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Fun with Fire with Big Mike !Location: Portlick Camp site ( Activities – https://portlickscoutcampsite.com/activities/ )
Traffic Information – bookmark the following link – https://linktr.ee/cubcamp
- Parents to arrange Travel to Athlone , carpool where possible.
- Follow all Brown Signs for Portlick Campsite from Glassan village.
- Follow Traffic Mgmt advice – as some of the Journey into Campsite is one way
- See the drive in – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyOq2LWDIhw
- Please wait with your Cub until a Kilcoona Scouter is available at the car park. We will chaperone Cubs from there to site.
Location Info
Google Link direct to Car Park – https://www.google.com/maps/place/53%C2%B029’56.3%22N+7%C2%B054’33.9%22W/@53.4983789,-7.910158,437m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d53.4989722!4d-7.9094167?entry=ttu
Eircode ( for camp site ) – N37Y7T8
Co Ordinates – 53°29’56.3″N 7°54’33.9″W
Information for Camp
- Friday 9th
- Please make sure Cubs have dinner/food before arrival. We will have Supper but wont be setup in time to have a Meal on Friday night.
- Any change to medication or new medication that Cubs will have with them – if we need to administer – please download , print and supply to Kilcoona Scouter – https://26thgalway.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SIF-11A-10-Managing-Medications-Form.pdf
- Meet at Kilcoona Centre to load van on Friday 9th at 5:00pm ( if you can ) , otherwise we can see you in Athlone from 630PM for site setup.
- Arrival at Campsite from 630PM . Please wait with your Cub until a Kilcoona Leader arrvies.
- Anyone arriving later can call Stephen and will meet at Car Park.
- Sunday 11th
- Pickup at 1PM from same Car Park as “dropoff” – see https://linktr.ee/cubcamp
- We would appreciate some assistance with Van empty , on return to Kilcoona Centre to unload at approx 230-300pm Sunday.
Cubs are responsible for their own Gear. They must check before leaving Athlone
Download Gear List to Print
| Cubs Gear list (name all items please) |
| Friday Night Sandwich/Lunch Snack – Advise is to feed Cubs at home before Travelling. |
| Neckerchief (to be worn at all times) |
| Track suit or pajamas |
| 2 full changes of clothes (no jeans) |
| Plan T-Shirt as part of costume |
| Rain gear – jacket and leggings (no ponchos please) |
| Cub Jumper |
| Towel/Changing towel |
| Wash bag including Sun cream, toothbrush and toothpaste |
| Wellies/crocks (easy to slip into shoes) |
| Warm hat & gloves |
| Roll Mat/ Sleeping mat (no yoga mat) |
| Sleeping Bag – 3/4 season sleeping bag |
| Head Torch / Torch & spare batteries |
| Small rucksack (for drink and snacks) |
| Black bag with name on it for wet and dirty clothes |
| Refillable drink bottle and small lunch box |
| Swimming costume, long sleeve activity top, trainers or wet shoes |
| Thermal top and leggings layer as evenings can be cool |
| Warm Jumper / fleece |
| Note book and pen |
| Trainers |
| First Aid Kit |
| Sun Hat |
Note: There is no need to bring any food (including sweets) as it will all be provided.
If your Cub requires any medication while we are on camp please talk to your section leader. Any medication needed by your child please provide it in a clear resealable plastic bag with instructions on it. It will also include the medical consent from.
Camp Schedule
| Friday | Activity | Notes |
| 19:00 | Arrival + Pitch campsite | |
| 20:30 | Welcome ceremony + Flag down | |
| 21:00 | Supper + ramp down time | |
| 22:00 | Bedtime | Sunset 21:55 |
| Saturday | Activity | Notes |
| 09:00 | Flag up | Gather the sixes and explain what’s happening for the day |
| 09:30 | Water sports | Group A kayaking, Group B slides and waterguns |
| 11:00 | Water sports | Group B kayaking, Group A slides and waterguns |
| 12:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 | Onsite activities | Sixes will circulate the following bases: Orienteering, Crate stackung, Obsticle course, Zipline, Tag Archery |
| 17:00 | Dinner + downtime | Give the cubs an opportunity to cook their own meal. Arrange some arts+crafts or onsite games for the cubs uninterested |
| 19:00 | Flag down | Opportuntity to gather the cubs and explain evening activities |
| 19:30 | Entertainment show | Entertaing giving a show in the wet weather shelter for all the cubs on-site (Galway + others) |
| 21:30 | Camp fire | Sunset 21:56 |
| Sunday | Activity | Notes |
| 09:00 | Flag up | |
| 09:30 | Inter pack challenges | This is an opportunity for the cub packs to interact with each other as groups. Alternative idea is to operate a trading post. Concept Needs refinement |
| 11:00 | Flag down | |
| 11:30 | Strike camp + Lunch | Suggest cubs make their own packed lunchs for journey home |
| 13:00 | Departure |