Campsite Address:
Tawd Vale Adventure CentreLowery Hill LaneOrmskirkL40 5UL
This list is a guide only and suitable for all Sections. Please check the weather forecast!
| All young people will need to bring their personal equipment and should be encouraged to pack themselves. This list is only a guide. |
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| o | Top half uniform | o | Scarf, hat and gloves or sports cap and sun cream – depending on time of year. |
| o | Warm sweaters, jumpers or sweatshirts | o | Polythene bags (for dirty clothes) |
| o | T-shirts or similar | o | Mummy style Sleeping bag & blanket – at least a 3 to 4 Season Go Outdoors |
| o | Tracksuit bottoms or Activity pants | o | Foam roll / karri mat |
| o | Spare underclothes (one pair per day) | o | Plate, bowl, mug and cutlery |
| o | Spare socks (one pair per day) | o | Tea towel |
| o | Nightwear | o | Torch and spare batteries |
| o | Hike boots/strong shoes/wellies | o | Hankies |
| o | Waterproof (coat and trousers) | o | Plastic drinks bottle |
| o | Personal washing requirements and towel | o | Teddy! |
| o | Camping chair | ||
| All items should be clearly labelled with the young person’s name. | |||
| It is best to pack a rucksack or sports bag that you can carry on your back.
Suitcases are not suitable for tents. Even during the summer, the temperature can drop and children become cold. |
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Parent Information
Uniform:
Everyone to travel to and from camp in their respective uniforms, including neckers. Maybe useful to have a small pocket torch in coat pocket, for use on arrival in the dark.
Meeting Points:
Friday – All to meet up with their leaders in the main car park for 6.00pm.
Sunday – Collection will be 3.30pm at the main car park.
Menu:
Friday
Tea – packed lunch provided by parents.
Supper – hot chocolate & biscuits.
Saturday
Breakfast – Sausage & egg muffins.
Lunch – TBC
Tea – TBC.
Supper – hot chocolate & biscuits.
Sunday
Breakfast – bacon or sausage butties.
Lunch – Hot Dog or sandwiches, crisps & fruit.
Hot & cold drinks available all day.
Please advise of any food allergies and we will do our best to accommodate.
Medicines:
All medicines should be in a sealed container/zip bag, with your child’s name on and information of what the medicines are and how they should be administered. Please hand to your section leader.
Money:
Spending money is to be limited to £10.00 as there is a small shop on site..
Electronic Devices:
We discourage the use of any electronic devices, including cameras, phones & tablets, as we are NOT insured for any loss or damage, nor are we able to charge up the devices.
Personal Equipment:
Your child’s personal kit, (clothes, boots, sleeping bag, plates and cutlery etc.), should marked with their name. We do not carry spares!!
Parent Contact:
As much as you may miss your child, please be brave and do not try to contact them either via phone or notes/letters/reminders of home. We have found that this may induce homesickness and unsettle your child.
We will contact you if there are any issues.
Leader Contact – for emergency use only:
Organiser: Nicola Cochran 0777 7557897 | Peter Duffy 0749 2208146
Tawd Vale – 01695 722866