Camp Updates - AWSC 2010

In 2008 Scout numbers shot from their 2006 level of around 450 to over 750 scouts plus around 200 supporting adults. In 2010 the team are determined to manage a gradual increase in capacity to 850.

We are looking to broaden our base of volunteer staff members to give new opportunities to adults looking for a different challenge! If you would like to know more, contact the Camp Leader Pete Jeffreys awsc@scoutswales.org.uk

 

Booking update:

1st June: All payments are final and no refunds will be processed after this date.

25th May: Bookings now exceed our capacity. No bookings are confirmed until full payment is made. If you are late in paying then your spaces will be given to others who pay more promptly.

A few more updates added:

Permission Forms

All adults and young people on site will bring two copies of permission forms. Scouts wishing to take part in air rifle shooting also need to complete the separate permission form.

All forms will be brought with you on the Friday 18th June and will not be sent in advance. These forms are published now following requests from troop leaders.

Project Team

The project team have visited the site to plan for locations of activities, events and services. Some improvements to the 2008 plan have been decided, particularly to reduce the distance between some activities.

The project team are:

  • Mike Doyle-Edwards, Mike Preston, Simon Hillard (Adventure Zone)
  • Ruth Weltch (Fun Zone)
  • Andy Broadwell (Challenge Zone)
  • Martin Evans (Explorer Service Team Management)
  • Kay Holmes (Nerd Centre Admin Team)
  • Paul Deere, Simon Miskin (Site and Services Team)
  • Joe Holmes (Chair, Scout Forum for Wales)
  • Alan Davies (Commissioner Wales for Scouts)
  • Steve Holmes (Deputy Camp Leader)
  • Pete Jeffreys (Camp Leader) awsc@scoutswales.org.uk

 

Costs

Fees for the event are confirmed as:

  • Scouts £18
  • Leaders £12
  • Young Leaders £12
  • Explorer Service Team £15
  • Staff £15

Scouts take part in activities and camp in troops organised by Leaders and Young Leaders, who support the running of some activities but do not take part.

The Explorer Service Team are a small group of 14 to 18 year olds managed and catered for by the project team and support the activities, events and services throughout the event.

Staff have specific roles during the event and are managed and catered for by the project team.

 

Timings

The All-Wales Scout Camp takes place from Friday 18th June to Sunday 20th June at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells.

To help troops plan for their travel and food arrangements, an outline programme for the event is:

  • 1700 Friday Site open for arrivals
  • 2230 Friday Leaders' meeting
  • 0930 - 1230 Saturday Activity session 1
  • 1400 - 1700 Saturday Activity session 2
  • Saturday evening entertainments on a rolling programme
  • 0900 - 1200 Sunday Activity session 3
  • 1215 - 1245 Sunday Closing celebration
  • 1300 Sunday Site begins departure
  • 1600 Sunday Site clear

 

Bookings

Bookings will be taken from early March 2010. Currently an Expression of Interest system will ensure you are the first to receive updates, as well as being notified when bookings are live.

An Expression of Interest does not constitute a booking. Bookings are provisional until full payment is received. The event is limited to 850 Scout participants, so early booking and payment is required to prevent disappointment!

The booking system is online here.