IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDANCE IN THE GUIDING MANUAL.

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1 Activities Administration Address details Alcohol Arrivals Boundary Bicycles Camp Fire Each young person will have the same activity opportunities. It is important that the participants arrive promptly for their activities, that they are protected from the sun and carry plenty of cold drinks with them. 1 day Blackwell activities taking packed lunch 1 day - am or pm at Pikes pool to canoe and shoot, then am/pm free time. Leaders will need to walk with the girls there and back / day - on site activities to include 100 years, craft, pamper zone, swimming. 1 day Upton Warren water centre, by coach. 9am leave 4.30pm return Adult leaders are required to accompany groups Located in the Group room, opening times 0800 to 2000 excluding central meal times, Admin enquiries, lost property, & replacement wristband. The main camp will be at Blackwell Adventure, Agmore Road Blackwell Bromsgrove B60 1PX, but kayaking and shooting will be at Pikes Pool Pikes Pool Lane Burcot Bromsgrove B60 1LJ. Sailing and rafting will be at Upton Warren Outdoor Education Centre, Worcester Rd, Upton Warren B61 7ER There will be no designated bar, but alcohol may be consumed by those 18 years and above IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDANCE IN THE GUIDING MANUAL. All arrivals will be via the station field (see map) where vehicles will be left. You will book in at the gazebo at the top of the field and shown your camping area. Hand carts will be available to help with luggage. Your sub-camp leader will need to know your approximate arrival time on 20/8/17. It is fine for Leaders to arrive earlier in the day than the girls, but there are no facilities for campers before Sunday 20/8/17. Each sub-camp is a boundary. Young people should not leave the area without permission from their Leader, and should not enter other sub-camps unless invited. As the site is quite large, Leaders are welcome to bring cycles if that would assist them to get around. Helmets must be worn, and a warning bell or horn fitted. There will be a campfire on Tuesday evening starting at 8pm. Please bring sitters and a song suggestion. Camp gadgets Please bring all your own equipment / materials. Camp traffic Emergency and designated vehicles only allowed on site. All other vehicles must be parked on the station field. Please ensure there is a note in your windscreen, stating your name, sub-camp and mobile number in case emergency contact is needed. Camping area Each unit will be allocated to a sub-camp, and you will be contacted by your sub-camp leader to tell you which you are in. Your sub-camp leader will mark out the sub-camp and your area will be a function of the size of your group. Catering All campers are expected to be self sufficient. Central team and service Crew will be catered. All cooking to be on gas no open fires. Central Team Will be wearing a yellow neckerchief Children Children under 5 will camp for free, 5 to 10 years will pay just the camping fee of 25 and will be welcomed in the Page 1 of 6

2 Closing Ceremony Clothes for Activities Coffee Bar/ Chill out area for leaders. DBS Clearance Departures Disclaimer Duke of Edinburgh s Award and/or Queen s Guide Award Dress Emergency Procedure Emergency Number Equipment Evening activities Exam Results Fire County organised activities. Over 10 years can pay the full fee and join in activities. Please ensure that you have adult supervision for all children as detailed in the Guiding Manual. 7.30pm on Thursday 24 th August All those participating in activities are advised to have at least one set of old clothes that can get wet/muddy. 2 sets are advised. Situated in Group Room this is the place for adults needing a quiet 5 minutes and possibly a listening ear, or just somewhere for you to meet others or old friends. All adults attending for one night or more must have a current Girlguiding DBS clearance; Commissioners will action this on receipt of the REN form. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE CLOSURE OF THE DBS SITE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP SYSTEMS UPGRADE All departures will be via the station field (see map) where vehicles will be parked. You will book out at the gazebo at the top of the field. Hand carts will be available to help with luggage. Your sub-camp leader will need to know your approximate departure time on 25/8/17 Girlguiding Shropshire cannot be held responsible for any loss of or damage to your personal camping equipment, clothing and other personal possessions, including money and motor vehicles. Please ensure all items are adequately covered by appropriate personal Insurance policies. Members of the Service Team who are using this for the residential sections should have marked this on the application form. If you did not please notify your sub-camp leader as soon as possible. You will be required to meet the conditions of your award, and your sub-camp leader will ensure this happens. Camp t-shirts or polo shirts, sweaters, guide wear will be worn at all times, except where specifically exempted for activity purposes. ID wristbands will be issued on arrival and should be worn at all times no attempt should be made to remove these. Will be given to you on arrival The emergency number is Clare Shinton This will be used if we need to contact a parent/guardian in an emergency, or if anyone needs to contact us in an emergency. IT MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER REASON. Parents enquiring about their children will not be answered. You will need to bring all the equipment you would normally take to camp. You should include a fire extinguisher and or a fire blanket, a fire bucket and a first aid kit. There will be activities each evening, starting at either 7.30pm or 8pm. Participants should return to their own sub camp by 9.30pm and be completely silent by 11.00pm If you have anyone in your unit who needs special arrangements for external exam results, please notify your sub-camp leader as soon as possible. Please report all fires, or incidents with gas bottles to the information desk. In the event of a large scale fire, alternative sleeping arrangements will be put into operation. All leaders to be aware of evacuation plans, which will be given to you on arrival. Page 2 of 6

3 Fire Extinguishers Fires Fire Procedures First Aid Flag Ceremonies Food storage Forms Fun Gas supplies Gas Safety Generators Going Away With Qualifications Groceries Health and Safety Health forms All units should bring one with them and or a fire blanket. In addition a fire bucket should be ready for use. No open fires on site all cooking to be on gas. These will be clearly outlined to all participants on arrival. Units are requested to do their own 1 st aid and bring their own kit however we do have qualified 1 st aiders on camp who will be situated in the Manor, accessible through the French doors. There will be surgery at 9am every day for nonurgent issues, but for urgent matter, please go to the information desk in the group room. The 1 st Aid team will need a copy of every health form. Flag ceremonies will be at the opening and closing ceremonies All food must be stored on the campsites. Arrangements are in place for re-freezing of blocks for cool boxes. All blocks must be marked with permanent ink, with the unit name. Each camping group will need an REN form. All under 18s will need a consent form. All participants will need to complete a health form. Please provide your sub-camp leader with lists of any photography non-permission and any non-swimmers. Have lots of fun on camp. Please bring an adequate supply of gas for your use however we understand that sometimes we do run out in this case Gas available from Blackwell Adventure. The information desk will also have a list of local suppliers Each unit should ensure that they check all their gas cookers, lights, boilers etc are they in good working order before arriving at camp. Please check the date on your hoses they must be no more than 3 years old and the clamps should be in working order. Sub-camp leaders are to check fire safety on their sub-camp. No generators in use after 11.00pm Individual units do not need to have Going Away With qualification; we will ensure that the ratios are covered. It is for this reason that you have been asked to list such qualifications on your application form. You can shop on line BEFORE you arrive. Please ensure your name and sub-camp is on your order. Please advise security of your name and sub-camp so they will let your goods through. Security will then radio through to your sub camp when your order has arrived so you can come and accept your shopping and any alternatives that the suppliers have sent. The same process should be followed if you have ordered a top up. There is an Asda in Bromsgrove and Aldi or Morrisons between Bromsgrove and Droitwich Shopping run - Please notify admin if you wish to use this service. Central team/service team will also cover H&S. please listen to their advice and act accordingly. Each Participant MUST have 2 health forms, one kept with the unit 1 st aider and one lodged with the 1 st Aid Team. There is no template on the website as each unit will have their own 1 st Aid items, but if you need any help with this, please contact your sub-camp Leader. For chronic conditions a separate health plan should be used. Allergy info will be Page 3 of 6

4 Insurance Labelling incorporated onto the wristband. All units should ensure that they are covered with Insurance for their equipment that they have brought to camp. All girls to be encouraged to label EVERYTHING to assist with lost property. Leader training Leaving Camp Litter Lost Property Map Medical Issues Mobile Phones Newsletters Opening Ceremony Postal Services Problems Quiet Time Refuse disposal Residential Event Notification (REN) forms Risk assessment As at previous big camps, we will be offering training for Leaders (1 st Response Refresher and Safe Space) these will take place in the Manor, and there will be sign up sheets in the group room. We would prefer it if you didn t leave site, apart from the organised trips. However if you do need to please advise the information team and sign out and back in at security at the station field gate. Please remember we are on a green sited field and that no litter should be dropped in and around camp. If found please take to the group room. If lost please ask at the information desk The site map of Blackwell Adventure referred to in this A Z is available to download at There will be 1 st Aiders available for advice if the unit 1 st aiders need support see 1 st Aid above Please be advised there are no facilities on campsites for charging mobile phones; arrangements can be made for Leaders. We would prefer no mobile phones to be with girls, but please ensure that all groups know that such devices are not covered by are insurance. No wind up chargers please. Each participating unit will receive a newsletter before the summer holidays. This is designed to be shared with the girls and will include information plus competitions. Sunday 20 th July at 7.30pm. This will include a parade and sub camps (or units) to bring something to parade in with on the theme of the ocean. Consideration to be given to a chant for each sub camp. Box will be available in the group room as there is no collection from Blackwell Adventure We don t have any if you need some help go and talk to the team in the group room Quiet between 11.00pm 7.00am Rubbish skips and recycling skips are at the bottom of the Station field. However, there is a designated point on each sub camp from which Blackwell staff will collect recycling IF it is in the coreect coloured bag. These bags will be issued on arrival. Each unit camping will need to complete an REN form, submitted to your Commissioner in the normal way, then forwarded to outdoor@girlguidingshropshire.org.uk. A template is available from the website. The risk assessments are all on the website. However, these will only be effective from arrival at/ Departure from Blackwell. Thus Leaders will need to attach a risk assessment for travel to their REN unless parents are dropping off/collecting from Blackwell. Page 4 of 6

5 Sanitary items Security Showers Smile Smoking Souvenirs Sub Camps Sun tan cream Toilets Tuck Shop (Blackwell) Uniform Useful information Visitors Water Water Aid Wet Waste Wristbands Containers are available in the permanent toilets. Please supply containers for your night loo and these will be need to be emptied and double bagged on a regular basis, and placed in the skip. Will be staffing the station field gate 24 hours a day, and there will be night time patrols around the site. All Waves security will wear a high visual jacket and neckerchief at all times whilst on duty. On site, please limit your time in the shower so that everyone gets a turn. There are also showers available at Upton Warren and Pikes Pool following water activities. It will make someone you meet happy!! The ripple effect one smile becomes two two become four Only in designated area. Please ensure you use the metal bucket provided for all cigarette stubs and ensure you have put the cigarette out. Souvenirs can be purchased from both the Blackwell Adventure gift shop, and our own SPECIAL souvenir shop located in the group room. All payments are by cash. The Pacific Ocean, The Indian Ocean, The Arctic Ocean Guide Sub Camps The Mediterranean Sea -Senior Section Sub Camp. The Carribean Sea - (Central Team) Lots of it! Toilet blocks are available for use both on site (see map) and at Pikes Pool and Upton Warren. Units should bring your own night time loo. These may be left in a designated place for emptying during the day, or if you prefer to do it yourself, emptying facilities are available behind the ladies toilet block on backspace (see map) Situated near the toilet block Opening times are posted on the door All participants to wear appropriate camp wear. Neckerchief, lanyards with I.D must be worn at all times. There is a welcome pack, together with much more useful information available on the Blackwell website. VIPs will be attending on Wednesday afternoon, but we do not encourage other visitors. This can be unsettling for the young people. Please use water wisely! There are water taps around the site, but water carriers will be needed. Washing up is to be done on Sub camps. As at Splash in 2007, we shall be raising money for charity. This time it will be a water focussed project at Sangam, whom we are supporting in Please can each attendee bring a 1 coin (if you start saving now that will be 10p per week). Clean water may be used to water the bushes, but greasy washing up water must filtered and put down one of the disposal points on camp. All attendees will be issued with a coloured wristband these must be worn at all times. Page 5 of 6

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