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Summer Camp 2011Kandersteg, Switzerland

Parent and Scout BriefingFriday 10th June 2011

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Agenda

• Welcome & Introductions

• The Leaders

• Before we go

• Travel to camp

• At camp

• Travel home

• Important Information

• Final words from our chairman

• Appendices

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The Leaders

Colin Anderson (Scout Leader)

Scott Richards (Assistant Scout Leader)

Karen Todd (Beaver Scout Leader)

Nancy Little (Assistant Beaver Scout Leader)

Emergency Contact Details on page 8 (Important Information)

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Baggage allowance is 23kg for hold luggage, but less is moreNo sharp objects or knives permittedBaggage allowance is 23kg for hold luggage, but less is moreNo sharp objects or knives permitted

Before we go

• Check validity of European Health Insurance Card https://www.ehic.org.uk/ expires after 5 years, E111 now invalid

• Approx 7 working days to process, must have for travel

• Check Passport is valid to at least 11th July 2011

• Trip comprehensively insured by specialist Unity Insurance

• Travel insurance cover - See Appendix 2

• Electronic Devices – See Appendix 3

• Medication – See Appendix 3

• Pocket Money – See Appendix 3

• Kit List / Hoodies – See Appendix 4

• Car Wash Fundraiser, McDonald Rd Fire Station, Saturday 25th June, 10am – 1pm

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Meet at British Airways Check-in desks by 8.00amWait until your Scout is through the departure gate before leavingMeet at British Airways Check-in desks by 8.00amWait until your Scout is through the departure gate before leaving

Travel to camp

• Edinburgh Airport – Flying British Airways

• Flight BA1441 to London Heathrow T5, departing 10.20am

• Flight BA716 to Zurich, landing 4.20pm (Swiss time)

• Swiss time is British Summer Time +1 hour

• Pack a lunch for London, no liquids

• Train from Zurich Airport to Kandersteg Station arrives appox 8.00pm

• Travel in full uniform, i.e. scout shirt, neckerchief and hoodie

• At Edinburgh airport, Scottish food and drink items will be issued to Scouts for them to pack into their hold luggage

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At camp

• Accommodation is ‘The Old Chalet’ (contact details on page 8)

• Daily routine; rotas for duty patrol

• Programme of activities – See Appendix 5

• Stay informed through www.blipfoto/11th Leith Scouts

• Camp blog updated at the end of each day

• Pocket Money Bank Account facility available

• Big opportunity to meet Scouts from other countries

• Stickers and badges for swapping

• Camp booklet

Meet at British Airways Check-in desks by 8.00am

Wait until your Scout is through the departure gate before leaving

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Plan to be at Domestic Arrivals at the airport by 9.30pm on Sunday 10th July (remember we are flying from London City on the return leg)In case of delays, you can check arrival information at http://www.edinburghairport.com and click on ‘Flight Information’

Plan to be at Domestic Arrivals at the airport by 9.30pm on Sunday 10th July (remember we are flying from London City on the return leg)In case of delays, you can check arrival information at http://www.edinburghairport.com and click on ‘Flight Information’

Travel home

• Zurich Airport – Flying British Airways

• Flight BA8768 to London City, departing 6.15pm (Swiss time)

• Flight BA8716 to Edinburgh, landing 9.25pm (British summer time)

• Karen and Colin will accompany the Scouts on the homeward flight from Zurich

• Scott and Nancy will be at Zurich Airport to see the Scouts off

• On arrival at Edinburgh airport, Scouts will come through the domestic arrivals gate and then collect their luggage

• Camp will formally end and Scouts will be handed over to your care at the arrival gate. Karen and Colin will be on hand for a short while

• Parents reception in September to seen and hear how we got on

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Important Information

Home Emergency Contact – Prime Contact David Reid, Group Scout Leader0131 552 4089 07874981007

Away Emergency Contacts – Secondary ContactsColin Anderson 07773007430Scott Richards 07736360119

Kandersteg International Scout Centre Reception 0041336758282  http://www.kisc.ch/  

If your Scout does have a phone, please try to avoid contacting them direct as experience shows that this can be unsettling

The leader contacts are for emergencies only, the daily blog should give you lots of insight in to camp life

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Question Time

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Appendix 1 - FAQs

Q: How do I know what my Scout is doing each day?A: You can see what we’ve been up to at www.blipfoto/11th Leith Scouts (We’ll make updates at the end of each day)

Q: What if my Scout runs-out of pocket money?A: If this is a possibility, use the camp bank to to help your Scout phase/ration their spending. The leaders will not have spare funds to supplement Scout discretionary spending.

Q: What are the plans for meals?A: We are planning breakfast, packed lunch, main meal and supper with fruit snacks and fresh water available between meals. Meals will be nutritionally balanced and accommodate dietary preferences, e.g. vegetarians, allergies, etc.

Q: What currency will my Scout need? A: You need Swiss Francs (CHF), not Euros

Q: What happens if my Scout becomes ill or is injured?A: Kandersteg has a fully equipped doctor’s surgery, a hospital nearby and a mountain rescue team. Switzerland provides excellent services. The doctor in Kandersteg is very well equipped and deals with most incidents.

Our aim is to have fun and be safe

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Appendix 1 - FAQs

Q: Do I need to arrange travel insurance for my Scout?A: No, all Scouts are covered under our insurance policy; see Appendix 2 on page 12.

Q: Will I be able to contact my Scout while they are away?A: Experience of trips away shows that Scouts can become unsettled by home contact, especially mid-week, so we do discourage it. Our programme will be full and fun and you are encouraged to keep track of what the troop is doing through the blog. If leaders feel that contact with home is beneficial or necessary at any point they will contact you to arrange this.

Q: Will my Scout be supervised at all times?A: All activities will be supervised either by qualified Scout Centre staff or leaders. Scouts will have free time but boundaries and time constraints will be applied. There are social areas within the Scout Centre and Scouts will be encouraged to socialise with other troops.

Our aim is to have fun and be safe

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Appendix 2 – Group Insurance

Cover Benefit Value of benefit up to Excess

1 Personal Accident £5,000

2 Medical & Emergency Repatriation Expenses £10,000,000 £20

3 Hospital Stay £400

4 Supplementary Travel & Accommodation Expenses

£15,000

5 Personal Belongings (single item limit) £1,000 (£250) £20

6 Money £1,000 £20

7 Credit Card Fraud £1,000

8 Loss of passport £1,000

9 Disruption £1,000 £20

10 Travel Delay £60

11 Missed Departure £500 £20

12 Personal Liability £2,000,000

13 Legal Expenses £25,000

14 Rescue Plus £2,000

15 Piste closure £200

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Appendix 3 - Policies

Mobile Phones

Although most Scouts have personal mobile phones, we strongly discourage them at camp. There is a risk of accumulating high charges and an increased risk of loss of the hand-set too. Experience shows that parents contacting Scouts directly can be unsettling for them.

Other Electronic Devices

Cameras, iPods, etc. may be brought to camp but but at the Scout’s own risk. Unfortunately, these devices and mobile phones are excluded from the policy provisions, so we cannot claim lost items on the group insurance.

Medication Policy

We need to know all relevant medical information, including any medications currently being taken. Scouts should carry their own and give a spare to the leaders, for safe-keeping.

Pocket Money Policy

Maximum £50 (which is 70 CHF). You can choose to bank this with the leaders or entrust it with your Scout. We are happy to accept sterling or CHF prior to the camp. If entrusting with your scout you should provide CHF currency only.

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Appendix 4 – Kit List

Our aim is to have fun and be safe

Complete uniform (plus any badges Sun hat, sun cream and sun glasses

not yet sewn on) Swimwear

Warm sweater, jumper or sweatshirt Personal washing kit / toiletries and

Trousers and shorts towel

T-shirts Tissues or hankies

Underwear and spares Plastic bag (for dirty clothes)

Socks incl. thick boot socks and spares Torch and spare batteries

Nightwear Day sack and plastic drinks bottle

Trainers / sandals / flip-flops Pocket money (Maximum £50)

Hiking boots Tea towel

Waterproof jacket and trousers Novel, puzzle book, travel game

Scarf, hat and gloves Passport and EHIC (formerly E111)

Medication with spare and instructions given to leader

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Appendix 5 - Programme

KANDERSTEG 2011 - DRAFT PROGRAMME

Morning Afternoon Evening

Fri 1stTRAVEL TRAVEL TRAVEL

Sat 2ndZip Line Crate building

Camp Meeting. Run through programme and camp rules.

Sun 3rdSolar Power Experience International Sports Afternoon Pioneering Competition

Mon 4thPrepare for international evening Beginners Abseiling International Evening and BBQ

Tues 5thTBC

Wed 6thSIGNATURE EVENT - Overnight

Ueschinenhutte Hike. Return to camp.Wet 'n' Wild at Village Pool Bat Watch

Thurs 7thTen Pin Bowling and Games in Village

Hotel

Fri 8thInternational Campfire

Sat 9thFree night

Sun 10thPack up TRAVEL TRAVEL

SIGNATURE EVENT - Cable car to Lake Oeschinen, 700 metre toboggan, row in lake, swim in Lake, hike back to camp site

Town visit. Mini golf in village, shopping. Buy souvenirs amd gifts. Lunch and dinner in village.

SIGNATURE EVENT - Trip to Stockhorn, 2190 metres. Two trains then 20 minute cable car ride to top. Views to Mont Blanc. Lunch then down.

SIGNATURE EVENT - Overnight Ueschinenhutte Hike. Stay in apline hut.