3rd Kildare (1st Celbridge) Snow Camp Austria 2009

3rd Kildare(1st Celbridge)

Snow CampAustria 2009

Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09 2

A few things before we start Fund Raising – Well Done! New Group Leader New Deputy Group Leader We need help! Group Secretary, Treasurer,

PRO, Grants Officer Communications, notes, email,

website www.1stcelbridge.net


Introduction


Tyrol

Austria: Here we come!




Snow Camp 2009

Where: Lech Valley, Austria How: Fly & Coach Organised by Jeka (dedicated Scout/Guide

travel firm) Own chalet Hire of Skis, boots, sticks, guide, lessons,

Return Airport coach transfer All food provisions for 3 meals a day

included. Catering staff to come in each day to

prepare and cook the meals Local representative service with 24 hour

back up.



Flights

GOING OUT Thursday 12th Feb 2009 Dublin (DUB) to Karlsruhe-Baden (FKB) FR1915 Depart DUB at 12:55 and arrive FKB at 16:00

COMING BACK – Thursday 19th Feb 2009 Karlsruhe-Baden (FKB) to Dublin (DUB) FR1916 Depart FKB at 16:25 and arrive DUB at 17:35


Going to Airport Meeting at Slip Hall 9:45am -

don’t be late! Uniform Check, bag check Leaving Slip Hall at 10:30am Mini-Bus to Airport/Departures Group check-in & straight to

security/Gate


Check in Baggage

Check in one bag weighing a maximum of 15kgs

Scouts must be able to carry the bag themselves (not just wheels)

Try and come in short of 15kgs if possible.


Carry-on Baggage

One carry-on bag (day bag back pack style) Max weight 10kgs Max size 55cm x 40cm x 20cm

Pack PJs, toothbrush/comb, set underwear/socks in Daybag

2 x packed lunches – don’t use tinfoil! 1 x empty water bottle Inhaler if needed Plastic bag (in case of travel sickness)


Please pack… Ski-Jacket (winter coat will not do!)

Salopettes (ski trousers) Get ones w. an inner cuff, a zip in the lower leg, and braces.

Ski-gloves (ordinary gloves won’t do for skiing)

Warm hat (ensure it covers the ears)

Neck gaiter (no trailing scarves)

Ski socks (2/3 pairs) (not football socks or hiking socks)

Thermal or base layer – top & bottom (not cotton)

Fleece jumper (thin style to wear under jacket) (for comfort avoid elastic cuff)

Good quality Ski sunglasses or goggles (Sunglasses are often more comfortable for this age group, get a cord to hold them on)

Total block sun cream & stick for lips


APRES-SKI/other stuff Selection of warm clothes to wear in the evening

(we don’t mind if they wear the same clothes more than once!)

Ordinary knitted gloves (can be worn under ski gloves or après-ski)

Boots (Hiking boots. Can wear boots when travelling to save space, be prepared to take them off at airport security!)

Warm Boot Socks, Underwear etc.,

Indoor slippers/flip flops

PJs, Wash bag/towel etc.

Sleeping bag liner (preferable) or single duvet cover

Pillow case


Please don’t pack…. More than 15kgs in check in bag Electronic game items Extra money over the limit given Prescription or over the counter

medication (give to Leader) Hair straighteners/curlers etc., etc. Anything in day bag prohibited by

Airport security Mobile phones


Airline prohibited items

No probhibited items in carry on bag

As a rule of thumb, no liquids, no sharp objects

More information on www.dublinairport.com


Expected behaviour All Scouts are expected to behave well

and appropriately. Inappropriate or unsafe behaviour will not be accepted. Scouts must follow the directions of Leaders at all times.

In the event of a serious issue or failure to behave appropriately, Leaders can call parents/guardians and the Scout will return home. Please make sure your child is aware of this.


Insurance & Medical Fully insured (details in handout) Medical Screening if required European Health Card VHI/Bupa/Vivas details NB Must have prescription for Medication


Pocket Money

€110 per child max Of this €50 will go towards

Apres Ski activities Which leaves €10 per day

spending money – more than enough for sweets & coke!


Group Policy on AlcoholIn Summary No alcohol permitted on camp, youth or

adult Adult leaders may leave site for a social

evening and are ‘off-duty’ Sufficent leaders will be on-duty at all

times Full policy is attached to your handout.

For your notice board or fridge!

Flight details GOING OUT - Thursday 12th Feb 2009

Dublin (DUB) to Karlsruhe-Baden (FKB) FR1915 Depart DUB at 12:55 and arrive FKB at 16:00 Leaving from Slip Hall at 10:30am on 12th Feb

COMING BACK – Thursday 19th Feb 2009 Karlsruhe-Baden (FKB) to Dublin (DUB) FR1916 Depart FKB at 16:25 and arrive DUB at 17:35 Collect from Slip Hall at 6:30pm on 19th Feb

Address of Chalet Hausnr. 28, A-6600 Vorderhornbach, Austria

Time difference: Austria is one hour ahead

Leader in Charge Eleanor Moriarty, +353-85-1333333, +353-87-1228377

Tour organiser & contact name/number Shaun Taylor, Jeka, Durrus, Bantry, Co Cork +353-27-61056

Home contact Adam Taylor, 104b Beatty Grove, Celbridge, Co Kildare, 0861647218


Question Time!

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3rd Kildare (1st Celbridge) Snow Camp Austria 2009