Fordell Fast Forward

As well as giving young people to opportunity to take part in a range of fun and adventurous activities, the camp aimed to encourage the transition between the Cub and Scout Sections by giving older Cubs a taste of what the Scout Section is all about.

Cubs and Scouts took part in seven hours of activities from bell boating and bungee trampolining to caving to climbing. In total 22 activities were on offer.

On the Saturday evening a carnival took place which included large inflatables, disco, face painting, games and more. The night was finished off by a great camp fire.

Camp Leader Richard Fairbairn said: “I’d like to thank the many people that volunteered their time to make what is very much a team effort possible”.

Comments from the Cubs and Scouts – “Awesome! Loving every second of it!”, “Fordell Firs is amazing, I definitely want to come again”, “The bungee trampoline was awesome”, “This feels like home now, I don’t want to leave!” – certainly suggested the weekend had been a success.

Photographs of the camp, by Steven Fairbairn, are being made available on www.fordellfastforward.org.uk and www.flickr.com/photos/fordellfastforward.

For the camp we have a dedicated photographer (with all the gear) who will be taking photographs and making the available during the camp.
The gallery for the camp is available here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fordellfastforward/

I will also frequently be publishing updates on the site (Tweets). This will again take place during the camp.

So visit the website often!!!

Richard Fairbairn
Camp Leader
Fordell Fast Forward

Hi

With only 1 week to go I thought I’d remind you of some the arrangements

The Camp Starts from 6.30pm on the Friday, thats when registration opens. Because of the geographical spread. We expect groups to arrive 1 or 2 hours later than that time. The 1st timed programme activity is at 9.30pm – The Opening Ceremony

The Camp will finish at 3pm on the Sunday.

On arrival Cars  will be able to DROP OFF in the main Car Park, anyone staying for any length of time will park in the overflow car park, which you will be directed to. Please remember the cost of the camp does NOT include transport.

Group Leaders must register as soon as possible with the Camp Office, which is located at the Richmond Chalet (opposite the wardens office). Here you will be allocated Wristbands, Activity tickets and further information.

Tents & Equipment
All Groups must bring their own Tents for sleeping in. Each Group is responsible for erecting (and packing up) their own tents. A marquee, Tea & Coffee etc will be provided at each subcamp.

Tents may be erected on Thursday 20th May from 6pm, and on the Friday 21st May from 12noon. Please visit the Camp office before proceeding to erect any tents.

Nights Away Permit
For the purposes of the Nights Away Scheme, my Nights Away Permit covers the whole camp. The ‘management’ of the camp is controlled by a number of people in my team. These include very experienced Scouters with many years experience.

Badges
Badges have been posted out to the the Leader in Charge of the Group and should be sewn on before arrival at the camp.

Catering
Catering is provided centrally. There is no need to bring any facilities for cooking in any way as Tea and Coffee making facilities will also be provided.  Plates, Cups and Cutlery are in the Kit List and are required.

The first meal will be supper on the Friday night, it will not be substantial, ensure that the Cub / Scouts and yourselves get fed dinner before you leave!!

Volunteering
As you can imagine there will be times when we’ll need a hand to do some things. There is an expectation that Leaders will willingly help when asked.

I look forward to seeing you all on the 21st!!!

Should you have any questions dont hesitate to get in touch.

Richard Fairbairn
Camp Leader
richard@fordellfastforward.org.uk

Please find below a draft programme and list of activities. It should be noted that there are 7 hour long activity Sessions where the Cub or Scout will be doing a different activity each time.

Activity allocation will only be given on Registration. Cubs and Scouts will then have the option to swap activities at a ‘Swap Shop’ in the Sub Camp.

Draft Programme

Draft Activity List

Richard Fairbairn
Camp Leader
richard@fordellfastforward.org.uk

Just to answer on the Website some common questions I’ve been getting asked lately:

• The Camp Starts from 6.30pm on the Friday, thats when registration opens. Because of the geographical spread. We expect groups to arrive 1 or 2 hours later than that time. The 1st timed programme activity is at 9.30pm – The Opening Ceremony
• The Camp will finish at 3pm on the Sunday.
• All eating will be done Centrally in a marquee to the right of SHQ. Each Subcamp will have its own marquee, tea and coffee. Additional Mess Tents, tables and chairs are not required.
• The first meal will be supper on the Friday night, it will not be substantial, ensure that the Cub / Scouts and yourselves get fed dinner before you leave!!

More Frequenty Asked Questions can be found under the FAQ Section of the site

Fordell Fast Forward Badge

This is your 1st look at the Fordell Fast Forward badge. We intend to post it out to participants at least 1 month before the camp. The design might alter very slightly following manufacture.

We have now emailed out confirmation letters, with details of numbers booked via email to the Leader in Charge of the Group. If you have not received this letter please email me richard@fordellfastforward.org.uk.

An example of the Confirmation is available here: Example Letter

The Official Forms have also been emailed, but are available from the Download Section as well.

Individual Camp Forms

Young Person (Cub / Scout / Young Leader) – Word Version

Young Person (Cub / Scout / Young Leader) – PDF Version

Adult (18+) – Word Version

Adult (18+) – PDF Version

The camp is now full, and unfortunately we are unable to take any further bookings.

Please do not send any further bookings forms or cheques to Fordell, as they will just be returned.

The Camp committee apologies for the inconvience, but from the outset we have been clear about the numerical limit for the camp, and have operated a fair booking system.

We will confirm which Groups have been sucessful as soon as possible.

I look forward to meeting those who have been successful in May, and I will be in touch.

Richard Fairbairn
Camp Leader
Fordell Fast Forward

Fordell Firs National Activity Centre is running a Camp for Older Cubs, Younger Scouts aged between 9.5 and 12. The main focus of the Camp is to have fun and adventure, but one of its aims is to encourage Older Cubs to see what Scouts is all about.

The Camp team are in the process of  puting together the forms, so you can book but here are the Significant dates:

30th November 2009 – Forms Go Live on this website

1st February 2010 – Deadline for Group / Pack / Troop booking forms and deposits

4th May 2010 – Deadline for Young Peoples Permission forms, Adults Health Forms and Final Payments.

The total cost of the camp for a Cub or a Scout is £35.  A £15 deposit is required on 01/02/2010, with the balance by 04/05/2010. Leaders, Parent Helpers, Young Leaders are all £15 payable on 01/02/2010. The cost quoted includes catering, but not transport to Fordell.

Further information will be available from this website in due course, please signup to receive updates.

Should you have any questions, dont hesitate to email me richard@fordellfastforward.org.uk .

Richard Fairbairn
Camp Leader
Fordell Fast Forward