Where? TBC. Why? Kandersteg was the first choice, but this is fully booked as of Jan 2012.

. We are currently exploring Like where? Well . . . other options available. ..

These are some of the options:

AUSTRIA BULGARIA

ITALY

The trip is being organised and run by Bebington District Explorer Scout Leaders. The Trip leader will be Keith Fewtrell. To assist us we are looking at the following companies: PGL JEKA Venture Abroad

To keep the cost down, this is likely to be by coach. There is an option to look at flights however this is likely to add at least 100 to the trip. Travel by coach will include driving overnight allowing us to sleep. Travel Time will dependant on the resort.

Prices we have been looking at include breakfast, lunch and dinner in resort. The only meals that are not included are travelling to and from the resort. With this it is likely you will be asked to provide a packed lunch for your child for the outward journey. We will then arrange a packed lunch for the journey home. Any dietary requirements can be catered

ALL abilities can be catered for in resort. However, to allow novices to enjoy BEAST even more we would recommend taking a couple of ski lessons before the trip to learn the basics. We will look at the options of providing these. N.B. This will be at an additional cost, but will be done as cheap as possible.

We are looking to pack the camp full of adventurous activities on SNOW!! We will also get the opportunity to learn about the culture of the country we visit All adventurous activities will be done with experienced, qualified instructors. We will be taking out a comprehensive travel insurance policy with Unity Insurance Services.

Likely to be a 9 day BEAST, starting on Saturday. Details as follows: Day 1: Start the journey by coach arriving in time for an early evening ferry. Day 2: Continue the journey, stopping for breakfast, to resort arriving in time for the evening meal

Days 3 - 8: Daily skiing including 4 hours per day of tuition. Apres ski: Some evening activities can be arranged, at an extra cost, depending on the resort we go to. Generally, all in-hotel facilities are free to use.

Day 8: Depart the ski resort after a days skiing and evening meal travelling overnight to Calais. Day 9: Early morning ferry to the UK and onward journey home.

Dates: TBC for February Half Term or Easter Holidays Cost:

Feb H.T 900 for large resort 850 for small resort Easter 820 for large resort 780 for small resort
N.B. These prices are as accurate as possible at this time. Price is not expected to rise from these prices

 This is based on the best price to date. This includes the option to book a Flexi Ski option through PGL. What is this? Essentially we book with PGL and they choose the resort we go to. We find out in October 2012 where we are going.

Includes: Accommodation Full Board in resort Skiing equipment including helmets Transport 1 polo t-shirt, 1 hoody, knecker & badge Insurance

Excludes:

Passport Personal Equipment Pocket Money for Apres Ski and snacks Clothing Food en route to the resort

Deposit
29th April 2012 120 Cheque. This will guarant ee place.
This

31st May 2012 30th 70 Sep 2012 31st 70 Jan 2013 70

Monthly Cheques
3oth 31st Jul Jun 2012 2012 70 30th 70 31st Oct Nov 2012 2012 70 28th 70 Feb 2013 70

31st Aug 2012 31st 70 Dec 2012 70

is based on the Easter Holidays larger ski resort.

Details of payment plan will be confirmed on receipt of deposit

 Payment plans other than as proposed can be discussed with the Trip Leader. For those experiencing financial difficulties, there are grants available from Scout HQ which we may be eligible to access. Please discuss with the Trip Leader. This will be dealt with in strict discretion. Employer funds and business grants.

Return: Permission Form 120 deposit cheque No later than Sunday 29th April 2012 This presentation, forms and more information will be available to download from tomorrow from the Bebington Explorer Scout Facebook page.