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

This is a comprehensive guide for parents of participants in the 3rd Kildare 1st Celbridge Snow Camp in Austria. It includes information on fundraising, group leaders, packing, travel details, airline guidelines, expected behavior, insurance, and more.

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

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  1. 3rd Kildare(1st Celbridge)Snow CampAustria 2009

  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 Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

  3. Introduction Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

  4. Tyrol Austria: Here we come! Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

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  7. 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. Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

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  9. 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 Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

  10. 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 Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

  11. 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. Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

  12. 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) Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

  13. 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 Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

  14. 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 Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

  15. 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 Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

  16. 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 Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

  17. 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. Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

  18. Insurance & Medical • Fully insured (details in handout) • Medical Screening if required • European Health Card • VHI/Bupa/Vivas details • NB Must have prescription for Medication Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

  19. 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!  Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

  20. Group Policy on Alcohol In 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. Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

  21. 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

  22. Question Time! Parents Info Meeting: Snow Camp 09

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