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IFC Camp 15-17 Oct 2016

Hi All,

We are holding a camp this weekend in the den, it is for Scouts and Venturers.  The cost of the camp is €25 euro.

Meet down in the den on Friday 15th at 8pm and collect on Sunday 17th at 1200scout_camp.

Everyone should wear their neckerchief and bring

  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping mat
  • Change of clothes
  • Pyjamas
  • Wash gear
  • Plate, cup, bowl, knife, fork, spoon etc
  • Torch
  • Raingear
  • Warm coat

 

Regards

Niamh

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Zombies Attention

Have you ever seen a zombie come to tea? Take a look at me, a zombie you will see.

ZOMBIES ATTENTION! (Zombies Attention!)

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ONE ARM! (One Arm) (start moving one arm)

Have you ever seen a zombie come to tea?

Take a look at me, a zombie you will see.

ZOMBIES ATTENTION! (Zombies Attention!)

ZOMBIES BEGIN! (Zombies Begin)

ONE ARM! (One Arm) (start moving one arm)

TWO ARMS! (Two Arms) (start moving the other arm)

Have you ever seen a zombie come to tea?

Take a look at me, a zombie you will see.

ZOMBIES ATTENTION! (Zombies Attention!)

ZOMBIES BEGIN! (Zombies Begin)

ONE ARM! (One Arm) (start moving one arm)

TWO ARMS! (Two Arms) (start moving the other arm)

ONE LEG! (One Leg) (start moving one leg)

Have you ever seen a zombie come to tea?

Take a look at me, a zombie you will see.

ZOMBIES ATTENTION! (Zombies Attention!)Zombie2

ZOMBIES BEGIN! (Zombies Begin)

ONE ARM! (One Arm) (start moving one arm)

TWO ARMS! (Two Arms) (start moving the other arm)

ONE LEG! (One Leg) (start moving one leg)

TWO LEGS! (Two Legs) (start moving the other leg)

Have you ever seen a zombie come to tea?

Take a look at me, a zombie you will see.

ZOMBIES ATTENTION! (Zombies Attention!)

ZOMBIES BEGIN! (Zombies Begin)

ONE ARM! (One Arm) (start moving one arm)

TWO ARMS! (Two Arms) (start moving the other arm)

ONE LEG! (One Leg) (start moving one leg)

TWO LEGS! (Two Legs) (start moving the other leg)

ONE HEAD! (One Head) (start moving head)

Have you ever seen a zombie come to tea?

Take a look at me, a zombie you will see.

ZOMBIES ATTENTION! (Zombies Attention!)

ZOMBIES BEGIN! (Zombies Begin)

ONE ARM! (One Arm) (start moving one arm)

TWO ARMS! (Two Arms) (start moving the other arm)

ONE LEG! (One Leg) (start moving one leg)

TWO LEGS! (Two Legs) (start moving the other leg)

ONE HEAD! (One Head) (start moving head)

WHOLE BODY! (Whole Body) (start shaking body)

ZOMBIES ATTENTION!

 

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Backwoods Adventure

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Download the PDF Version

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Smelvin 2016 Information

You need to log in and be a member of the Smelvin2016 Group to use links below.

  1. General Information
  2. Theme
  3. Timetable
  4. Marking Criteria
  5. Equipment

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Smelvin General Information

Smelvin Competition

For teams (Patrols or Watch’s) of 6 – 8 scouts, these teams will be referred to as the Standard Patrols.

Smelvin Novice Competition

For teams of 6 – 8 Scouts. There can be no more than 3 scouts on the team who have previously participated in a Smelvin or Phoenix competition.

This is the seventh year of our Novice competition. The idea behind the Novice competition is that it will give younger Scouts the opportunity to take part in the Smelvin weekend.  If the teams are struggling at any stage over the weekend, venture staff will be assigned to them to assist and encourage them, (however the ventures will not do the job for them!).

There will be a prize for the winning Novice team, and both Novice and Smelvin teams will compete against each other for the Cooking and Log book trophies and the Campfire Competition. The winners and runners-up of the Smelvin competition will go forward to represent Dun Laoghaire Scout County at the Phoenix Challenge in August.

Max age of a Scout is 15 years 364 days or under on day 1 of The Phoenix Challenge, which is 18 August 2016.

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Scout Annual Camp

Please see attached letter to Parents given out at Scout meeting 15 March 2016.

There will be no Scouts until Tuesday 5th April 2016 due St Patrick’s Day and Easter.

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Details of Annual Camp also included.

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Click icon below to download the letter.

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Scout Monthly Activities

Hello All

A few people have been asking for activity dates until the end of the year. Below is an updated list of activities until the end of the year.

 

Date Activity Location
12 Mar 2016 Smelvin tryout day Scout Den
15-17 Apr 2016 Smelvin Lough Dan
20-22 May 2016 Backwoods Camp Larch Hill
24-26 Jun 2016 FUN CAMP Scout Den
4-10 Jul 2016 Annual Camp Portlick Campsite
18-21 Aug 2016 Phoenix Challenge Castle Saunderson

As always these dates are subject to change. I have included the Phoenix Challenge above for information only, the Troop need to qualify in the County Challenge (the Smelvin) and it will be one Patrol attending.

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A quality day on the Hills

The Scouts did hike near Glendalough last Saturday and it was a quality experience. We head from the IMC Hut up Camaderry, from the start it was raining. We got to the car park beside the disused lead mines and headed up, we found snow as we came near to the top of the col and the mist was covering the whole coll. It was extremely blustery and the visibility was down to about 10 metres. We got on to the col and just headed for spot height 677, see photos below.wpid-wp-1456221079582.jpg

 

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Well done to all it was not an easy hike with the conditions we has.

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Scout Hostel Weekend Feb 2016

Hi all

Some have asked for details of the hostel weekend so I thought this was the best place to put it for confirmation.

It is on from Friday 19 February 2016 to Sunday 21 February 2016 in the IMC Hut in Glendalough, click here to go to the IMC page for directions or you can click the Google Maps link. All Scouts should arrive for 7pm on Friday and be collected at 12pm on Sunday. Only uniform item required is the neckers.

Please click here for an equipment list, only uniform item needed is neckers. Please ensure each Scout has two tea towels and they are marked with names. Please do not let scouts bring electronics as these items distract them from engaging with the other Scouts and organised activities. Scouters can not be responsible if they are brought along and broken or lost.

It is a good idea to let the Scouts pack their own rucksacks so on Sunday morning they know where everything fits.

If you have any question please do not hesitate to contact me, my contact details are on all letter issued.

Thanks

Hugh

 

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Hostel Weekend Equipment List

To be carried in your rucksack. All Scouts must have a rucksack with double shoulder straps. 

  •  Uniform (to be worn while traveling)
    • Kneckerchief
    • Shirt
    • Dark Trousers
    • Hiking Boots or Strong Shoes
  • 2 full changes of clothes
  • Eating Utensils
    • Plate
    • Bowl
    • Cup
    • Knife
    • Fork
    • Spoon
  • Toiletries
    • Toothbrush and paste
    • Facecloth
    • Soap
    • Towel
  • 2 Tee-towels
  • Raingear (Trousers and Jacket) 
  • Torch
  • Pyjamas
  • Boots for hiking, must have ankle support
  • Hat, scarf, gloves
  • Gaiters (optional)
  • Runners (to be worn when not hiking)
  • Water Bottle
  • Thermos Flask (optional – if you want a hot drink)

Please Note:

When you are packing your rucksack, the rucksack must be lined with a plastic bin liner. No gear should be attached to the outside of the rucksack and everything must be packed into ONE bag.

 

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