CAMPS, SLEEPOVERS & TRIPS
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| This page is designed to collate relevant links to other webpages that have useful resources / information for CAMPS, SLEEPOVERS & TRIPS (Disclaimer:These web links have been monitored before being incorporated into the Girls' Brigade Scotland website, however websites are always changing and Girls' Brigade Scotland cannot be held responsible for the content of any other web page. If however you find anything on the sites listed that contravenes the aims or principles of GB, please advise us and we will remove the link.) |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION For everyone staying overnight in a Church of Scotland Church / Hall Includes SLEEPOVERS / CAMPS / RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCES |
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VISITING PETTING ZOOS, FARMS OR THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH YOUR GIRLS? Great, they'll love it! Please don't be put off any trips by this health leaflet, but do read it, be aware, and follow the simple precautions outlined in it, to keep the girls in your care safe. (Just click on the picture to open the document link) For more information visit www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/Recent and enter 'E. coli' in the keyword search |
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APPLICATION FOR SMALL OR LARGE BUS PERMIT - This is for anyone who is hiring, up to & including a 17 seater, (including driver), self-drive minibus for camp or one day activities. |
| GOVERNMENT
LEGISLATION - September 2006: Child restraints (car seats)
in cars - All Leaders please be aware of this legislation and how it
affects you, and the girls in your care: www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk |
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GB
SCOTLAND'S CAMPHOUSE AT GUAY |
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EDINBURGH
DIVISION'S CAMPHOUSE AT NINEMILEBURN |
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www.activity-scotland.org.uk/multi-activity.htm - Lists, and gives links for and details of, outdoor centres and camps for activity holidays in Scotland, whether for a day, weekend, week or longer. |
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www.abernethytrust.com
- "We run a family of four Christian Outdoor Centres in some
of the most beautiful parts of Scotland. On offer are a range of holidays
and courses for schools, groups, families and individuals. Our four
centres are all unique and have a distinct character of their own, but
are all committed to the Abernethy Trust’s vision of providing
excellent hospitality and outdoor adventure programmes within a challenging
Christian environment. We hope that you will be able to join the adventure
this year..." |
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www.athollcentre.org.uk
- Recommended by 2nd East Kilbride Company:"... we had an excellent
time at the Atholl Centre in Pitlochry and would recommend it to other
Companies. The centre is attached to the Baptist Church in Pitlochry
and is suitable for self-catering, or food can be provided." E
Duffy. |
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www.Barnabus.org.uk - "We are a long established UK Christian registered charity offering a safe residential experience, providing stimulating physical social and spiritual development in a fun and friendly environment.Groups can completely run their own programmes or take part in instructed activities designed to build self-esteem, values and team spirit, tailored to your individual needs." |
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http://edinburgh.boys-brigade.org.uk/craggan/ - Craggan was constructed in 1975 and majorly redeveloped and refurbished in 2005/2006. "The centre is ideally situated for groups of all ages with ready access to many facilities in the locality and is well suited for water activities, hill walking and group holidays." |
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http://crusaders.org.uk/scotland/scottishcentres.php - "Hi just wondered if you would like to include this link on the site for Combruith Outdoor Centre in Comrie . Its really good, our company, the 92nd Glasgow, have camped there many times and have always had a great time." M. Mackenzie. |
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http://www.wistonlodge.co.uk - "The Lodge is a former Victorian Hunting Lodge built in the 1850's. There are a number of rooms suitable for group work, open fires to sit round, and a large games hall. Outside, the estate extends to some 55 acres of woodlands, gardens, and campsites with ponds, a small farm and over a mile of woodland trails! ... for young people; for staff training, for a day out or even for a holiday ... or come and run your own programme" |
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www.goape.co.uk - "Climb the trees and slide across high wires, crawl through tunnels, cross rope bridges, walk the planks and zip down to the ground! Go Ape is an award-winning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides up to 40 feet up in the trees. Appealing to a wide age range, customers are fitted with a climbing harness, given instructions, and then trek from tree to tree high above the forest floor. We now have 12 courses located around the UK. It takes approximately 2.5-3 hours to complete a course; however this may vary depending on the busyness of a course." REMEMBER TO ARRANGE
GB HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY INSURANCE AT LEAST 8 WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR
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www.landmark-centre.co.uk - Year round theme park. Attractions include the Water Coaster Ride, Nature Trails, Steam Powered Sawmill, Adventure Land, Ropeworx and Skydive Parachute Jump REMEMBER TO ARRANGE
GB HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY INSURANCE AT LEAST 8 WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR
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ultimatecampresource.com - A fabulous U.S. website chock full of camp activities, songs, games, sketches, you'll get plenty ideas from this website to make your camp a roaring success, with plenty new games etc. left over to incorporate into your Company nights too. |
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| Graces from Carronvale - (Thanks to BB Scotland for permission to publish these here) Two pages of fun graces, ideal for camp. |
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See
TRAINING for down loadable resourses |
(Page checked & updated 31/10/08)