Scout summer camp - Isle of Wight 2011

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Scout Summer Camp - Isle of Wight 2011

Twenty two Scouts from both Admirals and Gunners Scout Troops with four Leaders went on an epic adventure for a whole week to Corf Camp (Newtown Creek) on the IOW in July.

Planning started back in January – the destination was set, transport organised and activities provisionally booked. Not a lot to be said but check out the photos and feedback received from parents.

Feedback from IOW Trip

1. Was it enjoyable for Scouts?

Yes - the activities were all enjoyable, and I particularly enjoyed the spare time at the beach. Yes!!

Yes - without doubt, *** hasn't stopped talking about it!!

*** found it very enjoyable.

YES!!!

2. Did they get something from it?

I got some good experiences like wind surfing and dinghy sailing It was *** longest camp, and he enjoyed learning how to sail.

Yes - loved the independence and adventure

Yes, *** has never been on a bus on his own and this activity has helped him learn about timetables and routes. His confidence and self esteem has grown

Loved the 'bus' activity - a bit daunting at first

3. How do you rate the activities undertaken?

All the actvities were all fun and enjoyable there was lots of variety. Great

Fantastic loved all of it especially the Freshwater Marathon, Sailing/windsurfing and the Island Bus Quiz.

Bus Quiz excellent. Kayaking/canoeing excellent. Hikes good. Swimming excellent. Robin Adventure Park excellent. Cooking competition good. Beach trip excellent. Excellent range of activities undertaken

4. How was the admin prior to the event?

Good - plenty of clear info in advance Good

Excellent only minor comment would have been to have a little more info on day to day activities before hand (for over protective mothers!!)

Good admin prior to the event. Good notice to save for the event. Emails sent with information - excellent.

5. Cost – about right or to expensive?

Good value considering the UKSA activities and ferry transport. Amazingly good value.

About right considering all that they did and good value compared to school trip

Good value considering its a week and all the activities you provided and the equipment/transport too

6. Location – was it OK?

Excellent - lots of space to play around, but too many wasps! Yes - not too far to travel, but fun going across to the IOW

Great

*** liked the location of the camp especially the view of the river. (Close enough if there was any problems, but far away for *** to feel he was on holiday and learn to be independent - Mum)

7. Transport – was it OK?

The minibuses were newer and better than last year

Yes

Good

Minivans were good. (Excellent transport arrangements - Mum)

8. Equipment on camp – was it OK?

All OK (but a dish washer would have been good!).

Yes

The only comment I got from *** was that his cooking shelter was "odd" something to do with poles of different lengths!

Equipment on camp excellent. Good facilities at the campsite, especially the tuck shop! ( *** comment).