Welcome to the camp!
Did you know that many camps have been held at the legendary Ruostejärvi with scouts from sister cities many times already! This time, the camp will travel far back in history to the 1600s, only to return to the present day and even into the future, without forgetting the ever-so-lovely 1980s in between. Jump on the time travel and back to Ruoste!
Arrival and Departure from the Camp
The camp will be held at the Ruostejärvi outdoor recreation area at Kesäsiirtolantie 71, 31380 Tammela, beside lake Ruostejärvi. Please follow the instructions by your own troop.
At the camp
At the camp, you will be accommodated in tents in sub-camps. Each sub-camp will have scouts from several groups and countries. Meals will be prepared in the sub-camp kitchens in the middle of the forest, and each scout will take turns in cooking and other sub-camp
duties.
There will be a chance to go to the sauna/shower at the camp. Swimming is also possible at designated times. The camp program includes activities from different eras. For all participants (adventurers and older), there will be a hike from Tuesday to Wednesday,
allowing for an excursion outside the camp area. On Thursday, there will be a City Day, exploring the center of Forssa.
There will be a small kiosk at the camp where you can buy candies and snacks. The kiosk accepts cash, bank cards, and MobilePay.
For the City Day program, you can already download the Play Seppo application (free) to your phone. The equipment list asks you to bring a light coloured cotton T-shirt or other fabric as the camp logo will be printed on it. Special note to adults: Do you already have a closet full of T-shirts? Can you use an existing shirt? Maybe you can print the camp logo on an old camp shirt? The environment thanks you :).
There is a quiet time at night at the camp, and rules will be followed, which will be explained in more detail at the camp.
Contacts
For matters related to your child’s camp, you can contact your scout group leaders or the camp leadership:
Camp leaders: Kirsi Usva, tel. +358 40 5373612 and Piritta Karru, tel. +358 40 5870314
Catering: Marjo Niittymäki, tel. +358 40 7406180
First aid: Ari Jaska, tel. +358 50 3061765
Equipment list
Remember:
- Label your items!
- If possible, pack your items waterproof just in case. Waterproof bags are available at sports stores and large supermarkets; garbage bags and plastic bags also help.
- Pack your items well and securely, no loose bags. Everyone must be able to carry their own belongings!
Scouting Equipment
- Scout neckerchief
- Scout shirt
Clothing and Accessories
Be prepared for cold rain and warm weather. There are no washing facilities at the camp.
- Headwear (for example a cap) and beanie
- Gloves and work gloves
- Windproof jacket
- Two pairs of long pants
- Sweater / fleece shirt
- Underwear
- Long thermal underwear
- Socks
- Wool socks
- Shorts
- T-shirts
- Waterproof shoes (e.g., hiking boots or rubber boots)
- Sneakers or hiking boots
- Crocs or similar
- Rainwear or other waterproof clothing (note: both jacket and pants!)
- Swimsuit
Sleeping Gear
- Sleeping bag
- (Sleeping bag liner)
- Sleeping pad
- Sleepwear
- Pillow if needed
Eating Utensils
Pack eating utensils in a hanging cloth bag. All eating utensils should be unbreakable (e.g., plastic), not disposable.
- Deep plate and mug
- Spoon, fork, and knife
- Water bottle (at least 0.5 l)
Camping Equipment
- Backpack or rucksack to which you can attach a sleeping bag and pad (for the hike)
- Small and light daypack
- Rain cover for backpack and daypack
- Knife
- Headlamp or flashlight (with good batteries)
- Compass (it is enough if a couple of people in the group have a compass)
General Items
- Light coloured T-shirt for printing the camp logo (note: cotton is good, not synthetic) or alternatively a light coloured eating utensil bag or other fabric for printing.
- Glasses if needed (contact lenses are not suitable for camp conditions) and a case
- Wristwatch if you have one
- Pocket money (not large amounts), bank card, or Mobile Pay if desired
- Notebook and pen and colored pencils
- Sit pad
- Bags for dirty clothes
- Small first aid kit including band-aids
- Personal medications
- Insect repellent
- Small sandbox mold if available at home
- Empty tin can and old CD
- Small plastic bucket with lid, old floorball, surprise egg inner case, thick cardboard tube, or empty Pringles can
Hygiene and Personal Care Items
- Large and small towel
- Wash bag with:
o Toothbrush
o Toothpaste
o Liquid soap and shampoo (or combination)
o Other desired washing items
o Deodorant if desired - Comb or hairbrush and hair ties if needed
- Sunscreen with sufficient SPF
- Tissues
Optional Items
- Reading material, etc.
- Songbook
- Playing cards
- Water gun
- Stuffed animal and earplugs
- Sunglasses
- Swapping badges or neckerchiefs (https://da.scoutwiki.org/Swapping)
- Small radio or portable speaker
- Phone and power bank (note: it is possible to charge the power bank at the camp but label it well if you plan to use the charging point!)
- Small snacks (no chips)