Group Camp is an annual gathering of the 5 programme sections of our Group: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Ventures, Rovers and their respective section scouters. Group Camp 2018 is being hosted in Sunshine House which is a hostel style facility in Balbriggan.
Group Camp is only open to existing Beavers who have already been invested.
Beaver Scouts will be staying indoors and in beds. All attending this event must do so with the intention of showing Sunshine House and its facilities the upmost of respect.
Venue: Sunshine House, Balbriggan
Price: €10
Arrival Date/Time: 10am 6th October
Collection Date/Time: 1pm 7th October
Travel Arrangements: Beaver Scouts should arrive in Sunshine House, Church Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin at 10.00am on Saturday 6th of October. Collection from Sunshine House on Sunday 7th October at 1.00pm. Directions to Sunshine House can be found at https://goo.gl/eaKDHK. Carpooling is advised as Sunshine House is approximately a 40 minute drive away.
Confirmation of Attendance: Beavers must confirm attendance for Group Camp no later than Friday 28th of September. To confirm your Scouts attendance at Group Camp please put the €10 (cash only) and signed Activity Consent forms in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the Beaver Scout’s Name and give it to one of the Scouters in the Section.
Equipment Required:
Group Neckerchief & Woggle
Sleeping Bag
Single Bedsheet and Pillowcase
Spare Changes of Clothes
Troop Hoodie (If owned)
Pyjamas/Night Wear
Hiking Boots
Rain Gear
Toiletries (Sun Cream)
Torch
Eating Utensils (Name Marked Clearly)
€2 for Tuck Shop
Water Bottle
Swimming Gear, Old Shoes & Towel
Activity Consent Form
Managing Medications form (if applicable)
Junk Food
There is a complete ban on Beaver Scouts bringing any additional items of food with them on the weekend. Beavers Scouts found to have brought additional food will have it confiscated. We will be running a Tuck-Shop on Saturday night which Beavers should bring €2 for should they wish to purchase a small treat.
Should you have any questions regarding Group Camp 2018 please comment below or send an email to
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