This is a copy of the letter which will be delivered to all participating Cubs during the next week.
25th July 2010
Cubs Summer Camp 2010
As promised – here are the details for the Cubs Summer Camp.
The camp will take place at Scarness, Bassenthwaite between Friday 20th August and Sunday 22nd August. Cubs should be dropped off at Bassenthwaite between 6.00 and 7.00pm. They can be picked up again at 4.30pm on the Sunday evening.
The site is set beside Bassenthwaite Lake and has a number of huts used for a kitchen, dining room and storage. There are also toilets and hot showers.
The cost for the camp will be £50.
Over the weekend the Cubs will have the opportunity to sail, canoe and kayak. Instruction will be provided by qualified instructors. Whilst on the water the Cubs have to wear life jackets and there will also be a safety boat on constant standby.
Waterproofs and lifejackets are provided. All that your child needs to bring are a pair of trainers which they don't mind getting wet and clothes to wear under their waterproofs. Packing an extra fleece is a good idea for if the weather is chilly these can be worn under their waterproofs and dry quickly. All other kit should be brought as usual (including your own waterproofs for evening wear.) You may find a second towel useful too!
Please note that as we are sleeping outside in tents both a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat are required. You should also bring a torch.
Accompanying this letter are a medical / permission form, kit list and map showing the location of Scarness. Should you have though, any further questions – no matter how trivial, then please do not hesitate to contact me.
We would be grateful if all the Cubs attending can bring a traybake with them along with a tea-towel. Thankyou.
Yours sincerely,
David Hodgkiss
(Akela)
