Group End of year Weekend
Hi guys, the Group Weekend this year is in Cuskinny from the 15th to 17th June.
Attached below, we have the Gear List, Activity outline for the weekend and a Medication Form (please fill out and return if applicable to your child).
https://www.dropbox.com/s/c4lazzmxspjfii5/Group%20camp%20Letter.docx?dl=0
Medication Form:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z0dse6b7ewru0c5/SIF-11A-10-Managing-Medications-Form.pdf?dl=0
Attached below, we have the Gear List, Activity outline for the weekend and a Medication Form (please fill out and return if applicable to your child).
https://www.dropbox.com/s/c4lazzmxspjfii5/Group%20camp%20Letter.docx?dl=0
Medication Form:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z0dse6b7ewru0c5/SIF-11A-10-Managing-Medications-Form.pdf?dl=0
Camp Update
Hi guys, with this years camp just 3 months away, we need you to be up to date with the payments. We outlined a schedule earlier in the year, it was as follows:
The total cost for scouts and ventures is €370.
-By the end of February, the total sum paid should be €220.
-By the end of March, a further €100 should be paid to reach €320.
-By the end of April, a final payment of €50, to reach the total.
Once again, this is for the week long JamboRí camp, taking place from 26th July to 2nd August in Stradbally, Co. Laois.
If you are not sure how much you have paid, please contact us and we will tell you.
Thanks.
The total cost for scouts and ventures is €370.
-By the end of February, the total sum paid should be €220.
-By the end of March, a further €100 should be paid to reach €320.
-By the end of April, a final payment of €50, to reach the total.
Once again, this is for the week long JamboRí camp, taking place from 26th July to 2nd August in Stradbally, Co. Laois.
If you are not sure how much you have paid, please contact us and we will tell you.
Thanks.
*Payment of Fees
Hi guys, from the 1st of April, only electronic payments will be acceptable. This is only in regard to Scouts (Thursday nights)
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*Spraoi Cancelled*
Due to the recent and forecasted harsh weather conditions, Mount Melleray have decided to remain closed this weekend for health and safety reasons.
Therefore, Spraoi will not be going ahead this weekend. A full refund will be given to those who had paid.
The Scout meeting this Thursday the 1st March is also cancelled.
Thank you for your understanding.
Therefore, Spraoi will not be going ahead this weekend. A full refund will be given to those who had paid.
The Scout meeting this Thursday the 1st March is also cancelled.
Thank you for your understanding.
Spraoi - Detailed
With the SPRAOI weekend coming up this week, the 2nd to 4th March, we have all the details you will need.
We will be meeting at 6pm on Friday the 2nd March at Frankfield Church.
We will be back for approximately 2pm on Sunday.
Gear List:
We will be meeting at 6pm on Friday the 2nd March at Frankfield Church.
We will be back for approximately 2pm on Sunday.
Gear List:
- Sleeping Bag & Pillow
- Torch and Rain Gear.
- Wash Gear (incl. toothbrush & toothpaste) and Towel.
- Water Bottle & Backpack for Hiking.
- Kneckerchief to be worn at all times!
- 3 complete sets of clothes, they will get dirty so old clothes are preferred. At least 1 change of shoes is recommended in case they get wet.
- Plate, bowl, cup and cutlery.
Spraoi - Rescheduled
*Notice for Scouts* (Thursday Nights)
Due to circumstances outside of our control, the event "Spraoi" has being moved to the weekend of 2nd to 4th of March 2018.
All other details remain as is. Can you please confirm on Thursday night 8th February 2018 if you can or cannot attend.
If you cannot attend due to the date change you will receive a full refund.
Due to circumstances outside of our control, the event "Spraoi" has being moved to the weekend of 2nd to 4th of March 2018.
All other details remain as is. Can you please confirm on Thursday night 8th February 2018 if you can or cannot attend.
If you cannot attend due to the date change you will receive a full refund.
Camp Update - Payment Schedule
Hi guys, we have arranged a payment schedule for this years camp.
The total cost for scouts and ventures is €370.
-By the end of February, the total sum paid should be €220.
-By the end of March, a further €100 should be paid to reach €320.
-By the end of April, a final payment of €50, to reach the total.
Once again, this is for the week long JamboRí camp, taking place from 26th July to 2nd August in Stradbally, Co. Laois.
The total cost for scouts and ventures is €370.
-By the end of February, the total sum paid should be €220.
-By the end of March, a further €100 should be paid to reach €320.
-By the end of April, a final payment of €50, to reach the total.
Once again, this is for the week long JamboRí camp, taking place from 26th July to 2nd August in Stradbally, Co. Laois.
Camp update 2018
With this years JamboRí Camp coming up soon, final balances need to be payed by those going. This is for both Scouts and Ventures.
They need to have paid €100 by the end of January and a further €100 by the end of February. The balance is to be paid in May - we are still looking at transport options and trying to find the best price, so the final price will be confirmed closer to the time.
Also for the Scouts and Ventures, we are working on setting up an EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) method of payment. This will be used for all activities in the future. More details to follow as we continue working on this.
Thanks,
YIS
They need to have paid €100 by the end of January and a further €100 by the end of February. The balance is to be paid in May - we are still looking at transport options and trying to find the best price, so the final price will be confirmed closer to the time.
Also for the Scouts and Ventures, we are working on setting up an EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) method of payment. This will be used for all activities in the future. More details to follow as we continue working on this.
Thanks,
YIS
Hike, 30th December 2017
Hi guys, the last scouting event of 2017 is here, a day hike up Galtee Beag on the 30th of December.
The cost is €10 per person which if not paid already, can be paid on the day. We will be meeting at the hall at 8:45am and will return at 3:30pm.
Thanks,
YIS
The cost is €10 per person which if not paid already, can be paid on the day. We will be meeting at the hall at 8:45am and will return at 3:30pm.
- The gear list is same as usual, with particular emphasis on warm hat, gloves, scarf, thick socks with Hiking Boots. It will be cold! Many t-shirt layers are preferable and suitable pants, NO jeans please. Please bring a full change of clothes also to be left on the bus. A rucksack with 2 shoulder traps is the best.
- Food:
Thanks,
YIS
JamboRí, July 2018
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Hi guys, for those of you attending the JamboRí in July 2018, they have created their own website with loads information. To the left is their programme overview, feel free to read.
We will continue to update you as more information becomes available. Thanks. |
Upcoming Events:
Spraoi Rescheduled & Snow Hike
Hi guys,
as you know the county event 'SPRAOI' was cancelled back in November but we can now confirm it has been rescheduled to 23rd-25th of February 2018.
The cost for the weekend is €60, and we would appreciate a deposit of €20 before Christmas, but by the 25th of January at the latest for booking.
We will publish a gear list closer the time but the essentials will be required:
Snow Hike:
We are planning a day hike up Galtee Beag on December 30th 2017. The cost will be approximately €10.
Can you please confirm your attendance by our last meeting before Christmas on Thursday 14th of December.
If you have any questions feel free to contact one of the leaders or email [email protected]
Yours in Scouting,
Blackrock Scout Leaders.
as you know the county event 'SPRAOI' was cancelled back in November but we can now confirm it has been rescheduled to 23rd-25th of February 2018.
The cost for the weekend is €60, and we would appreciate a deposit of €20 before Christmas, but by the 25th of January at the latest for booking.
We will publish a gear list closer the time but the essentials will be required:
- Sleeping bag & Pillow
- Hiking boots
- Rain Gear
- Plate, bowl, cup and cutlery
- At least 2 changes of clothes.
Snow Hike:
We are planning a day hike up Galtee Beag on December 30th 2017. The cost will be approximately €10.
Can you please confirm your attendance by our last meeting before Christmas on Thursday 14th of December.
If you have any questions feel free to contact one of the leaders or email [email protected]
Yours in Scouting,
Blackrock Scout Leaders.
Low-Land walk, 25th of November
Hi guys,
We are having a Low-land walk on Saturday the 25th of November. We will be meeting the scout hall at 8:45am and will be back at about 3:30pm. The cost is €10 and this is to cover the transport to and from King's Yard, Co. Tipperary.
We recommend an over the shoulder backpack with two shoulder straps for the hike. A full change of clothes (including a towel,socks & underwear) can be left on the bus.
Gear List:
Tracksuit pants - no jeans please!
Rain gear! - Jacket and rainproof pants.
Warm jacket.
Warm clothes and suitable shoes.
Packed lunch with at least 1 large bottle of water.
Hat, scarf and gloves.
Any questions, please email [email protected]
Thank you,
YIS
We are having a Low-land walk on Saturday the 25th of November. We will be meeting the scout hall at 8:45am and will be back at about 3:30pm. The cost is €10 and this is to cover the transport to and from King's Yard, Co. Tipperary.
We recommend an over the shoulder backpack with two shoulder straps for the hike. A full change of clothes (including a towel,socks & underwear) can be left on the bus.
Gear List:
Tracksuit pants - no jeans please!
Rain gear! - Jacket and rainproof pants.
Warm jacket.
Warm clothes and suitable shoes.
Packed lunch with at least 1 large bottle of water.
Hat, scarf and gloves.
Any questions, please email [email protected]
Thank you,
YIS
Camp 2018: JamboRí 25th July - 2nd August
Hi guys, the JamboRí camp next year is fast approaching. It is on from the 26th July to 2nd August to Stradbally, Co. Laois.
It is expected that there will be 5,000 Scouts and Ventures from around Ireland and internationally. The website is located http://www.jambo-ri.ie/ and there is also a Facebook page JamboRí 2018.
It is intended that this would be our camp next year for scouts and ventures. Places for this jamboree are filling up quickly and we do need to book our places in the next two weeks.
To do so we need a non-refundable deposit of €20 from each person wishing to attend. This is required no later than 23rd November 2017.
The total cost of the JamboRí has not yet being confirmed as we must factor in transport etc. but is expected that the cost will be approx. €350 - €400 per person. We will set a payment structure once we have the final number and price.
If you have any questions regarding any of the above events please contact one of the scout leaders or email [email protected]
Yours In Scouting,
Blackrock Leaders
It is expected that there will be 5,000 Scouts and Ventures from around Ireland and internationally. The website is located http://www.jambo-ri.ie/ and there is also a Facebook page JamboRí 2018.
It is intended that this would be our camp next year for scouts and ventures. Places for this jamboree are filling up quickly and we do need to book our places in the next two weeks.
To do so we need a non-refundable deposit of €20 from each person wishing to attend. This is required no later than 23rd November 2017.
The total cost of the JamboRí has not yet being confirmed as we must factor in transport etc. but is expected that the cost will be approx. €350 - €400 per person. We will set a payment structure once we have the final number and price.
If you have any questions regarding any of the above events please contact one of the scout leaders or email [email protected]
Yours In Scouting,
Blackrock Leaders
Backwoods Day, 11/11/17
Hi guys,
On Saturday the 11th of November, we will be in Kilcully Campsite for a day of Backwoods Training. The scouts will practice their various backwoods skills in order to receive their badges.
It will take place from 10am to approx. 3.30pm. There is no cost for the day but the scouts will need to make their own way to and from Kilcully.
Please wear clothes suitable for outdoor activities and bring rain gear just in case. Kneckerchiefs are to be worn also.
Please can you confirm that your son/daughter will be attending at the next scout meeting.
Thanks,
Blackrock Leaders.
On Saturday the 11th of November, we will be in Kilcully Campsite for a day of Backwoods Training. The scouts will practice their various backwoods skills in order to receive their badges.
It will take place from 10am to approx. 3.30pm. There is no cost for the day but the scouts will need to make their own way to and from Kilcully.
Please wear clothes suitable for outdoor activities and bring rain gear just in case. Kneckerchiefs are to be worn also.
Please can you confirm that your son/daughter will be attending at the next scout meeting.
Thanks,
Blackrock Leaders.
*Spraoi Rescheduled*
Hi guys,
Unfortunately due to some unforeseen circumstances, the County Event "Spraoi", originally planned for the weekend of 10-12th November has been cancelled.
There is no new date as of yet but we will keep you updated. We, as Blackrock are hoping to do a day activity ourselves on the Saturday of that weekend instead, we will have more information on this by next week.
A full refund will be given to all scouts who paid money.
Also, there is no meeting this Thursday, 2nd November due to the mid-term.
Any questions, feel free to email [email protected]
Thanks,
Blackrock Leaders
Unfortunately due to some unforeseen circumstances, the County Event "Spraoi", originally planned for the weekend of 10-12th November has been cancelled.
There is no new date as of yet but we will keep you updated. We, as Blackrock are hoping to do a day activity ourselves on the Saturday of that weekend instead, we will have more information on this by next week.
A full refund will be given to all scouts who paid money.
Also, there is no meeting this Thursday, 2nd November due to the mid-term.
Any questions, feel free to email [email protected]
Thanks,
Blackrock Leaders
Spraoi, November 2017
Dear parents,
Our first county event of the year, “Spraoi” will take place from the 10th-12th of November, in Mount Melleray scout centre.
We will be leaving from Douglas Court Shopping Centre at 6pm and travelling by bus with the rest of the County to Mount Melleray. The weekend will consist of bases, scouting skills, a day hike and activities in the evening. This will also be a great opportunity for the Scouts to socialise with other scouts from Cork South County.
If your child is interested in attending we will need a non – refundable deposit of €20 by 19th of October and the final €40 the following week. The total cost of the weekend is €60.
We will publish a gear list closer the time but the essentialswill be required:
Yours in Scouting,
Blackrock Scout Leaders
Our first county event of the year, “Spraoi” will take place from the 10th-12th of November, in Mount Melleray scout centre.
We will be leaving from Douglas Court Shopping Centre at 6pm and travelling by bus with the rest of the County to Mount Melleray. The weekend will consist of bases, scouting skills, a day hike and activities in the evening. This will also be a great opportunity for the Scouts to socialise with other scouts from Cork South County.
If your child is interested in attending we will need a non – refundable deposit of €20 by 19th of October and the final €40 the following week. The total cost of the weekend is €60.
We will publish a gear list closer the time but the essentialswill be required:
- Sleeping bag & Pillow
- Hiking boots
- Rain Gear
- Plate, bowl, cup and cutlery
Yours in Scouting,
Blackrock Scout Leaders