This summer, for the 2nd of K2's summer expeditions, we plan to travel to the unique setting of Kandersteg in Switzerland - home of Kandersteg International Scout Centre - for 10 days of mountains, cheese, yodelling, chocolate, neutrality, cows, meadows, cuckoo clocks and everything else Swiss!
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And finally...
That's it for now - hopefully everyone knows all they need to know, has everything packed, has handed in passports, EHICs and money and is ready for the time of their lives.
Any last minute questions, give Moz a ring...
Posted at 9:08, 20/07/2010
And finally...
That's it for now - hopefully everyone knows all they need to know, has everything packed, has handed in passports, EHICs and money and is ready for the time of their lives.
Any last minute questions, give Moz a ring...
Posted at 9:08, 20/07/2010
Where
Our destination will be Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland. The centre is located near the village of Kandersteg in the Kander valley, near to the city of Interlaken. More than 10,000 young people from over 40 different countries visit the Centre each year, ensuring a unique international atmosphere. Full details can be found at www.kisc.ch
When
We’ll be leaving Wrexham on Wednesday 21st July 2010, spending a couple of days in London, then travelling to Kandersteg, returning to Wrexham on Wednesday 4th August 2010.
Travel & Accommodation
We’re travelling with a company called Venture Abroad who will provide us with return coach transport from London, and self-catering accommodation in a chalet near the centre. Click here for details.
Programme
Here's a rough guide to what we're doing when we're there (days may swap around)...
Wed 21 - travel to London
Thu 22 - day in London
Fri 23 - day in London
Sat 24 - travel to Switzerland
Sun 25 - arrive in Kandersteg, swimming pool, crazy golf
Mon 26 - white water rafting
Tue 27 - mountain hut/hike/free day
Wed 28 - mountain hut/free day
Thu 29 - Oeschiensee toboganning and glacial lake
Fri 30 - trip up Jungfraujoch
Sat 31 - day trip to Interlaken
Sun 1 - Swiss National Day
Mon 2 - Free day
Tue 3 - Leave Kandersteg
Wed 4 - Arrive in UK
Cost
The cost of the trip will be £600. This includes the £300 Venture Abroad are charging for transport and accommodation, £100 for food, and £200 for activities. We plan to raise a further £100 each via fundraising, mainly by bag packing.
We need £20 deposit per head to secure our booking, and as there are only places for 20 Explorer Scouts on the Venture Abroad coach and chalet, we’ll have to operate on a first come first served basis. Venture Abroad have asked for the deposits by the 8th May. The next payment of £50 would be due 8 weeks after that.
Initial letter to parents/carers