
Here are some of our Frequently Asked Questions regarding this trip.
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How will fundraising work?
There will be one fundraising event, you will be expected to attend as a way to get to know other participants. Any further fundraising activities to offset the cost of the trip, is up to you and your group to organise.
Can I go if my leader doesn't go?
Yes of course. We will have a group of leaders supporting the event & support in place to support all young person’s needs.
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Why do i need to be aged 12+ to attend?
There are age restrictions on some of our activities during the event which is why our trip has an age requirement added to it.
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Will Scouts & Explorers share the same tented accommodation?
This will be avoided where possible and if required with be agreed with parents/guardians.
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Will everyone do the same activities?
There might be a slightly different program for scouts & explorers, however each will have the same opportunities & enjoyment.
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When do I need to have paid by?
Two payments will be required within the first 8 weeks of booking. With a payment plan spreading the payment out over the next 15 Months.
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As a Participant do I need a valid Passport with at least 6 months from date of return?
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Yes - You will require a Passport to join this trip. It must also have at least 6 months left on it after our expected return date.
As a Participant do I need a GHIC Card (Global Health Insurance Card)?
Yes you do, you can apply for one here: https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/apply-for-a-free-uk-global-health-insurance-card-ghic/
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Will there be a waiting list for Participants, is the trip currently full?
Yes the trip is currently full. There is currently a Waiting List you can join so that in the event another participant cancels their place. This will be offered in the order bookings was received.
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Do you have a sense of when the volunteering days and meetup dates will be?
We do not have any dates planned currently. It is unlikely that we will be having these events before this summer. Our Unit Leads are currently planning our meetup days and these will be communicated to participants with advance notice.
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Are Mobile phones allowed on the trip?
If the young person wishes to bring their mobile phone they certainly can do, however please bare in mind we are camping so they wont necessarily have access to power or secure places to store them.
Mobile phones will be the responsibility of the young person and not of the Core Team or Leaders.
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Will you be updating parents each day during the Trip?
We will most likely have a WhatsApp community that parents can sign up to near the event, so you can receive updates from the leaders on the trip so you can stay in the loop of whats happening and to see pictures etc. You will also be given information on how you can get in touch with us should you need to during the trip.
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What will happen on GCSE Results day that takes place during the trip?
We will organise provisions for this in our trip programme. During a previous trip which was at the same time as results day, we had phone calls home to parents to facilitate this.
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Regarding SEND Young people, particularly those with Neurodiversity, can we ensure they will be kept informed regarding adults, routines etc.
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We have already shared our Adult Leader Bios with participants so they can start to familiarise themselves with those adults supporting them during the trip. We will have a timetable or what’s happening when as soon as we can. There will be possible last-minute changes during the trip, however we will keep everyone informed and up to date as much as we can do. We will also implement Care Plans nearer to the event which will cover any medical/additional support our participants may need to ensure they get the most our of their trip with us.
Will dietary requirements be catered for?
Yes, definitely. This information has been requested at a high level on the Participant Profiles so this can be covered from the start of the planning process.
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One of the young people from our group is turning 18 during the trip, what does this mean for our young person?
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For those Young People who turn 18 during the trip, they will be considered a young person/participant until they return home. We have a number of birthdays during the trip so there will be opportunities for celebrations.
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When will participants receive their camp Necker’s?
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It is too early to say at this stage, but they will have them before we depart.
We will add more frequently asked questions as we receive them.
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