Scouts’ Water Activity Weekend
This weekend includes sailing, kayaking, canoeing and various other water-based activities.
Scouts will sleep in cabins on a ship either in a bunk or camp bed on a boat called the Lord Amory, moored in the East India Dock adjacent to Canary Wharf. All water activity staff/instructors are
fully qualified by the Project and they have a range of safety boats patrolling constantly.
Scouts attending must be able to swim 50 metres, wearing the clothing they will be wearing in water.
The Scouts should meet at 15th Finchley HQ 104 Grove Road, North Finchley, London N12 9EA at 5.30pm prompt on Friday 23rd June, wearing full uniform with their personal kit after having
had a meal as they will only get a snack later that evening. They will then be travelling to the Dockland Scout Project (DSP), HQTS Lord Amory, 631 Manchester Road, Dollar Bay, London E14 3NU by coach.
They will return to the 15th Finchley HQ on Sunday 25th June at approx. 5pm.
The cost for this camp will be £115, payable in two instalments of £57.50 on May 30th and June 15th or if you wish one payment. This will be non-refundable in the event that the Scout does not attend the weekend.
If you cannot meet these deadlines please apply and we will sort something out.
The large number of changes of clothing is required because they will obviously get wet several times and will need dry clothing to start the next session. Dustbin liners are required for bringing
the wet clothing home.
The days consist of several sessions interspersed with breaks for drink and snacks preceded by a shower. When they have finished their last activity session on Sunday they will pack, then all will have to help to clean the ship and other areas before they leave.
The ship has a tuck shop called “The Nutty” where they can buy sweets, soft drinks and souvenirs. They should bring no more than £5 pocket money to spend; if they bring more, they will not be
allowed to spend it.
This event is expected to be oversubscribed; as in previous years, places will be given on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Places go quickly!
This is event open to all of the Troops in Barnet Borough Scout District.
If anyone has a financial concern with your child attending this activity, please contact your Scout leader as they may be able to assist you.
Note: Mobile phones and other electronic gadgetry are not allowed.
Dockland Scout Project, HQTS Lord Amory, 631 Manchester Road, Dollar Bay, London E14 3NU