LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE KANDERSTEG AUGUST 2017
Agenda: • Introduction to team • Kandersteg What is Kandersteg Activities Intro Video • Facts & Figures • Questions LIFE LIFE CHANGI HANGING NG ADVENTU ENTURE
Who are the team? Jon Hands (Explorer Leader, dim ddraig esu) Pete Sheppard (Assistant Area Commissioner 14-25 Programme, Gwent) Andy King (District Explorer Scout Commissioner, Newport) Lee Wells (Explorer Leader, Isca ESU) Dave Gordon (Explorer Leader, No Limits ESU) Mark Evans (Explorer Leader, Tân Gwyllt ESU) The team has significant experience in organising and running large scale scouting UK and international events LIFE LIFE CHANGI HANGING NG ADVENTU ENTURE
What is Kandersteg (KISC)? • A world scout centre in Switzerland • Founded by Lord Baden-Powell in 1923 • Year round mini world jamboree LIFE LIFE CHANGI HANGING NG ADVENTU ENTURE
What’s at Kandersteg (KISC)? • Facilities include Camping & chalets, Shop & Catering (restaurant), sauna, toilets & showers, etc. • Up to 1,200 on site LIFE LIFE CHANGI HANGING NG ADVENTU ENTURE
It’s all about the experience LIFE LIFE CHANGI HANGING NG ADVENTU ENTURE
Who, How Long & When • Open to Gwent Area Network Explorers Scouts who will be eligible to join Explorers on date of travel • 11 Days (10 nights) • 6 th to 16 th August 2017 Dependent upon flight availability • Planes, trains & automobiles Bristol or Heathrow to start & finish LIFE LIFE CHANGI HANGING NG ADVENTU ENTURE
Prices & Payment Payments A non returnable deposit of £150 must be paid by cheque or bank transfer following registration to confirm a place. This must be received by 6pm on Sunday 3 July or the place may be lost. Payment instructions are shown on the relevant screen within the booking system and must be followed (including the requirement for remittance advice). Further payments will be required to be made as follows: 31 August 2016 - £50 30 November 2016 - £150 28 February 2017 - £200 31 May 2017 - £200 31 July 2017 - final payment of outstanding balance (estimated at £50 depending on activity choices) All payments are less any fundraising or grant that has been allocated to participants by the due date. Over-payments and early payments will be accepted at any time. This means that following the deposit, paying £50 per calendar month between July 2016 and July 2017 inclusive will cover the required amounts. Payments will be recorded on our online booking system allowing you to log in to view the outstanding balance at any time. The advertised costs take account of contingency and currency fluctuation. Following the trip expenditure will be analysed and any unspent money returned to participants on a pro-rata basis. LIFE LIFE CHANGI HANGING NG ADVENTU ENTURE
Fundraising Fundraising activities will be available / taking place to reduce the cost Events will be planned as follows: Area Level (Gwent) District Level (Newport) Unit Level (Explorer Units) You can also fund raise as an individual / smaller group Area, District & Unit fundraising will be shared with those that support - you get out what you put in! LIFE LIFE CHANGI HANGING NG ADVENTU ENTURE
Timing & Activities Jun/Jul 16 Deposit & confirm numbers Fundraising starts August 16 Book Campsite Book Flights (available 1 year before travel) Feb 17 Issue brochure - choose Activities Mar 17 Bid for activities (Kandersteg team) Apr 17 Timetable / Programme fixed Confirm activities and communicate to all Jul 17 Final payment Kandersteg here we come…. Aug 17 LIFE LIFE CHANGI HANGING NG ADVENTU ENTURE
Catering • Breakfast & Lunch will be self catered • Helps with cost and activities • Evening Meal will be Catered • Use restaurant at KISC Accommodation • Camping for everyone Fitness Levels & Preparation • Advanced levels of fitness required for some activities • Preparatory events will be taking place Local hikes, kit preparation, district events, etc. LIFE LIFE CHANGI HANGING NG ADVENTU ENTURE
Essential Equipment & Travel • August Average 15-25 o C day, 5-10 o C overnight • Main kit on a van, hand luggage only for flight • Hiking kit Good quality boots broken in with ankle support Layers+++ Hat & Glove Waterproof jacket & trousers Sun protection, lip salve & sunglasses 4 Seasons in one Day…. LIFE LIFE CHANGI HANGING NG ADVENTU ENTURE
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