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The health safety and welfare of the children in camp is of paramount
importance to the Leader team. There are several rules and procedures implemented to ensure this. The
majority of which are within the “Policy, Organisation And Rules” of the
Scout Association and the “Guiding Manual of the Guide Association”. This is
the time when we can advance their training not only in boating but also in
adventure and self-reliance. Daily inspection is an important part of the camp, this is where we check on
the youngsters health and cleanliness. Periodic foot inspections are also held.
On activities such as expeditions (Scouts only), there is an assessment in
advance and limitations may be imposed according to the competence of the Patrol
Leader. A number of checks are done
on the Patrols and now we have a mobile phone on site, they are required to ring
in at regular intervals. As well as random observations, each Patrol site is
visited at least once during the evening. Each of the Leaders has an area of expertise and these are utilised to
provide the highest standard of training and supervision throughout the camp.
We look forward to advancing your child’s skills, knowledge and experience
as well as providing a fun and enjoyable time. FROM EXPERIENCEHATS
From past experience we have found that a wide brimmed hat is
needed as protection from the sun. The baseball type of hat is next to useless
and should be avoided. It is also a good idea if the hat has some means of being
attached to the wearer, wind is good for sailing and for blowing hats off. A
woolly type hat is also useful if it turns chilly as it can do in the evening
and at night. FEET
One of the prerequisites of a boating camp is a lot of water.
This acts as a magnet for the average Guide and Scout except where soap is
involved. Boating involves a considerable amount of walking in and out of water,
as it is considered bad form to sail drive pull or canoe ashore. All this
walking in and out of water is not good for feet that spend all year in dry
leather shoes. We have found the best way to prevent any major problems is for
the youngsters to wear canvas pumps. Trainers unfortunately hold water and are
heavy when wet, these tend to exacerbate problems. They also take several days
to dry out and very quickly become smelly. Socks too are not advisable as they
also hold water and end up in being thrown into kit tents. Our advice born out
of long experience is to purchase cheap canvas shoes, (cheap enough to throw
away at the end of camp). They have no padding to absorb water, and dry very
quickly. It is worth bearing in mind that they need to be worn with bare feet
before camp to prevent blisters.
Talking of CAMP
UNIFORM
Camp uniform usually consists of T-shirt, shorts and canvas pumps,
with further clothes as the weather dictates. On hot sunny days long sleeved
shirts with a collar are ideal for boating. The sun is reflected up from the
water and under arms can get burnt when canoeing, collars prevent necks being
burnt. This year we know that mosquitoes are going to be a problem, so long
trousers, socks, long sleeved tops and hats will be worn after sunset (flag
down). Note that cheap T-shirts look OK, but often because of their loose weave
let the sun’s rays through allowing sunburn. N.B.
For colours at 09.00hrs we would prefer that dark coloured shorts be worn |
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It
is a fundamental ethic of Scouting/Guiding that we provide training such that
the older Scouts and Guides can supervise and teach the younger ones. An
important role for the Leaders is the assessment of the competence of the
youngsters for the activity in question, whilst maintaining elements of
challenge.
We
have noticed that a considerable amount of damage is done to feet after boating
has finished for the day. Socks may be worn when boating has finished for the
day providing that it is not raining. The First Aid officer will of course treat
any foot problems, but we as Leaders and you as parents can reduce the sick
parade queue to a minimum.
sick
parade. There are usually two sick parades a day, morning and evening. These are
when regular medications are dealt with and any injuries that need dressing. We
would ask that only emergencies come outside these times. 
