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SCOUT EASTER CAMP 2010

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THE CANAL BOAT ADVENTURE

When - Easter 2010 (3rd - 10th April)

Where - the Warwickshire Ring, Midland Waterways
103 miles 119 locks 5 tunnels 60 hours cruising

Cost - £175 (Deposit £75 by 17th December)
This camp is being subsidised and costs the same as a normal Easter week camp.

Bring - Download our Easter Camp Kit List (PDF). We have taken off unnecessary items to try and save space as it will be limited.

Read - Download our Easter Camp Rules (PDF) and Easter Camp Final Notes (PDF) before the camp starts.

Prepare - for our Canal Boat Adventure with this online quiz testing your knowledge of boating www.considerateboater.com

Have fun - play the crazy duck game.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• Transport by minibus to the boatyard near Rugby
• Accommodation staying in 2 narrow boats
• Food throughout the trip

1. Semi-trad stern. A popular choice as the steering position Is enclosed at the sides and can also accommodate 2 or 3 extra crew members.
2. Large forward well-deck, big enough for the rest of the party.
3. Two berth rear cabin with storage space and drawers. Has separate entrance.
4. Central heating boiler and airing cupboard.
5. Generous hip-bath shower, toilet and washbasin opposite. The toilet and shower area can be closed off, if required, to form an 'en-suite' unit with the rear cabin at night, or shared with the next cabin.
6. Each cabin with wash basins, wardrobes and drawers and four bunks. Top bunks are 1ft. 9inches wide.
7. Toilet. All ‘loos' have the fresh water flush system.
8. Spacious galley with lots of working surfaces and shelves. Equipped with electric fridge and four-burner cooker with oven and grill. A full inventory of good hotel standard crockery and utensils is provided.
9. Open plan saloon with ample seating and table space for the whole party. Fitted radio cassette player. At night the seats make up as the eleventh and twelfth berths.

PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE

(We will be doing some of these)

• Canal village at Braunston
• Warwick Castle, historic buildings, and shops
• Cadbury World at Bournville
• Birmingham: superb city centre moorings, many attractions
• Kingsbury Water Park
• Drayton Manor: large family theme park and zoo
• Tamworth Castle and Snowdome indoor ski slope
• Coventry Cathedral

WHO CAN GO

• Scout can come by invitation only
• The selection criteria includes attendance, behaviour and ability