Running a Sleepover: Costs and food (Beaver Scouts)
How much do we charge?
When working out the costs you must consider the cost of the accommodation, transport, food and the activities that the Beaver Scouts will do whilst they are on the Sleepover. It may be that the Group will subsidise the Sleepover which will reduce the cost.
What should we feed the Beaver Scouts?
Check with the parents what food the Beaver Scouts won't eat, are allergic to, or are not allowed to eat for religious reasons.
Some allergies relating to a particular child could have an impact on the food you provide for all, for example a nut allergy, which is potentially life-threatening.
Regardless of the likes and dislikes, and allergies of the Beavers, it is important to provide a balanced diet, which incorporates vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and fats.
The programme also has bearing on the food, as you have to consider preparation time and what food is required with certain activities. Do you have enough adults available to spend a lot of time away from the activity allowing them to prepare the food?
It is important to work out the quantities of food required so that you do not have too much or too little. Work out roughly how much you will need before you shop and take a shopping list with you.
The menu could also be linked into the theme of the sleepover.
Stage four - kit and planning checklist