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i know of a really great scout campsite up there river from my house.. despite the fact that it is very close to me i have only been there once a long time ago.. as its about a 15 mile drive from me round the end of the river.. and i presumer as i am no longer a scout that it would not be avalible for my use.. what i am wondering is, do any of you scout leaders here know if it is likely that the scouts would make it avalible for our use?
outdoorgirl
24-02-2005, 21:47
Our live role play group rents scout camp sites all the time - you should certainly be able to rent the site, it will just depend on the price, and whether you just wanted it for yourself, or for a group... :)
the scout's would probably hire the site to you but it would try to make it a time when there aren't many scouts around because of our various care of duty rules. your best bet is to give them a bell, they'll most likely say yes.
They need to cover their running costs so the chances are that they will let you camp there, it would be at a slightly higher rate due to you not being a scout or a youth organisation but the chances are it would be fine. Call them and ask, in the last few weeks I've talked to a couple of camp sights to see if I can get a group of 50 girls a place to camp, they've been most helpfull :biggthump
I've looked into my local site and they are willing to let me hire it. But with lots of conditions, including no open fires which is one of the main reasons I'd like to use them.
Still some sites, such as Broadstone Warren do permit open fires, so keep looking. :wink:
cheers,
Martin
on the part of the scout web page which has a little information about this site it says they allow fires..
tomtom, it's just an idea, but have you ever thought of signing up to help out with a scout group in your area, then when there are organised trips you may get a chance to practice and even teach some of what you know.
<in zombie-like voice> Yes... join us... don't be afraid... it only hurts for a moment....
It wouldnt take up much of your time only about one evening a week or less as they dont even meet in holidays. You could even just nip in on the odd night and help out say once a month up to you its voluntary no real commitment.:mischief:
Oh, there might be the odd weekend if you want to, no commitment just if you have nothing better to do. :borgsmile
The gsl might be leaving soon, thought it would suit you, not much more than the commitment you already have as you spend half your life at the scout hut anyway just need someones name to put on the papers really, we couldnt think of anyone better for the job, you have such a way with people :trink26:
The DC is leaving and........................... ................. :yikes:
<Starts laughing hysterically at gooses last posts that suggest scouting doesn't take up "too much" time> :wink:
Yeah, ok Goose; is - in theory - right. you can choose to do as much or as little as you like. unless of course the cub leaders in your Group all unexpectedly leave, and you find yourself helping to run Cubs AND Scouts every week.... :shock:
Dont really want to put anyone off, it is well worth the commitment the reward of seeing the grin on the kids faces after doing something for the first time is well worth it. Passing on the knowledge you have is rewarding too and its surprising how you can spot a different/better way of doing something whilst teaching a subject. It improves your knowledge as you may end up researching the answer to the question you were asked that you had never thought of. And best of all I can indulge in pyromancy and not be thought strange! :cold2:
(ok too strange)
Absolutely. All joking aside, Goose has it totally right in the above post.
it is something i have thought about.. however.. beck in the day (not so long ago actually) when i was a scout my troop was... shal we say dispanded. :nono:
im going to phone the lady whos in charge of this site and see whats what!
Have a word with the site warden, they may find your bushcraft experiece a usefull addition to the site, depending of course on all checks being carried out, if they get to know you you could offer to tkae groupps on a nature trail or do a demonstration of something. I know it is always good to show the kids new faces to keep their atttention. It may even get you cheaper camping!Not all helpers are uniformed we sometimes ask people in to instruct in subjects.
im going to phone the lady whos in charge of this site and see whats what!
And ? :o):
the lady said that she could see no problem with it.. and if we came up with dates and such like and spoke to here again she would put it forward to the executives. :o):
are scout camps used all year round?
are any of our devon members scout leaders.. leon.. neil?? :naughty:
most sites are open all year round as leaders like to take the kids away to experience all weather conditions. A lot of sites only allow fires in half oil drums rather than in fire pits, this is a shame as people need to learn how to prepare a fire pit and clean up after not just how to light the fire.
Good luck with your search.
Remember its only 2 hours a week :Crazy_071
outdoorgirl
27-02-2005, 21:10
Yup, our group is at a scout camp in Oxfordshire this weekend, and we were at another near Bromham a few weeks ago. Both those sites allow fires in braziers, but not on the ground unless it's a pre-prepared fire pit. The Oxfordshire one has an amphitheatre with a nice firepit for evening get-togethers...