25th Purley (St. Mark’s) Cub Pack - Cub Camp 2017

BLACKLAND FARM, EAST GRINSTEAD, WEST SUSSEX.

SUNDAY 6th AUGUST,2017 - FRIDAY 11th AUGUST,2017

We are returning to Blackland Farm having held several very happy and successful Summer Camps there.

Blackland Farm is owned and run by Girlguiding UK and has been used by groups for over 60 years. It is one of the South East’s largest activity centres and consists of 122 acres of fields woods near AshdownForest in theSussex countryside.

Cub Camp is a wonderful opportunity for Cubs to experience the outdoors; take part in exciting activities; have loads of fun; make new friends and, most importantly, to learn to look after themselves and become more independent. This is what Scouting and belonging to the 25th Purley is all about.

This year’s special theme will be, as usual, a surprise!!! Activities will include the opportunity to earn several badges including the Campers Badge and Nights Away.

Cub Camp is always THEhighlight of the year. There is no minimum age limit and if you are in any doubt about your child’s ability to cope happily away from home for 6 days and 5 nights, please feel free to have a chat with me.

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I have over 40 years experience of running camps and Blackland Farm offers us a wide range of exciting and different on and off site activities in a brilliant location with afirst class site managerand team that we have known for many years; are very helpful and supportive and who run the site to very high standards.

THE SITE AND FACILITIES

It is situated in Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex and offers several equipped and unequipped camping sites as well as self catering accommodation in four separate buildings. The toilet / shower blocks are for our Group’s sole useand aresituated on our camping site. Mains water is supplied via a standpipe. Blackland Farm has its own camp shop,pool, open air chapel, camp fire circle and a very popular stream!

ACTIVITIES

Activities on offer include abseiling, climbing, archery, zip wire, air rifle shooting, orienteering, crate challenge, wide games, assault course, low ropes course, bouldering wall and a bungee trampoline! We aim to do as many of these as possible depending on the weather, time available and the activity slots that are free with the relevant instructors as well as enjoying our own 25th Purley led games and activities and also some activities off site in theWest Sussex countryside.

COST

Unaltered at £180.00. This camp fee is subsidised by the 25th Purley.

We are able to do this because of the help and support we receive from ALL our parents in fundraising.

The cost includes all activities - both on and off site; site fees;the hire of an additional marquee; all meals; transport –our Minibus and Tow a Van trailer, the hire of a furniture removal lorry and a Summer Camp T - Shirt. The only extra is pocket money - £10 maximum please. We are very proud of the reputation we have built up over many years for our high standards of camping, cooking and activities.

CAMP MEETING

Monday 26th June 2017,8pm - 9.30pm in the Scout Hut. At least one parent MUST attend as it is essential that every Cub goes correctly equipped to camp. Copies of theKIT LIST and HEALTH FORM will be provided at the meeting and we will go through these in detail. In addition, we will present an outline of the programme and menu, confirm thefinal arrangements and times, give out last minute tips and reminders and sort out theadditional car / s needed to escort the Minibus there and back – please be prepared to volunteer as a driver or escort! Badges will be available to purchase for camp fire blankets and T shirts and you will also have the opportunity to meet the teamI’ll be leading.

DEPOSIT - £80.00PLUS a post dated cheque dated 5thMay for the balance due of £100.00.

BOOKING FORM ATTACHED – PLEASE RETURN A.S.A.P.

Places are limited so you need to return your form and 2 cheques quickly to secure your place.

We cannot accept requests to reserve places – it’s first come, first served.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes, Barbara McKinnon, Cub Scout Leader.

Tel. No. 020 8660 6101.E mail: