The Silver Badge is the reward badge for those who enable your Damboree to happen, and those who support you in going for Gold. Complete 1 of the below:– [ ] Mentor another leader through the Permit process– [ ]…
Newbie Campers and What to Expect
Below is a web version of the Beaver Newbie Nights Away document created by Badger, there is also a Cubs version Cubs Newbie Nights Away the FAQ’s in the documents will become their own FAQ’s. Local variations may derive from…
Why are Sleepovers / Camps offered?
They often give young people their first experience of a night away from home without their parents / guardians. They are the young person’s first taste of residential Scouting. They offer the fun and excitement of spending time with friends,…
What happens about sleeping arrangements given there are boys and girls attending?
You hopefully all remember this bit—which is on the registration form you filled in when your child joined us— “ Due to the accommodation arrangements and provision of facilities at some camp sites, or gender ratios of participants, it may…
How do I know you will cope with the fact my child ….?
There are very few “issues” that we have not already dealt with whilst away. Examples include: Bed wetting Night terrors Sleep walking Home sickness Allergies Behavioural issues Sickness and ……(not to mention some serious snoring!) But we can only help…
What happens if they want to come home?
We have never made a child stay at sleepover if they really haven’t wanted to, although we have a wide range of tried and tested distraction techniques that normally work well anyway! That’s why we always need an updated contact…
