On Monday 11th of March, your child will be undertaking an assessment in Hillwalking stage 1 and Emergencies stage 1. On successful completion of the assessment, the beaver will be then be entitled to Hillwalking badge 1 and Emergencies badge 1.
We have included the following documentation below so that you can help your child prepare for these assessments. A little bit each night would help ensure that they are ready this and help them progress to the next stage of their journey within Scouting.
Well done to the 8 Beavers who took part in the County Orienteering Day along the Attychraan Loop in Galtee Castle Wood, Kilbeheny, Co. Limerick. Along the way the Beavers got to practice their map reading skills and found several orienteering flags along the route
Thanks to Phelim, Colin, Fiona and Scout Leader Barry for accompanying the Beavers and to ACPC (Beavers) Anna Cregan who organised the event.
Our Scout Camp this year will take place in Fota Island in June on Wednesday 26th to Sunday 30th June. Due to the World Scout Jamboree taking up a considerable amount of the summer for some of the Scouts and Scouters, we will be linking up with the Cubs for this camp. The cost will be €160 for camp fees, activities, food AND transport to/from the camp via train
As we’re aware some of the Scouts may still have School until the Friday, there is an option for Friday to Sunday for €120. Scouts chosing this option would travel with the cubs to the camp
On the Sunday of the camp, we will be announcing the winners of the Inter Patrol Challenge for 2018/2019 and presenting the Terra Nova and Endurance award to scouts that have earned them
As we need to send off a deposit, can you let Barry know by the end of this week if your son will be going on the camp and which option (5 days or 3 days) they wish to go on
This Sunday, our Beavers will be taking part in a County Hike on the Attychraan Loop in Galtee Castle Wood, Kilbeheny, Co. Limerick
We’ll meet at the Scout Hall at 9am and then travel in convoy to Kilbeheny. Beavers should have a substantial breakfast beforehand. The event is due to finish at 2pm
Gear List
Neckerchief
Warm Clothes
Day bag
Rain gear
Hat & Gloves
walking shoes/boots (it may get muddy)
Packed lunch/drinks
Sit-ons (made during recent meetings)
Directions
Head east on Blackthorn Dr toward New Link Rd
Turn right onto New Link Rd
Turn right
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Clonmacken Rd/L8570
At Clonmacken Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the N18 ramp to M7/M20/N21/N24/N69
Exit the roundabout onto the N18 ramp to M7/M20/N21/N24/N69
Merge onto N18
Keep right to continue on E20
At junction 29, take the N24 exit to Waterford
Use the right lane to keep right at the fork and follow signs for Waterford/Tipperary/N24
Turn right onto Ballysimon Rd/N24
At the roundabout, continue straight onto Tipperary Rd/N24
Turn right onto R513
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mallow – Dublin Rd/N73
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto R639
Exit the roundabout onto R639
Turn left onto Behenagh
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at location: Attychraan Loop Trail Car Park
On Saturday, Mike, Barry, Ger, Eoghan and Jack attended the Southern Province’s Conference in the Charleville Park Hotel. In the morning they attended workshops on Governance, Programme Resources & Events, Youth Development, Safeguarding and Technology in Scouting. The afternoon featured a Q&A session with members of the Scouting Ireland board.
Survivor is the toughest and most challenging activity on the Scout calendar. Teams of 4 will be put through their paces as part of a scenario devised by the Survivor Team. Scouts will need to deal with scenarios, complete tasks and overcome any challenges they are faced with, all this with only limited resources.
Details
Date: 5th-7th April 2019 Venue: Castleconnel Scout Campsite Cost: €40 per scout Closing Date: 28th February Payment Due: 7th March
Situation
Following years of extreme weather conditions, civilisation has been reduced to the population living in groups, or Factions. These factions obtain food and equipment through a series of challenges that are decided by the Directorate. Patrols will have to decide which Faction they wish to belong to – WARNING, choose carefully, as the level of the challenges will be based upon the faction you choose. If you excel, you may be moved to the next higher faction – if you don’t, you may be moved to the next lower faction – in some cases, it’s possible that a patrol would wander the wastelands and become factionless.
Gear List
As this is a survival event, a limited gear list will be given out. Items not on this list will not be permitted. This will be published soon. For now, check out our standard gear list here
Preparation & Skills
As this is our first time attending Survivor we will be entering teams into the Delta faction. This means they will get some extra food/equipment and some instruction over the weekend to help them reach the higher levels in future. Scouts should aim to reach Backwoods stage 3 (or higher) prior to the event
Cost & Booking Information
The cost is €40 per Scout. This fee will include camping fees, programme and food for the weekend. Scouts must inform Barry that they wish to attend by Thursday 28th February. The full balance must be paid on or before Thursday 7th March in order to attend
Last night we held our annual Scouters dinner in the Absolute Hotel Limerick. We took the opportunity to make a presentation to our four outgoing officers Des McKeown, Catherine Clancy, Tom Synott and Brigid Laffen for their service to the group
Last night the Group held its AGM in the Scout Hall. Congratulations to our newly elected officers Bob Halvey, Barry Kennedy, Fiona Kiely and, in particular, Michael O’Halloran who will be taking on the role of Group Leader. Michael has been a Scouter in the Group for over 30 years and we look forward to seeing the Group develop under his leadership.
On behalf of the Group we would like to thank our four outgoing officers Des McKeown, Catherine Clancy, Tom Synott and Brigid Laffan for their years of service to Scouting. In particular we’d like to thank our outgoing Group Leader Des McKeown for all he has done for the Group over the past 27 years as Group Leader, Chairperson, Cub Leader and Scout Leader.
Thanks to all the Scouters and Youth Reps who attended and to County Commissioner Ursula Cosgrove and Provincial Support Officer Neil Collins for joining us. We look forward to working with you over the next few months and years as we continue the great tradition of Scouting in Caherdavin.
Thank you to everyone who supported local Scouting during our 12 Days of Christmas collection this weekend. As a voluntary organisation, we really appreciate your generosity. Best of luck in the draw. Thanks to Whittys Mace Caherdavin for their continued support and to all our Scouters, past members, parents and one enthusiastic Beaver Scout who gave up their time to sell tickets over the last few days
This weekend we will be holding our Winter Camp in Dundrum Scout Centre in Tipperary. This is a joint event with our Cub Pack who will be staying in the house.
The Programme for the weekend will focus on completing elements of the Discovery Award – the first of the four primary awards a Scout can earn.
All money owed for the camp must be paid this Thursday so we can do the food shopping. All outstanding consent forms must also be brought up. If anyone wants to purchase a Dundrum Scout Centre badge please bring €3 with you and let Barry know on arrival.
Arrival/Departure
Scouts are asked to be in Dundrum Scout Centre between 7.00 and 7.30 on Friday night. Scouts should have eaten prior to arrival (we will have supper around 10 pm)
Collection is at 2 pm on Sunday. Scouts to return to the Scout Hall afterwards to pack away gear
Reminder – it is winter time and Scouts will be camping so warm clothes, as well as rain gear, are essential for the weekend. A full gear list will be posted soon
Gear List
Neckerchief *
Raingear *
Weekend Bag/Rucksack *
Day Bag *
Hat & Gloves *
Warm jacket *
Sleeping Bag *
Ground Mat *
Head torch + spare batteries *
Cutlery (Bowl, Plate, Mug, Knife, Fork, Spoon) *
Toiletries
3 x Changes of clothes
Boots *
Water Bottle *
Personal First Aid Kit
Bivvy Bag
Pen knife
Flint & Steel
Investiture
We’ll be investing the Scouts into the Troop at the Campfire. Scouts who are to be invested are asked to familiarize themselves with the Scout Promise & Law before the camp
If you’ve any questions – please contact Barry on 085 7284899
