International Community Experience (ICE) is for Guides aged 11-13. The purpose of an ICE weekend is to give girls a taste of community action, increase their global awareness and prepare them for international experiences.

ICE weekends present a chance for the girls to learn what community action involves, and to explore different communities by talking to local people and working with local organisations.

Those girls who are interested in further community action can work on a Community Project (aka Final Project weekend) abroad.

What to do next

Please return the Information and Consent form to the Region Office, along with a cheque for £35 made payable to Girlguiding North West England no later the 15th September 2017. This trip is open to girls aged 11 - 13 at the time of international travel (DOB 31/08/2004– 01/07/2007).

Arrival - On Friday 6thOctober - Please arrive at 7pm where we will be camping atScarisbrickGuide Camp in Sefton. Where possible, please arrange to share transport with those travelling from within your County. Supper will be served later in the evening so please ensure you have eaten tea before arriving.

Departure - The weekend will finish at 12 noon on Sunday 8th October, please make arrangements to depart promptly at this time.

Getting to Scarisbrick Guide Campsite

Full address is: Scarisbrick Guide Campsite Southport Rd, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk L40 9RQ, UK. For satellite navigation please use postcode L40 9RQ.

By Car:

Scarisbrick Guide Campsite is located midway between Southport, Merseyside and Ormskirk, Lancashire, within the grounds of Scarisbrick Hall.

Take the A570 road towards Southport, turn right onto Hall Road (will be signed for Scarisbrick Hall School). At the end of the track take the right turning before you get to the school.

By Train:

The nearest train station is Bescar Lane

Emergencies

In the event that you need to contact us, you can do so by ringingMillie (Event leader) on +4475266628051 hermobile. We have established a home contact procedure and should a major incident arise that person will be notified. She will in turn ring each parent to advise them what has happened and what action needs to be taken. More details will follow once registration is complete.

Girlguiding North West England - ICE Participant Kit list

-Tent

  • Everyone must bring a tent with them, unless you can arrange with other participants attending before the weekend to share. Anyone unable to make arrangements before the weekend should advise us and their County International Adviser;we will then group people together upon arrival.

-Bag containing all personal items

-Uniform (You should arrive and depart in this)

-Towel

-Bedding - Sleeping bag, pillow, blanket, roll mat. All to be in a water proof bag (not a bin bag)

-Pyjamas

-Wash kit

-Underwear

-Trainers/walking shoes/wellies

-Personal medication (Clearly labelled with your name)

-Waterproof jacket

-Clothing (T-shirt / Jumper / Hoodie)

-Trousers (blue or black)

-Camping Chair

-Torch

-Sun hat / sun cream / sunglasses

-Alarm Clock

-Plate Bag (Plate / Bowl / Mug / Cutlery / Tea towel)

-Camera (optional)