The Staff Village
The Staff Village is the living area for the camp staff — the place where you sleep, eat, and spend time together. It is located on the outskirts of the camp area, slightly separated from the camp participants.
Staff Hangout Area
The Staff Village includes an area where staff can go to relax during their time off, socialise with other staff members in the staff hangout, and rest. There are games and other activities available. The village has its own staff hosts who take extra care of the staff and are available if you need help with something or simply want someone to talk to.
Accommodation
Staff members stay together in the Staff Village. You need to bring your own tent to sleep in, either your own tent or one shared with others. There are no trees in the Staff Village, which means it is not possible to sleep in a hammock unless you bring a hammock stand. If you need access to electricity for medical reasons, this must have been stated in your registration. In that case, you will be assigned a place in a designated area of the Staff Village.
In the Staff Village, we plan for each staff member to be allocated a tent space of 3 × 4 metres. This space is calculated to accommodate a three‑person tent with a base area of 2 × 3 metres, plus 0.5 metres of clearance around the tent, including guy lines.
It is permitted to combine tent spaces depending on how many people choose to share a tent, in even numbers. This means that two staff members may use two adjacent spaces, allowing room for a larger tent, for example 2 × 6 metres or 3 × 5 metres.
One staff member counts as 1 person, and any accompanying child counts as 0.5. Numbers are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Examples:
- A single staff member with one child counts as 1.5, which is rounded up to 2 tent spaces.
- A family with two staff members and two children counts as 1 + 1 + 0.5 + 0.5 = 3, meaning the family of four shares the space of 2 tents.
- A family with two staff members and three children counts as 3.5, which is rounded up to 4 tent spaces.
Staff members may choose to stay with their scout group in the group’s sub‑camp, subject to availability. Groups have been allocated space based on the number of participants, so if you wish to stay with your group, you must coordinate directly with them regarding available space. For days outside the main camp week, you must stay in the Staff Village. It is not permitted to stay on the camp field before the groups have arrived or after they have departed.
Food at the Camp
In the Staff Village, you will find the staff dining hall, Restaurant Himmel. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening fika are served at fixed times. Leader staff members eat with their scout group in the group sub‑camp.
The general principle is that all staff members should have time to go to the dining hall and eat their meals. However, we know that for some this will not be possible every day; in those cases, takeaway meal boxes will be available. If you get hungry between meals, there will be various snacks available in the staff dining hall.
Plates and cutlery are provided in the dining hall, so you do not need to bring your own. However, you are encouraged to bring a mug or thermos for the hot drinks that are available throughout the day. Don’t forget to pack a water bottle for long days out in the field.
The dining hall is divided into four sections based on mood and energy level, including a quiet area for those who need a break from the noise and bustle of the camp for a while. There are also facilities for charging mobile phones and other electronic devices.
Medical Care
To stay healthy during the camp, staff members are expected to bring a personal first‑aid/self‑care kit for basic medical needs, including:
- Oral rehydration salts
- Pain relief medication
- Adhesive plasters and blister plasters
- Basic first‑aid dressing
- Tweezers
- Nasal spray
- Throat lozenges
- Insect repellent / tick repellent, etc.
- Sunscreen
There is also a medical unit at the camp for those who need additional assistance. The camp’s Medical Handbook for Scout Groups includes information on how medical services at the camp work, as well as useful advice on what to keep in mind.