leaders at the gate.
Find you Sub Camp team.
Be ready for the Opening Ceremony and Disco in the Exhibition Hall – 2030 start.
Can you really miss this?!
Leaders – You will be able to order all activity instructions – complete the book in the activity area – include your e-mail address and all details will be sent within a week of the Camp finishing.
Come to the Circus 1800 to 2000.
on Saturday night
Come as a Ring Master, 
Clown, Tight Rope walker.
Come and try a new skill, have some candy floss and pop corn, take part in activities you have done before and love!
Please remember every Cub needs a strong
plastic bag– named - to keep all the
wonderful things they will be making during
the weekend.
Your Cub Scouts could achieve the following by attending this camp and taking part in the activities.
Promise Challenge |
1. Help another Cub |
Outdoor Challenge |
1. Residential experience |
Outdoor Plus Challenge |
4. Residential experience |
Creative Challenge |
6. Take photos to create a presentation 8. Pioneering skills |
Fitness Challenge |
3. 2 new sports |
Global Challenge |
1. Find out about a country different from their own – before camp |
Community Challenge |
2. Complete the Sponsored ‘Marathon’ for a charity of their choice |
Nights Away |
2 |
Hikes Away (Adventure) |
1 |
Artist |
2. Greetings card |
Astronomer |
3. Identify 3 constellations |
Athlete |
1,2,5,6,7,8 (card to be produced to record points) |
Camper
(Sub Camp) |
2. Pack kit |
Communicator
(Sensory) |
4. Take down details of a message (use tape recorder) |
DIY |
3f. Make a Notice Board for Camp - at pack meeting before camp |
Map Reader |
8. 8 points of the compass |
Naturalist (Sensory) |
1. Survey of hedgerow |
Navigator |
1d. Tracking signs |
Personal Safety (Sensory)(Water) |
6. Know dangers of Countryside, Seaside etc |
Road Safety (Sensory) |
1. Know different road signs |
Scientist |
A. Physical World |
Have you all completed your Banners?
What do you know about your Country?
Nearly 300 Cubs have registered to complete the Hike
– THIS IS AMAZING!!!
It would help if each Group could have an extra Adult – please note any Scouts, Explorers
will also get a certificate if they take part in this to add to their number of hikes.
Start times will be circulated to each Sub Camp leaders.
before start time.
If you haven’t already got a CAMPER Badge – make sure you pack your own kit for Camp.
Help pitch a tent.
Cook a meal
And
Look after your self on Camp
If you would like to do one of the activities for the DIY Badge – get Akela to let you make a Notice Board for Camp.
Are you ready for the Sunday Marathon?
On start line at 0930.
Are you being Sponsored to raise funds for your Group.
You should have been given a Sponsor Form from your leader – if not ask them now!
Medals will be issued to everyone completing the run.
Have you booked in??
If you want to take part in a Hike from the site on Saturday or Sunday morning, and want to gain another Hike towards your next badge.
Ask your leader! Numbers MUST be in by 5 th May 2008 - any later and its too late!
Remember:
You need suitable clothing and footwear.