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www.kisc.ch
E-Mail: [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL SCOUT CENTRE
CH-3718 Kandersteg
Switzerland Suisse Schweiz
KANDERSTEG
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KanderActive 2005
ENGLISH
Come and see us…
• scout exhibition
• village museum
• information and hiking
suggestions
• accommodations
• trip tips
• Advices
Kandersteg Tourismus
Tel: 0041 (0)33 675 80 80 • Fax: 0041 (0)33 675 80 81
www.kandersteg.ch • [email protected]
…for a nice stay!
Celebrate 100 Years of
Scouting
Kandersteg was created by
Baden Powel 82 years ago. Today
his Dream of a “Permanent Mini
Jamboree” lives on.
In 2007 we will be celebrating all
year to recognise 100 years of
Scouting. Activities will include
Founders day celebrations, special camps, August 1st scouting
sunrise, gifts for peace and links
to celebrations all over the world.
Kandersteg will be part of the
major celebration in 2007.
Don’t miss out! Come and join
people from around the world
and make this the biggest party
ever!
Watch out for more information
on our website www.kisc.ch
Introduction
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Contents
Introduction
Practical information
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2
Winter
Ski and Winter activity weeks
Winter activities
Fun in the snow!
Ski resorts
Winter equipment list
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17
Ye a r R o u n d
Crafts
Trails and exploration / Day Trips
Local activities
Awards and badges
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27
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Summer
August 1 st – Swiss national day
Route Cards
Weekly activities
Eco-Adventure
Guided hikes
Unguided hikes
Climbing activities
Snow and ice workshops
Other activities
Hiking equipment list
Index
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KANDERSTEG
INTERNATIONAL
SCOUT CENTRE
ind your Magic! What Magic?
Kandersteg International
Scout Centre was the dream
of Lord Baden Powell and welcomes
around 10 000 Scouts and Guides
each year. The World Scout Centre
invites you to come and enjoy a
unique and International Scouting
Experience. We challenge you to
find your magic! What magic? The
magic is in the mountains, the
friendships created whilst discovering
cultural differences and the
opportunity to live life to the full. It
is found in a campfire with 800
Scouts gathered around, in the hike
to climb your first peak and in the
introduction to world-wide Scouting.
Most of all, the magic is deep inside
each person – special to them, not
touched by others, created by experiences shared and enjoyed.
For 82 years young people have
come here to experience the
alpine environment – by skis or by
foot, to try something new, to
make friends, to broaden their
horizons. Our programme is based
around the three themes of International Friendship, High Adventure and Eco Adventure – we support leaders in designing and
running the best Scouting experience for their group. Our aim is to
help young people to grow!
Young people come here and
leave enriched by this special
atmosphere, by challenges met
and friendships forged. These themes bring our guests together
and encourage them to live, learn
and ultimately try to make the
world a better place. So, come
on... Find your Magic!
Miriam Herzberg, Director
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Practical
Practical
information
Summer Office hours
Monday, Thursday, Friday:
Morning:
08.30 – 11.45
Afternoon: 14.00 – 17.30
Evening:
19.00 – 20.00
Info
rmation
Tuesday, Wednesday,
Saturday:
Morning:
08.30 – 11.45
Afternoon: 14.00 – 17.30
Evening:
Closed
Sunday:
Morning:
09.30 – 11.00
Afternoon: 14.00 – 17.30
Evening:
Closed
These are the normal opening
times for our summer season,
which runs from June 26th until
September 7th. However, please
note that these times may vary
during the season. During the rest
of the year, the Programme Office
is generally open during the day
and the staff are here to help you.
Note
Our Summer activities (including the Weekly Summer
Programme, hikes and climbing)
are generally available from
June 26th until September 7th.
Activity reservations open on
February 1st each year.
Activities may be available before and after this time, please
check with the Programme
Office for availability.
The Programme
Office
The Programme Office operates
all year round and we are happy
to help you plan and run your own
individual programme. This can
be based on the many activities
we offer during the main winter
and summer seasons.
These activities may also be
available at other times of the
year, depending upon conditions
and the availability of staff. In any
case, we can offer advice on most
activities in and around Kandersteg. As well as our Centre programme, we have information
on attractions, special deals, unguided activities and coach excursions. Whether you want to come
alone or as part of a group, if you
want a full programme or just a
little advice, we are here to help.
You will receive a programme
request form and advice on how
to timetable your activities once
your reservation is confirmed.
Practical Information
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Advance
Bookings
Activity reservations open on
February 1st. Once you have paid
your booking fee, you will receive
a programme request form and
advice on activities. Please complete this form and send it to us
after February 1st. Don’t be late!
If you do not book in advance,
you may arrive and be unable to
complete your planned programme. Our activities are booked on a
'first come, first served' basis, so
please start making your reservations from February 1st as soon as
you receive your programme
form. Don't be disappointed! We
suggest that you have your
programme request to us by
June 1st for a quick response
before arrival.
After checking in at Reception,
please come to the Programme
Office to finalise your activities
and bookings. For your convenience, most activities can be billed
directly to your final account.
Cancellation Fees
Bookings for activities and catering have penalty fees if you do not
give 48 hours notice of any changes. Please take care with your
reservations and remember that
every wasted space is a disappointed Scout. See page 34 for
more details.
Insurance
Please remember that the Alps
and mountain activities can be
dangerous. It is therefore your
responsibility to ensure that your
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INTERNATIONAL
SCOUT CENTRE
group is fully prepared for all the
activities that you intend to undertake, both in terms of fitness
and equipment. The Centre’s insurance does not cover you or
your group against accidents that
might occur during your stay.
Please check your insurance policy carefully and make sure that it
covers all rescue and medical
costs. It is essential that you have
full insurance cover. If you prefer,
we can arrange insurance cover,
additional to your own, to make
sure your cover is suitable for
Adventurous activities. Contact
us before arriving in Kandersteg
to organise this.
Equipment
Please look at our equipment lists
on pages 17 and 51. For the activities that we run you must have
the listed equipment. If you do
not have the correct equipment you will be unable to
take part in our activities.
Non-Guests
Our programme activities are
heavily subsidised by overnight
fees. Non-guests are welcomed to
arrange programme and equipment bookings in advance. A
surcharge of 10% or a minimum
SFr. 1.– per item is added to cover
costs.
Travel in
Switzerland
For information on Swiss train
offers, connect to the web site:
www.sbb.ch/pv/index_e.htm
Groups of over 25 people should
contact us for a coach offer. The
coach company we recommend
offers very competitive rates,
which are generally much cheaper
than the Swiss Rail Network.
Themes
Our programme is based on the
three themes of International
Friendship, High Adventure and
new for 2005 Eco Adventure.
We have awards based on these
themes as well as several other
awards. For more information on
these awards, look in the Awards
and Badges section. These
themes are a great way to get ideas and to help plan your programme.
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Mystery Park
I N T E R L A K E N
/
S W I T Z E R L A N D
A journey into the world of fascination and amazement –
surrounded by Switzerland’s wonderful Alpine panorama.
The only theme and leisure park of its type worldwide
presents the greatest mysteries of our world.
Open throughout the year from 10.00 - 18.00 hrs.
and suitable for a visit in any weather – Allow ca. 5 hrs. for a visit.
Further information is available from:
Obere Bönigstrasse 100, CH-3800 Interlaken
Tel. +41 (0)848 50 60 70, Fax +41 (0)33 827 57 58
E-mail: [email protected], www.mysterypark.ch
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WINTER
Kandersteg is magnificent in the
winter. During this time, we offer
a programme with activities ranging from sledding to caving and,
of course, all forms of fun in the
snow!
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The Centre is situated in an
ideal location not far from several of Europe’s major ski resorts
and the village has two excellent
downhill ski areas and over 70 km
of cross country skiing.
If the weather is not so kind,
you can take part in more ‘sheltered’ activities which could be
anything from bowling ‘Swiss
style’ to caving deep in the Swiss
Alps.
For the evenings, or for when
you are looking for something a
little more relaxing, you can
choose from a variety of local activities. Maybe a trip to our Finnish sauna, or even cheering for
the local ice hockey team at the
ice rink.
Winter
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Christmas
and New Year
Christmas and New Year is a
magical time in Kandersteg and
the Centre organises a special
programme for this week of festivities. We invite you all to join in
the fun and celebrations.
The special activities could include snow shoeing or curling, a crazy sledding competition on the illuminated sledge run or an evening of roasted chestnuts, hot
chocolate and songs around a
campfire. Then of course it is time
to party, party, party on December
31st! New Years Eve in Kandersteg
is a very unique and special experience. Guests who have booked
to stay at the Centre during this
time will receive further information about the week’s special programme. Of course, all our regular
activities are available too!
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Would you like to
help the Centre?
If so you could consider joining our Association,
making a donation or helping us in some other way.
Together we are helping young people to grow.
…
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Ski a n d
Winter
Activity Weeks
The Ski Week
Package
Ski Weeks
Evening
activities
If you are looking for an action
packed week of skiing, fun and
activities, then our Ski Weeks are
just for you! We offer a fully catered week, with accommodation in
either the Chalet or the Tower,
and various evening activities.
Our ski guides spend the week
helping you with your skiing and
ensuring that you have a great
time. Non skiers can join our winter activities week!
Our Ski Weeks are primarily aimed
at groups and families with
some or no knowledge of skiing.
Our ski guides will help skiers
throughout the week to improve
their technique and to ski safely on
the slopes, as well as organising
lunches and travel. As our
ski guides are not professionals, first time skiers or
boarders must have lessons with
the village ski school on the first
two mornings. This can make a
big difference in those crucial first
days. We can organise these lessons for you at a discounted price
of SFr. 25.–.
Winter
Activities Week
This exciting option combines the
best of hiking, skiing, sledding,
Scouting and enjoying Switzerland. It is available in any week
but must be specified before making your booking. Please see page
17 for more information.
Dates for Ski Weeks 2004/2005
Ski Week 1
27.12.2005 – 02.01.2006
Ski Week 6
29.01.2006 – 04.02.2006
Ski Week 2
01.01.2006 – 07.01.2006
Ski Week 7
05.02.2006 – 11.02.2006
Ski Week 3
08.01.2006 – 14.01.2006
Ski Week 8
12.02.2006 – 18.02.2006
Ski Week 4
15.01.2006 – 21.01.2006
Ski Week 9
19.02.2006 – 25.02.2006
Ski Week 5
22.01.2006 – 28.01.2006
Ski Week 10
26.02.2006 – 04.03.2006
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INTERNATIONAL
SCOUT CENTRE
Our ski week programme runs
from Sunday to Saturday. It is usually no problem if you would like
to arrive early or leave late.
Contact us and we will do our
best to help.
During the Ski Week, we arrange
two evening activities for all participants as well as a finale fondue and presentation evening.
These can be chosen from the activities listed in the Winter Activities and Crafts sections but note
that swimming and night cross
country skiing require a supplement. If you would like more evening activities, we are happy to
organise them at an additional
cost.
Meals
All meals are provided, starting
on Sunday evening and ending
with a packed lunch on Saturday.
We ask all Ski Week participants
to help set up tables, clear away
and wash up for both the morning
and evening meals. Our Staff will
supervise and help out wherever
possible.
This is just an outline for a
standard Ski Week. We can arrange
Ski Weeks which include day trips
or other winter activities and prices will vary accordingly. It is also
possible to arrange different or
additional evening activities. If
you have any special ideas, contact us and we will be happy to
discuss your plans, calculate any
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Ski/Winter Activitiy Weeks
additional costs and work out the
best deal for you and your group.
Programme
changes
It may be necessary to change the
planned programme due to poor
snow conditions or extreme
weather. If this occurs we will be
happy to organise alternative activities together with you. If this
results in additional costs, these
will have to be paid by the group.
Ski week options
We like to be flexible and cater for
our guests needs. We have a number of different options to add to
your holiday experience.
If you have skied here before
you may like to exchange a days
skiing in Kandersteg for skiing in
another area. For example you
could spend two days in Kandersteg, two days in Lauchernalp and
the final day at the famous Adelboden– Lenk area. Please contact
us for more information and supplement prices when making your
booking.
You can also exchange a days
skiing for a coach/train trip to
Bern, or Thun or your group may
like to try our exciting Snow Adventure Day – see page 7 for
more information on winter activities weeks.
How to book
Once you have decided which Ski
Week you would like to participate in, contact us as soon as possible. We will then send you a
provisional booking form togeKANDERSTEG
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Costs for a standard Ski Week
Chalet
Without hire
of equipment
With hire
of equipment
Snowboarders Non
skiers
SFr. 550.–
SFr. 665.–
SFr. 690.–
SFr. 325.–
Groups of over 30 people are invited to stay in the Tower.
Prices subject to change without prior notice.
This price includes:
• 6 nights accommodation in the Chalet or Tower (30+ people)
• Meals from Sunday evening to Saturday lunch, with continental
breakfast, packed lunch and a substantial evening meal
• 3 days guided skiing in Kandersteg (incl. lift passes)
• 2 days guided skiing in Lauchernalp (incl. lift passes and transport)
• 2 evening activities (chosen from Winter Activities and Crafts)
• An evening of traditional Swiss food
ther with further details of the Ski
Week and payment methods.
Bookings must be confirmed by
the payment of a booking fee of
30% of each persons Ski Week
fee.
For all participants that arrive
in Kandersteg, the booking fee
will be deducted in full from the
final bill. In the event of a cancellation up to 3 months before the
date of arrival, half the booking
fee will be reimbursed.
If a cancellation is made after
this point, or if only part of the
group arrives, the full booking fee
for those who do not arrive will be
retained by the Centre.
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Excursions by train, boat and bus
We are happy to arrange an impressive day-out to lakes, towns and mountains.
Come along to get your timetable and ticket.
BLS Travelcentre at Kandersteg Railway-station
Open daily
Phone 033 675 83 84
E-Mail [email protected]
www.bls.ch
Your scenic destination
Summer and winter
Mountain restaurant with sun terrace
Walking and mountain paths over passes and to summits – Botanical Trail
Family ski resort – cross country ski tracks classical and skating
Winter walking path to Gemmipass from Christmas till Easter
Information call 033/675 81 41
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Sledging
Winter
activ
ities
Weekly
programme
During the winter season, we will
be offering a number of evening
activities for groups staying with
us. These will include sledding,
winter campfires and our new
snow shoeing evening. Upon arrival, you will receive more information about what is happening
when you are here.
Igloo and Snow
Cave Building
Have you ever slept in an igloo?
With help from our staff you can
learn the age old skill of building
a shelter from snow. Depending
on the snow conditions you could
construct an igloo or dig a snow
cave. If you are very enthusiastic
you could brave the sub zero
temperatures and sleep in it. This
activity is part of the Snow Adventure Award. Free of charge
and Maximum depends on staff
availability.
Caving
Maximum number: 8
Age: 12 years +
Cost: SFr. 10.– per person
If you want to try something
a little different we can take you
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to visit the ‘Mamilchhöhle’ in
Kandersteg. This is an ideal introduction to caving, with a 233 m
passage into the mountain. Be
prepared to get cold, wet and very
muddy, so you must bring old clothes and shoes! Please note: this
activity depends upon cave conditions.
Snow Shoeing
Maximum number: 15
Cost: SFr. 17.– 1⁄ 2 day or evening
Snow Shoeing is a great evening
activity during your winter holiday. Enjoy exploring through our
surrounding forest by head torch
and finish with a fire and some
mulled wine.
Cost: SFr. 5.– 1⁄ 2 day or evening;
SFr. 10.– full day
Kandersteg has an exhilarating
floodlit sledge run and this is our
most popular evening activity.
You can hire sledges from the Programme Office for the ride of a
lifetime! Sledges that come back
in little pieces must be paid for
by the group!
Raclette
and Fondue
Our staff can organise one of
these traditional Swiss winter
meals for you and your group.
Both involve hot melted
cheese and are delicious! Collect
further details and make bookings in Reception.
Swimming
Frutigen and Aeschi are a short
journey down the valley from
Kandersteg. They have a 25
metre indoor swimming pool and
in the same buildings you will also
find a café, sauna and fitness
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room. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Transport is not
included in the ski week price. We
also have local hotels with small
pools that are sometimes available to groups upon request.
Curling
Curling is a traditional Scottish
game that is now enjoyed by
many Swiss, both young and old.
We can introduce you to this
unusual and exciting game at
Kandersteg’s indoor curling hall.
The cost is SFr. 8.– per person,
with a Visitors Card, for 1 hour.
Bookings can be made through
the Programme Office.
Skating
If you want to have an afternoon
away from skiing, the indoor
skating rink is the place to go.
There are skates for hire at SFr. 4.–
per set and a café and bar overlook the ice rink. With a Visitors
Card, entry is SFr. 4.– for adults
and SFr. 3.– for children under 16.
Skating is possible between 10.00
and 16.30 hrs.
Sauna
Minimum: 5, Maximum: 20 people
Steam away the day’s aches and
pains in the Centre’s very own,
traditional, wood heated, Finnish
Sauna. The sauna takes about 3
hours to heat up. Get more information and make bookings at the
Programme Office.
Bowling/Games
Room
There are two hotels in Kandersteg where you can play a Swiss
variation of ten pin bowling.
You can book an alley through
the Programme Office. One alley costs SFr. 14.– per lane, per
hour at Hotel Zur Post (maximum: 16 people). Alternatively
the Hotel Blümlisalp has a games
room with bowling, billiards, ping
pong etc. on coin operated ma-
chines (maximum: 20 people). It
is usual for groups to order refreshments when using the alley.
Night Cross
country Skiing
On most days, parts of the village
langlauf trails are lit up for several hours and you can have a go at
skiing under the floodlights. This
activity is not included in the ski
week price.
These are some of the many
activities that you can enjoy
during your stay in Kandersteg.
There are also a number of special events that take place during
the season, such as ice hockey
matches, dog sled races, ski jumping competitions and cross country ski races. For those who would
rather spend their time indoors,
there are films, organ concerts,
folklore evenings and of course
traditional Swiss food and drink!
A weekly information bulletin will
be on display in the Chalet telling
you of forthcoming attractions.
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Fun
in the
snow
for all abilities. Some of them pass
directly outside the Chalet and
there are also trails at both the
Oeschinensee and Sunnbüel ski
areas. If you enjoy cross-country
skiing, Kandersteg has plenty to
offer!
Snowboarding
Downhill skiing
Kandersteg offers skiing for all
abilities – 13 km of groomed runs
in two ski areas. Oeschinensee is
at the eastern side of the village
and is reached by a chairlift. The
easy to intermediate runs are
served by two T-bar lifts and the
excellent beginners slope by a
rope tow. An exciting run brings
skiers back down into the village.
Ten minutes walk from the
Centre is the cable car to Sunnbüel. There are two blue runs
and two red runs served by a T-bar
lift. The challenging black run
down into the valley is considered
the most demanding skiing in
Kandersteg.
Snowshoeing
Maximum number: 15
Age: 10 years+
Cost: Half Day SFr. 17.–,
Full day SFr. 22.–
Try this adventurous yet relaxing
sport. Move through the snow covered forest on oversized, tennis
racquet shaped shoes. Allow our
staff to guide you and show you
the best way to Snow Shoe.
This half or full day activity will
give you a great introduction to
the snowy wilderness surrounding
Kandersteg.
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SCOUT CENTRE
Snow Adventure
Day
Maximum Number: 15
Age: 10 years+
Snow shoeing, sledding and curling. A great day of fun available
during any winter holiday. Must
be booked in advance, price between SFr.35.– and SFr.45.– depending on your choice of activity
location. Your group may also enjoy this as a rest day during a ski
week or on Saturday after your ski
week.
Cross country
skiing
Kandersteg has an extensive network of prepared cross-country
trails – nearly 75 km in total and
varying in length from 2 to 14 km.
These well maintained trails cater
For the beginner snowboarder
there are plenty of good, wide slopes in Kandersteg. The nearby ski
area of Lauchernalp offers long,
smooth pistes for those who carve those heel and toe-edge turns.
There are also lovely off piste
areas to float through.
Guided skiing
and snowboarding
If you would like some personal
attention and help with your skiing or snowboarding, the Centre
staff may be available to spend a
day or two with you, giving help
and advice. When available, Centre guides may be booked from
the Programme Office for SFr.
10.– per day per person and their
costs must be covered by the
group. If you would like several
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day with this memorable experience. Hiking and warm winter clothing needed.
days of guided skiing, help and
advice, why not consider joining
one of our Ski Weeks! Please
note that the Centre guides
are not professionals.
The Guided Gemmipass Hike‘n
Sled
Maximum Number: 15
Age: 12 years +20
Cost: Adult: SFr. 24.– Child: SFr. 15.–
Sled hire: (optional) SFr. 10.–
A full day hike over a pisted path
to an inspiring panorama point.
Sledding back as far as possible!
Price includes the cable car to the
start point. Add a little something
extra to your winter alpine holi-
Ski hire
Together with local sport shops,
all equipment hire can be arranged through the Programme Office at a very good price. All
types of snow equipment are
available, just call into the Programme Office and we will be
happy to help you out.
Kandersteg
ski & snowboard
school
Professional ski lessons are available through the village ski school
and are ideal if you have never
skied before. They can start you
off with the right technique on
those first crucial days. If you
want to really develop your skills
to a higher level under professional instruction, the ski school can
also help. Details and prices are
available from the Programme Office. One half-day lesson will cost
approx. SFr. 25.– per Person.
Other snow
activities
If you do not fancy skiing, then there are lots of prepared hiking trails
around the village for you to wander along. If you are feeling adventurous, why not hire snow shoes
and explore more of the snowy surroundings or join our Snow Adventure Day – our Winter Activities
Week could be an ideal alternative
for you – contact the Programme
Office for more information.
Sales – Rental – Service
MOUNTAIN BIKES/SKIS
SNOWBOARDS
Tel. 033 675 00 16 • Fax 033 675 00 17 • www.grossen-sport.ch • [email protected]
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Ski
resorts
Kandersteg is within reach of a
number of large and famous ski
resorts, making it the ideal base
for skiers who want a wide variety
of slopes. All are accessible by car
or public transport. Some of the
near by resorts include Lauchernalp, Adelboden–Lenk, Saas Fee
and Zermatt, Schilthorn and the
Jungfrau Region. Check their web
sites for more information.
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weekend. There are local activities church services in the village and you can also take
part in the KISC Easter programme of activities, which includes our Easter Egg hunt in
and around the village.
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Winter
equip
ment list
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•
full Scout/Guide uniform
night clothes
underwear and socks
waterproof outdoor shoes
indoor shoes
swimming costume and towel
ski boots, skis and poles
(if not hiring)
• ski trousers & jacket (waterproof)
• thermal underwear
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warm gloves/mittens
woollen hat
sunglasses & goggles (UV-Rated.)
UV/sun protection cream
& lip salve (factor 15+)
• water bottle
• If you intend to hike - Hiking
boots with ankle support.
Strong and comfortable. Also
check the summer equipment list.
Please note that if you are
planning to go caving as an
evening activity you must
bring old clothes and shoes
because the cave is very wet
and muddy.
Winter
Activities Weeks
• 2 days skiing or snow boarding
• 1 day Cross Country skiing
(or a third day of skiing)
• 1 day in Thun, Interlaken or Brig
• 1 day hike over the ancient
Gemmipass with some sledding
or the Snow Adventure Day
• 2 evening activities
• Same accommodation and food as
a Ski Week.
• Alternative activities available
upon request.
• Weekend packages are also
possible upon request.
• SFr. 615.–.
Please contact us for more information and booking.
KANDERSTEG
INTERNATIONAL
SCOUT CENTRE
18
3718 Kandersteg
Telephone 033 675 15 48
Fax
033 675 15 05
For all your banking needs
EC-Bancomat International
Investment advice
How to organise
activities in low season
Contact the Programme Office with
these details about your group:
how many people, what age range and
their interests. We will then be able to
give you ideas to choose from as well as
advice on creating your time table. This
way, we reduce stress on the leaders
and ensure that groups are aware of all
the opportunities on offer – as well as
those which are not possible due to
weather and availability of staff.
So, keep life easy and let us help you!
Many awards are possible to do in
low season, We are flexible and trust
leader discretion with all awards, if
you are happy that your Scouts have
been challenged, so are we!
See Awards section for more information on this.
YEAR
ROUND
Kandersteg is in a unique Alpine
Environment and the seasons
change dramatically. All our seasons offer a wide variety of wonderful activities.
Please refer to the summer and
winter sections for seasonal activities. Our year round activities are also
available in summer and winter.
No matter what time of year
you visit Kandersteg, there are always activities for you to do and
your stay will always be very speKANDERSTEG
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cial. They are great at any time
during your stay, as most of them
take between one hour and half a
day and are suitable for all ages.
They include various crafts, trails
and games which are also available for those rainy indoor days.
Some of our seasonal activities may also be available, depending upon weather conditions
and staff availability. In late
spring and early autumn, rock
climbing, abseiling, river rafting
and a number of hikes can be arranged for you. In the cooler times
before and after winter, skiing
(either alone or with a Centre
guide), caving, ice skating and
curling are some of the activities
that are possible. See the summer
and winter sections for further information.
If you are staying here in the
quieter months and are interested
in doing activities, please contact
the Programme Office in advance.
Year Round
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change the way you run your
home or Scout building (available
from March).
World Scouting
Workshop
Maximum: 20 Scouts
Duration: 1 hour
An introduction to the world-wide
family of Scouting through games
and activities. Informative! Active!
Fun! Ideal for Scouts of all ages.
Green Chalet
Trail
NEW
Take an unguided tour around our
chalet and learn what we do to
lessen our impact on the environment. Information points will quiz
you on your knowledge of global
environmental issues and surprise
you with fascinating and disturbing facts. Come away inspired to
PARAGLIDER
PASSENGER
FLIGHTS
Reduce-ReuseRecycle
NEW
introduction for beginners into
the world of Alpine snow. Around
45 min. (in English). Every Friday
in summer.
Astronomy
Recycling is very important at
Kandersteg International Scout
Centre and we encourage all our
guests to recycle. Learn all about
why we recycle and how to recycle on this unguided activity.
Collect a leaflet, read the information and carry out the activities
during your stay (available from
March).
Glaciers, Alps
and Avalanches –
available by request all year
Take a closer look at the forces of
nature at work. Where do they
come from, what they can do,
how do we deal with them. An
City lights often hide the stars
from us. Let clear nights and alpine altitude open up another
world of stars, satellites and planets. This self-guided activity is an
excellent introduction to the night
sky and how it is created.
E-Mail Mates
Are you interested in writing to a
Scout or Guide from another
country, possibly on the other side
of the world? If so we have a file
of people who are looking for pen
friends.
Come into the Programme Office to find a new international
friend.
RUEDI GROSSEN
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (SHV)
book through the Programme Office
The historical museum with a unique
view of the town, lake and alps.
Barbecue facilities near the castle
(Reservation in advance required).
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1st of April to end of October 2005.
www.schlossthun.ch
Telefon 033 223 20 01,
Telefax 033 223 20 84
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Stone Carving
Crafts
Use your creativity and try one of
our craft workshops. A popular
option for rainy days! In the morning we start at 8.30 and in the afternoon at 14.30. Please read the
descriptions carefully and bring
the correct equipment for your
chosen craft workshop.
All craft workshops have a minimum of 5 people.
Candle Making
Maximum number: 10
Cost: SFr. 6.–
Discover how candles are made
and make your very own personal
candle. We provide all the equipment and you get to choose your
colours and shapes. Take your
own personalised souvenir home
with you or make a gift for someone special.
Pin Flags
Face painting
Maximum number: 20
Cost: SFr. 6.–.
Create a unique flag from your
own or another country. By using
small beads you can make a flag
to pin to your clothing. A good
way to tell your new international
friends where you come from.
Maximum number: 25
This activity is great fun and always popular! It can take place
anywhere, any time. There are
plenty of colours to transform
your face into a work of art.
M u l t i - c ra f t s
Maximum number: 20
This is your chance to make a simple item out of leather and
perhaps have it branded with the
Kandersteg Crystal. You can also
brand our logo onto your own
Scout belt, hat, woggle, etc. If you
are not taking part in a workshop,
you can have something branded
at a cost of SFr. 1.– per brand.
Maximum number: 50
(Minimum: 10)
Duration: Half a day
We set up 3 crafts of your choice
and your group can rotate around
them all during their half day. Ideal for large groups!
Screen printing not available
as it takes too long.
Screen printing
Maximum number: 10
Use your own simple design to cut
a unique paper stencil and print it
onto your own T-shirt. This will
make a very personal souvenir of
your stay in Kandersteg. Don’t
forget to bring a T-shirt or buy one
from our shop. This activity is not
suitable for Scouts under 12
years.
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Maximum number: 20
One of our most popular craft activities. Using different tools, you
carve the very soft stone to make
your own fashionable pendant, figure or other similar item.
Leather work
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Crafts
Badge making
Maximum number: 20
A fun and quick activity to fit in
any time. Make up to three pin on
badges or key rings with your own
designs and messages.
Friendship
bracelets
Maximum number: 20
Have an afternoon making trendy
friendship bracelets from brightly
coloured threads, one for yourself
and one for a friend.
FRÜNDENHÜTTE 2562 m ü. M.
1/6 oder 1/3?
Fritz Loretan
Mountain guide,
Ski school teacher,
Hutwarden Fründenhütte,
Telephone 033 675 14 33
Chalet Fink, 3718 Kandersteg
Telephone 033 675 18 38
Summer Sledge Run Oeschinensee
Have your next day out at the Summer Sledge run at Oeschinensee.
You can also go rowing or hiking, or just relax by the lake surrounded by nature.
Vouchers for the sledge run are available from the Programme Office.
More information available from the Kandersteg–Oeschinen chairlift.
Telephone 033 675 11 18, Fax 033 675 12 87
E-Mail: [email protected], www.oeschinensee.ch
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Discovery trail
Trails and
explo
ration
Compass Course
This course is aimed at those of
you who have never used a compass before, or who have just
started to learn how to navigate.
The Centre’s Compass Course is
laid out around the campsite, and
is ideal for younger Scouts and
Guides to try, perhaps with a
group from another country.
Collect your information sheets
and compasses from the Programme Office, and then see how
quickly you can solve the puzzle
at the end. There is a deposit of
SFr. 20.– per compass.
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Environment
Trail
Discover the environmental aspects of our campsite on this unguided trail and work towards
the NEW Eco Adventure
Award! Learn how the campsite was created, what we do to
help the environment and visit
Nature Zone, our new wildlife
area. Allow at least one hour to
complete the trail.
A great way to introduce the Centre to your Scouts – a journey of
discovery around all of the Centre’s property and history.
An information booklet describes the various points of interest,
telling you about some of the history of the Centre and the geography of the area. Discovery Trail
booklets are available from the
Programme Office in several languages.
Kandersteg Hike
A great hike to do when you have
time on your hands. It can be
easily fitted into any programme,
and is a perfect way for you to
discover Kandersteg village and
the surrounding countryside on
your own. It leads you to points of
interest, and explains some of the
history of the village.
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Cheap,
Easy Day Trips
in Switzerland
Sight Seeing and
Scouting!
Cut out the stress and expense of
trains and cars – use our coach
excursions for an easy and fun
day out. Kandersteg is perfectly
located as a base from which to
explore Switzerland. We have
created these tours to famous
cities or attractions and each tour
has a different character. We hope
that you will find one to suit your
group but, if not, then we are happy to help with alternative tours
for individual groups.
The coach will take you to your
destination and collect you later
at a set time and place – a guide
is not provided. You can decide
what to do when you reach your
destination and we are happy
to help you with ideas and brochures upon request.
We need at least 25 people to
run a coach trip. To help small
groups, each trip has a set day –
the idea is that you share a coach
together and therefore get over
25 people going – this helps you
to make friends too! If you have
a group of over 25 people
then we can book a tour on
any day for you. Prices are for
the coach only. When an extra fee
is essential to the tour then a price
has been given. However, prices
for the optional museums and at-
Trails and exploration
tractions have not been given and
are not included in the tour price.
Please contact us if you would like
more information on anything
mentioned in our coach tours. We
have tourist brochures, price lists
and are happy to help you.
Are you flying to Switzerland with over 25 people?
Why not arrange a coach
transfer? Please contact
us for information.
Want a train quote
instead? Contact
www.sbb.ch/pv/index_e.htm
Chocolate and cheese
Travel over the Jaunpass to the
chocolate factory in Broc. Enjoy
the chocolate factory tour which
is guaranteed to warm the taste
buds of the biggest “chocoholics”. From Broc you will travel
to the famous cheese capital of
Switzerland, Gruyeres. Gruyeres,
the former capital of a medieval
earldom, is perched at 800 metres
and surrounded by watchtowers
and ramparts. Visit a Modern
Cheese Making facility and experience an informative tour. Enjoy
some of Switzerland’s finest delicacies in these beautiful locations.
Mount Titlis
The highest viewpoint in Central
Switzerland
Enjoy the first revolving aerial cable car in the world, the breathtaking panoramic view, the glacier
grotto, the chair lift Ice Flyer, the
Glacier Park, the panorama restaurant with the highest Pizzeria
in the world, snowball making
park and much more. The journey
to and from Mount Titlis is filled
with beautiful Swiss scenery,
mountain passes, inviting lakes
and amazing waterfalls. An exciting day!
Trümmelbach / Interlaken
Trümmelbachfälle is an aweinspiring experience. Glacial waterfalls have forced their path
through a mountain – walk beside the falls, feel the spray, hear
and see the power of nature. A
fantastic experience. After lunch,
you can enjoy the city of Interlaken, maybe try the summer
sledge run or the funicular and
viewing point at ’Heimwehfluh’ –
you choose! A memory making
day of natural and manmade
beauty.
Bern
Visit the capital of Switzerland! It
has something for everyone –
clock tower, bear pits, the Old
Town, shops, museums, cathedral, Houses of Parliament and
lots more. A very popular day out
which is easy for leaders and has
options for all ages. Our Bern
Mystery Trail is an excellent way
to explore the city.
Jungfraujoch and Eiger Trail
The icing on your cake! The coach
takes you to Lauterbrunnen from
where you embark on your trip up
to Jungfraujoch, the highest train
station in Europe with some of the
most spectacular views in the Berner Oberland, ice caves and dog
sleds! Upon your return, leave the
train on Kleine Scheidegg and
hike down the renowned 'Eiger
Coach ’n Hike!
Trail' (Bergweg) – through the
shadow of the North Face of this
spectacular mountain. For those
less adventurous there is a great
wanderweg too – but it is a 3.5hour hike so be prepared. The
coach collects you from
Grindelwald – a fantastic day out
in the Alps. Recommended for
Scout age and above. This will be
the jewel in the crown of your
holiday – an investment but well
worth it!
More ideas for
day trips and wet
weather. . .
Day out in Brig!
If it is raining in the mountains
then Brig is a great idea for culture, fun and better weather!
Use our special train ticket to
Brig. Trains leave every hour during the day and are direct to Brig.
SFr. 25.– adult, SFr. 15.– child.
Experience ’Brigerbad’! These
are fun and fantastic – bubble
baths, swimming pools, thermal
pools... lots of new things for
Scouts to experience! The baths
are a short bus journey from Brig.
(Entry Approximately: Adult SFr.
11.– Child SFr. 6.– there are discounted half day entry prices
available.) Brig is also an interesting city for Scouts to explore.
Enjoy your day out!
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Details of excursions
Monday
Mount
Titlis
Leave Kandersteg
08.00
Return Kandersteg
18.00
Approx. travel time one way: 2,5hrs
Coach and Rotating Gondola.
Adult: SFr. 110.– Child: SFr. 80.–
Tuesday
& Friday
Bern
Leave Kandersteg
09.00
Return Kandersteg
17.00
Approx. travel time one way: 1 hour
Coach: SFr. 30.– per person
Wednesday Chocolate and Leave Kandersteg
08.00
cheese tour
Return Kandersteg
18.00
Approx. travel time one way: 1.5 hrs
Thursday
Trümmelbach/ Leave Kandersteg
09.00
Interlaken
Return Kandersteg
17.00
Approx. travel time one way: 1–1.5 hrs
*Entry to Falls. Adult: SFr. 10.–
Child: SFr. 5.–
Friday
Eiger Trail and Leave Kandersteg
07.00
Jungfraujoch Return Kandersteg
19.00
Please ask for details of timetable
Child SFr. 100.–,
adult SFr. 140.– incl. train
*Take cash to buy tickets direct from facility.
The Bern
Mystery Trail
This fantastic day of culture and
fun is an ideal activity for a wet
day or a great way to fully explore the capital city of Switzerland.
The Scouts will collect information and discover the hidden
secrets of the city and visit the
parliament, the famous clock tower, Einstein’s home, the Art mu-
seum and the ancient shopping
arcades. Scouts will work as
teams, trying to gain as many
points as possible to beat the
other teams.
This activity is also great for individuals, small groups or families
who would like to discover Bern.
This activity is perfect to use in
conjunction with our coach trips
or alternatively you can use the
hourly train from Kandersteg.
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Special Price Tickets only from
the Programme Office
The coach price is SFr. 30.– per
person or by train is SFr. 58.– for
adults.
Thun Mystery Trail
We are happy to invite all our
guests on the Thun Mystery Trail!
Thun is 40 minutes away by direct
train and is a beautiful, cultural
experience. It is exciting too! The
Mystery trail will take your Scouts
through Spiez castle, onto a boat
trip overlooking Jungfrau, into
Thun and all over the best places
in the town – collecting information, answering questions and experiencing this wonderful town.
Scouts take part in teams so they
need initiative, enthusiasm and
team work.
The Thun Mystery Trail takes a
full day and is a great opportunity for old and young alike to experience Swiss culture and alpine
beauty. It can be adapted to a
team competition or just as a
relaxing group day out. Make a
booking in the Programme Office
and come to collect the materials
from us. We have prepared everything for you so it is a very easy
day for leaders!
Cost: SFr. 25.– child, SFr. 35.–
adult. The boat journey will
cost extra SFr. 4.40 adults
and SFr. 2.20 child.
Return train tickets to either
Brig, Thun, Interlaken or
Boltigen, the Simme rafting
start point
Adult:
Child:
Blausee
SFr. 1.– per person entry tickets
to Blausee.
The magical blue lake!
Walk, bike or catch the bus to
this local attraction.
Thun Castle
Adult:
Child:
SFr.
SFr.
4.—
2.—
Village Pool
Adult:
Child:
SFr.
SFr.
4.80
3.60
Sunnbühl Cable Car
Adult return:
Child return:
Adult single:
Child single:
SFr. 18.60
SFr. 9.30
SFr. 13.50
SFr. 6.80
Oeschinensee chairlift
Adult return:
Child return:
Adult single:
Child single:
SFr. 15.20
SFr. 7.60
SFr. 11.20
SFr. 5.60
Summer sled run ‘Rodelbahn’
Adult 10 runs:
Child 10 runs:
Adult 5 runs:
Child 5 runs:
SFr.
SFr.
SFr.
SFr.
Gasterntal Bus
Adult 1 way:
Child 1 way:
SFr. 11.50
SFr. 7.50
Allmenalp Cable Car
Adult return:
Child return:
Adult 1 way:
Child 1 way:
SFr. 13.—
SFr. 7.—
SFr. 8.50
SFr. 5.—
Adult return:
Child return:
Adult 1 way:
Child 1 way:
SFr.
SFr.
SFr.
SFr
Niesen
Season 8.5.–14.11.05
SFr. 25.—
SFr. 15.—
30.—
22.—
18.—
12.—
38.—
19.—
25.—
12.50
CHILD PRICE IS FOR SCOUTS UNDER 16 YEARS.
All of these tickets are available from the Programme Office and can be put onto your
bill. They are heavily discounted and there is no need to carry lots of cash and worry
about receipts – just relax and enjoy your holiday! These prices may change without
notice. Ask at the Programme Office for more information.
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Local
activ
ities
Swimming
When the warm weather starts,
swim in Kandersteg’s open-air
pool surrounded by the breath
taking mountains. Features include solar heating, whirlpools, a
diving pool, water volleyball option, water slide and plenty of
grassy areas to relax on. Admission prices are SFr. 4.80 for adults
and SFr. 3.60 for children under
16, wet weather ticket is SFr. 3.–
per person. Tickets available from
the Programme Office. Proper
swimming clothing is required (no
dirty hiking shorts!). Don’t forget
the WET ‘N’ WILD night every
Wednesday, see page 38.
Climbing
The village has an indoor climbing
wall ideal for Scouts to experiment on. For younger groups,
there is a rock on our campsite
perfect for beginners. These activities cost SFr. 8.– per person,
have a maximum of 15 people
and will take half a day. Climbing
depends on weather and availability of staff. You must book in
advance!
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INTERNATIONAL
SCOUT CENTRE
Raclette
and Fondue
Our staff can organise one of
these traditional Swiss meals for
you and your group. Both involve
hot melted cheese and are delicious! Collect further details and
make bookings in Reception. We
can do all sorts of catering, from
a packed lunch to a Swiss speciality, so please ask us for anything
you wish.
Sauna
Minimum: 5, Maximum: 20 people
Steam away the day’s aches and
pains in the Centre’s very own Finnish Sauna. The cost is SFr. 5.– per
person for a session. Allow 3
hours to heat up the sauna. Get
more information and make bookings at the Programme Office.
Bowling /
Games Room
There are two hotels in Kandersteg where you can play a Swiss
variation of ten-pin bowling. You
can book an alley through the
Programme Office. One alley
costs SFr. 14.– per lane, per hour
at Hotel Zur Post (maximum: 16
people). Alternatively the Hotel
Blümlisalp has a games room
with bowling, billiards, ping pong
etc. on coin operated machines
(maximum: 20 people). It is usual
for groups to order refreshments
when using the alley.
Niesen
Niesen – The Swiss Pyramid: Only
a short journey by bike, coach or
train from Kandersteg. This beautiful mountain offers amazing
panoramic views of the Alps and
lake of Thun. A train travels
steeply to the summit at 2362 m.
There is a summit platform and
restaurant. You can combine the
journey with walking one of the
sections up or down or a visit to
Thun.
Local activities
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At the ice hall
Mini golf
All year round, the Hotel Adler has
a crazy course of mini golf. The
Price is about SFr. 3.50 for Scouts
and it may be possible to arrange
group discounts.
There is a wide range of activities
available at the ice hall in the village, depending on when you are
here.
From May to September it is
used for different sports like tennis,
badminton and inline skating.
There is also an indoor climbing
wall that can be used all year
round.
From September, ice skating is
available and from October the
curling ice is set.
Summer
sledge run
Once the snow has gone you can
try a different type of sledding.
The summer sled run, near Lake
Oeschinen, is great fun for groups
of all ages. Over 700 m long – the
price is: Adult 10 runs: SFr. 30.–,
Child 10 runs: SFr. 22.–, Adult
5 runs: SFr. 18.–, Child 5 runs
SFr. 12.–. Why not combine this
with having a swim in the lake,
orienteering or our Electrifying
Environmental guide to Oeschinensee.
Tickets are available from the
Programme Office.
Fun- and
Swimpool
3718 Kandersteg
Water temperature: 26° C
Off-peak group hire available
•
Tel. 033 675 14 62
•
25 m pool
•
Divingboard 1 m and 3 m
•
Whirlpoolbath
•
Jetflowstream – straight from the changing rooms
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Playpool with water chutes
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Paddlingpool with slide
•
Kiosk, Snackbar
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A w a r d sa n d
badges
During your stay why not work towards one or more of our awards?
Designed to fit easily into your
programme, they focus on three
themes: International Friendship,
High Adventure and Eco Adventure. The International Friendship
Award is designed to bring
together guests of all ages, nationalities and cultures. The High
Adventure Award encourages
guests to experience and appreciate our stunning alpine surroundings and the NEW Eco Adventure Award combines adventure
with learning about the unique
environment around Kandersteg.
If you want to combine elements of international friendship,
the environment, high adventure
and traditional scouting then take
a look at the K.I.S.Challenge
award and if you are only here for
a short break or are a group with
younger children then the Swiss
Mini Adventurer is the award for
you.
In winter we have the Snow
Adventure Award and you can
still earn the NEW Eco Adventure
Award, International Friendship,
K.I.S.Challenge and Swiss Mini
Adventurer awards.
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SCOUT CENTRE
The requirements for these
can be built into your programme
and when completed the badges
can be purchased from the Programme Office for SFr. 2.50 each.
Eco Adventure
Award
NEW
Possible in all Seasons!
What does Eco Adventure mean
to you? Here at Kandersteg it
means hiking, glaciers, erosion,
climbing, wildlife, stars, green living and lots more!
During your stay you can experience as much of this unique
environment as possible by doing
the Eco Adventure Award. Designed to combine adventure
with learning about ALL of the
environmental aspects of Kandersteg it fits in easily with your
programme and adds an extra
element to your time here. Sign
up to become an Eco Adventurer
when you send in your program-
me request and a special Eco Adventurer pack will be ready for
you on arrival.
How to become
an Eco Adventurer
The Kandersteg environment has
been divided into three sections:
the mountains, the campsite and
the chalet. For each section there
are guided and unguided activities that you can participate in.
Each activity has been given a
points rating. To gain the Eco Adventure Award, simply collect 10
points with at least two points
from each section.
The Mountains
1. Take part in the Evolving Alps
Hike (2 points)
2. Do the Environmental Hike
(2 points)
3. Do the Electrifying Environmental Guide to Oeschinensee (2 points)
4. Do the KISC Environmental
I-Spy (2 points)
5. Complete the KISC Environmental Questionnaire
(2 points)
6. Take part in a centre guided
hike or Winter Activity
(2 point per hike)
climbing activity (2 points)
Snow and Ice activity
(2 points)
9. Take part in the Weather
Workshop (2 points)
10. Take part in the Astronomy
activity (2 points)
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The Campsite
1. Take part in the Nature Explorers workshop (2 points)
2. Take part in a centre Service
Project (2 points)
3. Do the Nature Trail (2 points)
4. Take part in Bat Watch (2
points)
The Chalet
1. Take part in the Green Living
Workshop (2 points)
2. Do the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
unguided activity (2 points)
3. Do the Green Chalet trail
(2 points)
High
Adventure Award
The High Adventure Award is designed to encourage Scouts and
Guides to experience and appreciate the alpine environment.
Those under 14 years old must
complete items 1, 2, 3 and any 4
of the other requirements.
Those 14 years and over must
complete 1, 2, 3 and any 6 of the
other requirements.
Awards and badges
1.*Describe the basic equipment
needed for high adventure in
the Alps, including the First
Aid items.
2.* Describe the main points of safety and right behaviour in the high
mountains.
3.*Describe the symptoms, treatment and prevention of hypothermia, heat stroke and altitude sickness.
4. Stay overnight in a hut above
the tree line.
5. Take part in one of the Centre’s
guided hikes or Alpine Workshops.
6. Have a swim in an Alpine lake.
7. Climb a mountain path over
2500 m.
8. Visit a glacier and explain about the dangers of crossing
one. If this is not possible, attend the ‘Glaciers, Alps and Avalanches’ presentation instead.
9.*Describe the causes of pollution and erosion in the Alps
and the effect these have.
10. Learn the correct use of a compass and navigation skills – prove
them on the orienteering or
compass course!
* Written information available from the
Programme Office.
International
Friendship Award
We encourage you to take part in
this award, which has been designed to bring all our guests together in a varied programme of
friendship activities.
Complete any seven of the following requirements.
1. Be able to greet and thank all
other Scouts and Guides staying in Kandersteg in their own
language or organise an activity with your twin group
(See page 36).
2. Learn about World Scouting.
Contact www.scout.org or
take part in the World Scouting Workshop.
3. Participate in the International
Volleyball Tournament.
4. Take part in The New International Scout Challenge or the
International Barbecue.
5. Undertake either the Centre’s
Alpine Cheesery Hike or any
other hike with a Scout or
Guide, patrol or troop from
another country.
6. With a Scout or Guide, a patrol
or troop from another country,
complete the Discovery Trail,
the Environment Trail, or the
Kandersteg Hike.
Awards and badges
7. Teach someone from another
country, a song, skit or tradition from your land – you can
use the weekly International
Night activity to help you.
8. Take an active part in the
weekly International Campfire.
9. Contribute to the continual
development of the Centre by
devoting some time to a Centre
service project.
10. Make contact with 2 other
groups visiting Kandersteg at
the same time as you. Learn
about their background and
interests and meet up when
you get here.
pass and navigation skills – try
them on the orienteering or compass course!
3. Cook and serve a meal without
using modern equipment. Your
leader will check your ‘no trace’
back woods camping skills.
4. Take part in one of the Challenge evenings with your patrol.
Alpine and Environment
1. Learn about the Alps – take
part in the Evolving Alps Hike
or ‘Glacier, Alps and Avalanches’ evening.
2. Swim in an Alpine lake.
3.*Describe the basic equipment
needed for high adventure in
the Alps, including the
First Aid items.
4.*Enjoy the new self guided
astronomy activity available
from the Programme Office.
Service and International
1. Take part in a service project
either at Kandersteg or back at
home.
K.I.S.Challenge
Possible in all seasons!
Encourage your Scouts to take
part in the points both before and
during their holiday at K.I.S.C – an
ideal help for your pre-camp planning. All Scouts must complete
1 point from each section as well
as 2 extra points from any section.
Traditional
1. Learn about pioneering – maybe take part in the weekly
Pioneering competition.
2. Learn the correct use of a com-
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2. Teach someone from another
country, a song, skit or tradition from your land – you can
use the weekly International
Night activity to help you.
3. Learn about World Scouting.
Contact www.scout.org or take
part in the World Scouting
Workshop.
4. Make contact with 2 other
groups visiting Kandersteg at
the same time as you. Learn
about their background and
interests and meet up when
you get here.
* Information available in the Environment Room.
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The Swiss
Mini-Adventurer
Award
Possible in all seasons
This award is ideal for younger
children or groups only staying
here for a few days. It will help
you appreciate Swiss culture and
discover Kandersteg.
Those under 14 years must
complete any 4 of the requirements.
Those 14 years or over must
1. Visit one of our alpine lakes.
2. Try a traditional Swiss meal
like Fondue or Raclette.
3.*Describe any two of the animals that can be found around
Kandersteg.
4. Discover the village Museum.
5. Walk the marked wanderweg
trail to Höh and marvel at the
view from the local look out
point.
Awards and badges
6. Participate in one of the centre’s self-guided trails or hikes.
7. Find out why Switzerland’s
country code is CH.
8. What is the name of the pear
shaped mountain overlooking
Kandersteg?
* Information available in the Environment Room.
Snow
Adventure Award
For those wanting to take part in
a winter programme full of variety
and challenges, why not work towards getting the Snow Adventure Award.
Those under 14 years old must
Those 14 years and older must
1.Help build a snow shelter such
as an igloo or a snow cave.
2. Build a snowman or some
other snow sculpture.
3. Stay overnight in the snow either in a tent, snow cave, igloo
or bivouac.
4. Take part in one of the following: downhill skiing, crosscountry skiing, telemarking,
snowboarding
or
snow
shoeing.
5. Experience one of the following: curling, ice skating,
sledding or caving.
6.*Know and understand about
hypothermia.
7.*Know about the causes and
dangers of avalanches and
methods of protection against
them.
8. Take part in an outdoor game
involving Scouts or Guides
from another country.
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9. Have a cheese fondue or a
raclette, and know how it is
prepared. Alternatively, visit
Hans Hari’s cheese cellar and
learn how cheese is produced.
10.Take part in one of the Centre’s
evening activities.
* Written information available from the
Programme Office.
Kandersteg
Tourist
Office Awards
Together with the Kandersteg
Tourist Office, we offer two
awards during the Summer season, which encourage you to explore the surrounding area.
They are the Hüttentest and
Wander Rucksack awards and
both are very challenging. We
have metal badges for the awards
which can be purchased from the
Programme Office for SFr. 5.–
each.
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Hüttentest
Wander Rucksack
Get your Hüttentest card from the
Programme Office and have it
stamped at each hut you visit.
Visit enough of them, and you can
qualify for your bronze, silver or
gold badge.
There are special points to visit
around the Kandersteg region
with a password at each one.
Collect enough of these passwords and then claim your bronze, silver or gold Wander Rucksack badge. There are 18 points
altogether, and if you visit all of
them, you can collect a special
Kandersteg rucksack from the
Tourist Office.
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Activity
cancellation charges
During the year we have lots of groups wishing to do activities and, once an activity is booked, we have to turn other Scouts away from it. Occasionally, groups do not
let us know of changes or cancellations – leaving empty spaces and disappointed
Scouts. To help all our guests get the most from their stay, we charge a fee of
S F r. 5 . – p e r p e rs o n f o r a n a c t i v i t y o r
half the total price of a workshop
for any cancellation which does not give us 48 hours notice. This applies to all Centre activities advertised in KanderActive including those which are free of charge.
There is NO CHARGE if a person is sick or injured.
If the activity is not run by the Centre (e.g. river rafting, paragliding or mountain biking) then you may have to pay the FULL PRICE if you cancel too late, this is normal
Swiss practice.
Please plan a realistic programme. Remember the altitude and fitness requirements;
avoid over-tiredness and stress. The Programme Office is very happy to help you
with this. Thank you for your help in providing as many opportunities as possible
for our guests.
SUMMER
Summer in Kandersteg is often
described as a ‘Permanent Mini
Jamboree’, and with good reason
too! Where else can you share an
early morning breakfast with your
Italian neighbours before heading
off on a hike to a Swiss Alpine
Cheesery with some Germans and
Spanish? Then you can finish off
the evening with a huge International Campfire, with Scouts and
Guides from all over the world.
The Summer programme is
based on themes of InternatioKANDERSTEG
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nal Friendship, High Adventure
and Eco Adventure. These are designed to help you make new
friends and learn and experience
more about the exciting Alpine
environment around the Centre.
All themes have an award that
you can achieve while staying
here.
See the Awards and Badges
section.
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We encourage you to use the
awards as a basis for your plan
of activities. For the requirements of the awards, please refer to the Awards and Badges
section.
We ask that all groups send
one or two leaders to the Leaders’ Gathering on Sunday evenings at 20.00, where information essential to a safe and a
pleasant stay is given. It is also
a good opportunity to meet
with leaders from other groups
and relax.
Many of the unguided activities
offered during the Summer season are generally available from
late Spring until early Autumn. If
you are visiting the Centre during
this time, contact us for more information.
ROUTE-CARD
Route Cards
Twinned Groups
The Alpine environment is one of
beauty, but it can also be one of
danger. In the interests of safety,
all groups going out hiking must
complete a Route Card. These are
available from the Programme Office in different languages, and
each group must register their intended route and a bad weather
alternative, if necessary, before
leaving on their hike. The completed Route Card must be handed in to a staff member in the
Programme Office, where it will
be displayed until a representative of the group comes to report
that everyone has safely returned.
If you have not reported back
from your hike within the given
time, we will begin necessary emergency procedures. If a mountain rescue team is called out on a false
alarm because a group has failed to
report that they have returned, the
group will have to pay the costs of
the team involved.
Get to know your fellow Scouts
from around the world a little better. We will twin you with a group
from another country and you can
then make contact with them and
organise some games, a meal together or even a hike. Take this
opportunity to help complete your
International Friendship Award
and discover the world – It’s up to
you! We may give your e-mail
address to a fellow scout
group so they can make
contact – please inform us if
this is not appropriate for
you.
GROUPE NAME ..................................................... BOOKING NUMBER ...... / ...... / .....
CAMPSITE / ROOM ................................................. NATIONALITY .................................
DESTINATION AND ROUTE:
WEATHER?
ROUTE CONDITION?
HUT?
EQUIPMENT?
FEMALE
GESAMTANZAHL
UNDER 16 .............
...............
............................
OVER 16 .............
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............................
MALE
ENGLISH
DATE
TIME
DEPART
.............
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RETURN
.............
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CENTRE GUIDE.............................
DECLARATION FORM?
All Groups leaving the Centre on a hike must complete a
route card, whether accompanied by a Centre Guide or
not. All Groups must report back to the Programme Office
immediately once the whole Group is back at the Centre.
Failure to report may mean that the Centre staff start a search for the Group.
The Group Leader is responsible for ensuring
the route and the manner in which it is conducted adheres to their National Regulations.
CARD CHECKED ............... STAFF-GROUP RETURNED ................. STAFF AT .............. HRS
AU G U S T 1 S T
SWISS NATIONAL DAY
Swiss festival, International
friendship, Challenge, Fun and
of course Parade! SFr. 10.– per
person SFr. 18.– with BBQ or
SFr. 23.– with Disco. We are organising a day of excitement
and culture. No other activities
are available on this day. We
will send a mailout to all
groups in early May with more
information. Don’t forget our
Swiss national day disco on
July 27th and August 3th. Please
keep August 1st free, it will be
awesome!
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Weekly
Activ
ities
Summer
Activities
26th June to 7th September
Activity reservations open on February 1st each year. We suggest
that you have your programme request to us by June 1st for a quick
response before arrival.
Once you have paid your
booking fee you will receive our
confirmation package. In this will
be your programme order form.
Please fill in the order form and
return it to us as soon as possible
after February 1st. Alterations, advice and confirmation of bookings
will be sent to you as soon as possible. Groups from the United
Kingdom should wait until they
receive our UK regulations sheet
(with their confirmation package)
before booking activities.
Please note: Guided hikes and
activities do not run on Sunday
mornings. NO activities run on
August 1st except Swiss National
Day Celebrations.
Please book all activities, including evening activities,
in advance by June 1st. Our
activities are very popular so if
you forget to book then you
may be disappointed.
KANDERSTEG
INTERNATIONAL
SCOUT CENTRE
Weekly Summer in camp programme
26th June to 7th September 2005
DAY
TIME
PLACE
ACTIVITY
Monday
08.30
Chalet
Flag break & Welcome
The International Carnival & BBQ
N E W 18.30 - 21.00 Chalet
Tuesday
19.00
Sports field
International Scout Challenge
Wednesday 17.00
Village pool
20.00
Village Hall
20.00–24.00 Ice Rink
Wet ‘n’ Wild
Swiss Culture Night
International Disco (20.07.–17.08.)
Thursday
19.00
Sports Field
20.00–20.45 Old Main Hall
Pioneering Competition
Glaciers, Alps & Avalanches
Friday
19.00
Campfire Circle International Campfire
Sunday
14.00
19.00
20.00
Sports field
Chalet
Chalet
Alpine activities require a
good degree of fitness and
have age restrictions according
to their difficulty. These limits
are because of our insurance
and cannot be changed. For all
activities, you will need to have
the correct equipment – refer
to the Summer equipment list
for full details. If you are not the
right age, or don’t have the correct equipment, you will not be
able to take part in the Centre’s
hikes. We cannot make any exceptions and you may have to
pay a cancellation charge.
Volleyball
Scouts Own
Leaders’ Meeting
Flag Break
An official welcome to Kandersteg and start of the week’s activities. Wear your uniform, bring
your national flag if you have it
with you and prepare a yell, song
or chant.
NEW
The International
Carnival and BBQ
Cost: SFr. 10.– with BBQ or free
without BBQ (BBQ must be
booked in advance and includes a
2.– SFr.) donatic to african scouting.
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Come and experience an evening
of scouting, friendship, food and
fun. We invite you to come and
join scouts from all around the
world and share in this magical
evening. The evening will be
packed with games, world scouting displays, BBQ and much more.
A display, game and/or food samples should be provided by each
group. Wear your uniform or
something to represent your
country. A great way to start your
week of International Friendship.
Not to be missed!
International
Scout Challenge
Weekly Activities
over the age of 12 will receive
more challenging tasks and to be
competitive you must complete
the challenges and gain points.
Are you up to it?
Wet ‘n’ Wild
Water volleyball, ping pong, soft
ball and more! Have a great evening at our village pool. Don’t
want to rush back for dinner? A
pool BBQ is available for the same
cost as our Centre dinner. Appropriate swimming clothing required (No dirty Hike shorts!). The
pool BBQ and Wet ‘n’ Wild must
be booked in advance and tickets
collected from the Programme
Office.
(for all ages)
Swiss Culture
Night
Discover your fellow scouts and
friends from around the world
and take part in this exciting
event. The team will travel
through the course around the
Centre and campsite to see if they
can complete the tasks and challenges that lay ahead. Groups
A unique evening! The village invites you to enjoy the Alphorns,
try out yodelling, take part in the
traditional dances and enjoy their
fascinating culture. An excellent
way to have great fun and experience Switzerland. Dates available
15, 29 June,6, 27 July, 10, 24 Aug.
DISCO! DISCO! DISCO! DISCO!
Cost SFr. 5.– per person +++ Dates 20.07, 27.07, 03.08,
10.08, 17.08 +++ They are great! +++ International
Disco Nights from 8pm until midnight +++ FOR ALL
AGES +++ Bar is provided for over 16 year olds and
soft drinks for under 16 years +++ You must book in
advance +++ Leader Supervision required
International
disco
(for all ages)
A great way to meet people from
around the world. Let your hair
down and dance the night away.
The Disco is managed by our Centre staff. People with identification and over 16 years can purchase wine and beer from our bar.
Soft drink is available for younger
people. A fantastic and friendly
environment for all scouts to have
a great time. Everyone over 16 is
required to wear a wrist band for
age identification. Leaders must
collect these from the Programme
Office in advance.
Pioneering
Competition
Pioneering, creativity and team
work! Teams of up to 8 people are
given a task, a time limit and
exactly the same amount of
equipment. Points are awarded
for technique, artistic impression
and of course, completing the
task. You need to have a basic
knowledge of pioneering to succeed – maybe practise it one evening before you arrive?
Glaciers, Alps
and Avalanches
Take a closer look at the forces of
nature at work within these awesome phenomena. Where do they
come from, what they can do,
how do we deal with them … An
introduction for beginners into
the world of Alpine snow. English
language.
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International
Campfire
signing our 'Hope board' with
your own thought.
An evening of camaraderie and
culture, where you are warmly invited to perform a short skit, song,
or dance, lasting no longer than 5
minutes. It is a good idea to prepare your performance before you
arrive.
Leaders’
Gathering
Volleyball
Get together a top class team, or
one for fun, and join in the International Volleyball Tournament.
The winning team gets the chance
to be beaten by the Staff Team!
Scouts’ Own
This is a quiet time for the Scouts
and Guides staying in Kandersteg
to come together in a non religious, spiritual gathering. Following a Light Trail through the forest
in small groups, you will read by
candlelight our messages and discuss them together in your
group. The trail will end with you
All leaders are invited to this informative evening. We will give
you necessary advice for your
camp and it is also an excellent
time to meet other leaders, compare programmes and organise
joint activities with other groups.
Staff will be there and are always
ready to offer you advice or simply have a chat. Refreshments will
be served and we look forward to
seeing you there!
Leaders’ Room
Open to all leaders from 18.30–
22.30 daily. Enjoy a cup of coffee
and share experiences with other
leaders from all over the world.
Chaplains
Help your group think about life,
God and themselves in the inspir-
ing environment of Kandersteg.
The centre's Church of England
chaplain will be pleased to listen to
and talk with scouts and leaders
about anything as well as organising church services and mid-week
events. More information on the
site notice boards.
Youth Forum
Centre is here for young people so
we want to hear what they have to
say! This is a unique opportunity
for young people to contribute to
the development of Kandersteg
and World Scouting. Through a fun
and creative forum young people
will meet new friends from all over
the world and make real changes.
This activity takes about 2 hours
and will take place on Tuesdays at
19.00 on the 26th of July, 2nd of August and 9th of August. Groups will
receive an invitation and are ask to
select 2 representatives. The participants will receive a certificate and
forum photo. Have your say!
❖ Billard
❖ Minigolf in/outdoor Fr. 3.50
Visit us!
Tel: +41(0) 336 758 010
www.chalethotel.ch
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NEW
❖ Snack-Bar
❖ Pavillon
❖ Fondue and Raclette
❖ Barn to rent with/without
service (max. 100 pers.)
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Allmenalp-Bahn
Gruppentarif ab 10 Personen
Telefon 033 675 16 90
Restaurant Allmenalp
Gut bürgerlich und preiswert
Käserei-Besichtigung (auf Anmeldung)
Familie W. Reichen
Telefon 033 675 16 86
Landgasthof Ruedihus
3718 Kandersteg
Telephone 033 675 81 82 or Telefax 033 675 81 85
THE idyllic restaurant that specialises in Swiss cuisine!!! In our cosy house
we serve Raclette or Cheese-Fondue, or other typical Swiss specialities.
You shouldn’t miss it!!! – Our restaurants are closed on Wednesdays.
Attention: For all Scouts we give a reduction of SFr. 2.– p. pers. on Raclette and Cheese
Fondue. Ask at the Scout Centre Reception for the special voucher.
We look forward to seeing you.
Fam. R. F. Maeder & Staff
Under the same management:
Waldhotel Doldenhorn with its high standard restaurant «au Gourmet».
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Eco
5
200
or
f
NEW
A
d
v
e
n
ture
senses to see, hear, smell, feel and
learn all about the animals and
plants that you are camping
amongst. Spend time in our Nature Zone where you will get the
chance to create animal habitats,
be creative with nature and lots
more!
Service Project
Here at Kandersteg Eco Adventure means hiking, glaciers,
climbing, wildlife, green living
and lots more!
The Kandersteg environment
is unique. We have spectacular alpine surroundings of mountains,
a campsite full of wildlife and a
chalet where we operate according to an environmental policy.
The environment is a part of
everything at KISC!
We want our guests to experience as much of our environment
as possible during their stay. To
achieve this we have created a
new environmental programme
that combines adventure with
learning about the environment.
At the same time work towards the Eco Adventure Award
(see page 29).
Guided Workshops and
Guided Hikes
These activities need to be booked in advance.
Duration: full morning or afternoon
Availability: every day except
Sunday morning
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SCOUT CENTRE
Evolving
Alps Hike
Available from late May
Maximum number: 15
Have you ever wondered how the
Alps were created? Well, find out
on this half day guided hike. You
will go on a fascinating journey
back in time and through awe inspiring scenery to discover how
and why this incredible mountain
range was formed.
Nature Explorers
Maximum number: 10 N E W
Come with us on an exploration
of the wild side of our campsite!
Explore the forest using all of your
Keep a Scouting focus to your adventure holiday by helping the
Centre for a half day or full day.
Please organise service projects in
advance.
Green Living
Workshop
NEW
Maximum number: 10
Open your eyes to the concept of
Green Living on this fun and informative workshop. Games and
challenges will take you on a journey of discovery around our chalet where we have a minimal impact on the environment. Come
away inspired to change the way
you run your home or Scout building!
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Eco Adventure
Environment Trail
Weather
Workshop
Maximum number: 10
Discover how weather works in
this enjoyable and informative
workshop. Create your own
weather in fun experiments, monitor the current weather using
our weather station and find out
how mountains affect the weather.
Self-Guided
Activities
Discover the environmental aspects of our campsite. Learn how
the campsite was created, what
we do to help the environment
and visit Nature Zone. Allow at
least one hour to complete the
trail.
KISC Environmental I-Spy
(Free Badge)
NEW
Glaciers, flowers, animals, mountain peaks... Keep your eyes
open, spot them all and become
the champion at environmental
I-Spy! Collect an I-Spy booklet
from the Programme Office at the
beginning of your stay.
The Electrifying
Environmental
Guide to
Oeschinensee!
KISC EnvironNEW
mental
Questionnaire
No trip to Oeschinensee is complete without our environmental
guide to this magical place. Learn
all about the connection between
glaciers and hydro power, bark
beetle, pollution and lots more!
Collect this questionnaire from
the Programme Office at the beginning of your holiday and set
your Scouts to work on it during
their stay.
Environmental
Hike
Cost: SFr. 24.– adult, SFr. 15.–
child (including return cable car
ticket. Wanderweg route.)
An unguided, full day trail over the
ancient Gemmipass route through
the Alps and at a height of 2500 m.
The trail provides environmental
information on all that you pass
by, from avalanches to bearded
vultures! For Scouts of all ages.
(Free Badge)
Astronomy
City lights often hide the stars
from us. Let clear nights and Alpine altitude open up the world of
stars. This self guided activity is an
excellent introduction to the night
sky.
Bat Watch
NEW
Explore the hidden life of Kandersteg’s creepiest night time fliers!
Collect an information leaflet and
bat watching equipment from the
Programme Office and observe
these fascinating animals in their
natural environment.
Green Chalet
NEW
Trail
Take an unguided tour around our
chalet and learn what we do to
lessen our impact on the environment. Information points will quiz
you on your knowledge of global
environmental issues and surprise
you with fascinating and disturbing facts.
ReduceReuse-Recycle
Recycling is very important at
Centre and we encourage all our
guests to recycle. Learn all about
why we recycle and how to recycle on this unguided activity.
Collect a leaflet, read the information and carry out the activities
during your stay.
Nature Zone
Spend some time in Nature Zone,
a new area on the campsite dedicated to exploring and appreciating nature. Read the information
boards, look at the exhibits, do
the suggested activities or use it
as an area for your own nature
based activities.
Environment Resource Room
Make yourself a coffee, relax and
take home lots of environmental
ideas to keep your Scouts amused
and of course environmentally
friendly! Situated in the Old Chalet the environment room is there
for everyone to use.
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Guided
Hikes
Our hike guide will come to find
your group 2 days before your activity. The hike guide will check
your equipment and describe the
hike. You must have the proper
hiking equipment or you will not
be able to participate – see page
51 for an equipment list. Please Be
Prepared. If you have booked catering then inform your guide as
they will organise food for your activity. If the weather is not suitable
for your hike our guide can take you
on one of our wet weather hikes.
Transport is included in the hike cost
and the staff guide will take care of
all transport payments. All guided
hikes include information about the
surrounding environment. Participation counts towards the NEW
Eco Adventure Award.
Guided Hikes do not run on
Sunday mornings or on August 1st,
Swiss National Day.
UK Groups: Maximum number
for UK groups is 12 Youth and 3
Adults. The adults must be confident walkers who can assist with
leadership if needed but not necessarily have formal qualifications.
KANDERSTEG
INTERNATIONAL
SCOUT CENTRE
Gasterntal Hike
Maximum number: 15
Age: 10 years+
Cost: SFr. 15.–
The Gastern valley is one of the
most spectacular valleys in Switzerland. Enjoy a guided hike
through this beautiful valley and
absorb some amazing scenery.
This hike is focused on younger
scouts but is suitable for everyone.
We take the bus to Selden and then
hike to Heimritx where you can enjoy views of Kandersteg’s snow
capped peaks and ancient glaciers.
The hike gains 300 vertical meters
and is about 14 km long. The rest
of the day is a leisurely cruise down
hill to the Centre, passing through
a gorge. Groups will arrive at the
Centre at approximately 17.00.
Overnight
R o t e r To t z H i k e
Maximum number: 15
Age: 14 years+
Cost: SFr. 30.–
This fantastic hike starts at 14.00
on the first day with a 3 hr walk to
the Ueschinenhütte. After spending the night in our high alpine
hike base your guide will lead the
group to the 2628 m Roter Totz
Pass. On the way the group will be
exposed to beautiful Alpine views
and will pass an Alpine lake and
gain views of a small glacier. During the two days you will gain
1400 vertical meters over 18 km.
After the pass you will enjoy a
gentle descent to Kandersteg,
using the Sunnbüel cable car to
complete the journey back to the
Scout Centre. The price includes
overnight at the hut and the
Sunnbüel Cable car. If you have
Centre catering, food will be provided.
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Guided Hikes
Alpine Cheesery
Hike
fitness and confidence is required
to thoroughly enjoy this challenging hike. From the top of First you
will descend into the Allmenalp
valley taking a well deserved ride
back to Kandersteg on the cable
car.
Maximum number: 15
Age: 11 years+
This is your opportunity to discover how to make cheese. The
hike gains 700 vertical meters
over 12 km. Leaving the Centre at
07.30 for a hike of approx. 3 hours
up to the Golitchen Alpine Cheesery. A guide will accompany you
and the farmer will explain the
cheese making process. Bring a
cup and bread as you will sample
the cheese and milk whilst there.
Normally, groups are back by
16.00.
Cheesery Peak
Traverse Hike
Maximum number: 15
NEW
Age: 14 years+
Cost: SFr. 20.– (Including lift)
After your visit to the Golitchen
Alpine Cheesery why not extend
your hike and take on a classic
traverse over the alpine peaks
of First (2320 m) and Stand
(2548 m). Enjoy the breathtaking
views of the Bernese Oberland
while enjoying the summit of your
own mountain. The height gain is
around 1300 m, so a good level of
Overnight
Lötschenpass
Hike
Maximum number: 15
Age: 14 years+
Cost: SFr. 65.– without hut catering, SFr. 85.– with hut catering
The Bunderspitz T E Follows the same route as the
Glacier Hike, but walking up the
ROU
Hike
NEW
Gastern valley rather than taking
Maximum number: 15
the bus. This gives you the chance
Age: 14 years+
to have a more relaxed hike and
Cost: SFr. 15.– (including lift)
to spend a night at the cosy LötFrom Kandersteg take the exciting schenpasshütte (2690 m). After
cable car ride to the Allmenalp this you will be walking longer but
valley, where you will experience with a more gradual descent comone of the most exciting hikes pared to the 1 day Hike. Following
that we offer. The hike has some a new path to the Goppenstein
beautiful scenery and amazing station. The hike gains around
views over the Alps. A staff guide 1500 vertical meters over a total
will lead you over Bunderspitz, of 18 km.
2546 m and over the Bunderchrinde pass 2385 m. From here Hockenhorn
enjoy the scenic descent into the
ION
Maximum Number: 7
OPT
Ueschinen valley and back to
Age: 16 years+ N E W
Kandersteg.
Cost: SFr. 75.– without hut catering, SFr. 95.– with hut catering.
Lötschenpass
The same route as the Overnight
Hike
Lotschenpass hike but after
Maximum number: 15
spending the evening in the beAge: 14 years+
autifully located LötchenpasshütCost: SFr. 32.–
te, you will hike and climb to the
Our most traditional and popular top of the Hockenhorn and admihike. The Lötschenpass glacier re the views over the Alps as far
provides you with a spectacular as the eye can see. Returning to
introduction to glacier walking. A the hut for lunch, where you will
staff guide will lead groups of up continue your hike to Ferden. A
to 15 people over the pass that well deserved bus and train ride
has been used since Roman times. will take you back to Kandersteg.
The hike gains around 1100 verti- Crampons and Ice axes will be
cal meters over a total of 10 km. supplied if necessary. The height
On the way, basic ice axe instruc- gain is a total of 2000 metres over
tion will be given, if conditions are the two days, so it is important
suitable.
that you are fit and confident.
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Unguided
Hikes
We encourage all our groups to
plan an unguided hike during
their stay. There are lots of options
for routes, from very easy to challenging. The Swiss footpath system is easy to use and well kept,
so the difficulties of leadership
are minimised. We also have KISC
information sheets on various
routes, with details about altitude, timetable, interesting features and include a risk assessment. They will help you make
the most of your Alpine experience – using your hiking map too!
We recommend that all groups
buy a map before they arrive in order to plan properly. This costs SFr.
20.– and can be sent to you in advance. Contact us with the age,
experience, size of group and
amount of time you want to hike
and we will help create the best
possible experience. We can also
advise groups on multi day expeditions.
Accommodation
in the Alps
Camping is forbidden in Switzerland unless it is in a recognised
camping ground. Instead there are
8 local huts run by the Swiss Alpine Club. They are also part of the
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INTERNATIONAL
SCOUT CENTRE
Hüttentest award. We highly recommend this as an Alpine experience – in true Swiss style! You
need to book in advance through
the KISC Programme Office. You
can have catering or take simple
ingredients for the hut warden to
heat up for a fee. Blankets and a
pillow are provided for each person. Scouts get discounted rates
(not on Saturday nights) Carry
down all your rubbish. Pay cash direct to the hut warden – extra to
your KISC overnight fee.
Dawn Hike –
unguided
An unguided hike with several
routes which vary in difficulty and
are well sign-posted. For your
safety and enjoyment we ask you
to book this activity so we can
control how many people are on
each route. Please contact us for
more information.
Ueschinen Hütte
Maximum number: 30
Age: 10 years+
Cost: SFr. 10.– per person overnight.
The Scout Centre manages its
own high alpine hut in the Ueschinen valley. At 1890 m the hut
is an excellent base for hikes of
many different abilities. We have
lots of new unguided hikes information available to help you lead
your group. You can hike to the
hut in the afternoon, enjoy the
magnificent view over Kandersteg and surrounding mountains,
and stay in the hut. The next
morning participate in our Roter
Totz Hike via the foot of a small
glacier and a 2628 m pass (see
guided hikes information) or enjoy one of our unguided hikes.
The hut has mattresses, blankets and cooking facilities so all
you need to bring is your own
food or take Centre catering (just
bring some fresh produce to the
hut from our kitchen and the rest
will be supplied at the hut for you
to cook) – simple and easy!
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Climb
ing
Activities
Hike n’ Climb
EW
Maximum number: 15 N
Age: 14 years +
Cost: SFr. 40.–
This exciting activity combines
our popular climbing workshop
and Roter Totz hike over two full
days. The first day will be spent
hiking and rock climbing in the
Ueschinen valley with instruction
from two staff guides. To appreciate the alpine experience further you will then stay overnight
in the Ueschinenhütte, where you
can relax and admire the views
over Kandersteg and perhaps take
part in the astronomy activity. The
final day you will be guided over
the Roter Totz hike back to Kandersteg. See Roter Totz Hike and
Climbing Workshop for more information. This activity is great
value for money and a good time
saver if you want to participate in
two activities.
Crate Stacking
Maximum number: 12
Age: 10 years+
If you are looking for a personal
challenge this is for you. Working
as a team you have to stack crates
while you are stood on top of
them. The aim is to get as high as
possible before they topple over.
But don’t worry you are attached
to a rope and you won’t fall
anywhere. A great team builder
that everyone can join in with,
even if you don’t want to climb.
This activity is a half day and
starts at 08.30 or 14.30.
Beginners
Abseiling
Maximum number: 15
Age: 10 years+
If you would like to try this exciting activity, take part in one of our
sessions on a rock outcrop in the
campsite. Under the supervision
of our staff, after a 4 metres belayed rock climb you will experience the exhilaration of a 10 metre Abseil! This activity is aimed at
groups with no or little abseiling
experience. This half day activity
starts at 08.30 or 14.30.
Beginners
Rock climbing
workshop
Maximum number: 15 people
Age: 10 years+
For Scouts with no experience,
learn basic climbing under the instruction of the Centre’s climbing
guides. This workshop is run at
the Centre’s Ueschinenhütte in
the Ueschinen Valley and is aimed
at beginners. You will hike up to
the hut at 14.00 (about 3 hours
hike) and spend the night there,
learning about equipment and
techniques. You must provide and
cook all meals for yourself and your
guides. If you have Centre catering
the ingredients will be provided.
The hut has cooking utensils and
crockery as well as mattresses
and blankets. After a full day of
climbing you return to the Centre
at about 17.30. All participants
receive a cloth Rock Climbing
badge afterwards.
Intermediate
Rock climbing
course
Age: 14 years + with some climbing experience
Cost: Adult SFr. 43.–, Child SFr.
33.– including transport, if you
have your own transport the cost
is SFr. 18.– per person
Climbing Activities
For Scouts with reasonable climbing experience. This is a 1 day
course about 1 hour away from
Kandersteg by car or train. Our
climbing staff will use the morning as an introduction to belaying,
knots and climbing techniques.
The afternoon is spent practising
what you have learnt – with continuous advice from our guides.
An excellent balance of learning
and experimenting. All participants receive a cloth Rock Climbing badge afterwards. Groups depart at 07.30 and return at about
17.30.
Beginners Rock
Climbing Course
Age: 10 years + No climbing experience necessary
Cost: Adult SFr. 43.–, Child SFr.
33.– including transport, if you
have your own transport the cost
is SFr. 18.– per person
This one day course is aimed at
younger Scouts who want to get
KANDERSTEG
INTERNATIONAL
SCOUT CENTRE
out and experience rock climbing
at it’s best. The participants will
be introduced to rock climbing
and then instruction will be tailored to the participants’ needs
and Scouts will gain knowledge
about equipment, belaying and
climbing knots. The Scouts will
be under the constant supervision
of our climbing staff. Groups
depart at 07.30 and return at about 17.30.
There are several environmental issues associated with
climbing. On all of our climbing
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workshops and courses your
guide will teach you about this interesting and important aspect of
the sport. All climbing workshops
and courses count towards the
NEW Eco Adventure Award.
Advanced
Rock Climbing
There are a lot of advanced climbing areas in/near Kandersteg for
those with experience. The Centre can offer advice on these but
you need to provide your own
equipment and instruction.
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Snow
and
Ice
Wo r k s h o p s
Wildstubel
Expedition
NEW
Maximum number: 12
Age: 16 years+
Cost: SFr. 100.– all inclusive
One of the most demanding activities that the Centre has to offer. From Kandersteg take the
cablecar to Sunnbüel and then
enjoy the famous hike to the ancient Gemmipass, where you will
continue to the Lämmerenhütte.
You will spend the evening preparing equipment and relaxing before your pre-dawn start to climb
Wildstubel 3243 m. The climb will
take up to four hours from the hut
to the summit, so it is important
that you have a good level of fitness and you are well acclimatised.
Once you are on the summit enjoy
one of the most spectacular views
across the alps into France and
Italy. You will be back at the hut
for lunch and from there you will
hike back to the Sünnbuel
cablecar. Glacier skills and roping
up will be taught but the main ob-
jective will be the climb to the
summit. Groups leave at 11.00
and will return the next day at about 17.00.
2 day Snow and
Ice Expedition
Age: 16 years +
Cost: SFr. 110.– per person or
SFr. 80.– with own food
Fitness and confidence is required
for this overnight experience.
Catch the bus to Selden and from
there hike 8 hours over the Kanderfirn glacier to Mutthornhütte.
Glacier walking skills are taught
and roping up is necessary. The fo-
cus is on hiking over a snow
covered Alpine pass rather than
learning snow and ice skills. On
your second day, climb over the
Petersgrat (3150 m) and down to
the Lötschental. Catch the bus
and train back from here. This is
our highest and most scenic activity available. Groups leave at
07.30 and return back the next
day at about 17.00.
Bring your own packed lunches.
Snow and
Ice Combo
Age: 14 years +
This workshop combines the very
popular Ice climbing and Glacier
workshops. The group will leave
the Centre at 07.30 on the first day
arriving at the Frunden hut for
lunch. After a break you will travel
on the glacier and participate in
the glacier workshop. After staying at the hut, you will then participate in the exciting ice climbing
workshop. This activity is great
value for money and a good time
saver if you want to participate in
two snow and ice workshops.
Snow and Ice Workshops
Overnight Ice
climbing
Workshop
Age: 14 years +
An introduction to ice climbing
with the opportunity to complete
4 points of the High Adventure
award. No experience needed but
good hiking fitness essential. Leave
at 12.30 to catch the chair lift to
Oeschinensee and hike up to the
hut - enjoying the awesome scenery. There is an evening instruction on the glacial environment
and required skills. On the second
day you are introduced to the
world of glaciers and can experiment with ice climbing on the glacial ice – it is an excellent introduction to a popular and exciting
sport. On the hike down have a
swim in the beautiful Alpine lake
– be back at KISC by 18.00.
Overnight
Glacier Workshop
Maximum: 12
Age: 14 years +
A beginners introduction to the
world of glaciers – with the opportunity to complete 4 points of
the High Adventure award. The
focus of this activity is to introduce glaciers and the skills you
need to negotiate them. No experience needed but good hiking
fitness essential. Leave KISC at
12.30. Take the chair lift to the fabulous lake Oeschinensee – where you are invited to take a swim!
From here, hike up to Fründenhut
(approx.: 4 hours). This hut is ideally situated 10 metres from the
Fründen glacier. There is an evening instruction on the glacial environment and required skills. On
the second day, groups walk on to
the glacier under the guidance of
staff. Ice axe skills, roping up,
ascending with prussics on fixed
ropes, the theory of crevasse
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On all of the Snow and Ice
workshops your guide will
teach you about the spectacular glacial environment. All
Snow and Ice Workshops count
towards the NEW Eco Adventure Award.
Activities depend on weather
conditions.
Snow and Ice activities can not
be booked to depart on Saturdays.
Snow and Ice is only available
from 18.07.05 – 09.09.05
rescue and general glacier walking skills will be demonstrated
and taught. A full, challenging and
exciting timetable. Back at KISC by
18.00.
The prices include:
Staff guides and itinerary as above. All necessary equipment.
Overnight, dinner and breakfast
at the hut. Chair lift tickets and
transport. Bring your own packed
lunches.
Is your stomach empty and your throat dry?
Than you must come and sit down at des Alpes.
* Comfortable restaurant with good Kitchen
* Hall with 80 seats
* Terrace with view over a lake
* Home like bar and hotel
KANDERSTEG
INTERNATIONAL
SCOUT CENTRE
Familie Elsbeth und Burkhard Prentler
Telefon: 033 675 11 12
Fax: 033 675 11 01
e-mail: [email protected]
internet: www.desalpes-kandersteg.ch
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Other
Activ
ities
Mountain biking
Maximum number:
approximately 20
Age: 11 years +
Save your feet and explore the
area by bike! Mountain bikes are
available for hire through the Programme Office and will allow you
to see a lot more of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Use
our Environmental Trails leaflet to
show you the best of the area –
from gentle valley tours to hard
mountain trails and information
on the scenery you are passing
through. Bike hire includes the
use of a helmet.
morning practising white water
safety and rescue and then put it
into practise on your rafting trip.
This activity also includes lunch.
For older Scouts there ist Canyoning – one of the fastest growing
activities in Switzerland. Spend a
day swimming, climbing and abseiling down a narrow gorge. Or
maybe Hydrospeed – shooting
down the river on a body float. For
those who like flat water, try ‘On
the Lake’ for a fun day of beautiful scenery and sailing boats. SFr.
89.– per person. The choice is up
to you! Our special scout prices
do not apply on weekends.
NEW
River rafting
High Ropes Park
Take a wild-water trip with a local
company and their skilled instructors but do choose the best trip for
your group. The gentle River Aare
trip begins just outside Thun and
ens in Bern – it is very easy and
only for younger Scouts. For those
looking for a bit more adventure,
the River Simme is the one for
you! It is the most popular trip
and ideal for Scouts and now
there is the chance to combine
your Simme trip with the White
Water Safety Course. Spend the
No age limit but must be at least
120 cm tall.
Only for groups who have their
own transport.
Why not combine your rafting,
Thun or Bern excursion with a trip
to the popular Seil-Park. This high
ropes adventure course takes you
up to 35 metres high up in the trees, where you are invited to challenge yourself on the obstacles
that lay ahead. Includes a 100
metre zip-line, high wire bridges
and much more. All safety equipment and instruction is provided.
See the back page for more information.
River rafting
Transport Costs:
Transport costs are not included
and, using our special offer train
tickets, are as follows:
Simme, Canyoning,
Hydrospeed: Adult SFr. 25.–,
Child SFr. 15.–
Aare: Approximately
Adult SFr. 37.–, Child SFr. 27.–
On the Lake: Approximately
Adult SFr. 33.–, Child SFr. 22.–
All tickets and timetables available in the Programme Office.
Passenger flights
Age: 18 and over, or 16 with written permission from a guardian.
Cost: SFr. 140.– per person (includes cable car)
For a change, why not get a bird’s
eye view of Kandersteg? As a passenger you can paraglide over the
valley, take in the magnificent
views and revel in this unique
experience.
Lake Day
Age: from 10 years
Cost: SFr. 89.–
Paddle out onto Lake Thun in
group canoes in the morning, enjoy a small BBQ on the Kander
delta for lunch, then board our
1969 racing yacht in the afternoon. Take an active role as crew,
or try your hand a skipper.
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The alpine environment can
sometimes be dangerous. You can
start a hike in sunshine in the
morning and by the afternoon it
can be raining or even snowing. It
is therefore essential that you and
all your group have the correct
equipment.
If you do not have what we
consider to be suitable equipment to take part in one of our
activities, then we regret you
will be unable to participate. This particularly applies
to guided activities.
B e p re p a re d !
Hiking
equip
ment list
• Hiking boots with ankle support. Strong and comfortable.
• Several pairs of socks
• Full water bottle, food for the
hike, and some for emergency
use
• Hard wearing trousers –
NOT JEANS
• Rucksack – frameless packs are
generally better
• Warm clothing – best in several
layers, including hat and gloves
• First aid kit
• Waterproof jacket & trousers
• Map & compass and whistle
• Sun protection – sunglasses, lip
salve, sun cream, a hat and
neckerchief
• Money for transport, huts and
emergency
• Torch
Niesen – the mountain with a 360°-Panorama
A fantastic panorama-view ranging from the
imposing Bernese alps, to the lakes of Thun
and Brienz and on to the Jura mountains.
Spectacular ascent with the funicular along
the longest stairway in the world (11674 steps,
Guiness Book of Records).
New rebuild restaurant with the unique glasspavilion.
KANDERSTEG
INTERNATIONAL
SCOUT CENTRE
Special Tickets are available from the
Programm Ofﬁce at the Scout Center.
Ask for the attractive groupfares.
Niesenbahn AG
CH-3711 Mülenen
Tel. +41 (0)33 676 77 11
www.niesen.ch
[email protected]
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Index
Pa g e
A
Abseiling
46
Adelboden–Lenk
15
Allmenalp
26
Astronomy
20/42
August 1st
36
Awards & Badges
29
B
Badge making
22
Bat Watch
42
Bern
24, 25
Bern Mystery Trail
25
Bowling
12, 27
Brig
25
Bunderspitz Hike
44
C
Campfire, International
39
Cancellation fees
3, 34
Candle Making
21
Canyoning
50, 53
Carnival, Int.
37
Caving
11
Chaplains
39
Cheesery Peak traverse hike
44
Chocolate and cheese
24, 25
Christmas and New Year
6
Climbing
27, 46,47
Coach excursions
24, 25
Compass Course
23
Crate Stacking
46
Cross country skiing
12, 13
Curling
12, 28
D
Dawn Hike (unguided)
45
Disco
38
Discovery Trail
23
E
Eiger Trail
24, 25
Electifying Guide to
Oeschinensee
42
Eco-Adventure Activities
41
Environmental Hike
42
Environmental Room
42
Eco-Adventure Award
29
Environment Trail
23
Equipment lists
3, 17, 51
Excursions
24, 25
Evolving Alps Hike
41
F
Face painting
21
Flag break
37
Fondue
11, 27
Friendship bracelets
22
G
Gasterntal Hike
43
Index
Glaciers, Alps and
Avalanches
20, 38
Glacier hike
44
Glacier Workshop
49
Green chalet trail
20, 42
Green living Workshop
41
Guided skiing
13
H
High Adventure Award
30
High Ropes Park
50
Hike and climb
46
Hike ‘n’ sled
14
Hockenhorn
44
Hüttentest
33
Hydrospeed
50/53
I
Ice climbing workshop
49
Ice Hall and skating
12, 28
Igloo + Snow cave building
11
Insurance
3
Interlaken
24, 25
Intern. Friendship Award
30
Intern. Scout Challenge
38
J
Jungfrau Region
15, 24, 25
K
K.I.S. Challenge Award
31
K.I.S.C Environmental I-Spy
42
K.I.S.C Environmental
questionnaire
42
Kandersteg Hike
23
L
Lauchernalp
15
Leaders’ Gathering
39
Leaders Room
39
Leather work
21
M
Mini golf
28
Mountain biking
50
Mount Titlis
24, 25
Multi Crafts
21
N
Nature Zone
42
Nature Explorers
41
Niesen
27
P
Passenger flights
50
Pin Flags
21
Pioneering
38
Programme Office
2
R
Raclette
11, 27
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
20
River rafting
50, 53
Roter Totz
43
Route Cards
36
S
Saas Fee
15
Sauna
12, 27
Schilthorn
15
Scout’s Own
39
Screen printing
21
Service Projects
41
Ski hire
14
Ski resorts
Ski school
Ski Weeks
Sledging summer/winter
Snow Adventure Award
Snow Adventure Day
Snow & Ice
Snowboarding
Snowshoeing
Stone Carving
Swimming
Swiss Mini Adventurer
Award
Swiss Culture Night
Swiss National Day
T
Thun Mystery Trail
Trains
Trümmelbachfälle
Twinned Groups
U
Ueschinen Hütte
V
Volleyball
W
Wander Rucksack
Weather Workshop
Wet ’n’ Wild
Wildstrubel
Winter Activities Week
World Scouting workshop
Y
Youth Forum
Z
Zermatt
15
14
7–9
11, 28
32
13
48
13
11
21
11, 27
32
38
36
26
3, 24
24, 25
36
45
39
33
42
38
48
7, 17
20
39
15
Production:
Matthew Franzke
Barrie Robley
Translation:
Thierry Lombord
Till Desiere
Res Küttel
Photos:
K.I.S.C Collection
Design:
Schlaefli & Maurer AG, Spiez
Printing: Egger AG, Frutigen
Please note:
all information in this booklet was
correct at the time of going to press.
(December 2004)
All prices include VAT and are subject to
change without prior notice.
Kandersteg
International Scout Centre
CH-3718 Kandersteg, Switzerland
Tel. **41 33 675 82 82
Fax. **41 33 675 82 89
www.kisc.ch
LEISURE
NATURE
ADVENTURE
EXCITEMENT
FUN
EDUCATION
River Rafting Simme
from 10 years on, SFR 65.– per person
White water fun for everybody.
Aare river cruise
Pleasant trip on the Aare from Thun to Bern (flat water). Enjoy the beautiful landscape and a refreshing bath in the river.
Canyoning Easy
Our guides will show you the fascination of this special activity in an easy canyon.
Canyoning Advanced
Enjoy canyoning in a beautiful and thrilling canyon with jumps, slides and rappels.
Hydrospeed Simme
Are you looking for the ultimate wild water adventure? Then hydrospeed is just right
for you!
River Experience
The full day program contains white water swimming, crossing rivers, throw bag
and rafting training and a spaghetti party for lunch.
High rope course Gantrisch
from 10 years, SFR 21.– per person
Safety: Trough continuing education of our guides as well as systematically made checks of our activities
we offer you the maximum of safety.
Booking details and information: KISC Program Office
Müller Gstaad
Exciting rope bridges, fast flying foxes and breathtaking abseiling – all that you will
have in our high rope garden. The most courageous will climb heights of 35m! Enjoy
an unforgettable day in the nature.
Do you want to have the time of your life?
Do you want to be Staff like us?
Contact us and ask for our Staff Booklet!

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