Scout Troop Information
We meet in the Slip Hall (beside the Church of Ireland) in Celbridge on Thursday nights from 7:15pm to 9pm.
The Scout Troop in generally divided into small groups, called Patrols. Each Patrol will have a Patrol Leader and an Assistant Patrol Leader. Depending on the size of the troop each patrol can have 6-8 members.
Leaders
Our Leaders, who are all voluntary, are:
Eleanor Moriarty (aka Skipper), Eamonn Brady, Peter Bracken-Kennedy, Jamie Mac Namara.
Generally in a troop meeting we play games, often in teams which helps develop team work and co-operation, and do badge work and skills training.
There is also an opportunity to earn skills badges based on outside interests. The Troup also has regular outings, hikes and camps. We plan to provide a fun packed and challenging programme for all our Scouts.
Uniform
The Scout uniform consists of navy blue SI trousers, SI belt and a blue shirt. The group scarf is Lemon and Purple and is given to the Scout when they are invested. If the Scout has come up from Cubs, they will already have the group scarf and will continue to use it.
The uniform is available from
Outdoor Adventure Store
Liffey Street
Dublin 1
Tel: 01-872 6501
All Scouts are expected wear their full uniform to the weekly meetings and to outings and camps unless otherwise advised.
At the time of writing the uniform costs about €23 for the shirt, €27 for the trousers and the SI belt is around €10.
Communications
Notes are sent home regularly from meetings advising of up and coming events or other important information that you need to have – please make sure to get these from your child. We also have a new innovation where all events are logged on an online calendar and automatic emails are sent out. You can also subscribe to this calendar and have reminder texts sent to your phone. Paper notes will continue to be handed out at meetings, but we would encourage all parents to use this new system and also to keep an eye on our new website for updates. Please check that we have your correct email address.
Websites & emails
Badge Placement
It is a good idea to sew on new badges as soon as you get them. If you find yourself challenged in the sewing department, one of our parents recommends WundaWeb as being very effective, others remain to be convinced! A diagram of where to place badges issued separately (and is available on the website in colour also). Please keep this handy in case you need to refer to it.
Losing things!
The first issue of the group scarf or badge is free; if any item is lost it can be replaced but at a cost! :-) The Group scarf is €5.00 and any badge is €1. Note that badges can only be replaced if the Scout has already been awarded it and has mislaid the original badge.
Also, please ensure your child’s uniform and belongings are labelled (including both legs of the zip-off trousers!).
Investiture
Every year we hold an Investiture Ceremony. This is a simple ceremony where new Scouts make their Promise and are invested as a Scout.
A note is sent home at least one week prior to the Investiture and parents, friends and family are invited to attend.
Annual Fee
The Annual Fee covers the hire of the hall, equipment, programme materials, entries to competitions, registration fee to Scouting Ireland, badges, Leader training, reference books, group scarves and woggles.
It does not cover trips, outings, camps or travel. We do our best to keep the cost of these to a minimum. Thanks to fund-raising efforts last year, we have a small fund available to provide subsidies for some of these outings. For 2009-2010, the Annual Fee has been held at €120.
It is our group policy that where possible additional subsidy is made available to any child who might not otherwise be able to attend any outing due to cost; so please come and talk to a leader if this is ever an issue for you.
Field Trips, Outings and Camps
Over the last number of years, we have had many day activities and Camps including attending Jamboree 2008 in Punchestown and Ski-ing in Austria in 2009..
Taking Scouts away means being able to trust each Scout to do their best and to follow the Leader’s guidance. This trust has to be earned by each Scout before they can be taken away.
