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Venture Camp – 1st April – 3rd April 2022

By Sarah for attention of Venture Scouts

Destination – Monaghan Scout Centre, Co Cavan (Dun na Ri)

Meet at the hall at 6.30 pm Friday, return to the hall at 1 pm Sunday (lifts arranged)

It is due to be very cold over the weekend, make sure you have all the warm layers and waterproofs

GEAR LIST

One night camp

  1. Sleeping Bag
  2. Bivvi Bag (ORANGE SURVIVAL BAG)
  3. Sleeping Mat and camping pillow
  4. Raincoat with Hood
  5. Waterproof Trousers
  6. Spare trousers
  7. Warm Hoodie / Jumper / Fleece
  8. 2 T-Shirts
  9. Underwear (extra Socks) and pyjamas or tracksuit for sleeping
  10. Thermals (base layer)
  11. Woolly Hat
  12. Scarf
  13. Gloves
  14. Hiking Boots
  15. Mess Kit (plate, bowl, cup, bottle, knife, fork, spoon, tea towel) all labelled, plastic or metal only.
  16. Water Bottle
  17. Torch
  18. Personal first aid kit (small container with plasters, antiseptic, etc.)
  19. Wash kit & small Towel or face cloth
  20. penknife*
  21. flint and steel*
  22. snacks *

*optional

Please pack all gear inside plastic bags and in ONE rucksack only!!

If you have any questions about the camp or are short any gear, please contact us, and we can help sort it out!