When planning an overseas camp or expedition, please make sure that the correct administration is done. Contact David Moult (david.moult@bedfordshirescouts.org.uk)for more details.
Programme ideas
There are very good resource for the Two Activity badges and the Challenge badge on http://www.scouts.org.uk/support resources
These are for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers
· Global Issue Activity Badge
· International Activity Badge
· My World Challenge Badge
For Network there is the Scouts of the World Award.
Other sites:-
http://www.scoutsvictoria.com.au/activities
http://www.gameskidsplay.net for games from around the world
Thinking of going abroad but don’t know how to do it?
Here are a few suggestions to help you on your way.
The Scout Association (www.scouts.org.uk)
· “Thinking of Going Abroad”– this factsheet gives the forms required and who to submit them to for approval for your visit.
· Globe Trekker– reports from Group visits abroad from around the World.
World Scouting (www.scout.org)
Click on EXPLORE to show Scout centres around the world.
Where to stay in Europe.
Lists of European Scout Centres. (Gerry Pope has a copy)
Travel Places
They issue a Scouts trips & events handbook.
Podium House,61 Chapel Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 1HR.
01903 832861
scouts@travelplaces.co.uk
Gerry has a copy of the book.
Venture Abroad. (www.ventureabroad.co.uk)
Organised camps abroad.
01332 985387
Personal contacts made at International Events
Others within your District and County who have been abroad