1 Summer Camp 2011 Kandersteg, Switzerland Parent and Scout Briefing Friday 10 th June 2011

2 Agenda Welcome & Introductions The Leaders Before we go Travel to camp At camp Travel home Important Information Final words from our chairman Appendices

3 The Leaders Colin Anderson (Scout Leader) Scott Richards (Assistant Scout Leader) Karen Todd (Beaver Scout Leader) Nancy Little (Assistant Beaver Scout Leader) Emergency Contact Details on page 8 (Important Information)

4 Baggage allowance is 23kg for hold luggage, but less is more No sharp objects or knives permitted Baggage allowance is 23kg for hold luggage, but less is more No sharp objects or knives permitted Before we go Check validity of European Health Insurance Card expires after 5 years, E111 now invalid Approx 7 working days to process, must have for travel Check Passport is valid to at least 11 th July 2011 Trip comprehensively insured by specialist Unity Insurance Travel insurance cover - See Appendix 2 Electronic Devices – See Appendix 3 Medication – See Appendix 3 Pocket Money – See Appendix 3 Kit List / Hoodies – See Appendix 4 Car Wash Fundraiser, McDonald Rd Fire Station, Saturday 25 th June, 10am – 1pm

5 Meet at British Airways Check-in desks by 8.00am Wait until your Scout is through the departure gate before leaving Meet at British Airways Check-in desks by 8.00am Wait until your Scout is through the departure gate before leaving Travel to camp Edinburgh Airport – Flying British Airways Flight BA1441 to London Heathrow T5, departing 10.20am Flight BA716 to Zurich, landing 4.20pm (Swiss time) Swiss time is British Summer Time +1 hour Pack a lunch for London, no liquids Train from Zurich Airport to Kandersteg Station arrives appox 8.00pm Travel in full uniform, i.e. scout shirt, neckerchief and hoodie At Edinburgh airport, Scottish food and drink items will be issued to Scouts for them to pack into their hold luggage

6 At camp Accommodation is ‘The Old Chalet’ (contact details on page 8) Daily routine; rotas for duty patrol Programme of activities – See Appendix 5 Stay informed through Leith Scouts Camp blog updated at the end of each day Pocket Money Bank Account facility available Big opportunity to meet Scouts from other countries Stickers and badges for swapping Camp booklet Meet at British Airways Check-in desks by 8.00am Wait until your Scout is through the departure gate before leaving

7 Plan to be at Domestic Arrivals at the airport by 9.30pm on Sunday 10 th July (remember we are flying from London City on the return leg) In case of delays, you can check arrival information at and click on ‘Flight Information’ Plan to be at Domestic Arrivals at the airport by 9.30pm on Sunday 10 th July (remember we are flying from London City on the return leg) In case of delays, you can check arrival information at and click on ‘Flight Information’ Travel home Zurich Airport – Flying British Airways Flight BA8768 to London City, departing 6.15pm (Swiss time) Flight BA8716 to Edinburgh, landing 9.25pm (British summer time) Karen and Colin will accompany the Scouts on the homeward flight from Zurich Scott and Nancy will be at Zurich Airport to see the Scouts off On arrival at Edinburgh airport, Scouts will come through the domestic arrivals gate and then collect their luggage Camp will formally end and Scouts will be handed over to your care at the arrival gate. Karen and Colin will be on hand for a short while Parents reception in September to seen and hear how we got on

8 Important Information Home Emergency Contact – Prime Contact David Reid, Group Scout Leader Away Emergency Contacts – Secondary Contacts Colin Anderson Scott Richards Kandersteg International Scout Centre Reception If your Scout does have a phone, please try to avoid contacting them direct as experience shows that this can be unsettling The leader contacts are for emergencies only, the daily blog should give you lots of insight in to camp life

9 Question Time

10 Appendix 1 - FAQs Q: How do I know what my Scout is doing each day? A: You can see what we’ve been up to at Leith Scouts (We’ll make updates at the end of each day) Leith Scouts Q: What if my Scout runs-out of pocket money? A: If this is a possibility, use the camp bank to to help your Scout phase/ration their spending. The leaders will not have spare funds to supplement Scout discretionary spending. Q: What are the plans for meals? A: We are planning breakfast, packed lunch, main meal and supper with fruit snacks and fresh water available between meals. Meals will be nutritionally balanced and accommodate dietary preferences, e.g. vegetarians, allergies, etc. Q: What currency will my Scout need? A: You need Swiss Francs (CHF), not Euros Q: What happens if my Scout becomes ill or is injured? A: Kandersteg has a fully equipped doctor’s surgery, a hospital nearby and a mountain rescue team. Switzerland provides excellent services. The doctor in Kandersteg is very well equipped and deals with most incidents. Our aim is to have fun and be safe

11 Appendix 1 - FAQs Q: Do I need to arrange travel insurance for my Scout? A: No, all Scouts are covered under our insurance policy; see Appendix 2 on page 12. Q: Will I be able to contact my Scout while they are away? A: Experience of trips away shows that Scouts can become unsettled by home contact, especially mid-week, so we do discourage it. Our programme will be full and fun and you are encouraged to keep track of what the troop is doing through the blog. If leaders feel that contact with home is beneficial or necessary at any point they will contact you to arrange this. Q: Will my Scout be supervised at all times? A: All activities will be supervised either by qualified Scout Centre staff or leaders. Scouts will have free time but boundaries and time constraints will be applied. There are social areas within the Scout Centre and Scouts will be encouraged to socialise with other troops. Our aim is to have fun and be safe

12 Appendix 2 – Group Insurance Cover BenefitValue of benefit up toExcess 1Personal Accident£5,000 2Medical & Emergency Repatriation Expenses£10,000,000£20 3Hospital Stay£400 4Supplementary Travel & Accommodation Expenses£15,000 5Personal Belongings (single item limit)£1,000 (£250)£20 6Money£1,000£20 7Credit Card Fraud£1,000 8Loss of passport£1,000 9Disruption£1,000£20 10Travel Delay£60 11Missed Departure£500£20 12Personal Liability£2,000,000 13Legal Expenses£25,000 14Rescue Plus£2,000 15Piste closure£200

13 Appendix 3 - Policies Mobile Phones Although most Scouts have personal mobile phones, we strongly discourage them at camp. There is a risk of accumulating high charges and an increased risk of loss of the hand-set too. Experience shows that parents contacting Scouts directly can be unsettling for them. Other Electronic Devices Cameras, iPods, etc. may be brought to camp but but at the Scout’s own risk. Unfortunately, these devices and mobile phones are excluded from the policy provisions, so we cannot claim lost items on the group insurance. Medication Policy We need to know all relevant medical information, including any medications currently being taken. Scouts should carry their own and give a spare to the leaders, for safe-keeping. Pocket Money Policy Maximum £50 (which is 70 CHF). You can choose to bank this with the leaders or entrust it with your Scout. We are happy to accept sterling or CHF prior to the camp. If entrusting with your scout you should provide CHF currency onl y.

14 Appendix 4 – Kit List Our aim is to have fun and be safe

15 Appendix 5 - Programme