1st Burnmoor Scout Group is well equipped with camping equipment including tents, kitchen and our 5-star toilets, our members need to have their own personal kit too.
Here's what you'll need in your personal kit:
- Full Uniform to be worn travelling to camp.
- Sleeping Bag. (1, leaders will carry spares) (We recommend a 2 or 3 season sleeping bag to keep comfortable at our camps and sleepovers).
- Roll Mat. (1) (Roll mats are also required to sleep comfortably at camp, we recommend a foam mat or self-inflating mat).
- Rucksack. (1) (We recommend a rucksack for bringing kit to camp, a 65 litre is a good size).
- Daysack. (1) (We recommend a daysack for camp big enough for waterproofs and a water bottle for when we're off on adventures).
- Camp Blanket. (1)
- Walking boots or strong shoes. (1 pair)
- Old Training Shoes / Sandals. (1 pair)
- Waterproof Outer Garments. (1)
- Torch & Batteries. (1)
- Water bottle. (1)
- Coat hanger for uniform. (1)
- Plate / bowl / cup / knife / fork / spoon. (1 set)
- Tea Towel. (1)
- Sun cream / Insect repellent.
- Personal Wash Kit / Toiletries.
- Towel. (1, 2 for a week-long camp)
- Hoodie / Warm Jumper. (1, 2 for a week-long camp)
- Casual Trousers. (1 pair)
- T-Shirts. (1 for each day, less for a week-long camp)
- Shorts, are to be worn on site for almost all of the activities. (1 pair for every 2 days)
- Swimwear. (1 set)
- Underclothes. (1 per day)
- Pyjamas. (1 set, 2 for a week-long camp)
- Warm Coat. (1)
Scouts should be able to fit all their personal kit into a 65-litre rucksack.
What not to bring:
- Electronics including radios, media players etc.
- Mobile Phones. (There are lots of reasons not to be bringing phones which cover safety, safeguarding and our InTouch policy. Any phones found will be confiscated and returned to their parents).
- Duvet or pillow.
- Camp bed or inflatable mattress.
- Suitcases.
- Aerosols.
- Makeup.
- Toys (a teddy is ok).
- Food or Sweets.
Don’t forget lots of outdoor stores offer a discount to Scout Association members.
What we do
Earn badges, achieve awards and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime! Scouts are encouraged to learn by doing, so our Programmes are filled with adventurous activities to develop their confidence, independence and skill set. You can expect members to get involved on their journey through Scouting in activities such as:
- Sleepovers & Camping
- Cooking & Backwoods cooking
- Community impact projects
- Creative activities
- Walks & hiking
- Sports
- Water activities.
We are right on the junction of the A1252 where it meets the B1284 from Chester-le-Steet between Burnmoor and Fence Houses.
1st Burnmoor Scouts
Robert Forster House
End of Gill Cresent North
Fence Houses
Houghton le Spring
County Durham
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The 1st Burnmoor Continuous Quoits League.
Rules:
- Any game of Quoits played between 1st Burnmoor members can count towards the league, the number of plays and wins will be recorded.
- It will be agreed before the start of the game by both/all players that the score will submitted to the league table.
- In cases of a doubles match, each player is playing for their own play/win score.
- The League Table will be sorted by a win percentage.
- Players will move into the League Table after 5 games, until then, games are recorded in the Qualification Table.
- Game plays need to be sent to Stephen Bailey who will add them to the League Table.
