EUROCAMP 2012
We have been invited to attend an international Scout Camp to be held this year in Belguim. The camp is run every 10 years by Scouts Sint-Victor. Below is some information about the camp, this has been copied from their website http://www.eurocamp2012.be.
What is EuroCamp?
EuroCamp is an international camp organised by Scouts Sint-Victor. Born as the result of former international contacts, this event is organised every ten years and has reached its third edition. The unique experience of many different scouts and cultures together is the reason EuroCamp is organised yet again and we would love to share this experience with other scouts in Europe.
Our goal is to bring together 200 youngsters between 15 and 17 years old. Because these young scouts are still underaged, we require they are accompanied by a few adults. We do not expect you to prepare any activities.
When and where?
When: EuroCamp will take place between 1 and 10 august 2012. Where: The location is "de Hoge Rielen" in Kasterlee, Belgium. A sneek preview of the location is available here.
What do you do at EuroCamp?
We try to offer a varied set of activities:
Traditional scouting activities:
outside fun activities
two day hiking trip
camp fire
Experiencing the Belgian culture
Visit to a theme park
Visit a cultural city
Make new friendships
Many, many more ...
What is the exact day schedule?
August 1 Opening game + introduction games
August 2
Daytrip Turnhout + karaoke
August 3
Sports and games
August 4Bobbejaanland (theme park)
August 5Visiting day + Belgian beernight
August 6
Daytrip Ghent
August 7Camp and rest day
August 8/9Two day hiking trip
August 10Swimming (Zilvermeer) and campfire
August 11/12Departure
Rosyth District would very much like to take a contingent of Explorer Scouts to this camp. We feel that all Explorers attending would gain a great deal from the camp, both in terms of meeting people from other countries, experiencing an international Scouting event and most importantly having some fun.
We expect the cost of the camp to be a maximum of £375 which will include travel, accommodation, food and insurance. We aim to keep the cost as low as possible, but this will depend upon the numbers attending and discounts we can obtain for transport.
If your child would like to take part can you please let me know before the end of January by emailing me on paul@thefield.plus.com. Please include your child’s name, Unit and contact details in any email. Once I have numbers in I will be in touch with more details and to request a £40 deposit to secure their space at the camp. The deposit will need to be paid by the middle of February.
