https://en.scoutwiki.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Sietske&feedformat=atomScoutWiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T08:35:04ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.39.5https://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Egel&diff=31675User talk:Egel2011-03-06T09:18:44Z<p>Sietske: /* Deleting stuff */ new section</p>
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I gave you admin rights for en-ScoutWiki per request from Sietske. Thanks for your work on en! --[[User:ZeiP|ZeiP]] 12:53, 13 December 2009 (UTC)<br />
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It seemed strange to me that nothing happens when I changed the page CSS. Of course, I should think there was a problem. How can we repair that ? [[User:Florian|Florian]] 23:54, 2 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Deleting stuff ==<br />
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Hi Egel, thanks for deleting spam, everything I nominated is to be found in [[:Category:Candidates for deletion]]. [[User:Sietske|Sietske]] 09:18, 6 March 2011 (UTC)</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Custard_twister&diff=31119Custard twister2010-03-24T11:14:29Z<p>Sietske: </p>
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<div>'''Custard twister''' is a variation on the well-known [[twister]] game. Instead of colored circles on a large plastic mat, different colors of custard are used. <br />
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*Preparation: 2 minutes<br />
*Material: 4 colours of custard, twister game<br />
*Duration: about 10 minutes<br />
*Age: minimal 7 years old<br />
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Make four rows of each six piles of custard. They act as the colored circles on the mat. Play the game now like the original twister game: Rotate the spinner of the twister game, and call the combination to the player whose turn it is (for example: right hand on chocolate custard). The players now have to put their right hand on chocolate custard. The last one not fallen, wins the game. <br />
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''Nb.: This game is based on the way custard is sold in The Netherlands: as "vla" in various colors (and tastes), like orange (orange), vanilla (yellow), chocolate (brown) and blueberry (purple). As an alternative, you can use yoghurt or oatmeal and four different colors of food dyes, or whatever is convenient (and affordable) to you. ''<br />
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==Variation==<br />
This game can also be played using [[pancakes]] as circles. Instead of colors, the topping of the pancakes (syrup, suger, marmelade, chocolate spread) determines the where to put your hand or foot. For instance: ''right hand on syrup'' <br />
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{{Ref|references=<br />
* [http://dutch.scoutlink.net/ Scoutlink #dutch]<br />
* [[:nl:Vla-twister|Vla-twister]] on the Dutch Scoutwiki (version of 26 februari 2010)<br />
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[[nl:Vla-twister]]</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Talk:Custard_twister&diff=31118Talk:Custard twister2010-03-24T11:11:10Z<p>Sietske: </p>
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<div>Playing with food is a bit strange to Finns... so I have to ask probably a stupid question: <br />
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Doesn't this game make quite a mess? [[User:Paula|Paula]] 17:49, 15 March 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, but that's part of the fun! [[User:Sietske|Sietske]] 11:11, 24 March 2010 (UTC)</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Survival_of_the_smartest&diff=31117Survival of the smartest2010-03-24T11:09:47Z<p>Sietske: /* End of the game */</p>
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<div>'''Survival of the smartest''' is a large game that can be used in a theme about scientists or inventions. Because of the set-up of the game, it can be easily adapted into a [[games for large groups|game for large groups]]. Note that some time is needed to prepare the game, and you need more hands than usual to help you out during the playing of it. <br />
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==Start of the game==<br />
The goal is to get an IQ high enough to..... (whatever the reason you think of). <br />
<br />
How to keep your IQ on a nice position between 60 and 140? Each player has its own influence on the height of his or her IQ. By fulfilling assignments, the IQ can be improved. However, by bad influences, the IQ can drop as well! <br />
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At the start of the game, every player starts with a normalised IQ of 100. Every 10 minutes, the IQ drops with 15 points. This is kept at the central administration counter. To get your IQ balanced, or even increased, you need to get into action! This can be done by attending classes at the university, and doing some assignments there. In return, you receive a diploma. This diploma can be exchanged for IQ points at the administration counter. <br />
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If your IQ is dropped too much, and reaches below 60, you have to get back to school. Also, your IQ can be improved by spiritual healing done by .... (whatever commercial paranormal television personality is widely known in your region). Your IQ can drop down by being in contact with the IQ thief, which steals a part of your IQ. <br />
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==The counters==<br />
;Administration: Here, the IQ of all players are kept. When you deliver a diploma here, you can grab (blind) a number from one of the IQ boxes, and your IQ will be increased with whatever number you took. Also every 10 minutes, your IQ is lowered here with 15 points. The keeping of the IQ of all players can be done by hand, or, in case you have to deal with a large group, automatically using e.g. spreadsheet software. <br />
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;School: If your IQ drops below 60, you have to return to school. After solving some puzzles, you are declared "healed", and you can get to the game again. The administration will increase your IQ back to 60. <br />
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;Madhouse: If your IQ passes 140, you become such an intelligent person, that you enter madness. Here you have to do a couple of weird assignments. After you have finished those, your IQ drops to 100 again. <br />
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;IQ thief: If you are tagged by the IQ thief, you have to pick a card. On this card the amount of IQ is given which you lose. With the card, you have to go to the administration. <br />
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;Paranormal person: If you meet the paranormal person, he or she will give you extra IQ. <br />
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;University: At the university, you can be addressed to a course, or another assignment, which can lead to a diploma when finished. These assignments can have three different levels of difficulty, and there are various diploma's to get. <br />
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== End of the game ==<br />
The winners are those with the highest IQ after a predetermined time, for example 1 or 2 hours. Alternatively, you can also determine that the winners are those with an IQ of 100. Or whatever suits best to the theme story of the event this game is a part of. <br />
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{{Ref|references=<br />
* ''Survival of the smartest'', page 144-145 of the "Feestboek", a publication of [[Scouting Nederland]], september 2009<br />
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[[nl:Survival of the smartest]]</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Category:Scout_and_Guide_campsites&diff=31087Category:Scout and Guide campsites2010-03-03T09:51:23Z<p>Sietske: </p>
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'''''Note:''''' ''Does your troop plan to go to a foreign country, but you are not sure how to cope with all the things to arrange? Go and visit an international scouts camp or national jamboree of a different country! See the [http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/events Scouting Events database] for a list of international events on the website of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement. ''<br />
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[[nl:Categorie:Kampeerterrein]]</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Paula&diff=31086User talk:Paula2010-03-02T20:42:16Z<p>Sietske: </p>
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<div>Hi Paula, I think your suggestion for the new frontpage is a nice one. Hopefully one of the administrators here will read it soon and change the frontpage. [[User:Sietske|Sietske]] 18:55, 8 December 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Game exchange ==<br />
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Hi Paula, <br />
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On the Dutch language scoutwiki, statistics show that the games section is most visited (followed by the camp themes section by the way). I don't know if you need more games on Finnish scoutwiki, but I was wondering: maybe we can do some game exchange by using this English wiki as an intermediate? Yesterday I have already translated the three games that you put on the English scoutwiki. But what do you think of this: each time you put a new translated game on this wiki, I will translate one from the Dutch wiki as well. <br />
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Let me know if you like to (and have time to) cooperate!<br />
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Regards, <br />
[[User:Sietske|Sietske]] 10:38, 15 December 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Good idea. While watching the olympics I wrote some new games here. <br />
[[User:Paula|Paula]] 22:44, 23 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Great, I've added [[Custard twister]] and [[Survival of the smartest]]. Hope you like it! [[User:Sietske|Sietske]] 20:42, 2 March 2010 (UTC)</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Category:Scout_and_Guide_campsites&diff=31083Category:Scout and Guide campsites2010-03-01T14:34:34Z<p>Sietske: +nl</p>
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'''''Note:''''' ''Does your troop plan to go to a foreign country, but you are not sure how to cope with all the things to arrange? Go and visit an international scouts camp or national jamboree of a different country! See the [http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/events Scouting Events database] for a list of international events on the website of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement. ''<br />
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[[nl:Kampeerterrein]]</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Uvghifds&diff=31082User talk:Uvghifds2010-02-26T10:17:21Z<p>Sietske: Welcome Uvghifds!</p>
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<div>Hi {{PAGENAME}}! <br />
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Welcome to the English language ScoutWiki, a part of the international ScoutWiki Network! You can add anything there is to know about and in scouting: history, groups, cool games, great camp sites, international events everyone should attend once in their lifetime, tips and tricks for scout leaders, etcetera etcetera. To assist you in contributing to this wiki, here are a few directions: <br />
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* Basic information for starters can be found on the [[Help:Contents|help page]]<br />
* More information for contributors you can find in the [[ScoutWiki:Community Portal|community portal]]<br />
* Do you experience difficulties? Ask your question to me on my talk page, or to the community on [[ScoutWiki:Camp Fire|the Camp Fire]]. <br />
* Do you like to contribute, but you don't know about what? Be [[ScoutWiki:Inspiration|inspired]]!<br />
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Can we count on you? <br />
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[[User:Sietske|Sietske]] 10:17, 26 February 2010 (UTC)</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Template:Welcome&diff=31081Template:Welcome2010-02-26T10:16:39Z<p>Sietske: </p>
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<div>Hi {{PAGENAME}}! <br />
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Welcome to the English language ScoutWiki, a part of the international ScoutWiki Network! You can add anything there is to know about and in scouting: history, groups, cool games, great camp sites, international events everyone should attend once in their lifetime, tips and tricks for scout leaders, etcetera etcetera. To assist you in contributing to this wiki, here are a few directions: <br />
<br />
* Basic information for starters can be found on the [[Help:Contents|help page]]<br />
* More information for contributors you can find in the [[ScoutWiki:Community Portal|community portal]]<br />
* Do you experience difficulties? Ask your question to me on my talk page, or to the community on [[ScoutWiki:Camp Fire|the Camp Fire]]. <br />
* Do you like to contribute, but you don't know about what? Be [[ScoutWiki:Inspiration|inspired]]!<br />
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Can we count on you? <br />
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</noinclude></div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Custard_twister&diff=31080Custard twister2010-02-26T10:08:26Z<p>Sietske: +new game</p>
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<div>'''Custard twister''' is a variation on the well-known [[twister]] game. Instead of colored circles on a large plastic mat, different colors of custard are used. <br />
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*Preparation: 2 minutes<br />
*Material: 4 colours of custard, twister game<br />
*Duration: about 10 minutes<br />
*Age: minimal 7 years old<br />
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Make four rows of each six piles of custard. They act as the colored circles on the mat. Play the game now like the original twister game: Rotate the spinner of the twister game, and call the combination to the player whose turn it is (for example: right hand on chocolate custard). The players now have to put their right hand on chocolate custard. The last one not fallen, wins the game. <br />
<br />
''Nb.: This game is based on the way custard is sold in The Netherlands: as "vla" in various colors (and tastes), like orange (orange), vanilla (yellow), chocolate (brown) and blueberry (purple). As an alternative, you can use yoghurt or oatmeal and four different colors of food dyes, or whatever is convenient (and affordable) to you. ''<br />
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==Variation==<br />
This game can also be played using [[pancakes]] as circles. Instead of colors, the topping of the pancakes (syrup, suger, marmelade, chocolate spread) determines the where to put your hand or foot. For instance: ''right hand on syrup'' <br />
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{{Ref|references=<br />
* [http://dutch.scoutlink.net/ Scoutlink #dutch]<br />
* [[:nl:Vla-twister|Vla-twister]] on the Dutch Scoutwiki (version of 26 februari 2010)<br />
}}<br />
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[[Category:Games]]<br />
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[[nl:Custard twister]]</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Survival_of_the_smartest&diff=31079Survival of the smartest2010-02-26T09:46:43Z<p>Sietske: New game, copied from nl:</p>
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<div>'''Survival of the smartest''' is a large game that can be used in a theme about scientists or inventions. Because of the set-up of the game, it can be easily adapted into a [[games for large groups|game for large groups]]. Note that some time is needed to prepare the game, and you need more hands than usual to help you out during the playing of it. <br />
<br />
==Start of the game==<br />
The goal is to get an IQ high enough to..... (whatever the reason you think of). <br />
<br />
How to keep your IQ on a nice position between 60 and 140? Each player has its own influence on the height of his or her IQ. By fulfilling assignments, the IQ can be improved. However, by bad influences, the IQ can drop as well! <br />
<br />
At the start of the game, every player starts with a normalised IQ of 100. Every 10 minutes, the IQ drops with 15 points. This is kept at the central administration counter. To get your IQ balanced, or even increased, you need to get into action! This can be done by attending classes at the university, and doing some assignments there. In return, you receive a diploma. This diploma can be exchanged for IQ points at the administration counter. <br />
<br />
If your IQ is dropped too much, and reaches below 60, you have to get back to school. Also, your IQ can be improved by spiritual healing done by .... (whatever commercial paranormal television personality is widely known in your region). Your IQ can drop down by being in contact with the IQ thief, which steals a part of your IQ. <br />
<br />
==The counters==<br />
;Administration: Here, the IQ of all players are kept. When you deliver a diploma here, you can grab (blind) a number from one of the IQ boxes, and your IQ will be increased with whatever number you took. Also every 10 minutes, your IQ is lowered here with 15 points. The keeping of the IQ of all players can be done by hand, or, in case you have to deal with a large group, automatically using e.g. spreadsheet software. <br />
<br />
;School: If your IQ drops below 60, you have to return to school. After solving some puzzles, you are declared "healed", and you can get to the game again. The administration will increase your IQ back to 60. <br />
<br />
;Madhouse: If your IQ passes 140, you become such an intelligent person, that you enter madness. Here you have to do a couple of weird assignments. After you have finished those, your IQ drops to 100 again. <br />
<br />
;IQ thief: If you are tagged by the IQ thief, you have to pick a card. On this card the amount of IQ is given which you lose. With the card, you have to go to the administration. <br />
<br />
;Paranormal person: If you meet the paranormal person, he or she will give you extra IQ. <br />
<br />
;University: At the university, you can be addressed to a course, or another assignment, which can lead to a diploma when finished. These assignments can have three different levels of difficulty, and there are various diploma's to get. <br />
<br />
{{Ref|references=<br />
* ''Survival of the smartest'', page 144-145 of the "Feestboek", a publication of [[Scouting Nederland]], september 2009<br />
}}<br />
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[[Category:Games]]<br />
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[[nl:Survival of the smartest]]</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Amoeba&diff=31078Amoeba2010-02-26T09:01:10Z<p>Sietske: +nl</p>
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<div>Amoeba is a game for goups more than 6 persons.<br />
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==In the Beginning==<br />
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Players form a circle and leader gives roles to all players. Leader is an amoeba and other roles are more evolved animals. For example a fish, a mouse, a turkey, a pig, a horse, a lion and a monkey. Leader gives roles in "evolving" order. <br />
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After all players have roles they agree how each animal makes a sound and a hand movement. Amoeba always says in very low voice "Amoeeeeba Amoeeeeba" and at the same time hands are moved like in breast stroke swimming. There are no limits with other animal sounds and movements.<br />
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==The game==<br />
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Amoeba starts the game by making its sound and movement. After that Amoeba makes sound and movement of some other animal in the game. For example a horse. Then player of the horse role has to reply by horses sound and movement and then make some other animal routines etc. <br />
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If the horse does not notice its turn or makes wrong sounds or movements player falls back in the evolution and becomes an amoeba. All other players rise a step in the evolution eg. leader (former amoeba) becomes a fish and the ex-fish becomes a mouse etc. New amoeba then starts the game again. Sounds and movements remain the same.<br />
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[[Category: Games]]<br />
[[fi:Ameeba]]<br />
[[nl:Amoebe]]</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Donald_tag&diff=31077Donald tag2010-02-26T08:58:58Z<p>Sietske: +tikkertje</p>
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<div>Donald tag is one version of an old [[tag]] game.<br />
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==How to play==<br />
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One player is chosen to be Donald (Duck). Donald then tries to catch other players in the game area. Other players escape him/her. Player can be 'safe' from Donald when s/he crouches and shouts a name of one Disney character (Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Cinderrella...). If the player shouts accidentaly Donald or some non-Disney character s/he becomes Donald. <br />
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In a large game area there can be several Donalds.<br />
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==Modifications==<br />
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In stead of Disney characters players can use for example names of leaders in their group, compass points, knots... <br />
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[[fi:Akuhippa]]<br />
[[nl:Tikkertje]]</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Category:Scouting_and_Guiding_in_France&diff=31059Category:Scouting and Guiding in France2010-02-18T12:42:18Z<p>Sietske: </p>
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<div>For articles on Scouting and Guiding in France.<br />
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[[Category:Scouting and Guiding by country|France]]<br />
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[[nl:Categorie:Scouting in Frankrijk]]</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Florian&diff=31053User talk:Florian2010-02-12T15:48:22Z<p>Sietske: /* Portal */ new section</p>
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<div>Salut Florian,<br />
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bravo pour tout le boulot que tu abats ici, il y en a bien besoin. Petite remarque technique à propos des portails : les pages incluses doivent être de la forme [[Portal:Scouting Method/Fundamental Scouting]], ce qui leur permet de faire partie de l'espace de nom ''portal'' et d'être des sous-pages du portail concerné. Pour ce faire, il suffit de mettre, lors de la création de la page de portail : <pre>{{Portal<br />
|title= Fundamental Scouting<br />
|part=Portal:Scouting Method/Fundamental Scouting<br />
|SizeTitle=100% </pre>au lieu de :<pre>{{Portal|<br />
title= Fundamental Scouting|<br />
part=Template:Portal Method/Fundamental Scouting|<br />
SizeTitle=100% </pre>C'est plus propre et ça permet de mieux fonctionner, notamment avec les boutons d'édition en haut à droite des cadres.<br />
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Je me suis permis de demander ton adresse MSN à Cédric pour qu'on puisse discuter de tout ça (voire d'autres choses) en direct s'il y a besoin.<br />
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FSS [[User:Akela NDE|Akela]] - <small>[[Special:Emailuser/Akela NDE|yaw]] [[:fr:Discussion utilisateur:Akela NDE|yaoooo !]]</small> 14:11, 22 August 2007 (CEST)<br />
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== Don't forget ScoutMedia ==<br />
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Hi Florian,<br />
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I see you are uploading pictures on this wiki.<br />
Don't forget that we have a common repository here: http://media.scoutwiki.org<br />
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If you upload a picture there, it will be available on each scoutwiki. Feel free to move a picture from scoutopedia from scoutmedia.<br />
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[[User:Cedsib|Cedsib]] 14:36, 23 August 2007 (CEST)<br />
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==Question for all administrators on en.scoutwiki.org==<br />
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Currently, Egel and I are active with cleaning up the English ScoutWiki, aiming on:<br />
* making it a better example for the other language ScoutWiki's <br />
* making it a useful intermediate for exchange of information between other languages<br />
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However: there are a few quite disturbing issues on which we need the help of one administrator, because we can nog deal with them ourselves: <br />
* The main page is ugly, because the dynamic items are not updated regularly: I suggest putting [[Main Page/Sandbox|this new idea]] or [http://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=10677 this old concept] on the main page instead. <br />
* There are many [[:Category:Candidates for deletion|candidates for speedy deletion]]<br />
* Of the EIGHT administrators, no one seems to have time to check regularly to see if help is needed. <br />
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Can one of you come by and be a bit active again? Or otherwise give me or [[User:Egel|Egel]] administrator rights for this English version of the scoutwiki? In that case, we can do all the cleaning up ourselves. [[User:Sietske|Sietske]] 09:27, 13 December 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Portal ==<br />
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Nice looking portal, that one about organisations! I didn't know it existed. I have placed it back on the main page. Regards, [[User:Sietske|Sietske]] 15:48, 12 February 2010 (UTC)</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=31052Main Page2010-02-12T15:47:08Z<p>Sietske: Restored version of Florian: the portal looks very good to me!</p>
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<div>'''The Netherlands''' is a low country next to the North Sea in the West of Europe. It is located next to Germany and Belgium, and is sometimes called "Holland" by foreigners. This article gives some directions for scouts troops who want to spend their holiday in The Netherlands. <br />
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==Scouting in The Netherlands==<br />
:''Main article: [[Scouting in The Netherlands]]''<br />
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Of the 16 million Dutchmen, over 100.000 people are connected to [[Scouting Nederland]], the Dutch association for Scouting ánd Guiding. There is no distinguishing between Scouting and Guiding. When talking about "Scouting", both Scouting ánd Guiding are meant. In society, scouting is not very visible. When you spot a uniformed scout on the streets, it's another foreign scout most of the times. <br />
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==Regions==<br />
You have decided to come to The Netherlands. Now it is time to choose which place to go. Below you can find some short descriptions of the various regions in this country. The Netherlands is divided in twelve provinces. Roughly these provinces can be divided into four regions: <br />
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* '''The West''' - The dominant, urban region containing the most touristic attractions<br />
* '''The North''' - The least populated region, mostly unknown by tourists <br />
* '''The East''' - Historical cities and forests to explore <br />
* '''The South''' - Distinguishes itself mostly by culture <br />
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===West===<br />
The western part is the most urbanised part, containing the four largest cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Rotterdam harbour. If you especially like to explore the cities, the west is the place to be. <br />
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;Zuid-Holland: Zuid-Holland has the densest population of The Netherlands. Rotterdam is the largest city, and contains one of the world's largest harbours. The city The Hague, where the government resides, has a couple of touristic attractions, like Madurodam (The Netherlands in miniature). Leiden en Delft are historical cities with a large student population, and Kinderdijk (a UNESCO world heritage site) offers a lot of traditional windmills. For hikes, the region is less suitable. For biking the region is more interesting, for instance the region of Gorinchem and Schoonhoven. <br />
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===North===<br />
The northern part is the least populated region. The people over there are usually not wealthy, but very friendly. The region is suitable for biking. You can enjoy nature and visit the Waddeneilanden. <br />
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;Friesland: Friesland contains to a large extent of water, and has many possibilities for watersports (especially sailing). This makes it especially suitable for water scouts. Furthermore, many people speak Frisian next to, or even instead of Dutch. The province merely consists of grassland and small villages. When it's freezing cold, Friesland is famous for its "Elfstedentocht", a skating tour through the entire province. <br />
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;Groningen: Groningen is, except its capital city, not very used to tourists. The city of Groningen (yes, the same name as the province) is very suitable to spend a day. The rest of the province is suitable for biking or hiking (i.e. the "Pieterpad"). Visit for instance the nature reservation "Lauwersmeer". The recent creation of the lake "Oldambtmeer", and its connection to the harbour of Delfzijl has made the province more suitable for water recreation. <br />
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===East===<br />
The east of The Netherlands is recognised by its forests, and its historical cities. <br />
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;Gelderland: The Veluwe is a ridge of low sandhills, where you can hike and spend some time. Furthermore, you can find the National Park "de Hoge Veluwe". Old cities you can find in this region too, like Zutphen (with a well preserved inner city) and Nijmegen (a former Roman city). <br />
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===South===<br />
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;Noord-Brabant: Noord-Brabant has historical cities like Breda, Tilburg and 's Hertogenbosch. The "Efteling" is the largest attraction park of the Netherlands. Hiking can be done for instance in the "Loonse en Drunense duinen", a national park consisting to a large extent of forest and sand. When hiking in the south of this province, it is worthwile to cross the border with Belgium. <br />
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;Limburg: Limburg is the only province in The Netherlands with real mountains. At least... in the eyes of the Dutch. The entire province is suitable for hikes and biking. Furthermore, you can explore the province by mountainbike, or do some sightseeing in the Mines (''Mergelgrotten''). Sometimes these two can even be combined, called "grotbiken"! Visiting the inner city of Maastricht is also worthwhile. <br />
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* [http://www.aspadventure.nl/grotten-programmas.php Grotbiken]<br />
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==Travel around==<br />
===Using public transport===<br />
The Netherlands have quite a reliable system of public transport, and travelling with it is usually safe. It is more dense in the west than in the rest of the country. Especially from about 6 PM and in the weekends, some areas are very hard to reach. There is a railway service during the entire night which connects some of the largest cities. <br />
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For longer distances, train services are preferable compared to other types of public transport. One exception is the "interliner", a special bus which travels between railwaystations on trajectories where no train is going. Children up to 11 years can get a discount ticket. For groups of people there aren't special discount offers. During summer, there are a few alternatives possible, like the "NS Jongerentour" or the "NS Zomertour". It offers you three days of travelling throughout The Netherlands for a fixed price, within a period of 10 days. Travellers who want to see more countries in Europe can also buy interrail tickets for a fixed price, which give access to the railways of several European countries. <br />
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Besides train, tram, metro and bus there can also be travelled using a speedy water bus, like the one from Dordrecht to Rotterdam, or from Amsterdam to IJmuiden. <br />
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* http://journeyplanner.9292.nl/ - Journeyplanner for all Dutch public transport (English version)<br />
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===By car===<br />
Outside rush hours (weekdays 7-10 and 16-19) the entire country is very reachable by car. It may be an option to rent one, for example at Multirent (serving Noord- and Zuid-Holland), and Budget Rent-a-Car (serving some other parts of the country as well). Taking a cab is a bad idea, because of the prices and sometimes the bad temper of the driver. The "treintaxi" (train-cab) is a positive exception: it brings you to and from the railwaystation for a fixed price, with the disadvantage that the distance it drives is limited to a certain area around the railwaystation, and you have to order the cab at least 30 minutes before departure. <br />
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===By bike===<br />
The Netherlands is especially suitable for bike trips. It has long lanes (usually next to the highways) for travelling long distances within a short time, and alternative routes for the recreative biker. Nice routes for bikers you can find throughout the country, depending on the type of countryside you want to cycle through, or the type of hike you want to use the bike route for. Forests you can find mostly in the middle and the east of the Netherlands. Dikes and wide grasslands you can find in the north and the south west, hills you can find in the southeast of the country. <br />
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* [http://www.landelijkefietsroutes.nl/fietsrouteplanner/ National journeyplanner for biking], journeyplanner along official recreative bike routes (in Dutch)<br />
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===By foot===<br />
There are over ten long distance walking routes in The Netherlands. The most famous trajectory is the '''Pieterpad''' which connects the village of Pieterburen in the north with the Sint Pietersberg, a hill near Maastricht. In fact, the route can be continued up to the Sint Pieter, a church in Rome. Another well known route is the '''Graaf Floris Pad''' in the west of the country, which leads along beautiful and quiet villages.<br />
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==Where to stay and sleep==<br />
===Scouting terrains===<br />
[[Scouting Nederland]], the national scouting and guiding association, has several terrains, the so called "labelterreinen". On these terrains, more than one and often also large groups can set up their camp. Non-scouts are usually also welcomed, but pay more for their stay. There are over 20 of these "labelterreinen" in The Netherlands. Some of these are on hiking distance of each other, which makes it possible to arrange a hike between locations. <br />
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Between the different terrains, there can be differences on rules and possibilities. Some allow open fire, others don't. There can also be rules on noise limits, the use of water, etcetera. At some terrains, you can rent poles for [[woodcraft]], or a small scout shop is present. Be sure to place your reservations early in the year: Labelterreinen are usually very popular and therefore quickly full. <br />
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Apart from these official terrains, there are also many scout troups who rent out their troop house, terrain or ship (in case of water scouts). Some of these groups only do this during summer, others rent their troop house out during the entire year. In the latter case, the troop which rents the place, has usually to make sure they are not present during the hours that the troop which owns the place is present in the troop house. There are no national lists of groups who rent out their troup house. It is probably the best to contact troops yourself, who reside in the area you want to visit. <br />
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Furthermore, Scouting Nederland has a list with possible locations, the so-called "accomodatiegids" ("guide of accomodations", called guide because it used to be a guide on paper, in the old days). In this guide, you can find many locations which are often not scouting related, but open for scouts. Keep in mind that the list may not always be "up-to-date". <br />
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* http://www.labelterrein.scouting.nl - overview of labelterreinen<br />
* http://accgids.scouting.nl - Guide of accommodations in The Netherlands<br />
* [http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/scout_centres Scout centers in The Netherlands on the website of WOSM]<br />
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===International camps===<br />
Do you want to camp in The Netherlands, but you don't have too much time to arrange all kind of activities? Join a national camp! National camps where foreign scouts are welcome too, are the [[Nationale Jamboree]] (mainly landscouts) and the [[Nawaka]] (mainly sea scouts). Both events are held in summer, usually around the end of july and the beginning of august. <br />
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===Backcountry camping===<br />
Backcountry camping, placing your tent anywhere on a nice spot in a forest, is strictly forbidden. <br />
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===Campgrounds===<br />
The Netherlands have many campgrounds. In case you want to stay on these places, always inform whether there are special requirements. For instance, some campgrounds do not accept youth travelling alone. Open fire is almost never accepted.<br />
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==Climate==<br />
During winter, it is usually between 0 and 10 degrees Celcius, although sometimes it may suddenly become lower (-5). In summer, it is usually between 15 and 25 degrees Celcius. Some days it suddenly may increase up to 35. Make sure to take a nice warm [[sleeping bag]] during winter time, and bring a hat and sunscreen during summer. <br />
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==Buy==<br />
There are several national supermarkt chains. Cooking staff buying ingredients for a camp, you will mostly find in the cheaper stores like Lidl, Aldi, Bas van der Heijden and Dirk van den Broek. The more expensive chains are among others Super de Boer and Albert Heijn. Ecological food or other specific health food you can usually find in specialised stores in the city center, but especially the larger Albert Heijn supermarkets usually have a lot of this stuff also. When camping in the countryside, you may try local farmers for your meat, dairy and some vegetables. They often have a sign near the street to indicate they sell something. <br />
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Scout stuff you can buy in the "ScoutShop". <br />
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* http://www.scoutshop.nl - ScoutShop (Dutch website) <br />
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==Health==<br />
After a longer period of warm weather, the risk on cyanobacteria in the water is increased. They grow particularly in still waters, with as a result that many recreational lakes are no longer suitable for swimming. Other unpleasant animals can be met in the North Sea: it is stuffed with jellyfish. Whoever camps in forest areas, should take care of [[tick]]s.<br />
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==Special days==<br />
Apart from regular christian holidays, there are three special days in The Netherlands to keep in mind. <br />
* 30 april (Queen's day): Holiday for the Dutch royal family. Throughout the country there are various festivities, and shops may sometimes have altered closing times. If you want to blend in, wear something orange. <br />
* 4 mei (Remembrance of the Dead): On this day, all civilians and members of the armed forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands are commemorated who have died in wars or peacekeeping missions since the outbreak of World War II. During the evening, processions are held, and people lay down flowers at monuments. At 8 PM, the entire country is supposed to be quiet for two minutes. <br />
* 5 mei (Liberation day): This day the end of WW2 is celebrated. It is supposed to be a holiday every five years, but in practice the other four years there are parties too, for example (free) pop festivals in some larger cities. <br />
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<div>'''The Netherlands''' is a low country next to the North Sea in the West of Europe. It is located next to Germany and Belgium, and is sometimes called "Holland" by foreigners. This article gives some directions for scouts troops who want to spend their holiday in The Netherlands. <br />
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==Scouting in The Netherlands==<br />
:''Main article: [[Scouting in The Netherlands]]''<br />
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Of the 16 million Dutchmen, over 100.000 people are connected to [[Scouting Nederland]], the Dutch association for Scouting ánd Guiding. There is no distinguishing between Scouting and Guiding. When talking about "Scouting", both Scouting ánd Guiding are meant. In society, scouting is not very visible. When you spot a uniformed scout on the streets, it's another foreign scout most of the times. <br />
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==Regions==<br />
You have decided to come to The Netherlands. Now it is time to choose which place to go. Below you can find some short descriptions of the various regions in this country. The Netherlands is divided in twelve provinces. Roughly these provinces can be divided into four regions: <br />
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* '''The West''' - The dominant, urban region containing the most touristic attractions<br />
* '''The North''' - The least populated region, mostly unknown by tourists <br />
* '''The East''' - Historical cities and forests to explore <br />
* '''The South''' - Distinguishes itself mostly by culture <br />
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===West===<br />
The western part is the most urbanised part, containing the four largest cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Rotterdam harbour. If you especially like to explore the cities, the west is the place to be. <br />
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;Zuid-Holland: Zuid-Holland has the densest population of The Netherlands. Rotterdam is the largest city, and contains one of the world's largest harbours. The city The Hague, where the government resides, has a couple of touristic attractions, like Madurodam (The Netherlands in miniature). Leiden en Delft are historical cities with a large student population, and Kinderdijk (a UNESCO world heritage site) offers a lot of traditional windmills. For hikes, the region is less suitable. For biking the region is more interesting, for instance the region of Gorinchem and Schoonhoven. <br />
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===North===<br />
The northern part is the least populated region. The people over there are usually not wealthy, but very friendly. The region is suitable for biking. You can enjoy nature and visit the Waddeneilanden. <br />
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;Friesland: Friesland contains to a large extent of water, and has many possibilities for watersports (especially sailing). This makes it especially suitable for water scouts. Furthermore, many people speak Frisian next to, or even instead of Dutch. The province merely consists of grassland and small villages. When it's freezing cold, Friesland is famous for its "Elfstedentocht", a skating tour through the entire province. <br />
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;Groningen: Groningen is, except its capital city, not very used to tourists. The city of Groningen (yes, the same name as the province) is very suitable to spend a day. The rest of the province is suitable for biking or hiking (i.e. the "Pieterpad"). Visit for instance the nature reservation "Lauwersmeer". The recent creation of the lake "Oldambtmeer", and its connection to the harbour of Delfzijl has made the province more suitable for water recreation. <br />
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;Drenthe: Drenthe contains more forests than Friesland and Groningen, and you can find remains of "hunebedden"; large rocks, placed in a certain way by an ancient culture. Furthermore, Drenthe contains the largest zoo of the Netherlands, in Emmen. <br />
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The east of The Netherlands is recognised by its forests, and its historical cities. <br />
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;Noord-Brabant: Noord-Brabant has historical cities like Breda, Tilburg and 's Hertogenbosch. The "Efteling" is the largest attraction park of the Netherlands. Hiking can be done for instance in the "Loonse en Drunense duinen", a national park consisting to a large extent of forest and sand. When hiking in the south of this province, it is worthwile to cross the border with Belgium. <br />
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;Limburg: Limburg is the only province in The Netherlands with real mountains. At least... in the eyes of the Dutch. The entire province is suitable for hikes and biking. Furthermore, you can explore the province by mountainbike, or do some sightseeing in the Mines (''Mergelgrotten''). Sometimes these two can even be combined, called "grotbiken"! Visiting the inner city of Maastricht is also worthwhile. <br />
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* [http://www.aspadventure.nl/grotten-programmas.php Grotbiken]<br />
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;Zeeland: Zeeland consists of a couple of (former) island and a coastal area next to Belgium. <br />
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==Travel around==<br />
===Using public transport===<br />
The Netherlands have quite a reliable system of public transport, and travelling with it is usually safe. It is more dense in the west than in the rest of the country. Especially from about 6 PM and in the weekends, some areas are very hard to reach. There is a railway service during the entire night which connects some of the largest cities. <br />
<br />
For longer distances, train services are preferable compared to other types of public transport. One exception is the "interliner", a special bus which travels between railwaystations on trajectories where no train is going. Children up to 11 years can get a discount ticket. For groups of people there aren't special discount offers. During summer, there are a few alternatives possible, like the "NS Jongerentour" or the "NS Zomertour". It offers you three days of travelling throughout The Netherlands for a fixed price, within a period of 10 days. Travellers who want to see more countries in Europe can also buy interrail tickets for a fixed price, which give access to the railways of several European countries. <br />
<br />
Besides train, tram, metro and bus there can also be travelled using a speedy water bus, like the one from Dordrecht to Rotterdam, or from Amsterdam to IJmuiden. <br />
<br />
* http://journeyplanner.9292.nl/ - Journeyplanner for all Dutch public transport (English version)<br />
<br />
===By car===<br />
Outside rush hours (weekdays 7-10 and 16-19) the entire country is very reachable by car. It may be an option to rent one, for example at Multirent (serving Noord- and Zuid-Holland), and Budget Rent-a-Car (serving some other parts of the country as well). Taking a cab is a bad idea, because of the prices and sometimes the bad temper of the driver. The "treintaxi" (train-cab) is a positive exception: it brings you to and from the railwaystation for a fixed price, with the disadvantage that the distance it drives is limited to a certain area around the railwaystation, and you have to order the cab at least 30 minutes before departure. <br />
<br />
===By bike===<br />
The Netherlands is especially suitable for bike trips. It has long lanes (usually next to the highways) for travelling long distances within a short time, and alternative routes for the recreative biker. Nice routes for bikers you can find throughout the country, depending on the type of countryside you want to cycle through, or the type of hike you want to use the bike route for. Forests you can find mostly in the middle and the east of the Netherlands. Dikes and wide grasslands you can find in the north and the south west, hills you can find in the southeast of the country. <br />
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* [http://www.landelijkefietsroutes.nl/fietsrouteplanner/ National journeyplanner for biking], journeyplanner along official recreative bike routes (in Dutch)<br />
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===By foot===<br />
There are over ten long distance walking routes in The Netherlands. The most famous trajectory is the '''Pieterpad''' which connects the village of Pieterburen in the north with the Sint Pietersberg, a hill near Maastricht. In fact, the route can be continued up to the Sint Pieter, a church in Rome. Another well known route is the '''Graaf Floris Pad''' in the west of the country, which leads along beautiful and quiet villages.<br />
<br />
==Where to stay and sleep==<br />
===Scouting terrains===<br />
[[Scouting Nederland]], the national scouting and guiding association, has several terrains, the so called "labelterreinen". On these terrains, more than one and often also large groups can set up their camp. Non-scouts are usually also welcomed, but pay more for their stay. There are over 20 of these "labelterreinen" in The Netherlands. Some of these are on hiking distance of each other, which makes it possible to arrange a hike between locations. <br />
<br />
Between the different terrains, there can be differences on rules and possibilities. Some allow open fire, others don't. There can also be rules on noise limits, the use of water, etcetera. At some terrains, you can rent poles for [[woodcraft]], or a small scout shop is present. Be sure to place your reservations early in the year: Labelterreinen are usually very popular and therefore quickly full. <br />
<br />
Apart from these official terrains, there are also many scout troups who rent out their troop house, terrain or ship (in case of water scouts). Some of these groups only do this during summer, others rent their troop house out during the entire year. In the latter case, the troop which rents the place, has usually to make sure they are not present during the hours that the troop which owns the place is present in the troop house. There are no national lists of groups who rent out their troup house. It is probably the best to contact troops yourself, who reside in the area you want to visit. <br />
<br />
Furthermore, Scouting Nederland has a list with possible locations, the so-called "accomodatiegids" ("guide of accomodations", called guide because it used to be a guide on paper, in the old days). In this guide, you can find many locations which are often not scouting related, but open for scouts. Keep in mind that the list may not always be "up-to-date". <br />
<br />
* http://www.labelterrein.scouting.nl - overview of labelterreinen<br />
* http://accgids.scouting.nl - Guide of accommodations in The Netherlands<br />
* [http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/scout_centres Scout centers in The Netherlands on the website of WOSM]<br />
<br />
===International camps===<br />
Do you want to camp in The Netherlands, but you don't have too much time to arrange all kind of activities? Join a national camp! National camps where foreign scouts are welcome too, are the [[Nationale Jamboree]] (mainly landscouts) and the [[Nawaka]] (mainly sea scouts). Both events are held in summer, usually around the end of july and the beginning of august. <br />
<br />
===Backcountry camping===<br />
Backcountry camping, placing your tent anywhere on a nice spot in a forest, is strictly forbidden. <br />
<br />
===Campgrounds===<br />
The Netherlands have many campgrounds. In case you want to stay on these places, always inform whether there are special requirements. For instance, some campgrounds do not accept youth travelling alone. Open fire is almost never accepted.<br />
<br />
==Climate==<br />
During winter, it is usually between 0 and 10 degrees Celcius, although sometimes it may suddenly become lower (-5). In summer, it is usually between 15 and 25 degrees Celcius. Some days it suddenly may increase up to 35. Make sure to take a nice warm [[sleeping bag]] during winter time, and bring a hat and sunscreen during summer. <br />
<br />
==Buy==<br />
There are several national supermarkt chains. Cooking staff buying ingredients for a camp, you will mostly find in the cheaper stores like Lidl, Aldi, Bas van der Heijden and Dirk van den Broek. The more expensive chains are among others Super de Boer and Albert Heijn. Ecological food or other specific health food you can usually find in specialised stores in the city center, but especially the larger Albert Heijn supermarkets usually have a lot of this stuff also. When camping in the countryside, you may try local farmers for your meat, dairy and some vegetables. They often have a sign near the street to indicate they sell something. <br />
<br />
Scout stuff you can buy in the "ScoutShop". <br />
<br />
* http://www.scoutshop.nl - ScoutShop (Dutch website) <br />
<br />
==Health==<br />
After a longer period of warm weather, the risk on cyanobacteria in the water is increased. They grow particularly in still waters, with as a result that many recreational lakes are no longer suitable for swimming. Other unpleasant animals can be met in the North Sea: it is stuffed with jellyfish. Whoever camps in forest areas, should take care of [[tick]]s.<br />
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==Speciale feest- & herdenkingsdagen==<br />
Naast alle Christelijke feestdagen zijn er drie speciale dagen in heel Nederland:<br />
* 30 april (Koninginnedag): Feestdag ter ere van het Nederlandse koningshuis. Overdag vinden er op veel plaatsen vrijmarkten plaats, en treden er 's avonds allerlei bandjes op. In sommige dorpen worden er 's ochtends nog "aubades" gehouden, waarbij koningsgezinde volksliederen worden gezongen. Winkels zijn veelal gesloten. <br />
* 4 mei (Dodenherdenking): Van oorsprong een herdenkingsdag voor de gevallenen in de Tweede Wereldoorlog, tegenwoordig een herdenking voor alle Nederlandse gevallenen in de oorlogen en vredesmissies. 's Avonds worden er rouwtochten en kransleggingen gehouden en om acht uur 's avonds is het in het hele land twee minuten stil. <br />
* 5 mei (Bevrijdingsdag): Eens in de vijf jaar een officiële vrije dag, ter ere van de bevrijding van Nederland op 5 mei 1945 en het einde van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Jaarlijks wordt de dag vooral gevierd met (gratis) popfestivals in een aantal grote steden. <br />
* 5 december (Sinterklaas): Folkloristisch (kinder)feest ter ere van Sint Nicolaas die cadeautjes uitdeelt aan kinderen die lief zijn geweest. Geen nationale, officiële feestdag, maar toch wordt het door zo'n 50% van de Nederlanders gevierd. Winkels gaan vaak een uur eerder dicht. <br />
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{{ref|references=<br />
* [http://wikitravel.org/nl/Nederland Wikitravelpagina over Nederland], versie van 2 februari 2010<br />
* [http://www.buitenlanddag.be/landenfiches/2005/Nederland.pdf Informatiefiche Nederland], uitgave van [[VVKSM]] & [[FOS Open Scouting]] n.a.v. de [[buitenlanddag]] van 2005. <br />
* Translated from [[:nl:Op kamp in Nederland|Op kamp in Nederland]] on the Dutch scoutwiki (version 2 februari 2010)<br />
}}<br />
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[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the Netherlands]]<br />
[[Category:Camping]]<br />
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[[nl:Op kamp in Nederland]]</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Camping_in_The_Netherlands&diff=31042Camping in The Netherlands2010-02-05T12:02:11Z<p>Sietske: +translated "climate" and "buy"</p>
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<div>'''The Netherlands''' is a low country next to the North Sea in the West of Europe. It is located next to Germany and Belgium, and is sometimes called "Holland" by foreigners. This article gives some directions for scouts troops who want to spend their holiday in The Netherlands. <br />
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==Scouting in The Netherlands==<br />
:''Main article: [[Scouting in The Netherlands]]''<br />
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Of the 16 million Dutchmen, over 100.000 people are connected to [[Scouting Nederland]], the Dutch association for Scouting ánd Guiding. There is no distinguishing between Scouting and Guiding. When talking about "Scouting", both Scouting ánd Guiding are meant. In society, scouting is not very visible. When you spot a uniformed scout on the streets, it's another foreign scout most of the times. <br />
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==Regions==<br />
You have decided to come to The Netherlands. Now it is time to choose which place to go. Below you can find some short descriptions of the various regions in this country. The Netherlands is divided in twelve provinces. Roughly these provinces can be divided into four regions: <br />
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* '''The West''' - The dominant, urban region containing the most touristic attractions<br />
* '''The North''' - The least populated region, mostly unknown by tourists <br />
* '''The East''' - Historical cities and forests to explore <br />
* '''The South''' - Distinguishes itself mostly by culture <br />
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===West===<br />
The western part is the most urbanised part, containing the four largest cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Rotterdam harbour. If you especially like to explore the cities, the west is the place to be. <br />
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;Noord-Holland: Noord-Holland is probably the most important province for people who want to visit "typically Dutch" cities. Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands, can be found in this province. Furthermore you can find typical old villages like Enkhuizen, Hoorn and Alkmaar. The entire west coast has a beach, which makes it suitable for long "romantic" walks... Furthermore you can make a boat trip to Texel, one of the islands on the upper end of The Netherlands. The north of Noord-Holland is characterized by grasslands and small villages, which makes it suitable for biking. <br />
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;Zuid-Holland: Zuid-Holland has the densest population of The Netherlands. Rotterdam is the largest city, and contains one of the world's largest harbours. The city The Hague, where the government resides, has a couple of touristic attractions, like Madurodam (The Netherlands in miniature). Leiden en Delft are historical cities with a large student population, and Kinderdijk (a UNESCO world heritage site) offers a lot of traditional windmills. For hikes, the region is less suitable. For biking the region is more interesting, for instance the region of Gorinchem and Schoonhoven. <br />
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* [http://www.kinderdijk.nl/ Windmills in Kinderdijk]<br />
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;Utrecht: Utrecht contains the historical city of Utrecht. In the surroundings of Baarn (one of the most known scouting residences) are nice forests for long walks. <br />
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;Flevoland: Flevoland is the yongest province, created from the beginning of the 20th century. The place used to be sea. For tourists, the attaction Walibi World is probably the only reason to come here. On the terrain next to it, the 1995 World Jamboree was held. The monument on the terrain still reminds of this. <br />
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===North===<br />
The northern part is the least populated region. The people over there are usually not wealthy, but very friendly. The region is suitable for biking. You can enjoy nature and visit the Waddeneilanden. <br />
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;Friesland: Friesland contains to a large extent of water, and has many possibilities for watersports (especially sailing). This makes it especially suitable for water scouts. Furthermore, many people speak Frisian next to, or even instead of Dutch. The province merely consists of grassland and small villages. When it's freezing cold, Friesland is famous for its "Elfstedentocht", a skating tour through the entire province. <br />
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;Groningen: Groningen is, except its capital city, not very used to tourists. The city of Groningen (yes, the same name as the province) is very suitable to spend a day. The rest of the province is suitable for biking or hiking (i.e. the "Pieterpad"). Visit for instance the nature reservation "Lauwersmeer". The recent creation of the lake "Oldambtmeer", and its connection to the harbour of Delfzijl has made the province more suitable for water recreation. <br />
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;Drenthe: Drenthe contains more forests than Friesland and Groningen, and you can find remains of "hunebedden"; large rocks, placed in a certain way by an ancient culture. Furthermore, Drenthe contains the largest zoo of the Netherlands, in Emmen. <br />
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===East===<br />
The east of The Netherlands is recognised by its forests, and its historical cities. <br />
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;Overijssel: Overijssel contains two national parks: the Weerribben and the Sallandse Heuvelrug. Scouts can - among others - reside on scout center Ada's Hoeve in Ommen (a village near Zwolle). <br />
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;Gelderland: The Veluwe is a ridge of low sandhills, where you can hike and spend some time. Furthermore, you can find the National Park "de Hoge Veluwe". Old cities you can find in this region too, like Zutphen (with a well preserved inner city) and Nijmegen (a former Roman city). <br />
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===South===<br />
All provinces in the south are divided from the rest of the country, by three (relatively) large rivers. These rivers act as a natural barrier between historical kingdoms in the old days, resulting in a cultural barrier also. <br />
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;Noord-Brabant: Noord-Brabant has historical cities like Breda, Tilburg and 's Hertogenbosch. The "Efteling" is the largest attraction park of the Netherlands. Hiking can be done for instance in the "Loonse en Drunense duinen", a national park consisting to a large extent of forest and sand. When hiking in the south of this province, it is worthwile to cross the border with Belgium. <br />
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;Limburg: Limburg is the only province in The Netherlands with real mountains. At least... in the eyes of the Dutch. The entire province is suitable for hikes and biking. Furthermore, you can explore the province by mountainbike, or do some sightseeing in the Mines (''Mergelgrotten''). Sometimes these two can even be combined, called "grotbiken"! Visiting the inner city of Maastricht is also worthwhile. <br />
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* [http://www.aspadventure.nl/grotten-programmas.php Grotbiken]<br />
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==Travel around==<br />
===Using public transport===<br />
The Netherlands have quite a reliable system of public transport, and travelling with it is usually safe. It is more dense in the west than in the rest of the country. Especially from about 6 PM and in the weekends, some areas are very hard to reach. There is a railway service during the entire night which connects some of the largest cities. <br />
<br />
For longer distances, train services are preferable compared to other types of public transport. One exception is the "interliner", a special bus which travels between railwaystations on trajectories where no train is going. Children up to 11 years can get a discount ticket. For groups of people there aren't special discount offers. During summer, there are a few alternatives possible, like the "NS Jongerentour" or the "NS Zomertour". It offers you three days of travelling throughout The Netherlands for a fixed price, within a period of 10 days. Travellers who want to see more countries in Europe can also buy interrail tickets for a fixed price, which give access to the railways of several European countries. <br />
<br />
Besides train, tram, metro and bus there can also be travelled using a speedy water bus, like the one from Dordrecht to Rotterdam, or from Amsterdam to IJmuiden. <br />
<br />
* http://journeyplanner.9292.nl/ - Journeyplanner for all Dutch public transport (English version)<br />
<br />
===By car===<br />
Outside rush hours (weekdays 7-10 and 16-19) the entire country is very reachable by car. It may be an option to rent one, for example at Multirent (serving Noord- and Zuid-Holland), and Budget Rent-a-Car (serving some other parts of the country as well). Taking a cab is a bad idea, because of the prices and sometimes the bad temper of the driver. The "treintaxi" (train-cab) is a positive exception: it brings you to and from the railwaystation for a fixed price, with the disadvantage that the distance it drives is limited to a certain area around the railwaystation, and you have to order the cab at least 30 minutes before departure. <br />
<br />
===By bike===<br />
The Netherlands is especially suitable for bike trips. It has long lanes (usually next to the highways) for travelling long distances within a short time, and alternative routes for the recreative biker. Nice routes for bikers you can find throughout the country, depending on the type of countryside you want to cycle through, or the type of hike you want to use the bike route for. Forests you can find mostly in the middle and the east of the Netherlands. Dikes and wide grasslands you can find in the north and the south west, hills you can find in the southeast of the country. <br />
<br />
* [http://www.landelijkefietsroutes.nl/fietsrouteplanner/ National journeyplanner for biking], journeyplanner along official recreative bike routes (in Dutch)<br />
<br />
===By foot===<br />
There are over ten long distance walking routes in The Netherlands. The most famous trajectory is the '''Pieterpad''' which connects the village of Pieterburen in the north with the Sint Pietersberg, a hill near Maastricht. In fact, the route can be continued up to the Sint Pieter, a church in Rome. Another well known route is the '''Graaf Floris Pad''' in the west of the country, which leads along beautiful and quiet villages.<br />
<br />
==Where to stay and sleep==<br />
===Scouting terrains===<br />
[[Scouting Nederland]], the national scouting and guiding association, has several terrains, the so called "labelterreinen". On these terrains, more than one and often also large groups can set up their camp. Non-scouts are usually also welcomed, but pay more for their stay. There are over 20 of these "labelterreinen" in The Netherlands. Some of these are on hiking distance of each other, which makes it possible to arrange a hike between locations. <br />
<br />
Between the different terrains, there can be differences on rules and possibilities. Some allow open fire, others don't. There can also be rules on noise limits, the use of water, etcetera. At some terrains, you can rent poles for [[woodcraft]], or a small scout shop is present. Be sure to place your reservations early in the year: Labelterreinen are usually very popular and therefore quickly full. <br />
<br />
Apart from these official terrains, there are also many scout troups who rent out their troop house, terrain or ship (in case of water scouts). Some of these groups only do this during summer, others rent their troop house out during the entire year. In the latter case, the troop which rents the place, has usually to make sure they are not present during the hours that the troop which owns the place is present in the troop house. There are no national lists of groups who rent out their troup house. It is probably the best to contact troops yourself, who reside in the area you want to visit. <br />
<br />
Furthermore, Scouting Nederland has a list with possible locations, the so-called "accomodatiegids" ("guide of accomodations", called guide because it used to be a guide on paper, in the old days). In this guide, you can find many locations which are often not scouting related, but open for scouts. Keep in mind that the list may not always be "up-to-date". <br />
<br />
* http://www.labelterrein.scouting.nl - overview of labelterreinen<br />
* http://accgids.scouting.nl - Guide of accommodations in The Netherlands<br />
* [http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/scout_centres Scout centers in The Netherlands on the website of WOSM]<br />
<br />
===International camps===<br />
Do you want to camp in The Netherlands, but you don't have too much time to arrange all kind of activities? Join a national camp! National camps where foreign scouts are welcome too, are the [[Nationale Jamboree]] (mainly landscouts) and the [[Nawaka]] (mainly sea scouts). Both events are held in summer, usually around the end of july and the beginning of august. <br />
<br />
===Backcountry camping===<br />
Backcountry camping, placing your tent anywhere on a nice spot in a forest, is strictly forbidden. <br />
<br />
===Campgrounds===<br />
The Netherlands have many campgrounds. In case you want to stay on these places, always inform whether there are special requirements. For instance, some campgrounds do not accept youth travelling alone. Open fire is almost never accepted.<br />
<br />
==Climate==<br />
During winter, it is usually between 0 and 10 degrees Celcius, although sometimes it may suddenly become lower (-5). In summer, it is usually between 15 and 25 degrees Celcius. Some days it suddenly may increase up to 35. Make sure to take a nice warm [[sleeping bag]] during winter time, and bring a hat and sunscreen during summer. <br />
<br />
==Buy==<br />
There are several national supermarkt chains. Cooking staff buying ingredients for a camp, you will mostly find in the cheaper stores like Lidl, Aldi, Bas van der Heijden and Dirk van den Broek. The more expensive chains are among others Super de Boer and Albert Heijn. Ecological food or other specific health food you can usually find in specialised stores in the city center, but especially the larger Albert Heijn supermarkets usually have a lot of this stuff also. When camping in the countryside, you may try local farmers for your meat, dairy and some vegetables. They often have a sign near the street to indicate they sell something. <br />
<br />
Scout stuff you can buy in the "ScoutShop". <br />
<br />
* http://www.scoutshop.nl - ScoutShop (Dutch website) <br />
<br />
==Health==<br />
Als het over een langere periode flink warm is in Nederland, dan neemt het risico op blauw-alg toe. Blauw-alg groeit in (veelal stilstaand) water, en zorgt ervoor dat recreatiewater ongeschikt wordt om in te zwemmen. In de Noordzee kom je sowieso beestjes tegen: daar stikt het van de kwallen, en die kunnen gemeen steken. <br />
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Wie 's zomers kampeert in bosrijk gebied, moet rekening houden met [[teken]]. <br />
<br />
==Speciale feest- & herdenkingsdagen==<br />
Naast alle Christelijke feestdagen zijn er drie speciale dagen in heel Nederland:<br />
* 30 april (Koninginnedag): Feestdag ter ere van het Nederlandse koningshuis. Overdag vinden er op veel plaatsen vrijmarkten plaats, en treden er 's avonds allerlei bandjes op. In sommige dorpen worden er 's ochtends nog "aubades" gehouden, waarbij koningsgezinde volksliederen worden gezongen. Winkels zijn veelal gesloten. <br />
* 4 mei (Dodenherdenking): Van oorsprong een herdenkingsdag voor de gevallenen in de Tweede Wereldoorlog, tegenwoordig een herdenking voor alle Nederlandse gevallenen in de oorlogen en vredesmissies. 's Avonds worden er rouwtochten en kransleggingen gehouden en om acht uur 's avonds is het in het hele land twee minuten stil. <br />
* 5 mei (Bevrijdingsdag): Eens in de vijf jaar een officiële vrije dag, ter ere van de bevrijding van Nederland op 5 mei 1945 en het einde van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Jaarlijks wordt de dag vooral gevierd met (gratis) popfestivals in een aantal grote steden. <br />
* 5 december (Sinterklaas): Folkloristisch (kinder)feest ter ere van Sint Nicolaas die cadeautjes uitdeelt aan kinderen die lief zijn geweest. Geen nationale, officiële feestdag, maar toch wordt het door zo'n 50% van de Nederlanders gevierd. Winkels gaan vaak een uur eerder dicht. <br />
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* [http://wikitravel.org/nl/Nederland Wikitravelpagina over Nederland], versie van 2 februari 2010<br />
* [http://www.buitenlanddag.be/landenfiches/2005/Nederland.pdf Informatiefiche Nederland], uitgave van [[VVKSM]] & [[FOS Open Scouting]] n.a.v. de [[buitenlanddag]] van 2005. <br />
* Translated from [[:nl:Op kamp in Nederland|Op kamp in Nederland]] on the Dutch scoutwiki (version 2 februari 2010)<br />
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[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the Netherlands]]<br />
[[Category:Camping]]<br />
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[[nl:Op kamp in Nederland]]</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Camping_in_The_Netherlands&diff=31041Camping in The Netherlands2010-02-05T11:50:09Z<p>Sietske: /* Overnachten */ +translated it a bit more</p>
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<div>'''The Netherlands''' is a low country next to the North Sea in the West of Europe. It is located next to Germany and Belgium, and is sometimes called "Holland" by foreigners. This article gives some directions for scouts troops who want to spend their holiday in The Netherlands. <br />
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==Scouting in The Netherlands==<br />
:''Main article: [[Scouting in The Netherlands]]''<br />
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Of the 16 million Dutchmen, over 100.000 people are connected to [[Scouting Nederland]], the Dutch association for Scouting ánd Guiding. There is no distinguishing between Scouting and Guiding. When talking about "Scouting", both Scouting ánd Guiding are meant. In society, scouting is not very visible. When you spot a uniformed scout on the streets, it's another foreign scout most of the times. <br />
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==Regions==<br />
You have decided to come to The Netherlands. Now it is time to choose which place to go. Below you can find some short descriptions of the various regions in this country. The Netherlands is divided in twelve provinces. Roughly these provinces can be divided into four regions: <br />
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* '''The West''' - The dominant, urban region containing the most touristic attractions<br />
* '''The North''' - The least populated region, mostly unknown by tourists <br />
* '''The East''' - Historical cities and forests to explore <br />
* '''The South''' - Distinguishes itself mostly by culture <br />
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===West===<br />
The western part is the most urbanised part, containing the four largest cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Rotterdam harbour. If you especially like to explore the cities, the west is the place to be. <br />
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;Noord-Holland: Noord-Holland is probably the most important province for people who want to visit "typically Dutch" cities. Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands, can be found in this province. Furthermore you can find typical old villages like Enkhuizen, Hoorn and Alkmaar. The entire west coast has a beach, which makes it suitable for long "romantic" walks... Furthermore you can make a boat trip to Texel, one of the islands on the upper end of The Netherlands. The north of Noord-Holland is characterized by grasslands and small villages, which makes it suitable for biking. <br />
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;Zuid-Holland: Zuid-Holland has the densest population of The Netherlands. Rotterdam is the largest city, and contains one of the world's largest harbours. The city The Hague, where the government resides, has a couple of touristic attractions, like Madurodam (The Netherlands in miniature). Leiden en Delft are historical cities with a large student population, and Kinderdijk (a UNESCO world heritage site) offers a lot of traditional windmills. For hikes, the region is less suitable. For biking the region is more interesting, for instance the region of Gorinchem and Schoonhoven. <br />
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* [http://www.kinderdijk.nl/ Windmills in Kinderdijk]<br />
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;Utrecht: Utrecht contains the historical city of Utrecht. In the surroundings of Baarn (one of the most known scouting residences) are nice forests for long walks. <br />
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;Flevoland: Flevoland is the yongest province, created from the beginning of the 20th century. The place used to be sea. For tourists, the attaction Walibi World is probably the only reason to come here. On the terrain next to it, the 1995 World Jamboree was held. The monument on the terrain still reminds of this. <br />
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===North===<br />
The northern part is the least populated region. The people over there are usually not wealthy, but very friendly. The region is suitable for biking. You can enjoy nature and visit the Waddeneilanden. <br />
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;Friesland: Friesland contains to a large extent of water, and has many possibilities for watersports (especially sailing). This makes it especially suitable for water scouts. Furthermore, many people speak Frisian next to, or even instead of Dutch. The province merely consists of grassland and small villages. When it's freezing cold, Friesland is famous for its "Elfstedentocht", a skating tour through the entire province. <br />
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;Groningen: Groningen is, except its capital city, not very used to tourists. The city of Groningen (yes, the same name as the province) is very suitable to spend a day. The rest of the province is suitable for biking or hiking (i.e. the "Pieterpad"). Visit for instance the nature reservation "Lauwersmeer". The recent creation of the lake "Oldambtmeer", and its connection to the harbour of Delfzijl has made the province more suitable for water recreation. <br />
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;Drenthe: Drenthe contains more forests than Friesland and Groningen, and you can find remains of "hunebedden"; large rocks, placed in a certain way by an ancient culture. Furthermore, Drenthe contains the largest zoo of the Netherlands, in Emmen. <br />
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===East===<br />
The east of The Netherlands is recognised by its forests, and its historical cities. <br />
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;Overijssel: Overijssel contains two national parks: the Weerribben and the Sallandse Heuvelrug. Scouts can - among others - reside on scout center Ada's Hoeve in Ommen (a village near Zwolle). <br />
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;Gelderland: The Veluwe is a ridge of low sandhills, where you can hike and spend some time. Furthermore, you can find the National Park "de Hoge Veluwe". Old cities you can find in this region too, like Zutphen (with a well preserved inner city) and Nijmegen (a former Roman city). <br />
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===South===<br />
All provinces in the south are divided from the rest of the country, by three (relatively) large rivers. These rivers act as a natural barrier between historical kingdoms in the old days, resulting in a cultural barrier also. <br />
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;Noord-Brabant: Noord-Brabant has historical cities like Breda, Tilburg and 's Hertogenbosch. The "Efteling" is the largest attraction park of the Netherlands. Hiking can be done for instance in the "Loonse en Drunense duinen", a national park consisting to a large extent of forest and sand. When hiking in the south of this province, it is worthwile to cross the border with Belgium. <br />
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;Limburg: Limburg is the only province in The Netherlands with real mountains. At least... in the eyes of the Dutch. The entire province is suitable for hikes and biking. Furthermore, you can explore the province by mountainbike, or do some sightseeing in the Mines (''Mergelgrotten''). Sometimes these two can even be combined, called "grotbiken"! Visiting the inner city of Maastricht is also worthwhile. <br />
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* [http://www.aspadventure.nl/grotten-programmas.php Grotbiken]<br />
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==Travel around==<br />
===Using public transport===<br />
The Netherlands have quite a reliable system of public transport, and travelling with it is usually safe. It is more dense in the west than in the rest of the country. Especially from about 6 PM and in the weekends, some areas are very hard to reach. There is a railway service during the entire night which connects some of the largest cities. <br />
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For longer distances, train services are preferable compared to other types of public transport. One exception is the "interliner", a special bus which travels between railwaystations on trajectories where no train is going. Children up to 11 years can get a discount ticket. For groups of people there aren't special discount offers. During summer, there are a few alternatives possible, like the "NS Jongerentour" or the "NS Zomertour". It offers you three days of travelling throughout The Netherlands for a fixed price, within a period of 10 days. Travellers who want to see more countries in Europe can also buy interrail tickets for a fixed price, which give access to the railways of several European countries. <br />
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Besides train, tram, metro and bus there can also be travelled using a speedy water bus, like the one from Dordrecht to Rotterdam, or from Amsterdam to IJmuiden. <br />
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* http://journeyplanner.9292.nl/ - Journeyplanner for all Dutch public transport (English version)<br />
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===By car===<br />
Outside rush hours (weekdays 7-10 and 16-19) the entire country is very reachable by car. It may be an option to rent one, for example at Multirent (serving Noord- and Zuid-Holland), and Budget Rent-a-Car (serving some other parts of the country as well). Taking a cab is a bad idea, because of the prices and sometimes the bad temper of the driver. The "treintaxi" (train-cab) is a positive exception: it brings you to and from the railwaystation for a fixed price, with the disadvantage that the distance it drives is limited to a certain area around the railwaystation, and you have to order the cab at least 30 minutes before departure. <br />
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===By bike===<br />
The Netherlands is especially suitable for bike trips. It has long lanes (usually next to the highways) for travelling long distances within a short time, and alternative routes for the recreative biker. Nice routes for bikers you can find throughout the country, depending on the type of countryside you want to cycle through, or the type of hike you want to use the bike route for. Forests you can find mostly in the middle and the east of the Netherlands. Dikes and wide grasslands you can find in the north and the south west, hills you can find in the southeast of the country. <br />
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* [http://www.landelijkefietsroutes.nl/fietsrouteplanner/ National journeyplanner for biking], journeyplanner along official recreative bike routes (in Dutch)<br />
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===By foot===<br />
There are over ten long distance walking routes in The Netherlands. The most famous trajectory is the '''Pieterpad''' which connects the village of Pieterburen in the north with the Sint Pietersberg, a hill near Maastricht. In fact, the route can be continued up to the Sint Pieter, a church in Rome. Another well known route is the '''Graaf Floris Pad''' in the west of the country, which leads along beautiful and quiet villages.<br />
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==Where to stay and sleep==<br />
===Scouting terrains===<br />
[[Scouting Nederland]], the national scouting and guiding association, has several terrains, the so called "labelterreinen". On these terrains, more than one and often also large groups can set up their camp. Non-scouts are usually also welcomed, but pay more for their stay. There are over 20 of these "labelterreinen" in The Netherlands. Some of these are on hiking distance of each other, which makes it possible to arrange a hike between locations. <br />
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Between the different terrains, there can be differences on rules and possibilities. Some allow open fire, others don't. There can also be rules on noise limits, the use of water, etcetera. At some terrains, you can rent poles for [[woodcraft]], or a small scout shop is present. Be sure to place your reservations early in the year: Labelterreinen are usually very popular and therefore quickly full. <br />
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Apart from these official terrains, there are also many scout troups who rent out their troop house, terrain or ship (in case of water scouts). Some of these groups only do this during summer, others rent their troop house out during the entire year. In the latter case, the troop which rents the place, has usually to make sure they are not present during the hours that the troop which owns the place is present in the troop house. There are no national lists of groups who rent out their troup house. It is probably the best to contact troops yourself, who reside in the area you want to visit. <br />
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Furthermore, Scouting Nederland has a list with possible locations, the so-called "accomodatiegids" ("guide of accomodations", called guide because it used to be a guide on paper, in the old days). In this guide, you can find many locations which are often not scouting related, but open for scouts. Keep in mind that the list may not always be "up-to-date". <br />
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* http://www.labelterrein.scouting.nl - overview of labelterreinen<br />
* http://accgids.scouting.nl - Guide of accommodations in The Netherlands<br />
* [http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/scout_centres Scout centers in The Netherlands on the website of WOSM]<br />
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===International camps===<br />
Do you want to camp in The Netherlands, but you don't have too much time to arrange all kind of activities? Join a national camp! National camps where foreign scouts are welcome too, are the [[Nationale Jamboree]] (mainly landscouts) and the [[Nawaka]] (mainly sea scouts). Both events are held in summer, usually around the end of july and the beginning of august. <br />
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===Backcountry camping===<br />
Backcountry camping, placing your tent anywhere on a nice spot in a forest, is strictly forbidden. <br />
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===Campgrounds===<br />
The Netherlands have many campgrounds. In case you want to stay on these places, always inform whether there are special requirements. For instance, some campgrounds do not accept youth travelling alone. Open fire is almost never accepted.<br />
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==Klimaat==<br />
's Winters is het overdag ruwweg tussen de 0 en de 10 graden, al kunnen er uitschieters omlaag (plm. -5) optreden. In de zomer is het vaak tussen de 15 en 25 graden, soms met uitschieters tot 35 graden. Zorg dus voor een goede [[slaapzak]] als je gaat winterkamperen, en neem 's zomers zonnebrand mee. <br />
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==Kopen==<br />
Er zijn verschillende landelijke supermarktketens. Kookstaf die ingredienten inslaat voor een kamp, zul je vooral aantreffen bij goedkopere ketens als de Lidl, de Aldi, Bas van der Heijden en Dirk van den Broek. Onder de duurdere ketens vallen de Super de Boer en de Albert Heijn. Biologische produkten kun je vooral krijgen in gespecialiseerde winkels, maar ook de Albert Heijn heeft een redelijk assortiment. Wie kampeert op het platteland, kan voor vlees, zuivel en sommige groenten soms ook direct bij een lokale boer terecht. Meestal staat dit dan op een bord bij de ingang aangegeven. Scoutingspullen kun je kopen bij de "ScoutShop". <br />
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* http://www.scoutshop.nl - de scoutingwinkel voor al je scoutingspullen<br />
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==Gezondheid==<br />
Als het over een langere periode flink warm is in Nederland, dan neemt het risico op blauw-alg toe. Blauw-alg groeit in (veelal stilstaand) water, en zorgt ervoor dat recreatiewater ongeschikt wordt om in te zwemmen. In de Noordzee kom je sowieso beestjes tegen: daar stikt het van de kwallen, en die kunnen gemeen steken. <br />
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Wie 's zomers kampeert in bosrijk gebied, moet rekening houden met [[teken]]. <br />
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==Speciale feest- & herdenkingsdagen==<br />
Naast alle Christelijke feestdagen zijn er drie speciale dagen in heel Nederland:<br />
* 30 april (Koninginnedag): Feestdag ter ere van het Nederlandse koningshuis. Overdag vinden er op veel plaatsen vrijmarkten plaats, en treden er 's avonds allerlei bandjes op. In sommige dorpen worden er 's ochtends nog "aubades" gehouden, waarbij koningsgezinde volksliederen worden gezongen. Winkels zijn veelal gesloten. <br />
* 4 mei (Dodenherdenking): Van oorsprong een herdenkingsdag voor de gevallenen in de Tweede Wereldoorlog, tegenwoordig een herdenking voor alle Nederlandse gevallenen in de oorlogen en vredesmissies. 's Avonds worden er rouwtochten en kransleggingen gehouden en om acht uur 's avonds is het in het hele land twee minuten stil. <br />
* 5 mei (Bevrijdingsdag): Eens in de vijf jaar een officiële vrije dag, ter ere van de bevrijding van Nederland op 5 mei 1945 en het einde van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Jaarlijks wordt de dag vooral gevierd met (gratis) popfestivals in een aantal grote steden. <br />
* 5 december (Sinterklaas): Folkloristisch (kinder)feest ter ere van Sint Nicolaas die cadeautjes uitdeelt aan kinderen die lief zijn geweest. Geen nationale, officiële feestdag, maar toch wordt het door zo'n 50% van de Nederlanders gevierd. Winkels gaan vaak een uur eerder dicht. <br />
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{{ref|references=<br />
* [http://wikitravel.org/nl/Nederland Wikitravelpagina over Nederland], versie van 2 februari 2010<br />
* [http://www.buitenlanddag.be/landenfiches/2005/Nederland.pdf Informatiefiche Nederland], uitgave van [[VVKSM]] & [[FOS Open Scouting]] n.a.v. de [[buitenlanddag]] van 2005. <br />
* Translated from [[:nl:Op kamp in Nederland|Op kamp in Nederland]] on the Dutch scoutwiki (version 2 februari 2010)<br />
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[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the Netherlands]]<br />
[[Category:Camping]]<br />
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<div>'''The Netherlands''' is a low country next to the North Sea in the West of Europe. It is located next to Germany and Belgium, and is sometimes called "Holland" by foreigners. This article gives some directions for scouts troops who want to spend their holiday in The Netherlands. <br />
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==Scouting in The Netherlands==<br />
:''Main article: [[Scouting in The Netherlands]]''<br />
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Of the 16 million Dutchmen, over 100.000 people are connected to [[Scouting Nederland]], the Dutch association for Scouting ánd Guiding. There is no distinguishing between Scouting and Guiding. When talking about "Scouting", both Scouting ánd Guiding are meant. In society, scouting is not very visible. When you spot a uniformed scout on the streets, it's another foreign scout most of the times. <br />
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==Regions==<br />
You have decided to come to The Netherlands. Now it is time to choose which place to go. Below you can find some short descriptions of the various regions in this country. The Netherlands is divided in twelve provinces. Roughly these provinces can be divided into four regions: <br />
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* '''The West''' - The dominant, urban region containing the most touristic attractions<br />
* '''The North''' - The least populated region, mostly unknown by tourists <br />
* '''The East''' - Historical cities and forests to explore <br />
* '''The South''' - Distinguishes itself mostly by culture <br />
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===West===<br />
The western part is the most urbanised part, containing the four largest cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Rotterdam harbour. If you especially like to explore the cities, the west is the place to be. <br />
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;Noord-Holland: Noord-Holland is probably the most important province for people who want to visit "typically Dutch" cities. Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands, can be found in this province. Furthermore you can find typical old villages like Enkhuizen, Hoorn and Alkmaar. The entire west coast has a beach, which makes it suitable for long "romantic" walks... Furthermore you can make a boat trip to Texel, one of the islands on the upper end of The Netherlands. The north of Noord-Holland is characterized by grasslands and small villages, which makes it suitable for biking. <br />
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;Zuid-Holland: Zuid-Holland has the densest population of The Netherlands. Rotterdam is the largest city, and contains one of the world's largest harbours. The city The Hague, where the government resides, has a couple of touristic attractions, like Madurodam (The Netherlands in miniature). Leiden en Delft are historical cities with a large student population, and Kinderdijk (a UNESCO world heritage site) offers a lot of traditional windmills. For hikes, the region is less suitable. For biking the region is more interesting, for instance the region of Gorinchem and Schoonhoven. <br />
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* [http://www.kinderdijk.nl/ Windmills in Kinderdijk]<br />
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;Utrecht: Utrecht contains the historical city of Utrecht. In the surroundings of Baarn (one of the most known scouting residences) are nice forests for long walks. <br />
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;Flevoland: Flevoland is the yongest province, created from the beginning of the 20th century. The place used to be sea. For tourists, the attaction Walibi World is probably the only reason to come here. On the terrain next to it, the 1995 World Jamboree was held. The monument on the terrain still reminds of this. <br />
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===North===<br />
The northern part is the least populated region. The people over there are usually not wealthy, but very friendly. The region is suitable for biking. You can enjoy nature and visit the Waddeneilanden. <br />
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;Friesland: Friesland contains to a large extent of water, and has many possibilities for watersports (especially sailing). This makes it especially suitable for water scouts. Furthermore, many people speak Frisian next to, or even instead of Dutch. The province merely consists of grassland and small villages. When it's freezing cold, Friesland is famous for its "Elfstedentocht", a skating tour through the entire province. <br />
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;Groningen: Groningen is, except its capital city, not very used to tourists. The city of Groningen (yes, the same name as the province) is very suitable to spend a day. The rest of the province is suitable for biking or hiking (i.e. the "Pieterpad"). Visit for instance the nature reservation "Lauwersmeer". The recent creation of the lake "Oldambtmeer", and its connection to the harbour of Delfzijl has made the province more suitable for water recreation. <br />
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;Drenthe: Drenthe contains more forests than Friesland and Groningen, and you can find remains of "hunebedden"; large rocks, placed in a certain way by an ancient culture. Furthermore, Drenthe contains the largest zoo of the Netherlands, in Emmen. <br />
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===East===<br />
The east of The Netherlands is recognised by its forests, and its historical cities. <br />
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;Overijssel: Overijssel contains two national parks: the Weerribben and the Sallandse Heuvelrug. Scouts can - among others - reside on scout center Ada's Hoeve in Ommen (a village near Zwolle). <br />
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;Gelderland: The Veluwe is a ridge of low sandhills, where you can hike and spend some time. Furthermore, you can find the National Park "de Hoge Veluwe". Old cities you can find in this region too, like Zutphen (with a well preserved inner city) and Nijmegen (a former Roman city). <br />
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===South===<br />
All provinces in the south are divided from the rest of the country, by three (relatively) large rivers. These rivers act as a natural barrier between historical kingdoms in the old days, resulting in a cultural barrier also. <br />
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;Noord-Brabant: Noord-Brabant has historical cities like Breda, Tilburg and 's Hertogenbosch. The "Efteling" is the largest attraction park of the Netherlands. Hiking can be done for instance in the "Loonse en Drunense duinen", a national park consisting to a large extent of forest and sand. When hiking in the south of this province, it is worthwile to cross the border with Belgium. <br />
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;Limburg: Limburg is the only province in The Netherlands with real mountains. At least... in the eyes of the Dutch. The entire province is suitable for hikes and biking. Furthermore, you can explore the province by mountainbike, or do some sightseeing in the Mines (''Mergelgrotten''). Sometimes these two can even be combined, called "grotbiken"! Visiting the inner city of Maastricht is also worthwhile. <br />
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* [http://www.aspadventure.nl/grotten-programmas.php Grotbiken]<br />
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==Travel around==<br />
===Using public transport===<br />
The Netherlands have quite a reliable system of public transport, and travelling with it is usually safe. It is more dense in the west than in the rest of the country. Especially from about 6 PM and in the weekends, some areas are very hard to reach. There is a railway service during the entire night which connects some of the largest cities. <br />
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For longer distances, train services are preferable compared to other types of public transport. One exception is the "interliner", a special bus which travels between railwaystations on trajectories where no train is going. Children up to 11 years can get a discount ticket. For groups of people there aren't special discount offers. During summer, there are a few alternatives possible, like the "NS Jongerentour" or the "NS Zomertour". It offers you three days of travelling throughout The Netherlands for a fixed price, within a period of 10 days. Travellers who want to see more countries in Europe can also buy interrail tickets for a fixed price, which give access to the railways of several European countries. <br />
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Besides train, tram, metro and bus there can also be travelled using a speedy water bus, like the one from Dordrecht to Rotterdam, or from Amsterdam to IJmuiden. <br />
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* http://journeyplanner.9292.nl/ - Journeyplanner for all Dutch public transport (English version)<br />
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===By car===<br />
Outside rush hours (weekdays 7-10 and 16-19) the entire country is very reachable by car. It may be an option to rent one, for example at Multirent (serving Noord- and Zuid-Holland), and Budget Rent-a-Car (serving some other parts of the country as well). Taking a cab is a bad idea, because of the prices and sometimes the bad temper of the driver. The "treintaxi" (train-cab) is a positive exception: it brings you to and from the railwaystation for a fixed price, with the disadvantage that the distance it drives is limited to a certain area around the railwaystation, and you have to order the cab at least 30 minutes before departure. <br />
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===By bike===<br />
The Netherlands is especially suitable for bike trips. It has long lanes (usually next to the highways) for travelling long distances within a short time, and alternative routes for the recreative biker. Nice routes for bikers you can find throughout the country, depending on the type of countryside you want to cycle through, or the type of hike you want to use the bike route for. Forests you can find mostly in the middle and the east of the Netherlands. Dikes and wide grasslands you can find in the north and the south west, hills you can find in the southeast of the country. <br />
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* [http://www.landelijkefietsroutes.nl/fietsrouteplanner/ National journeyplanner for biking], journeyplanner along official recreative bike routes (in Dutch)<br />
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===By foot===<br />
There are over ten long distance walking routes in The Netherlands. The most famous trajectory is the '''Pieterpad''' which connects the village of Pieterburen in the north with the Sint Pietersberg, a hill near Maastricht. In fact, the route can be continued up to the Sint Pieter, a church in Rome. Another well known route is the '''Graaf Floris Pad''' in the west of the country, which leads along beautiful and quiet villages.<br />
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==Overnachten==<br />
===Scoutingterreinen===<br />
:''Zie ook [[terreinen in Nederland]]''<br />
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[[Scouting Nederland]], de landelijke scoutingorganisatie, heeft meerdere scoutingterreinen in haar bezit, de zogenaamde "labelterreinen". Op deze terreinen kunnen meerdere, en vaak ook grotere groepen tegelijk hun kamp houden. Niet-scouts zijn meestal ook welkom, maar betalen een hoger tarief. Er zijn ruim 20 van deze labelterreinen in Nederland. Sommige van deze terreinen liggen op relatieve loopafstand van elkaar, waardoor een hike tussen de terreinen ook mogelijk is. Voorwaarden en extra's tussen de terreinen kunnen verschillen: sommige terreinen staan bijvoorbeeld open vuur toe, anderen niet. Ook kunnen er regels zijn over geluidsoverlast, watergebruik enzovoort. Bij sommige terreinen kun je pionierhout huren of is er bijvoorbeeld een scoutingwinkeltje. Reserveer tijdig, want labelterreinen kunnen snel volgeboekt zijn. <br />
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Naast deze officiële terreinen van de landelijke organisatie, zijn er ook afzonderlijke groepen die hun gebouw, terrein of wachtschip (in het geval van waterscouts) verhuren. Sommige groepen doen dit alleen in de zomermaanden, anderen verhuren ook door de rest van het jaar heen. Die groepen stellen dan vaak wel als eis dat huurders op stap zijn gedurende de uren dat de groep van zijn eigen gebouw gebruik wil maken. Er zijn geen landelijke overzichten beschikbaar van groepen die hun gebouw verhuren. Het beste kun je zelf contact opnemen met de locatie die je graag wilt afhuren. <br />
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Verder heeft Scouting Nederland nog een lijst opgesteld met mogelijke lokaties, de "accommodatiegids". Hier staan zowel scouting- als niet-scouting-gerelateerde locaties op. Alle genoemde locaties staan wel open voor scouts. De lijst wordt echter niet al te best bijgewerkt. Soms zijn gegevens verouderd, waardoor lokaties niet meer voor kampen beschikbaar zijn. <br />
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* http://www.labelterrein.scouting.nl - overzicht van labelterreinen<br />
* http://accgids.scouting.nl - accommodatiegids van Scouting Nederland<br />
* [http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/scout_centres Accommodatiegids WOSM]<br />
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===Internationale kampen===<br />
Wil je je kamp in Nederland houden, maar heb je weinig zin om veel te regelen? Overweeg dan om mee te doen aan een Nationaal kamp! Nationale kampen waar ook buitenlandse gasten welkom zijn, zijn de vierjaarlijkse [[Nationale Jamboree]] (met name landscouts) en de [[Nawaka]] (met name waterscouts). Beide evenementen worden gehouden in de zomer; doorgaans rond eind juli/begin augustus. <br />
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===Wildkamperen===<br />
Wildkamperen is in Nederland verboden. Wat wel mag is het zogenaamde 'paalkamperen'. Staatsbosbeheer, de overheidsorganisatie die de Nederlandse bossen beheert, heeft in de Nederlandse bossen plekken afgebakend waar je wild mag kamperen onder voorwaarden. Deze plekken worden gemarkeerd door een paal. Je mag in een cirkel van 10 meter rond de paal kamperen. Deze formule is enkel bestemd voor kleine groepjes: er mogen maar 3 tentjes per paal staan, en verblijven mag slechts één nacht! In de buurt is water om te koken en je te wassen. Vuur maken kan niet. <br />
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===Campings===<br />
Nederland beschikt over veel verschillende "gewone" campings. Informeer, voordat je van een gewone camping gebruik maakt, altijd even naar de voorwaarden. Sommige campings accepteren bijvoorbeeld geen alleenreizende jongeren. Open vuur is (vrijwel?) nergens toegestaan. <br />
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==Klimaat==<br />
's Winters is het overdag ruwweg tussen de 0 en de 10 graden, al kunnen er uitschieters omlaag (plm. -5) optreden. In de zomer is het vaak tussen de 15 en 25 graden, soms met uitschieters tot 35 graden. Zorg dus voor een goede [[slaapzak]] als je gaat winterkamperen, en neem 's zomers zonnebrand mee. <br />
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==Kopen==<br />
Er zijn verschillende landelijke supermarktketens. Kookstaf die ingredienten inslaat voor een kamp, zul je vooral aantreffen bij goedkopere ketens als de Lidl, de Aldi, Bas van der Heijden en Dirk van den Broek. Onder de duurdere ketens vallen de Super de Boer en de Albert Heijn. Biologische produkten kun je vooral krijgen in gespecialiseerde winkels, maar ook de Albert Heijn heeft een redelijk assortiment. Wie kampeert op het platteland, kan voor vlees, zuivel en sommige groenten soms ook direct bij een lokale boer terecht. Meestal staat dit dan op een bord bij de ingang aangegeven. Scoutingspullen kun je kopen bij de "ScoutShop". <br />
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* http://www.scoutshop.nl - de scoutingwinkel voor al je scoutingspullen<br />
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==Gezondheid==<br />
Als het over een langere periode flink warm is in Nederland, dan neemt het risico op blauw-alg toe. Blauw-alg groeit in (veelal stilstaand) water, en zorgt ervoor dat recreatiewater ongeschikt wordt om in te zwemmen. In de Noordzee kom je sowieso beestjes tegen: daar stikt het van de kwallen, en die kunnen gemeen steken. <br />
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Wie 's zomers kampeert in bosrijk gebied, moet rekening houden met [[teken]]. <br />
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==Speciale feest- & herdenkingsdagen==<br />
Naast alle Christelijke feestdagen zijn er drie speciale dagen in heel Nederland:<br />
* 30 april (Koninginnedag): Feestdag ter ere van het Nederlandse koningshuis. Overdag vinden er op veel plaatsen vrijmarkten plaats, en treden er 's avonds allerlei bandjes op. In sommige dorpen worden er 's ochtends nog "aubades" gehouden, waarbij koningsgezinde volksliederen worden gezongen. Winkels zijn veelal gesloten. <br />
* 4 mei (Dodenherdenking): Van oorsprong een herdenkingsdag voor de gevallenen in de Tweede Wereldoorlog, tegenwoordig een herdenking voor alle Nederlandse gevallenen in de oorlogen en vredesmissies. 's Avonds worden er rouwtochten en kransleggingen gehouden en om acht uur 's avonds is het in het hele land twee minuten stil. <br />
* 5 mei (Bevrijdingsdag): Eens in de vijf jaar een officiële vrije dag, ter ere van de bevrijding van Nederland op 5 mei 1945 en het einde van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Jaarlijks wordt de dag vooral gevierd met (gratis) popfestivals in een aantal grote steden. <br />
* 5 december (Sinterklaas): Folkloristisch (kinder)feest ter ere van Sint Nicolaas die cadeautjes uitdeelt aan kinderen die lief zijn geweest. Geen nationale, officiële feestdag, maar toch wordt het door zo'n 50% van de Nederlanders gevierd. Winkels gaan vaak een uur eerder dicht. <br />
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{{ref|references=<br />
* [http://wikitravel.org/nl/Nederland Wikitravelpagina over Nederland], versie van 2 februari 2010<br />
* [http://www.buitenlanddag.be/landenfiches/2005/Nederland.pdf Informatiefiche Nederland], uitgave van [[VVKSM]] & [[FOS Open Scouting]] n.a.v. de [[buitenlanddag]] van 2005. <br />
* Translated from [[:nl:Op kamp in Nederland|Op kamp in Nederland]] on the Dutch scoutwiki (version 2 februari 2010)<br />
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'''Ging Gang Goolie''' or '''Ging Gang Gooli''' is a [[gibberish]] [[scouting]] song written by [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Robert Baden-Powell]].<ref name="bbc">{{cite web<br />
|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A13346886<br />
|title=Ging Gang Goolie - a Scouting Song<br />
|accessdate=2006-11-22<br />
}}</ref> The song is still popular among the [[Boy Scout]]s and [[Girl Guides]].<br />
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== Origin ==<br />
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During the Second Boer War, Baden Powell listened to songs in [[African languages]]. The [[nonsense]] lyrics of Ging Gang Goolie might have been inspired by these songs.<ref name="bbc"/> Baden-Powell is said to have written this song during the first World Scout Jamboree in 1920.<ref>{{cite web<br />
|url=http://www.macscouter.com/CubScouts/Songs/Songbk_1.rtf<br />
|title=The Boy Scout Troop 92 Songbook<br />
|accessdate=2006-11-22<br />
}}</ref> Some stories place the origin of this song in India, South Africa and other places. It was composed of nonsense words, so that Scouts from different countries could easily learn it without the problem of [[language barrier]]s.<ref>{{cite web<br />
|title=The Good Book of Peter Henry, Page 'G'<br />
|url=http://itsafrogslife.net/goodbook/g.htm#ging<br />
|accessdate=2006-11-22<br />
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=== The Legend of the Great Grey Ghost Elephant ===<br />
A later story involving an African legend was invented as an explanation for the song.<ref name="bbc"/> The story "The Great Grey Ghost Elephant" was written by Dorothy Unterschutz, a Canadian [[Scout Leader]] from Edmonton. It was published in [[Scouts Canada]]'s "The Leader" magazine in 1991 (June–July issue, Page 7).<ref name= "grandfolkies">{{cite web<br />
|url=http://www.grandfolkies.com/g.htm<br />
|title=Ging Gang Goolie at CyberFolkSite<br />
|accessdate=2006-11-22<br />
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In the deepest darkest Africa, every year, after the rains, the "Great Grey Ghost Elephant" arose from the mists and wandered throughout the land. When it came to a village, it would either go around the village or through it. Villagers believed that if it went round the village, the village would have a prosperous year, and if it went through it, there would be [[drought]].<br />
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The elephant had gone through the village of "''Wat-Cha''" three years in a row, and the situation was really bad in the village. A plan to deter the elephant from going through the village was made by ''Ging-Ganga'', the village leader and ''Ha-la-shay'', the medicine man. Ging-Ganga and his warriors were going to frighten the elephant by standing in its path and shaking their shields and spears. Hay-la-shay and his followers were going to cast magic spells, and frighten the elephant by the sound of shaking medicine bags. When the elephant arrived, the villagers gathered at the border of the village and started shouting the name of their leaders, "Ging-Ganga" and "Ha-lay-shay". "''Shally wally''" was the sound made by shaking medicine bags. The villagers were successful in their plan, and the elephant went around the village, making the "Oompah, oompah" sound. The villagers rejoiced and sang the "Ging Gang…" song.<br />
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== Criticism ==<br />
Due to questions over Robert Baden-Powell's sexual orientation, some people speculated about sexual references in the lyrics. The word "goli" means "ball" in Hindi, which is sometimes used as slang for "testicle". The words "goolie watcha" were therefore interpreted as vulgar by some.<ref name="bbc"/><br />
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== Recordings ==<br />
The song has been recorded by a number of artists, including [[The Tremeloes]] (1978), the Megatones, Karl Denver, and [[The Rutles]]. It was also used in the animated movie [[Asterix Conquers America]] sung by Eric Rapton & B.O.D.G..<br />
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== Lyrics ==<br />
:Ging gang goolie goolie goolie goolie watcha,<br/><br />
:Ging gang goo, ging gang goo.<br/><br />
:Ging gang goolie goolie goolie goolie watcha,<br/><br />
:Ging gang goo, ging gang goo.<br/><br />
:Hayla, oh hayla shayla, hayla shayla, shayla, oh-ho,<br/><br />
:Hayla, oh hayla shayla, hayla shayla, shayla, oh.<br/><br />
:Shally wally, shally wally, shally wally, shally wally,<br/><br />
:Oompah, oompah, oompah, oompah.<br/><br />
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Many variant forms have sprung up over the years.<ref>[http://www.scoutxing.com/songs/songs_0510.htm 2 variants at Scout X-ing]</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.grandfolkies.com/ging1.htm Audio version of the song (Real Audio and MIDI)]<br />
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==Scouting in The Netherlands==<br />
:''Main article: [[Scouting in The Netherlands]]''<br />
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Of the 16 million Dutchmen, over 100.000 people are connected to [[Scouting Nederland]], the Dutch association for Scouting ánd Guiding. There is no distinguishing between Scouting and Guiding. When talking about "Scouting", both Scouting ánd Guiding are meant. In society, scouting is not very visible. When you spot a uniformed scout on the streets, it's another foreign scout most of the times. <br />
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==Regions==<br />
You have decided to come to The Netherlands. Now it is time to choose which place to go. Below you can find some short descriptions of the various regions in this country. The Netherlands is divided in twelve provinces. Roughly these provinces can be divided into four regions: <br />
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* '''The West''' - The dominant, urban region containing the most touristic attractions<br />
* '''The North''' - The least populated region, mostly unknown by tourists <br />
* '''The East''' - Historical cities and forests to explore <br />
* '''The South''' - Distinguishes itself mostly by culture <br />
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===West===<br />
The western part is the most urbanised part, containing the four largest cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Rotterdam harbour. If you especially like to explore the cities, the west is the place to be. <br />
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;Zuid-Holland: Zuid-Holland has the densest population of The Netherlands. Rotterdam is the largest city, and contains one of the world's largest harbours. The city The Hague, where the government resides, has a couple of touristic attractions, like Madurodam (The Netherlands in miniature). Leiden en Delft are historical cities with a large student population, and Kinderdijk (a UNESCO world heritage site) offers a lot of traditional windmills. For hikes, the region is less suitable. For biking the region is more interesting, for instance the region of Gorinchem and Schoonhoven. <br />
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* [http://www.kinderdijk.nl/ Windmills in Kinderdijk]<br />
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;Utrecht: Utrecht contains the historical city of Utrecht. In the surroundings of Baarn (one of the most known scouting residences) are nice forests for long walks. <br />
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;Flevoland: Flevoland is the yongest province, created from the beginning of the 20th century. The place used to be sea. For tourists, the attaction Walibi World is probably the only reason to come here. On the terrain next to it, the 1995 World Jamboree was held. The monument on the terrain still reminds of this. <br />
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===North===<br />
The northern part is the least populated region. The people over there are usually not wealthy, but very friendly. The region is suitable for biking. You can enjoy nature and visit the Waddeneilanden. <br />
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;Friesland: Friesland contains to a large extent of water, and has many possibilities for watersports (especially sailing). This makes it especially suitable for water scouts. Furthermore, many people speak Frisian next to, or even instead of Dutch. The province merely consists of grassland and small villages. When it's freezing cold, Friesland is famous for its "Elfstedentocht", a skating tour through the entire province. <br />
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;Groningen: Groningen is, except its capital city, not very used to tourists. The city of Groningen (yes, the same name as the province) is very suitable to spend a day. The rest of the province is suitable for biking or hiking (i.e. the "Pieterpad"). Visit for instance the nature reservation "Lauwersmeer". The recent creation of the lake "Oldambtmeer", and its connection to the harbour of Delfzijl has made the province more suitable for water recreation. <br />
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===East===<br />
The east of The Netherlands is recognised by its forests, and its historical cities. <br />
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;Overijssel: Overijssel contains two national parks: the Weerribben and the Sallandse Heuvelrug. Scouts can - among others - reside on scout center Ada's Hoeve in Ommen (a village near Zwolle). <br />
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;Gelderland: The Veluwe is a ridge of low sandhills, where you can hike and spend some time. Furthermore, you can find the National Park "de Hoge Veluwe". Old cities you can find in this region too, like Zutphen (with a well preserved inner city) and Nijmegen (a former Roman city). <br />
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===South===<br />
All provinces in the south are divided from the rest of the country, by three (relatively) large rivers. These rivers act as a natural barrier between historical kingdoms in the old days, resulting in a cultural barrier also. <br />
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;Noord-Brabant: Noord-Brabant has historical cities like Breda, Tilburg and 's Hertogenbosch. The "Efteling" is the largest attraction park of the Netherlands. Hiking can be done for instance in the "Loonse en Drunense duinen", a national park consisting to a large extent of forest and sand. When hiking in the south of this province, it is worthwile to cross the border with Belgium. <br />
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;Limburg: Limburg is the only province in The Netherlands with real mountains. At least... in the eyes of the Dutch. The entire province is suitable for hikes and biking. Furthermore, you can explore the province by mountainbike, or do some sightseeing in the Mines (''Mergelgrotten''). Sometimes these two can even be combined, called "grotbiken"! Visiting the inner city of Maastricht is also worthwhile. <br />
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* [http://www.aspadventure.nl/grotten-programmas.php Grotbiken]<br />
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==Travel around==<br />
===Using public transport===<br />
The Netherlands have quite a reliable system of public transport, and travelling with it is usually safe. It is more dense in the west than in the rest of the country. Especially from about 6 PM and in the weekends, some areas are very hard to reach. There is a railway service during the entire night which connects some of the largest cities. <br />
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For longer distances, train services are preferable compared to other types of public transport. One exception is the "interliner", a special bus which travels between railwaystations on trajectories where no train is going. Children up to 11 years can get a discount ticket. For groups of people there aren't special discount offers. During summer, there are a few alternatives possible, like the "NS Jongerentour" or the "NS Zomertour". It offers you three days of travelling throughout The Netherlands for a fixed price, within a period of 10 days. Travellers who want to see more countries in Europe can also buy interrail tickets for a fixed price, which give access to the railways of several European countries. <br />
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Besides train, tram, metro and bus there can also be travelled using a speedy water bus, like the one from Dordrecht to Rotterdam, or from Amsterdam to IJmuiden. <br />
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* http://journeyplanner.9292.nl/ - Journeyplanner for all Dutch public transport (English version)<br />
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===By car===<br />
Outside rush hours (weekdays 7-10 and 16-19) the entire country is very reachable by car. It may be an option to rent one, for example at Multirent (serving Noord- and Zuid-Holland), and Budget Rent-a-Car (serving some other parts of the country as well). Taking a cab is a bad idea, because of the prices and sometimes the bad temper of the driver. The "treintaxi" (train-cab) is a positive exception: it brings you to and from the railwaystation for a fixed price, with the disadvantage that the distance it drives is limited to a certain area around the railwaystation, and you have to order the cab at least 30 minutes before departure. <br />
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===By bike===<br />
The Netherlands is especially suitable for bike trips. It has long lanes (usually next to the highways) for travelling long distances within a short time, and alternative routes for the recreative biker. Nice routes for bikers you can find throughout the country, depending on the type of countryside you want to cycle through, or the type of hike you want to use the bike route for. Forests you can find mostly in the middle and the east of the Netherlands. Dykes <br />
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Outside rush hours, it is possible to take your bike (against a fee) with you in the train. <br />
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Mooie plekken om doorheen te fietsen vind je door heel Nederland, afhankelijk van waar je van houdt. Bossen vind je vooral in het midden en het oosten van Nederland, dijken en uitgestrekte weilanden vind je in het noorden en in het zuidwesten, en heuvels vind je in het zuidoosten. <br />
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* [http://www.landelijkefietsroutes.nl/fietsrouteplanner/ Landelijke Fietsrouteplanner], fietsrouteplanner langs officiële recreatieve fietsroutes<br />
* [http://www.fietsrouteplanner.nl/ Fietsrouteplanner regio Twente] (oost-Nederland, rond Almelo/Hengelo/Enschede)<br />
* [http://www.fietsersbond.nl/urlsearchresults.asp?itemnumber=0 Fietsrouteplanner van de Fietsersbond] (delen van Nederland)<br />
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===Te voet===<br />
Er er zijn meer dan tien lange-afstand paden in Nederland. Het beroemdste traject is waarschijnlijk het '''Pieterspad''' tussen '''Pieterburen''' (Groningen) en de '''Sint Pietersberg''' bij Maastricht. Maar ook het '''Graaf Floris Pad''' in het westen van het land is een prachtig pad dat je langs mooie, rustige en pittoreske plaatsjes leidt. <br />
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* [http://www.wandelnet.nl/ Webpagina Wandelplatform-LAW]<br />
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==Overnachten==<br />
===Scoutingterreinen===<br />
:''Zie ook [[terreinen in Nederland]]''<br />
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[[Scouting Nederland]], de landelijke scoutingorganisatie, heeft meerdere scoutingterreinen in haar bezit, de zogenaamde "labelterreinen". Op deze terreinen kunnen meerdere, en vaak ook grotere groepen tegelijk hun kamp houden. Niet-scouts zijn meestal ook welkom, maar betalen een hoger tarief. Er zijn ruim 20 van deze labelterreinen in Nederland. Sommige van deze terreinen liggen op relatieve loopafstand van elkaar, waardoor een hike tussen de terreinen ook mogelijk is. Voorwaarden en extra's tussen de terreinen kunnen verschillen: sommige terreinen staan bijvoorbeeld open vuur toe, anderen niet. Ook kunnen er regels zijn over geluidsoverlast, watergebruik enzovoort. Bij sommige terreinen kun je pionierhout huren of is er bijvoorbeeld een scoutingwinkeltje. Reserveer tijdig, want labelterreinen kunnen snel volgeboekt zijn. <br />
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Naast deze officiële terreinen van de landelijke organisatie, zijn er ook afzonderlijke groepen die hun gebouw, terrein of wachtschip (in het geval van waterscouts) verhuren. Sommige groepen doen dit alleen in de zomermaanden, anderen verhuren ook door de rest van het jaar heen. Die groepen stellen dan vaak wel als eis dat huurders op stap zijn gedurende de uren dat de groep van zijn eigen gebouw gebruik wil maken. Er zijn geen landelijke overzichten beschikbaar van groepen die hun gebouw verhuren. Het beste kun je zelf contact opnemen met de locatie die je graag wilt afhuren. <br />
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Verder heeft Scouting Nederland nog een lijst opgesteld met mogelijke lokaties, de "accommodatiegids". Hier staan zowel scouting- als niet-scouting-gerelateerde locaties op. Alle genoemde locaties staan wel open voor scouts. De lijst wordt echter niet al te best bijgewerkt. Soms zijn gegevens verouderd, waardoor lokaties niet meer voor kampen beschikbaar zijn. <br />
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* http://www.labelterrein.scouting.nl - overzicht van labelterreinen<br />
* http://accgids.scouting.nl - accommodatiegids van Scouting Nederland<br />
* [http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/scout_centres Accommodatiegids WOSM]<br />
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===Internationale kampen===<br />
Wil je je kamp in Nederland houden, maar heb je weinig zin om veel te regelen? Overweeg dan om mee te doen aan een Nationaal kamp! Nationale kampen waar ook buitenlandse gasten welkom zijn, zijn de vierjaarlijkse [[Nationale Jamboree]] (met name landscouts) en de [[Nawaka]] (met name waterscouts). Beide evenementen worden gehouden in de zomer; doorgaans rond eind juli/begin augustus. <br />
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===Wildkamperen===<br />
Wildkamperen is in Nederland verboden. Wat wel mag is het zogenaamde 'paalkamperen'. Staatsbosbeheer, de overheidsorganisatie die de Nederlandse bossen beheert, heeft in de Nederlandse bossen plekken afgebakend waar je wild mag kamperen onder voorwaarden. Deze plekken worden gemarkeerd door een paal. Je mag in een cirkel van 10 meter rond de paal kamperen. Deze formule is enkel bestemd voor kleine groepjes: er mogen maar 3 tentjes per paal staan, en verblijven mag slechts één nacht! In de buurt is water om te koken en je te wassen. Vuur maken kan niet. <br />
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===Campings===<br />
Nederland beschikt over veel verschillende "gewone" campings. Informeer, voordat je van een gewone camping gebruik maakt, altijd even naar de voorwaarden. Sommige campings accepteren bijvoorbeeld geen alleenreizende jongeren. Open vuur is (vrijwel?) nergens toegestaan. <br />
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==Klimaat==<br />
's Winters is het overdag ruwweg tussen de 0 en de 10 graden, al kunnen er uitschieters omlaag (plm. -5) optreden. In de zomer is het vaak tussen de 15 en 25 graden, soms met uitschieters tot 35 graden. Zorg dus voor een goede [[slaapzak]] als je gaat winterkamperen, en neem 's zomers zonnebrand mee. <br />
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==Kopen==<br />
Er zijn verschillende landelijke supermarktketens. Kookstaf die ingredienten inslaat voor een kamp, zul je vooral aantreffen bij goedkopere ketens als de Lidl, de Aldi, Bas van der Heijden en Dirk van den Broek. Onder de duurdere ketens vallen de Super de Boer en de Albert Heijn. Biologische produkten kun je vooral krijgen in gespecialiseerde winkels, maar ook de Albert Heijn heeft een redelijk assortiment. Wie kampeert op het platteland, kan voor vlees, zuivel en sommige groenten soms ook direct bij een lokale boer terecht. Meestal staat dit dan op een bord bij de ingang aangegeven. Scoutingspullen kun je kopen bij de "ScoutShop". <br />
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* http://www.scoutshop.nl - de scoutingwinkel voor al je scoutingspullen<br />
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==Gezondheid==<br />
Als het over een langere periode flink warm is in Nederland, dan neemt het risico op blauw-alg toe. Blauw-alg groeit in (veelal stilstaand) water, en zorgt ervoor dat recreatiewater ongeschikt wordt om in te zwemmen. In de Noordzee kom je sowieso beestjes tegen: daar stikt het van de kwallen, en die kunnen gemeen steken. <br />
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Wie 's zomers kampeert in bosrijk gebied, moet rekening houden met [[teken]]. <br />
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==Speciale feest- & herdenkingsdagen==<br />
Naast alle Christelijke feestdagen zijn er drie speciale dagen in heel Nederland:<br />
* 30 april (Koninginnedag): Feestdag ter ere van het Nederlandse koningshuis. Overdag vinden er op veel plaatsen vrijmarkten plaats, en treden er 's avonds allerlei bandjes op. In sommige dorpen worden er 's ochtends nog "aubades" gehouden, waarbij koningsgezinde volksliederen worden gezongen. Winkels zijn veelal gesloten. <br />
* 4 mei (Dodenherdenking): Van oorsprong een herdenkingsdag voor de gevallenen in de Tweede Wereldoorlog, tegenwoordig een herdenking voor alle Nederlandse gevallenen in de oorlogen en vredesmissies. 's Avonds worden er rouwtochten en kransleggingen gehouden en om acht uur 's avonds is het in het hele land twee minuten stil. <br />
* 5 mei (Bevrijdingsdag): Eens in de vijf jaar een officiële vrije dag, ter ere van de bevrijding van Nederland op 5 mei 1945 en het einde van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Jaarlijks wordt de dag vooral gevierd met (gratis) popfestivals in een aantal grote steden. <br />
* 5 december (Sinterklaas): Folkloristisch (kinder)feest ter ere van Sint Nicolaas die cadeautjes uitdeelt aan kinderen die lief zijn geweest. Geen nationale, officiële feestdag, maar toch wordt het door zo'n 50% van de Nederlanders gevierd. Winkels gaan vaak een uur eerder dicht. <br />
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{{ref|references=<br />
* [http://wikitravel.org/nl/Nederland Wikitravelpagina over Nederland], versie van 2 februari 2010<br />
* [http://www.buitenlanddag.be/landenfiches/2005/Nederland.pdf Informatiefiche Nederland], uitgave van [[VVKSM]] & [[FOS Open Scouting]] n.a.v. de [[buitenlanddag]] van 2005. <br />
* Translated from [[:nl:Op kamp in Nederland|Op kamp in Nederland]] on the Dutch scoutwiki (version 2 februari 2010)<br />
}}<br />
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[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the Netherlands]]<br />
[[Category:Camping]]<br />
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[[nl:Op kamp in Nederland]]</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Camping_in_The_Netherlands&diff=31034Camping in The Netherlands2010-02-03T10:49:27Z<p>Sietske: /* Scouting in The Netherlands */</p>
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==Scouting in The Netherlands==<br />
:''Main article: [[Scouting in The Netherlands]]''<br />
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Of the 16 million Dutchmen, over 100.000 people are connected to [[Scouting Nederland]], the Dutch association for Scouting ánd Guiding. There is no distinguishing between Scouting and Guiding. When talking about "Scouting", both Scouting ánd Guiding are meant. In society, scouting is not very visible. When you spot a uniformed scout on the streets, it's another foreign scout most of the times.<br />
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==Regions==<br />
You have decided to come to The Netherlands. Now it is time to choose which place to go. Below you can find some short descriptions of the various regions in this country. The Netherlands is divided in twelve provinces. Roughly these provinces can be divided into four regions: <br />
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* '''The West''' - The dominant, urban region containing the most touristic attractions<br />
* '''The North''' - The least populated region, mostly unknown by tourists <br />
* '''The East''' - Historical cities and forests to explore <br />
* '''The South''' - Distinguishes itself mostly by culture <br />
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===West===<br />
The western part is the most urbanised part, containing the four largest cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Rotterdam harbour. If you especially like to explore the cities, the west is the place to be. <br />
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;Noord-Holland: Noord-Holland is probably the most important province for people who want to visit "typically Dutch" cities. Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands, can be found in this province. Furthermore you can find typical old villages like Enkhuizen, Hoorn and Alkmaar. The entire west coast has a beach, which makes it suitable for long "romantic" walks... Furthermore you can make a boat trip to Texel, one of the islands on the upper end of The Netherlands. The north of Noord-Holland is characterized by grasslands and small villages, which makes it suitable for biking. <br />
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;Zuid-Holland: Zuid-Holland has the densest population of The Netherlands. Rotterdam is the largest city, and contains one of the world's largest harbours. The city The Hague, where the government resides, has a couple of touristic attractions, like Madurodam (The Netherlands in miniature). Leiden en Delft are historical cities with a large student population, and Kinderdijk (a UNESCO world heritage site) offers a lot of traditional windmills. For hikes, the region is less suitable. For biking the region is more interesting, for instance the region of Gorinchem and Schoonhoven. <br />
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* [http://www.kinderdijk.nl/ Windmills in Kinderdijk]<br />
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;Utrecht: Utrecht contains the historical city of Utrecht. In the surroundings of Baarn (one of the most known scouting residences) are nice forests for long walks. <br />
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;Flevoland: Flevoland is the yongest province, created from the beginning of the 20th century. The place used to be sea. For tourists, the attaction Walibi World is probably the only reason to come here. On the terrain next to it, the 1995 World Jamboree was held. The monument on the terrain still reminds of this. <br />
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===North===<br />
The northern part is the least populated region. The people over there are usually not wealthy, but very friendly. The region is suitable for biking. You can enjoy nature and visit the Waddeneilanden. <br />
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;Friesland: Friesland contains to a large extent of water, and has many possibilities for watersports (especially sailing). This makes it especially suitable for water scouts. Furthermore, many people speak Frisian next to, or even instead of Dutch. The province merely consists of grassland and small villages. When it's freezing cold, Friesland is famous for its "Elfstedentocht", a skating tour through the entire province. <br />
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;Groningen: Groningen is, except its capital city, not very used to tourists. The city of Groningen (yes, the same name as the province) is very suitable to spend a day. The rest of the province is suitable for biking or hiking (i.e. the "Pieterpad"). Visit for instance the nature reservation "Lauwersmeer". The recent creation of the lake "Oldambtmeer", and its connection to the harbour of Delfzijl has made the province more suitable for water recreation. <br />
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;Drenthe: Drenthe contains more forests than Friesland and Groningen, and you can find remains of "hunebedden"; large rocks, placed in a certain way by an ancient culture. Furthermore, Drenthe contains the largest zoo of the Netherlands, in Emmen. <br />
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===East===<br />
The east of The Netherlands is recognised by its forests, and its historical cities. <br />
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;Overijssel: Overijssel contains two national parks: the Weerribben and the Sallandse Heuvelrug. Scouts can - among others - reside on scout center Ada's Hoeve in Ommen (a village near Zwolle). <br />
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;Gelderland: The Veluwe is a ridge of low sandhills, where you can hike and spend some time. Furthermore, you can find the National Park "de Hoge Veluwe". Old cities you can find in this region too, like Zutphen (with a well preserved inner city) and Nijmegen (a former Roman city). <br />
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===South===<br />
All provinces in the south are divided from the rest of the country, by three (relatively) large rivers. These rivers act as a natural barrier between historical kingdoms in the old days, resulting in a cultural barrier also. <br />
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;Noord-Brabant: Noord-Brabant has historical cities like Breda, Tilburg and 's Hertogenbosch. The "Efteling" is the largest attraction park of the Netherlands. Hiking can be done for instance in the "Loonse en Drunense duinen", a national park consisting to a large extent of forest and sand. When hiking in the south of this province, it is worthwile to cross the border with Belgium. <br />
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;Limburg: Limburg is the only province in The Netherlands with real mountains. At least... in the eyes of the Dutch. The entire province is suitable for hikes and biking. Furthermore, you can explore the province by mountainbike, or do some sightseeing in the Mines (''Mergelgrotten''). Sometimes these two can even be combined, called "grotbiken"! Visiting the inner city of Maastricht is also worthwhile. <br />
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* [http://www.aspadventure.nl/grotten-programmas.php Grotbiken]<br />
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==Travel around==<br />
===Using public transport===<br />
Nederland heeft een redelijk betrouwbaar systeem voor Openbaar Vervoer. Buiten de randstad is het netwerk niet zo sterk vertakt. Met name 's avonds en in het weekend zijn sommige gebieden slecht te bereiken. In de randstad kan er vaak nog tot 's avonds laat met het OV gereisd worden. Met het Nachtnet van de Nederlandse Spoorwegen kan er ook 's nachts nog (zeer beperkt) gereisd worden tussen een aantal grote Nederlandse steden. Dit is een pendeltrein die eens per uur rijdt. Reizen met de trein is op de meeste trajecten en tijdstippen veilig. <br />
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Langere afstanden kun je het beste met de trein afleggen, of - op bepaalde lange trajecten waar geen trein rijdt - met de "interliner" (een bus die reist met treintarief). Toegang tot de trein wordt verleend met een geldig treinkaartje. Kinderen tussen de 4 en de 11 jaar kunnen onder begeleiding goedkoop met de trein reizen met de zogeheten "railrunner". Dit treinkaartje is één dag geldig en kost 2.50. Voor groepen zijn er verder niet zoveel interessante kortingsregelingen. Tijdens de zomer zijn er wel een aantal kortingen mogelijk, zoals NS-Jongerentoer en NS-Zomertoer. Een combinatie met een Interrailkaart, of een andere kortingskaart voor jongeren die door een groot deel van Europa geldig is, is mogelijk ook interessant. <br />
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In tram, metro of bus kan op de meeste plaatsen gereisd worden met een (blauwe) strippenkaart. Momenteel wordt een nieuw systeem geintroduceerd, de "OV-chipkaart", die op termijn de strippenkaart en de treinkaartjes moet vervangen. Op enkele plaatsen in Nederland (zoals regio Rotterdam) kan de strippenkaart al niet meer gebruikt worden. <br />
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Op enkele plaatsen in Nederland kan er ook met een waterbus gereisd worden, zoals van Amsterdam naar IJmuiden. Hiervoor gelden speciale tarieven. <br />
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* http://www.ov9292.nl - route-informatie (inclusief overstaptijden en tarieven) binnen Nederland van deur tot deur<br />
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===Per auto===<br />
Buiten de spitsuren (weekdagen 7-10 en 16-19) is het hele land goed bereikbaar per auto. Er ligt een fijnmazig netwerk van goed onderhouden snelwegen. De maximum snelheid is, heel verwarrend, iedere paar kilometer anders en varieert van 80, 100 tot 120. Let op de borden. <br />
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Voor het huren van een auto kun je terecht bij een autoverhuurbedrijf. Twee bekende grote ketens zijn zijn Multirent (Noord- en Zuid-Holland) en Budget Autoverhuur (grote delen van Nederland). Een taxi nemen is doorgaans absoluut af te raden, omdat de prijzen flink hoger zijn dan die van het openbaar vervoer. <br />
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===Met de fiets===<br />
Nederland leent zich goed voor fiets[[hike]]s. De fiets is in Nederland een relatief veelgebruikt vervoermiddel, en Nederland heeft dan ook een zeer uitgebreid en vaak goed onderhouden netwerk van fietspaden. Er zijn verschillende recreatieve fietsroutes die langs mooie plekjes in Nederland leiden. Maar je kunt natuurlijk ook zelf iets spannends uitzetten. Duurt het je alsnog te lang voor je eindelijk ergens bent? Buiten de spitsuren is het beperkt mogelijk om fietsen (tegen vergoeding) met de trein in een aparte ruimte mee te nemen. <br />
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Mooie plekken om doorheen te fietsen vind je door heel Nederland, afhankelijk van waar je van houdt. Bossen vind je vooral in het midden en het oosten van Nederland, dijken en uitgestrekte weilanden vind je in het noorden en in het zuidwesten, en heuvels vind je in het zuidoosten. <br />
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* [http://www.landelijkefietsroutes.nl/fietsrouteplanner/ Landelijke Fietsrouteplanner], fietsrouteplanner langs officiële recreatieve fietsroutes<br />
* [http://www.fietsrouteplanner.nl/ Fietsrouteplanner regio Twente] (oost-Nederland, rond Almelo/Hengelo/Enschede)<br />
* [http://www.fietsersbond.nl/urlsearchresults.asp?itemnumber=0 Fietsrouteplanner van de Fietsersbond] (delen van Nederland)<br />
<br />
===Te voet===<br />
Er er zijn meer dan tien lange-afstand paden in Nederland. Het beroemdste traject is waarschijnlijk het '''Pieterspad''' tussen '''Pieterburen''' (Groningen) en de '''Sint Pietersberg''' bij Maastricht. Maar ook het '''Graaf Floris Pad''' in het westen van het land is een prachtig pad dat je langs mooie, rustige en pittoreske plaatsjes leidt. <br />
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* [http://www.wandelnet.nl/ Webpagina Wandelplatform-LAW]<br />
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==Overnachten==<br />
===Scoutingterreinen===<br />
:''Zie ook [[terreinen in Nederland]]''<br />
<br />
[[Scouting Nederland]], de landelijke scoutingorganisatie, heeft meerdere scoutingterreinen in haar bezit, de zogenaamde "labelterreinen". Op deze terreinen kunnen meerdere, en vaak ook grotere groepen tegelijk hun kamp houden. Niet-scouts zijn meestal ook welkom, maar betalen een hoger tarief. Er zijn ruim 20 van deze labelterreinen in Nederland. Sommige van deze terreinen liggen op relatieve loopafstand van elkaar, waardoor een hike tussen de terreinen ook mogelijk is. Voorwaarden en extra's tussen de terreinen kunnen verschillen: sommige terreinen staan bijvoorbeeld open vuur toe, anderen niet. Ook kunnen er regels zijn over geluidsoverlast, watergebruik enzovoort. Bij sommige terreinen kun je pionierhout huren of is er bijvoorbeeld een scoutingwinkeltje. Reserveer tijdig, want labelterreinen kunnen snel volgeboekt zijn. <br />
<br />
Naast deze officiële terreinen van de landelijke organisatie, zijn er ook afzonderlijke groepen die hun gebouw, terrein of wachtschip (in het geval van waterscouts) verhuren. Sommige groepen doen dit alleen in de zomermaanden, anderen verhuren ook door de rest van het jaar heen. Die groepen stellen dan vaak wel als eis dat huurders op stap zijn gedurende de uren dat de groep van zijn eigen gebouw gebruik wil maken. Er zijn geen landelijke overzichten beschikbaar van groepen die hun gebouw verhuren. Het beste kun je zelf contact opnemen met de locatie die je graag wilt afhuren. <br />
<br />
Verder heeft Scouting Nederland nog een lijst opgesteld met mogelijke lokaties, de "accommodatiegids". Hier staan zowel scouting- als niet-scouting-gerelateerde locaties op. Alle genoemde locaties staan wel open voor scouts. De lijst wordt echter niet al te best bijgewerkt. Soms zijn gegevens verouderd, waardoor lokaties niet meer voor kampen beschikbaar zijn. <br />
<br />
* http://www.labelterrein.scouting.nl - overzicht van labelterreinen<br />
* http://accgids.scouting.nl - accommodatiegids van Scouting Nederland<br />
* [http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/scout_centres Accommodatiegids WOSM]<br />
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===Internationale kampen===<br />
Wil je je kamp in Nederland houden, maar heb je weinig zin om veel te regelen? Overweeg dan om mee te doen aan een Nationaal kamp! Nationale kampen waar ook buitenlandse gasten welkom zijn, zijn de vierjaarlijkse [[Nationale Jamboree]] (met name landscouts) en de [[Nawaka]] (met name waterscouts). Beide evenementen worden gehouden in de zomer; doorgaans rond eind juli/begin augustus. <br />
<br />
===Wildkamperen===<br />
Wildkamperen is in Nederland verboden. Wat wel mag is het zogenaamde 'paalkamperen'. Staatsbosbeheer, de overheidsorganisatie die de Nederlandse bossen beheert, heeft in de Nederlandse bossen plekken afgebakend waar je wild mag kamperen onder voorwaarden. Deze plekken worden gemarkeerd door een paal. Je mag in een cirkel van 10 meter rond de paal kamperen. Deze formule is enkel bestemd voor kleine groepjes: er mogen maar 3 tentjes per paal staan, en verblijven mag slechts één nacht! In de buurt is water om te koken en je te wassen. Vuur maken kan niet. <br />
<br />
===Campings===<br />
Nederland beschikt over veel verschillende "gewone" campings. Informeer, voordat je van een gewone camping gebruik maakt, altijd even naar de voorwaarden. Sommige campings accepteren bijvoorbeeld geen alleenreizende jongeren. Open vuur is (vrijwel?) nergens toegestaan. <br />
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==Klimaat==<br />
's Winters is het overdag ruwweg tussen de 0 en de 10 graden, al kunnen er uitschieters omlaag (plm. -5) optreden. In de zomer is het vaak tussen de 15 en 25 graden, soms met uitschieters tot 35 graden. Zorg dus voor een goede [[slaapzak]] als je gaat winterkamperen, en neem 's zomers zonnebrand mee. <br />
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==Kopen==<br />
Er zijn verschillende landelijke supermarktketens. Kookstaf die ingredienten inslaat voor een kamp, zul je vooral aantreffen bij goedkopere ketens als de Lidl, de Aldi, Bas van der Heijden en Dirk van den Broek. Onder de duurdere ketens vallen de Super de Boer en de Albert Heijn. Biologische produkten kun je vooral krijgen in gespecialiseerde winkels, maar ook de Albert Heijn heeft een redelijk assortiment. Wie kampeert op het platteland, kan voor vlees, zuivel en sommige groenten soms ook direct bij een lokale boer terecht. Meestal staat dit dan op een bord bij de ingang aangegeven. Scoutingspullen kun je kopen bij de "ScoutShop". <br />
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* http://www.scoutshop.nl - de scoutingwinkel voor al je scoutingspullen<br />
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==Gezondheid==<br />
Als het over een langere periode flink warm is in Nederland, dan neemt het risico op blauw-alg toe. Blauw-alg groeit in (veelal stilstaand) water, en zorgt ervoor dat recreatiewater ongeschikt wordt om in te zwemmen. In de Noordzee kom je sowieso beestjes tegen: daar stikt het van de kwallen, en die kunnen gemeen steken. <br />
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Wie 's zomers kampeert in bosrijk gebied, moet rekening houden met [[teken]]. <br />
<br />
==Speciale feest- & herdenkingsdagen==<br />
Naast alle Christelijke feestdagen zijn er drie speciale dagen in heel Nederland:<br />
* 30 april (Koninginnedag): Feestdag ter ere van het Nederlandse koningshuis. Overdag vinden er op veel plaatsen vrijmarkten plaats, en treden er 's avonds allerlei bandjes op. In sommige dorpen worden er 's ochtends nog "aubades" gehouden, waarbij koningsgezinde volksliederen worden gezongen. Winkels zijn veelal gesloten. <br />
* 4 mei (Dodenherdenking): Van oorsprong een herdenkingsdag voor de gevallenen in de Tweede Wereldoorlog, tegenwoordig een herdenking voor alle Nederlandse gevallenen in de oorlogen en vredesmissies. 's Avonds worden er rouwtochten en kransleggingen gehouden en om acht uur 's avonds is het in het hele land twee minuten stil. <br />
* 5 mei (Bevrijdingsdag): Eens in de vijf jaar een officiële vrije dag, ter ere van de bevrijding van Nederland op 5 mei 1945 en het einde van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Jaarlijks wordt de dag vooral gevierd met (gratis) popfestivals in een aantal grote steden. <br />
* 5 december (Sinterklaas): Folkloristisch (kinder)feest ter ere van Sint Nicolaas die cadeautjes uitdeelt aan kinderen die lief zijn geweest. Geen nationale, officiële feestdag, maar toch wordt het door zo'n 50% van de Nederlanders gevierd. Winkels gaan vaak een uur eerder dicht. <br />
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{{ref|references=<br />
* [http://wikitravel.org/nl/Nederland Wikitravelpagina over Nederland], versie van 2 februari 2010<br />
* [http://www.buitenlanddag.be/landenfiches/2005/Nederland.pdf Informatiefiche Nederland], uitgave van [[VVKSM]] & [[FOS Open Scouting]] n.a.v. de [[buitenlanddag]] van 2005. <br />
* Translated from [[:nl:Op kamp in Nederland|Op kamp in Nederland]] on the Dutch scoutwiki (version 2 februari 2010)<br />
}}<br />
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[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the Netherlands]]<br />
[[Category:Camping]]<br />
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[[nl:Op kamp in Nederland]]</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Camping_in_The_Netherlands&diff=31033Camping in The Netherlands2010-02-03T09:08:12Z<p>Sietske: Translated a bit more</p>
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<div>'''The Netherlands''' is a low country next to the North Sea in the West of Europe. It is located next to Germany and Belgium, and is sometimes called "Holland" by foreigners. This article gives some directions for scouts troops who want to spend their holiday in The Netherlands. <br />
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==Scouting in The Netherlands==<br />
:''Main article: [[Scouting in The Netherlands]]''<br />
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Of the 16 million Dutchmen, over 100.000 people are connected to [[Scouting Nederland]], the Dutch scout association. In society, scouting is not very visible. When you spot a uniformed scout on the streets, it's another foreign scout most of the times. <br />
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==Regions==<br />
You have decided to come to The Netherlands. Now it is time to choose which place to go. Below you can find some short descriptions of the various regions in this country. The Netherlands is divided in twelve provinces. Roughly these provinces can be divided into four regions: <br />
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* '''The West''' - The dominant, urban region containing the most touristic attractions<br />
* '''The North''' - The least populated region, mostly unknown by tourists <br />
* '''The East''' - Historical cities and forests to explore <br />
* '''The South''' - Distinguishes itself mostly by culture <br />
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===West===<br />
The western part is the most urbanised part, containing the four largest cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Rotterdam harbour. If you especially like to explore the cities, the west is the place to be. <br />
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;Noord-Holland: Noord-Holland is probably the most important province for people who want to visit "typically Dutch" cities. Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands, can be found in this province. Furthermore you can find typical old villages like Enkhuizen, Hoorn and Alkmaar. The entire west coast has a beach, which makes it suitable for long "romantic" walks... Furthermore you can make a boat trip to Texel, one of the islands on the upper end of The Netherlands. The north of Noord-Holland is characterized by grasslands and small villages, which makes it suitable for biking. <br />
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;Zuid-Holland: Zuid-Holland has the densest population of The Netherlands. Rotterdam is the largest city, and contains one of the world's largest harbours. The city The Hague, where the government resides, has a couple of touristic attractions, like Madurodam (The Netherlands in miniature). Leiden en Delft are historical cities with a large student population, and Kinderdijk (a UNESCO world heritage site) offers a lot of traditional windmills. For hikes, the region is less suitable. For biking the region is more interesting, for instance the region of Gorinchem and Schoonhoven. <br />
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* [http://www.kinderdijk.nl/ Windmills in Kinderdijk]<br />
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;Utrecht: Utrecht contains the historical city of Utrecht. In the surroundings of Baarn (one of the most known scouting residences) are nice forests for long walks. <br />
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;Flevoland: Flevoland is the yongest province, created from the beginning of the 20th century. The place used to be sea. For tourists, the attaction Walibi World is probably the only reason to come here. On the terrain next to it, the 1995 World Jamboree was held. The monument on the terrain still reminds of this. <br />
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===North===<br />
The northern part is the least populated region. The people over there are usually not wealthy, but very friendly. The region is suitable for biking. You can enjoy nature and visit the Waddeneilanden. <br />
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;Friesland: Friesland contains to a large extent of water, and has many possibilities for watersports (especially sailing). This makes it especially suitable for water scouts. Furthermore, many people speak Frisian next to, or even instead of Dutch. The province merely consists of grassland and small villages. When it's freezing cold, Friesland is famous for its "Elfstedentocht", a skating tour through the entire province. <br />
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;Groningen: Groningen is, except its capital city, not very used to tourists. The city of Groningen (yes, the same name as the province) is very suitable to spend a day. The rest of the province is suitable for biking or hiking (i.e. the "Pieterpad"). Visit for instance the nature reservation "Lauwersmeer". The recent creation of the lake "Oldambtmeer", and its connection to the harbour of Delfzijl has made the province more suitable for water recreation. <br />
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;Drenthe: Drenthe contains more forests than Friesland and Groningen, and you can find remains of "hunebedden"; large rocks, placed in a certain way by an ancient culture. Furthermore, Drenthe contains the largest zoo of the Netherlands, in Emmen. <br />
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===East===<br />
The east of The Netherlands is recognised by its forests, and its historical cities. <br />
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;Overijssel: Overijssel contains two national parks: the Weerribben and the Sallandse Heuvelrug. Scouts can - among others - reside on scout center Ada's Hoeve in Ommen (a village near Zwolle). <br />
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;Gelderland: The Veluwe is a ridge of low sandhills, where you can hike and spend some time. Furthermore, you can find the National Park "de Hoge Veluwe". Old cities you can find in this region too, like Zutphen (with a well preserved inner city) and Nijmegen (a former Roman city). <br />
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===South===<br />
All provinces in the south are divided from the rest of the country, by three (relatively) large rivers. These rivers act as a natural barrier between historical kingdoms in the old days, resulting in a cultural barrier also. <br />
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;Noord-Brabant: Noord-Brabant has historical cities like Breda, Tilburg and 's Hertogenbosch. The "Efteling" is the largest attraction park of the Netherlands. Hiking can be done for instance in the "Loonse en Drunense duinen", a national park consisting to a large extent of forest and sand. When hiking in the south of this province, it is worthwile to cross the border with Belgium. <br />
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;Limburg: Limburg is the only province in The Netherlands with real mountains. At least... in the eyes of the Dutch. The entire province is suitable for hikes and biking. Furthermore, you can explore the province by mountainbike, or do some sightseeing in the Mines (''Mergelgrotten''). Sometimes these two can even be combined, called "grotbiken"! Visiting the inner city of Maastricht is also worthwhile. <br />
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* [http://www.aspadventure.nl/grotten-programmas.php Grotbiken]<br />
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==Travel around==<br />
===Using public transport===<br />
Nederland heeft een redelijk betrouwbaar systeem voor Openbaar Vervoer. Buiten de randstad is het netwerk niet zo sterk vertakt. Met name 's avonds en in het weekend zijn sommige gebieden slecht te bereiken. In de randstad kan er vaak nog tot 's avonds laat met het OV gereisd worden. Met het Nachtnet van de Nederlandse Spoorwegen kan er ook 's nachts nog (zeer beperkt) gereisd worden tussen een aantal grote Nederlandse steden. Dit is een pendeltrein die eens per uur rijdt. Reizen met de trein is op de meeste trajecten en tijdstippen veilig. <br />
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Langere afstanden kun je het beste met de trein afleggen, of - op bepaalde lange trajecten waar geen trein rijdt - met de "interliner" (een bus die reist met treintarief). Toegang tot de trein wordt verleend met een geldig treinkaartje. Kinderen tussen de 4 en de 11 jaar kunnen onder begeleiding goedkoop met de trein reizen met de zogeheten "railrunner". Dit treinkaartje is één dag geldig en kost 2.50. Voor groepen zijn er verder niet zoveel interessante kortingsregelingen. Tijdens de zomer zijn er wel een aantal kortingen mogelijk, zoals NS-Jongerentoer en NS-Zomertoer. Een combinatie met een Interrailkaart, of een andere kortingskaart voor jongeren die door een groot deel van Europa geldig is, is mogelijk ook interessant. <br />
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In tram, metro of bus kan op de meeste plaatsen gereisd worden met een (blauwe) strippenkaart. Momenteel wordt een nieuw systeem geintroduceerd, de "OV-chipkaart", die op termijn de strippenkaart en de treinkaartjes moet vervangen. Op enkele plaatsen in Nederland (zoals regio Rotterdam) kan de strippenkaart al niet meer gebruikt worden. <br />
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Op enkele plaatsen in Nederland kan er ook met een waterbus gereisd worden, zoals van Amsterdam naar IJmuiden. Hiervoor gelden speciale tarieven. <br />
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* http://www.ov9292.nl - route-informatie (inclusief overstaptijden en tarieven) binnen Nederland van deur tot deur<br />
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===Per auto===<br />
Buiten de spitsuren (weekdagen 7-10 en 16-19) is het hele land goed bereikbaar per auto. Er ligt een fijnmazig netwerk van goed onderhouden snelwegen. De maximum snelheid is, heel verwarrend, iedere paar kilometer anders en varieert van 80, 100 tot 120. Let op de borden. <br />
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Voor het huren van een auto kun je terecht bij een autoverhuurbedrijf. Twee bekende grote ketens zijn zijn Multirent (Noord- en Zuid-Holland) en Budget Autoverhuur (grote delen van Nederland). Een taxi nemen is doorgaans absoluut af te raden, omdat de prijzen flink hoger zijn dan die van het openbaar vervoer. <br />
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===Met de fiets===<br />
Nederland leent zich goed voor fiets[[hike]]s. De fiets is in Nederland een relatief veelgebruikt vervoermiddel, en Nederland heeft dan ook een zeer uitgebreid en vaak goed onderhouden netwerk van fietspaden. Er zijn verschillende recreatieve fietsroutes die langs mooie plekjes in Nederland leiden. Maar je kunt natuurlijk ook zelf iets spannends uitzetten. Duurt het je alsnog te lang voor je eindelijk ergens bent? Buiten de spitsuren is het beperkt mogelijk om fietsen (tegen vergoeding) met de trein in een aparte ruimte mee te nemen. <br />
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Mooie plekken om doorheen te fietsen vind je door heel Nederland, afhankelijk van waar je van houdt. Bossen vind je vooral in het midden en het oosten van Nederland, dijken en uitgestrekte weilanden vind je in het noorden en in het zuidwesten, en heuvels vind je in het zuidoosten. <br />
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* [http://www.landelijkefietsroutes.nl/fietsrouteplanner/ Landelijke Fietsrouteplanner], fietsrouteplanner langs officiële recreatieve fietsroutes<br />
* [http://www.fietsrouteplanner.nl/ Fietsrouteplanner regio Twente] (oost-Nederland, rond Almelo/Hengelo/Enschede)<br />
* [http://www.fietsersbond.nl/urlsearchresults.asp?itemnumber=0 Fietsrouteplanner van de Fietsersbond] (delen van Nederland)<br />
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===Te voet===<br />
Er er zijn meer dan tien lange-afstand paden in Nederland. Het beroemdste traject is waarschijnlijk het '''Pieterspad''' tussen '''Pieterburen''' (Groningen) en de '''Sint Pietersberg''' bij Maastricht. Maar ook het '''Graaf Floris Pad''' in het westen van het land is een prachtig pad dat je langs mooie, rustige en pittoreske plaatsjes leidt. <br />
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* [http://www.wandelnet.nl/ Webpagina Wandelplatform-LAW]<br />
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==Overnachten==<br />
===Scoutingterreinen===<br />
:''Zie ook [[terreinen in Nederland]]''<br />
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[[Scouting Nederland]], de landelijke scoutingorganisatie, heeft meerdere scoutingterreinen in haar bezit, de zogenaamde "labelterreinen". Op deze terreinen kunnen meerdere, en vaak ook grotere groepen tegelijk hun kamp houden. Niet-scouts zijn meestal ook welkom, maar betalen een hoger tarief. Er zijn ruim 20 van deze labelterreinen in Nederland. Sommige van deze terreinen liggen op relatieve loopafstand van elkaar, waardoor een hike tussen de terreinen ook mogelijk is. Voorwaarden en extra's tussen de terreinen kunnen verschillen: sommige terreinen staan bijvoorbeeld open vuur toe, anderen niet. Ook kunnen er regels zijn over geluidsoverlast, watergebruik enzovoort. Bij sommige terreinen kun je pionierhout huren of is er bijvoorbeeld een scoutingwinkeltje. Reserveer tijdig, want labelterreinen kunnen snel volgeboekt zijn. <br />
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Naast deze officiële terreinen van de landelijke organisatie, zijn er ook afzonderlijke groepen die hun gebouw, terrein of wachtschip (in het geval van waterscouts) verhuren. Sommige groepen doen dit alleen in de zomermaanden, anderen verhuren ook door de rest van het jaar heen. Die groepen stellen dan vaak wel als eis dat huurders op stap zijn gedurende de uren dat de groep van zijn eigen gebouw gebruik wil maken. Er zijn geen landelijke overzichten beschikbaar van groepen die hun gebouw verhuren. Het beste kun je zelf contact opnemen met de locatie die je graag wilt afhuren. <br />
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Verder heeft Scouting Nederland nog een lijst opgesteld met mogelijke lokaties, de "accommodatiegids". Hier staan zowel scouting- als niet-scouting-gerelateerde locaties op. Alle genoemde locaties staan wel open voor scouts. De lijst wordt echter niet al te best bijgewerkt. Soms zijn gegevens verouderd, waardoor lokaties niet meer voor kampen beschikbaar zijn. <br />
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* http://www.labelterrein.scouting.nl - overzicht van labelterreinen<br />
* http://accgids.scouting.nl - accommodatiegids van Scouting Nederland<br />
* [http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/scout_centres Accommodatiegids WOSM]<br />
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===Internationale kampen===<br />
Wil je je kamp in Nederland houden, maar heb je weinig zin om veel te regelen? Overweeg dan om mee te doen aan een Nationaal kamp! Nationale kampen waar ook buitenlandse gasten welkom zijn, zijn de vierjaarlijkse [[Nationale Jamboree]] (met name landscouts) en de [[Nawaka]] (met name waterscouts). Beide evenementen worden gehouden in de zomer; doorgaans rond eind juli/begin augustus. <br />
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===Wildkamperen===<br />
Wildkamperen is in Nederland verboden. Wat wel mag is het zogenaamde 'paalkamperen'. Staatsbosbeheer, de overheidsorganisatie die de Nederlandse bossen beheert, heeft in de Nederlandse bossen plekken afgebakend waar je wild mag kamperen onder voorwaarden. Deze plekken worden gemarkeerd door een paal. Je mag in een cirkel van 10 meter rond de paal kamperen. Deze formule is enkel bestemd voor kleine groepjes: er mogen maar 3 tentjes per paal staan, en verblijven mag slechts één nacht! In de buurt is water om te koken en je te wassen. Vuur maken kan niet. <br />
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===Campings===<br />
Nederland beschikt over veel verschillende "gewone" campings. Informeer, voordat je van een gewone camping gebruik maakt, altijd even naar de voorwaarden. Sommige campings accepteren bijvoorbeeld geen alleenreizende jongeren. Open vuur is (vrijwel?) nergens toegestaan. <br />
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<br />
==Klimaat==<br />
's Winters is het overdag ruwweg tussen de 0 en de 10 graden, al kunnen er uitschieters omlaag (plm. -5) optreden. In de zomer is het vaak tussen de 15 en 25 graden, soms met uitschieters tot 35 graden. Zorg dus voor een goede [[slaapzak]] als je gaat winterkamperen, en neem 's zomers zonnebrand mee. <br />
<br />
==Kopen==<br />
Er zijn verschillende landelijke supermarktketens. Kookstaf die ingredienten inslaat voor een kamp, zul je vooral aantreffen bij goedkopere ketens als de Lidl, de Aldi, Bas van der Heijden en Dirk van den Broek. Onder de duurdere ketens vallen de Super de Boer en de Albert Heijn. Biologische produkten kun je vooral krijgen in gespecialiseerde winkels, maar ook de Albert Heijn heeft een redelijk assortiment. Wie kampeert op het platteland, kan voor vlees, zuivel en sommige groenten soms ook direct bij een lokale boer terecht. Meestal staat dit dan op een bord bij de ingang aangegeven. Scoutingspullen kun je kopen bij de "ScoutShop". <br />
<br />
* http://www.scoutshop.nl - de scoutingwinkel voor al je scoutingspullen<br />
<br />
==Gezondheid==<br />
Als het over een langere periode flink warm is in Nederland, dan neemt het risico op blauw-alg toe. Blauw-alg groeit in (veelal stilstaand) water, en zorgt ervoor dat recreatiewater ongeschikt wordt om in te zwemmen. In de Noordzee kom je sowieso beestjes tegen: daar stikt het van de kwallen, en die kunnen gemeen steken. <br />
<br />
Wie 's zomers kampeert in bosrijk gebied, moet rekening houden met [[teken]]. <br />
<br />
==Speciale feest- & herdenkingsdagen==<br />
Naast alle Christelijke feestdagen zijn er drie speciale dagen in heel Nederland:<br />
* 30 april (Koninginnedag): Feestdag ter ere van het Nederlandse koningshuis. Overdag vinden er op veel plaatsen vrijmarkten plaats, en treden er 's avonds allerlei bandjes op. In sommige dorpen worden er 's ochtends nog "aubades" gehouden, waarbij koningsgezinde volksliederen worden gezongen. Winkels zijn veelal gesloten. <br />
* 4 mei (Dodenherdenking): Van oorsprong een herdenkingsdag voor de gevallenen in de Tweede Wereldoorlog, tegenwoordig een herdenking voor alle Nederlandse gevallenen in de oorlogen en vredesmissies. 's Avonds worden er rouwtochten en kransleggingen gehouden en om acht uur 's avonds is het in het hele land twee minuten stil. <br />
* 5 mei (Bevrijdingsdag): Eens in de vijf jaar een officiële vrije dag, ter ere van de bevrijding van Nederland op 5 mei 1945 en het einde van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Jaarlijks wordt de dag vooral gevierd met (gratis) popfestivals in een aantal grote steden. <br />
* 5 december (Sinterklaas): Folkloristisch (kinder)feest ter ere van Sint Nicolaas die cadeautjes uitdeelt aan kinderen die lief zijn geweest. Geen nationale, officiële feestdag, maar toch wordt het door zo'n 50% van de Nederlanders gevierd. Winkels gaan vaak een uur eerder dicht. <br />
<br />
{{ref|references=<br />
* [http://wikitravel.org/nl/Nederland Wikitravelpagina over Nederland], versie van 2 februari 2010<br />
* [http://www.buitenlanddag.be/landenfiches/2005/Nederland.pdf Informatiefiche Nederland], uitgave van [[VVKSM]] & [[FOS Open Scouting]] n.a.v. de [[buitenlanddag]] van 2005. <br />
* Translated from [[:nl:Op kamp in Nederland|Op kamp in Nederland]] on the Dutch scoutwiki (version 2 februari 2010)<br />
}}<br />
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[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the Netherlands]]<br />
[[Category:Camping]]<br />
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[[nl:Op kamp in Nederland]]</div>Sietskehttps://en.scoutwiki.org/index.php?title=Camping_in_The_Netherlands&diff=31032Camping in The Netherlands2010-02-02T21:10:29Z<p>Sietske: First start in an attempt of describing how to camp in various foreign countries (translation is not yet finished)</p>
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<div>'''The Netherlands''' is a low country next to the North Sea in the West of Europe. It is located next to Germany and Belgium, and is sometimes called "Holland" by foreigners. This article gives some directions for scouts troops who want to spend their holiday in The Netherlands. <br />
<br />
==Scouting in The Netherlands==<br />
:''Main article: [[Scouting in The Netherlands]]''<br />
<br />
Of the 16 million Dutchmen, over 100.000 people are connected to [[Scouting Nederland]], the Dutch scout association. In society, scouting is not very visible. When you spot a uniformed scout on the streets, it's another foreign scout most of the times. <br />
<br />
==Regions==<br />
You have decided to come to The Netherlands. Now it is time to choose which place to go. Below you can find some short descriptions of the various regions in this country. The Netherlands is divided in twelve provinces. Roughly these provinces can be divided into four regions: <br />
<br />
* '''The West''' - The dominant, urban region containing the most touristic attractions<br />
* '''The North''' - The least populated region, mostly unknown by tourists <br />
* '''The East''' - Historical cities and forests to explore <br />
* '''The South''' - Distinguishes itself mostly by culture <br />
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===West===<br />
The western part is the most urbanised part, containing the four largest cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Rotterdam harbour. If you especially like to explore the cities, the west is the place to be. <br />
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;Noord-Holland: Noord-Holland is probably the most important province for people who want to visit "typically Dutch" cities. Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands, can be found in this province. waarschijnlijk de belangrijkste provincie voor mensen die "typisch Nederlandse" steden willen bezoeken. Amsterdam, de hoofdstad van Nederland, ligt in deze provincie. Verder vind je er de oude steden Enkhuizen (met vlakbij een openluchtmuseum), Hoorn en Alkmaar (bekend vanwege de kaasdragerijen). De westkust biedt mooie stranden. Je kunt ook een boottocht maken naar Texel. De kop van Noord-Holland (zeg maar het noorden van Noord-Holland) kenmerkt zich juist weer door uitgestrekte weilanden met hier en daar een dorpje. Erg geschikt voor fietstochten. <br />
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;Zuid-Holland: Zuid-Holland is de dichtstbevolkte provincie van Nederland. Rotterdam is de grootste stad en de thuisbasis van een van 's werelds grootste havens. De stad Den Haag, waar de regering zetelt, heeft een aantal toeristische bezienswaardigheden, zoals het binnenhof en Madurodam (Nederland in het klein). Leiden en Delft zijn historische studentensteden, terwijl Kinderdijk traditionele Nederlandse molens biedt. Voor hikes is de regio in zijn geheel minder geschikt, en door de vele hoogbouw kun je een spannende dropping ook wel vergeten. Er zijn echter wel leuke fietshikes te maken, zoals in de omgeving van Gorinchem of Schoonhoven.<br />
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;Utrecht: De historische stad Utrecht is een goede kennismaking met verstedelijkt Nederland. Het heeft een pakkende sfeer, een goed uitgaansleven en het winkelcentrum Hoog Catharijne. Naast Utrecht kun je een bezoek brengen aan de historische stad Amersfoort. In de bosrijke omgeving van Baarn is het goed wandelen.<br />
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;Flevoland: Flevoland is de jongste provincie. De grond is gewonnen uit de vroegere Zuiderzee. Voor toeristen is de enige goede reden om hier te komen waarschijnlijk het attractiepark Walibi World. Op het terrein ernaast werd in 1995 de Wereldjamboree gehouden. Het monument op het terrein herinnert daar nog aan. <br />
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===Noorden===<br />
Het noordelijke deel is de minst bevolkte regio. De sfeer in het noorden is erg gemoedelijk, en je kunt er heel goed fietsen. Van natuur en stranden kun je genieten op de Waddeneilanden. <br />
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;Friesland: Friesland bestaat voor een groot deel uit water, en heeft veel mogelijkheden voor watersportrecreatie (met name zeilen). Het is daarom bijzonder geschikt voor waterscouts. Verder is kenmerkend voor dit deel van het land dat veel mensen de Friese taal spreken naast of in plaats van Nederlands. Het landschap kenmerkt zich vooral door uitgestrekte weilanden met hier en daar een dorpje. <br />
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;Groningen: Groningen is, behalve haar hoofdstad, voor toerisme een nog redelijk onontgonnen gebied. De studentenstad Groningen is een ambivalente stad waar ouderwets en modern mixt, en prima geschikt voor een dagtocht. De rest van de provincie is zeer geschikt voor fiets- en wandelvakanties. Bezoek eens het natuurgebied bij het Lauwersmeer, of ga wadlopen. <br />
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===Oost===<br />
Het oosten van Nederland kenmerkt zich door haar bosrijke omgeving, en de historische steden. <br />
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;Overijssel: Een landelijk achterland gelegen achter de IJssel. Je vindt er twee nationale parken: de Weerribben en de Sallandse Heuvelrug. Als Scout kun je onder meer terecht op het scoutingterrein Ada's Hoeve in Ommen (in de buurt van Zwolle). <br />
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;Gelderland: De Veluwe is een heuvelrug in Nederland waar je leuk en flink kunt hiken. Ook vind je er het Nationaal Park de Hoge Veluwe. Oude, sfeervolle steden vind je hier ook, zoals Zutphen (met een goed bewaard stadscentrum) en Nijmegen. <br />
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===Zuiden===<br />
Alle provincies in het zuiden zijn gescheiden van het noorden, door de drie grote rivieren. Deze rivieren fungeren als een natuurlijke barrière tussen eerdere historische rijkjes waar Nederland ooit uit bestond, en dus vormden ze van oudsher een culturele kloof. <br />
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;Noord-Brabant: Noord-Brabant heeft veel historische grote steden. Opmerkelijke steden Breda, Tilburg en 's-Hertogenbosch. De grootste stad is Eindhoven, een stad meestal gevormd door de technologische bedrijven Philips en DAF Trucks. De Efteling, het grootste attractiepark van Nederland, ligt ook in deze provincie. <br />
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;Limburg: Limburg is de enige provincie in Nederland met echte bergen. Voor Nederlandse begrippen althans. De hele provincie leent zich goed voor hikes en fietstochten. Je kunt er verder ook bijvoorbeeld mountainbiken, mergelgrotten bekijken en soms allebei tegelijk! Een bezoekje brengen aan de binnenstad van Maastricht is ook leuk. Deze stad is duidelijk anders dan steden die je in de rest van Nederland tegenkomt. <br />
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==Rondreizen==<br />
===Met het openbaar vervoer===<br />
Nederland heeft een redelijk betrouwbaar systeem voor Openbaar Vervoer. Buiten de randstad is het netwerk niet zo sterk vertakt. Met name 's avonds en in het weekend zijn sommige gebieden slecht te bereiken. In de randstad kan er vaak nog tot 's avonds laat met het OV gereisd worden. Met het Nachtnet van de Nederlandse Spoorwegen kan er ook 's nachts nog (zeer beperkt) gereisd worden tussen een aantal grote Nederlandse steden. Dit is een pendeltrein die eens per uur rijdt. Reizen met de trein is op de meeste trajecten en tijdstippen veilig. <br />
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Langere afstanden kun je het beste met de trein afleggen, of - op bepaalde lange trajecten waar geen trein rijdt - met de "interliner" (een bus die reist met treintarief). Toegang tot de trein wordt verleend met een geldig treinkaartje. Kinderen tussen de 4 en de 11 jaar kunnen onder begeleiding goedkoop met de trein reizen met de zogeheten "railrunner". Dit treinkaartje is één dag geldig en kost 2.50. Voor groepen zijn er verder niet zoveel interessante kortingsregelingen. Tijdens de zomer zijn er wel een aantal kortingen mogelijk, zoals NS-Jongerentoer en NS-Zomertoer. Een combinatie met een Interrailkaart, of een andere kortingskaart voor jongeren die door een groot deel van Europa geldig is, is mogelijk ook interessant. <br />
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In tram, metro of bus kan op de meeste plaatsen gereisd worden met een (blauwe) strippenkaart. Momenteel wordt een nieuw systeem geintroduceerd, de "OV-chipkaart", die op termijn de strippenkaart en de treinkaartjes moet vervangen. Op enkele plaatsen in Nederland (zoals regio Rotterdam) kan de strippenkaart al niet meer gebruikt worden. <br />
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Op enkele plaatsen in Nederland kan er ook met een waterbus gereisd worden, zoals van Amsterdam naar IJmuiden. Hiervoor gelden speciale tarieven. <br />
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* http://www.ov9292.nl - route-informatie (inclusief overstaptijden en tarieven) binnen Nederland van deur tot deur<br />
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===Per auto===<br />
Buiten de spitsuren (weekdagen 7-10 en 16-19) is het hele land goed bereikbaar per auto. Er ligt een fijnmazig netwerk van goed onderhouden snelwegen. De maximum snelheid is, heel verwarrend, iedere paar kilometer anders en varieert van 80, 100 tot 120. Let op de borden. <br />
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Voor het huren van een auto kun je terecht bij een autoverhuurbedrijf. Twee bekende grote ketens zijn zijn Multirent (Noord- en Zuid-Holland) en Budget Autoverhuur (grote delen van Nederland). Een taxi nemen is doorgaans absoluut af te raden, omdat de prijzen flink hoger zijn dan die van het openbaar vervoer. <br />
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===Met de fiets===<br />
Nederland leent zich goed voor fiets[[hike]]s. De fiets is in Nederland een relatief veelgebruikt vervoermiddel, en Nederland heeft dan ook een zeer uitgebreid en vaak goed onderhouden netwerk van fietspaden. Er zijn verschillende recreatieve fietsroutes die langs mooie plekjes in Nederland leiden. Maar je kunt natuurlijk ook zelf iets spannends uitzetten. Duurt het je alsnog te lang voor je eindelijk ergens bent? Buiten de spitsuren is het beperkt mogelijk om fietsen (tegen vergoeding) met de trein in een aparte ruimte mee te nemen. <br />
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Mooie plekken om doorheen te fietsen vind je door heel Nederland, afhankelijk van waar je van houdt. Bossen vind je vooral in het midden en het oosten van Nederland, dijken en uitgestrekte weilanden vind je in het noorden en in het zuidwesten, en heuvels vind je in het zuidoosten. <br />
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* [http://www.landelijkefietsroutes.nl/fietsrouteplanner/ Landelijke Fietsrouteplanner], fietsrouteplanner langs officiële recreatieve fietsroutes<br />
* [http://www.fietsrouteplanner.nl/ Fietsrouteplanner regio Twente] (oost-Nederland, rond Almelo/Hengelo/Enschede)<br />
* [http://www.fietsersbond.nl/urlsearchresults.asp?itemnumber=0 Fietsrouteplanner van de Fietsersbond] (delen van Nederland)<br />
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===Te voet===<br />
Er er zijn meer dan tien lange-afstand paden in Nederland. Het beroemdste traject is waarschijnlijk het '''Pieterspad''' tussen '''Pieterburen''' (Groningen) en de '''Sint Pietersberg''' bij Maastricht. Maar ook het '''Graaf Floris Pad''' in het westen van het land is een prachtig pad dat je langs mooie, rustige en pittoreske plaatsjes leidt. <br />
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* [http://www.wandelnet.nl/ Webpagina Wandelplatform-LAW]<br />
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==Overnachten==<br />
===Scoutingterreinen===<br />
:''Zie ook [[terreinen in Nederland]]''<br />
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[[Scouting Nederland]], de landelijke scoutingorganisatie, heeft meerdere scoutingterreinen in haar bezit, de zogenaamde "labelterreinen". Op deze terreinen kunnen meerdere, en vaak ook grotere groepen tegelijk hun kamp houden. Niet-scouts zijn meestal ook welkom, maar betalen een hoger tarief. Er zijn ruim 20 van deze labelterreinen in Nederland. Sommige van deze terreinen liggen op relatieve loopafstand van elkaar, waardoor een hike tussen de terreinen ook mogelijk is. Voorwaarden en extra's tussen de terreinen kunnen verschillen: sommige terreinen staan bijvoorbeeld open vuur toe, anderen niet. Ook kunnen er regels zijn over geluidsoverlast, watergebruik enzovoort. Bij sommige terreinen kun je pionierhout huren of is er bijvoorbeeld een scoutingwinkeltje. Reserveer tijdig, want labelterreinen kunnen snel volgeboekt zijn. <br />
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Naast deze officiële terreinen van de landelijke organisatie, zijn er ook afzonderlijke groepen die hun gebouw, terrein of wachtschip (in het geval van waterscouts) verhuren. Sommige groepen doen dit alleen in de zomermaanden, anderen verhuren ook door de rest van het jaar heen. Die groepen stellen dan vaak wel als eis dat huurders op stap zijn gedurende de uren dat de groep van zijn eigen gebouw gebruik wil maken. Er zijn geen landelijke overzichten beschikbaar van groepen die hun gebouw verhuren. Het beste kun je zelf contact opnemen met de locatie die je graag wilt afhuren. <br />
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Verder heeft Scouting Nederland nog een lijst opgesteld met mogelijke lokaties, de "accommodatiegids". Hier staan zowel scouting- als niet-scouting-gerelateerde locaties op. Alle genoemde locaties staan wel open voor scouts. De lijst wordt echter niet al te best bijgewerkt. Soms zijn gegevens verouderd, waardoor lokaties niet meer voor kampen beschikbaar zijn. <br />
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* http://www.labelterrein.scouting.nl - overzicht van labelterreinen<br />
* http://accgids.scouting.nl - accommodatiegids van Scouting Nederland<br />
* [http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/scout_centres Accommodatiegids WOSM]<br />
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===Internationale kampen===<br />
Wil je je kamp in Nederland houden, maar heb je weinig zin om veel te regelen? Overweeg dan om mee te doen aan een Nationaal kamp! Nationale kampen waar ook buitenlandse gasten welkom zijn, zijn de vierjaarlijkse [[Nationale Jamboree]] (met name landscouts) en de [[Nawaka]] (met name waterscouts). Beide evenementen worden gehouden in de zomer; doorgaans rond eind juli/begin augustus. <br />
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===Wildkamperen===<br />
Wildkamperen is in Nederland verboden. Wat wel mag is het zogenaamde 'paalkamperen'. Staatsbosbeheer, de overheidsorganisatie die de Nederlandse bossen beheert, heeft in de Nederlandse bossen plekken afgebakend waar je wild mag kamperen onder voorwaarden. Deze plekken worden gemarkeerd door een paal. Je mag in een cirkel van 10 meter rond de paal kamperen. Deze formule is enkel bestemd voor kleine groepjes: er mogen maar 3 tentjes per paal staan, en verblijven mag slechts één nacht! In de buurt is water om te koken en je te wassen. Vuur maken kan niet. <br />
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===Campings===<br />
Nederland beschikt over veel verschillende "gewone" campings. Informeer, voordat je van een gewone camping gebruik maakt, altijd even naar de voorwaarden. Sommige campings accepteren bijvoorbeeld geen alleenreizende jongeren. Open vuur is (vrijwel?) nergens toegestaan. <br />
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==Klimaat==<br />
's Winters is het overdag ruwweg tussen de 0 en de 10 graden, al kunnen er uitschieters omlaag (plm. -5) optreden. In de zomer is het vaak tussen de 15 en 25 graden, soms met uitschieters tot 35 graden. Zorg dus voor een goede [[slaapzak]] als je gaat winterkamperen, en neem 's zomers zonnebrand mee. <br />
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==Kopen==<br />
Er zijn verschillende landelijke supermarktketens. Kookstaf die ingredienten inslaat voor een kamp, zul je vooral aantreffen bij goedkopere ketens als de Lidl, de Aldi, Bas van der Heijden en Dirk van den Broek. Onder de duurdere ketens vallen de Super de Boer en de Albert Heijn. Biologische produkten kun je vooral krijgen in gespecialiseerde winkels, maar ook de Albert Heijn heeft een redelijk assortiment. Wie kampeert op het platteland, kan voor vlees, zuivel en sommige groenten soms ook direct bij een lokale boer terecht. Meestal staat dit dan op een bord bij de ingang aangegeven. Scoutingspullen kun je kopen bij de "ScoutShop". <br />
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* http://www.scoutshop.nl - de scoutingwinkel voor al je scoutingspullen<br />
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==Gezondheid==<br />
Als het over een langere periode flink warm is in Nederland, dan neemt het risico op blauw-alg toe. Blauw-alg groeit in (veelal stilstaand) water, en zorgt ervoor dat recreatiewater ongeschikt wordt om in te zwemmen. In de Noordzee kom je sowieso beestjes tegen: daar stikt het van de kwallen, en die kunnen gemeen steken. <br />
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Wie 's zomers kampeert in bosrijk gebied, moet rekening houden met [[teken]]. <br />
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==Speciale feest- & herdenkingsdagen==<br />
Naast alle Christelijke feestdagen zijn er drie speciale dagen in heel Nederland:<br />
* 30 april (Koninginnedag): Feestdag ter ere van het Nederlandse koningshuis. Overdag vinden er op veel plaatsen vrijmarkten plaats, en treden er 's avonds allerlei bandjes op. In sommige dorpen worden er 's ochtends nog "aubades" gehouden, waarbij koningsgezinde volksliederen worden gezongen. Winkels zijn veelal gesloten. <br />
* 4 mei (Dodenherdenking): Van oorsprong een herdenkingsdag voor de gevallenen in de Tweede Wereldoorlog, tegenwoordig een herdenking voor alle Nederlandse gevallenen in de oorlogen en vredesmissies. 's Avonds worden er rouwtochten en kransleggingen gehouden en om acht uur 's avonds is het in het hele land twee minuten stil. <br />
* 5 mei (Bevrijdingsdag): Eens in de vijf jaar een officiële vrije dag, ter ere van de bevrijding van Nederland op 5 mei 1945 en het einde van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Jaarlijks wordt de dag vooral gevierd met (gratis) popfestivals in een aantal grote steden. <br />
* 5 december (Sinterklaas): Folkloristisch (kinder)feest ter ere van Sint Nicolaas die cadeautjes uitdeelt aan kinderen die lief zijn geweest. Geen nationale, officiële feestdag, maar toch wordt het door zo'n 50% van de Nederlanders gevierd. Winkels gaan vaak een uur eerder dicht. <br />
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{{ref|references=<br />
* [http://wikitravel.org/nl/Nederland Wikitravelpagina over Nederland], versie van 2 februari 2010<br />
* [http://www.buitenlanddag.be/landenfiches/2005/Nederland.pdf Informatiefiche Nederland], uitgave van [[VVKSM]] & [[FOS Open Scouting]] n.a.v. de [[buitenlanddag]] van 2005. <br />
* Translated from [[:nl:Op kamp in Nederland|Op kamp in Nederland]] on the Dutch scoutwiki (version 2 februari 2010)<br />
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<div>'''Scouting''' is one of the largest youth organisations in The Netherlands. There are about 90.000 youth members, 25.000 staff members and 3600 adult members. Almost all scoutgroups are associated to [[Scouting Nederland]], the Dutch scouting organisation. Scouting Nederland is associated to the three world organisations [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] (WOSM), [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]] (WAGGGS) and [[International Scout and Guide Fellowship]] (ISGF). <br />
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:''Need tips and tricks for camping? See [[Camping in The Netherlands]]''<br />
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=== Founding of Scouting in The Netherlands ===<br />
Scouting starts in The Netherlands in 1910. In that year a man called W.J. van Hoytema translates and moderates the book "[[Scouting for Boys]]" into "Op, Hollandsche jongens naar Buiten", which means something like "Come on, Dutch boys, go outside". This book leads to the start of the first scout group in december 1910, with the Irish teacher Griffin Moriarty as their leader. The journalist Gos de Voogt starts a scout group in Amsterdam, with M.W.D. den Ouden as their scouts leader. De Voogt translates Scouting for Boys again, under the title of "Baden Powell's Handbook". De Voogt was to a large extent inspired by the visit of British Scouts of the 16th Oxford Troop, with Scoutsmaster Bernard Blyth as their leader, who made a tour through The Netherlands from 3 to 17 august in 1910. They visited Rotterdam, Den Haag, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Nijmegen and Tilburg, and later on they also visited the Belgian cities Antwerp and Brussels. <br />
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In many cities and villages through The Netherlands different scout groups are starting from that time, and now and then also groups for girls start. Some of these oldest groups are still existing at the beginning of the 21st century. Several national organisations are created. The most important ones are: <br />
* for boys (but girls were allowed) <br />
:the [[Nederlandsche Padvindersorganisatie]] (Dutch pathfinder organisation, NPO) founded in 1911;<br />
:the [[Nederlandsche Padvindersbond]] (Dutch pathfinder union, NPB) founded in 1912<br />
::The NPO and the NPB are joining forces in [[De Nederlandsche Padvinders]] (The Dutch Pathfinders, NPV) in 1915, the NPV was boys only. <br />
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:the [[Eerste Nederlandsche Meisjes Gezellen Vereeniging]] (First Dutch girl guides association, ENMGV) founded in 1911;<br />
:the [[Nederlandsche Meisjesgilde]] (Dutch girl guild, NMG) founded in 1916 <br />
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In september [[1911]] Baden-Powell visits The Netherlands. On his arrival on the central station of Amsterdam he is received by board members of the NPO. In an open carriage and escorted by scouts on bikes he drives through the streets of the capital city to the pavilion in the Vondelpark. There were several hundreds of scouts ready for the inspection. <br />
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The Dutch copy the English example of age categories. In the old days, the storyline is exactly copied, and names are translated literally into Dutch. For example [[Cub Scout]]s (welpen), [[Rover Scout]]s (zwervers) and [[Brownie]]s (kabouters) are created. Besides from that, also initiatives are starting for disabled scouts. Amsterdam starts in [[1918]] its first group for disabled scouts. The troop was formed by twenty youngsters from the local institute of blind scholars.<br />
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The first scout groups were secular or protestant, but also among Roman-Catholics there was an urge to create scout groups. The first groups started in 1920, although the Dutch bishops were not very happy with it. In 1930 this lead to a new national Scout movement, called [[Katholieke Verkenners]] (Catholic scouts). Catholic girl groups could only unite in a national movement from 1945, by the opposition they found from the Church. By then they founded the [[Nederlandse Gidsenbeweging]] (Dutch guide movement). <br />
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== Scouting during the war ==<br />
When the Nazi's conquered The Netherlands in 1940, there was much uncertainty among youth organisations in the Netherlands. It was already known that scouting (as well as all other youth organisations) was forbidden in Germany after Hitler took over the power in 1933. The youth was forced to join the ''Hitler Jugend'' (for boys) or the ''Bund Deutscher Mãdel'' (for girls). In the by Germany incorporated country of Austria, scouting was banned immediately and the scout leaders were send to the concentration camp in Dachau. In Czechoslovakia scouting suffered from the same, while in Poland scouting became made impossible and forbidden. In fact, scouting in The Netherlands did not expect something else. However, the first months stayed quiet. The Dutch scouting organisations were tolerated, but activities outside were not very easy anymore. Camping became forbidden, as well as camp fires and the use of maps and compasses out in the open. <br />
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The Nazi's had the opinion that The Netherlands were in fact to be a part of the German Empire, because of their collective german roots. In the years 1940/1941 the oppressor started to create unity within the Dutch society, which was by that time very segregated by religion and ideologies. The thought was, that when Dutch society would be more of a unity, it would be much easier to incorporate it within Germany later on. To create this unity, first all political parties and their youth organisations were forbidden (except the Black Front and the Pro-Nazi party NSB and their National Youth Storm of course). After this, it was planned to form unity within the Dutch youth as well, by creating only one national youth organisation. However, scouting (together with the other organisations) was absolutely not happy with these plans and did not want to cooperate. As a retaliatory measure the oppressor decided to forbid scouting activities from the 9th of april in 1941. Reasons as they appeared in the media, however, were for example related to the British enemy; scouting was called "an active instrument of the British cultural and political propaganda". National scoutsleaders and leaders of the small group of other still existing youth organisations were interrogated, administrations and archives were destroyed and the troop houses were closed or confiscated by the National Youth Storm. Some scout groups who had foreseen that this would happen, had already hidden a lot of their own material. Some scouts secretly continued their meetings. <br />
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When the Nazi's had forbidden the scout organisation, and eliminated the structure and the board of the scouts movement, they thought they had eliminated the entire scout movement. However they did not count on the scouting system, where orders would not come from someone in the top layer, but where young people can decide with their own small group what to do. When the south of the Netherlands was liberated, this became clear because scouting and guilding was immediately alive in cities were the oppressor was conquered. <br />
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Originally boys and girls were strictly separated within scouting. But in 1970, the Wessel group in the city of Vlaardingen, started its first Cub Scouts troop for boys and girls together. <br />
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In [[1973]] the four different scouting and guiding organisations formed one national scouting organisation, by the name of [[Scouting Nederland]]. From that time on, it was officially possible to start mixed age groups. <br />
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After an article in a Dutch scouting magazine about Beaver scouts in Canada (for children from 5 to 7 years old), on several places in the Netherlands scout groups spontaneously started their own "Beaver scouts troop". In 1985 this became an official new age group of scouting in The Netherlands. <br />
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* until a few years ago there have been one or more groups that were affiliated with the [[Confédération Européenne de Scoutisme]] (CES). <br />
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'''LeFeber Northwoods Camps''' is a boy scout summer camp owned and run by the [[Scouting in Wisconsin#Milwaukee County Council|Milwaukee County Council]] and is located near [[Laona, Wisconsin]], 250 miles north of Milwaukee, on Hardwood Lake. The camp has an extensive history as a logging camp prior to its purchase and donation to the Boy Scouts in 1930. It features an excellent program drawing in campers from Michigan, Illinois, and several councils located in Wisconsin. LeFeber is nationally accredited by the BSA and has earned additional awards for its quality program.<br />
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=== Camp John LeFeber ===<br />
John LeFeber purchased the 360 acres around Hardwood Lake that is now LeFeber Northwoods Camps from the G.W. Jones Lumber Co. as well as from Connor Lumber and Land Co. for the Milwaukee County Council in 1930. The camp was known as Camp LeFeber from 1965 to 1972 at which time the camp split into Camps Baird and Neidhoefer and was known as Milwaukee Wilderness Scout Camps. Five or six separate camps were planned, only four were actually drawn out, only three were ever started, and only the two were finished. The current LeFeber Northwoods Camps consists of 1,200 acres.<p><br />
LeFeber was born to Dutch immigrants in Milwaukee on February 1, 1863; and died at the age of 71 in his home at 3900 N. Lake Drive the night of Saturday September 16, 1934. LeFeber acquired his first farm off of Hawley Road with a herd of 100 cows and maintained two milk routes. Unsatisfied with the unsanitary method of milk delivery, using a dairyman’s can and a long-handled ladle, LeFeber began to deliver his milk in glass bottles twenty years before the Health Department required it. In 1903 several small dairy operations merged into the Gridley Dairy Company with LeFeber as the President. After 19 years, LeFeber resigned to become Chairman of the Board until his death. His widow, Edith, and son, Lester, who took over the presidency after his father’s resignation, survived him.<p><br />
However, LeFeber was not only a local leader; he also served on the National Dairy Council and was a founder and past president of the National Association of Milk Dealers. In 1929, President Herbert Hoover called him to serve as the head of the dairy division of the national food administration.<p><br />
LeFeber was a generous and spirited philanthropist who gave not only to the Scouts of Milwaukee, but also to the community of Milwaukee as a whole. When the community songfest was about to be cancelled in 1933 due to lack of funds, LeFeber sponsored the event as a gift to the people of Milwaukee. He was also active in the YMCA and the Association of Commerce.<p><br />
In the 1930’s, there were three 12-day camp periods at Camp John LeFeber ranging from July 6 to August 15. There was a $1 non-refundable deposit and the cost of camp was $26; this not only covered meals and program, but also transportation to and from Laona by train. The boys headed up to camp in a private rail coach where they were able to meet with the camp director, aquatics/ activities director, and the quartermaster. Once in Laona, the boys would hike the eight miles to the camp using the old logging roads. The road into camp is still there leading past the corral. During this time in the Depression era it was a privilege to come to camp.<p><br />
The older boys set up tents or slept in bunkhouses on the waterfront. The dining hall was located to the North of the Waterfront where the camp quartermaster cooked for the entire camp. The boys were called to meals in the typical lumberjack fashion: ringing a giant circular saw blade like a gong. During this time the current Archeology site (a.k.a. the Tin Pit) was used as a midden pit. Original china from Camp LeFeber has been found there; the pattern on the china matches the pattern on identical china that has been stored in the warehouses for an indefinite amount of time.<p><br />
The camp did not have an hour-by-hour agenda like it does now; instead boys were free to use the camp as a base for day hikes and outpost treks, including canoe trips along the Eagle chain of rivers. Expert instruction in horsemanship was offered at no extra cost under the guidance of an army reserve officer, and the horses were available for daylong and overnight treks.<br />
Before the founding of the camp, the entire camp was clear cut of all trees by the area logging companies and afterward reseeded with red pine, sugar maple, birch, and hemlock for variety. Pockets of trees, especially conifers, were not cut, though. Hardwoods regenerated naturally from seed (aspen, birch, maple), root shoots (aspen), and stump sprouts (basswood). Some red pine and spruce trees were planted in the 1960’s by the US Forest Service, and again in the 1980’s by Gary Zimmer. Otherwise wildlife is responsible for all oak, spruce, cherry, apple, basswood, sumac, red maple, and white pine trees in camp.<p><br />
Across the lake a tree shaped like a monkey wrench once existed and was the camp mascot for several years. Reports of its existence have been received from 1948-1960. It no longer stands.<br />
=== Camp Robert W. Baird ===<br />
Robert Wilson Baird was an eager philanthropist, contributing to several varied organizations including the Boy Scouts of America. Professionally, he was an executive in the field of securities investment. In 1919, Baird was named lead partner of a new investment firm called the First Wisconsin Company, the securities arm of the First Wisconsin National Bank, and in the 1920’s was named its president. In 1934, as a result of the 1929 crash, new laws completely remove banks from involvement in the securities industry. The First Wisconsin Company separates from First Wisconsin National Bank and becomes a separate entity called the Securities Company of Milwaukee Incorporated. Five years later it is renamed the Wisconsin Company. Also, during the 1930’s Baird is instrumental in the formation of the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). He goes on to serve as the third chairman of the NASD. In 1948, the Wisconsin Company was the first Wisconsin brokerage firm to purchase a seat on the New York Stock Exchange; because firms joining the NYSE often use the name of their lead partner, the First Wisconsin Company changed its name to Robert W. Baird and Company. Later that same year, William Brand succeeds Baird as the company’s second president.<p><br />
The Baird Building was built in 1967 and the camp was then dedicated to Baird on September 10, 1974. A plaque memorializing Dudley F. Unkefer adorns the front of the office section identifying it as the LeFeber service building.<p><br />
In 1965-1966, the administration of the camp took place under a circus tent purchased from Barnum & Bailey Circus Co. The Aronow Addition was completed in 2003 thanks to donations made by Cedor B. Aronow.<p><br />
Mountain Camp, located off the SE shore of Hardwood Lake, is a former program area similar to Lumberjack Camp. The old latrine, though it’s not getting any younger, still stands. Concrete pylons remain where an activity shelter called "B-site" once stood, probably similar to the old activity shelter at Camp Demmer. When the camps merged, it was decided that the area was too far from other areas to continue to be used. It is safer to not drink the water from the pump at Mountain Camp. In 1998 there were two forest fires: one at Mountain Camp and one on the Nature Trail. The fires spread because plant root systems caught fire. Some senior scouts and scouters can still remember being mobilized to over turn earth in order to put the fires out.<p><br />
Several yards from the entrance to Mountain Camp sits the entrance to the Fawn Run Trail, which traces the shoreline of Popple Lake (approximately 2 miles total). The Fawn Run Trail runs along part of an old logging railroad grade from the Connor Lumber and Land Co. to the south of Popple Lake.<p><br />
The current Fishing Lodge was used as the LeFeber Northwoods Camps Nature Lodge from 1991-2004. In the time after 1965 the building was used for winter boat storage as part of the Baird Waterfront. Before 1965 this building was known as “D-site” and was one of the four buildings used by troops around the lake. On the beach sits the Loon Hut that was used as oar storage for the boating area. Further north of the Fishing Lodge lies a concrete foundation. This was a two-story blockhouse where ice was stored after being cut out of the frozen lake in winter to be used during summertime.<p><br />
The building south of the Baird chapel used to be used as the Baird Nature Center, and before that was one of four family cabins around the lake, the other three have been demolished since then. It is now what has been known as the High Adventure Cabin, but isn’t used on account of the smell.<p><br />
The Baird Chapel was dedicated to Emil Doerr by his three sons Emmett, Lee, and Ed. Camp Doerr at IMR is named after Emmett, one of the sons. Just North of the Chapel, exactly where the new Nature Center now stands, once existed the Chaplain Center. The “crossroads of LeFeber” known as the Scoutcraft area was at one time Baird 10.<p><br />
What we know to be the Adventure Bowl used to be the Baird Commissioners area, similar to Scoutcraft/ Outdoor Skills. In the lower part of the bowl was an action archery trail. Mystic Rock was added to the Adventure Bowl in 1999 along with a rappelling wall in 2003. The rock wall was purchased from <s>place of purchase</s> for $27,000. The cost of one climb on the wall is $1.<br />
=== Camp James R. Neidhoefer ===<br />
James Russell Neidhoefer was an avid lepidopterist (collector of Moths and Butterflies), philanthropist, Council Executive Board member, Distinguished Eagle Scout, and scoutmaster of Troop 61. He was also the author of the 1973 edition of the Insect Life merit badge, which was later renamed Insect Study. In May of 1974 he was awarded the Silver Buffalo, and was also awarded the Silver Beaver and the Silver Antelope. In 1965 he was awarded the Honored Scouter distinction by Mikano Lodge for outstanding service to Scouting, and his character and dedication to the Boy Scout movement. In 1975 he was awarded the National Distinguished Service Award by the Order of the Arrow at the National Conference. This award is given for outstanding service to the Order of the Arrow above the Lodge level; first presented in 1940, it has been presented to less than 500 Arrowmen in the nation.<p><br />
The Neidhoefer Administration Building was dedicated on September 12, 1971. It is located near the Staff site and is now used as a Staff recreation lounge. The dedication ceremony was about two weeks after the end of the camping season but still managed to attract over two hundred Scouts, Scouters, and admirers.<p><br />
On the waterfront stands a flagpole erected in memory of Chester Pyzyk, a member of the Southside Young Timers. The plaque is dated September of 1988. Also on the waterfront is the site of the old Ranger house. In <s>1981 or 1982</s> it was moved to the current placement of the Ranger’s home at the front of camp. All that remains of the site is a concrete staircase and handrail<br />
The camp ranger at the time was Emil Zimmer, father of Gary (Olivia) and Wayne (Pat), and grandfather of Maria, Kristin, and Heather; Jessie and Nikki. Emil Zimmer was injured by a tree in 1982 near the current Rifle Range. He passed away some days later of a pre-existing condition. His son, Gary, took his post of Ranger for this camp thereafter. Before Emil Zimmer, locals served as Ranger/ Caretaker. There were at least two Rangers before 1965; <s>John</s> Anderson who lived in a cabin on the hill of Neidhoefer 1, and Delbert Bowling (Mary) and his two sons John and Rusty. Delbert Bowling is still alive.<p><br />
There is a legend about the apple trees growing near the road north of the waterfront: When the Zimmer’s would eat apples they’d throw the core out into the forest. Several years later, the seeds sprouted and gave us trees.<p><br />
Also on the waterfront is the Zion Cabin, named for H.G. “Curley” Zion, the Scout Executive from 1937-1963 who was instrumental in establishing the Order of the Arrow in Milwaukee. It was called the “AP” or “All Purpose” Building before its dedication. It was built in the 1950’s and has been remodeled several times. Behind the Zion Cabin is the Bat House, originally known as “A-site”, which was used as a workshop. Around 1967 Dudley F. Unkefer, a council executive, was killed attempting to make a solar shower system. One morning, he lit a cigarette as he entered the building, which contained empty lacquer barrels; subsequently, the fumes from the barrels exploded. He died in a nearby hospital three days later. His son was also injured in the blast.<p><br />
The current Eagle Quest area was used as the Neidhoefer Commissioners area, similar to the Scoutcraft/ Outdoor Skills area. Directly before its use as Eagle Quest, this field was used as Crazy’s Outpost where Crazy (Harold Ottesen) taught merit badges such as Indian Lore, Basketry, and Archeology. One year, Crazy was unable to serve on Staff leaving another Rendezvous enthusiast called Blackfoot (Dan Loosen) to run the area until Crazy was able to return. Blackfoot was responsible for the badger hole in the side of the hill, which was filled in 2005 because of structural instabilities. Another Rendezvous Staffer was Bearback (Joe Orlovski).<p><br />
There were two places in Neidhoefer where the fire bowl was held: between the Eagle Quest and Shotgun Range, and in the bowl South of the corral, behind the Staff site. The bowl to the West of the Shotgun Range road was used for Order of the Arrow ceremonies.<br />
The Iron Springs area was not put in use until relatively recent history. Before 2003 Iron Springs was known as the Lumberjack Camp. In the Lumberjack area the lumberjack Staff very closely resembled a real lumberjack lifestyle; they cooked and ate in their program area, and even slept in the log cabins that remain there today.<p><br />
The Neidhoefer Chapel is located South of the Neidhoefer showers and Commissary. When the two camps, Baird and Neidhoefer, had separate programs the Neidhoefer Commissary (or “Neid Comm”) held the Trading Post and Food and Equipment issue at the Commissary. The Neidhoefer Commissary is now used to store extra equipment and to supply food to Neidhoefer sites during busy weeks.<p><br />
Between Neidhoefer 3 and Neidhoefer 12 is a high point that was used as a lookout point. The latrine foundation in Neidhoefer 2 has a crack in it and is no longer usable. Neidhoefer7 is overrun with vegetation an both it and Neidhoefer 9 are no longer in use. Neidhoefer10 has only been used twice, so far as we know, in all of LeFeber history.<p><br />
In between Neidhoefer 6 and the Staff site sits the putrefying Neidhoefer Nature Center, which consists of a three-walled structure with a garage door that leads to a covered concrete slab porch. Since its desertion, bats and porcupines have made it their home. About twenty-five feet from the porch lays a large section of a giant pine tree estimated to have been 300 years old. It once stood off one of the old trails to Ed’s Lake until it blew over in the 1970’s and was hauled there by the Connor lumber company for the camp to display.<p><br />
In the far NE of the camp is the old corral where the horses for Horsemanship MB were kept. However, the program was discontinued in <s>1998 or 1999</s> because of the overwhelming cost. Prior to its use as a corral, the area was the Neidhoefer Archery Range. A proposed trail for action archery was to be cut South of this area. The shotgun range was once the Neidhoefer Rifle Range. The area at one time was planned to house skeet shooting, rifle shooting, and archery.<p><br />
The Health Lodge is the only one in camp history. Behind the Health Lodge is the Cub Run Trail, which used to go down through the Frost Bowl. Also in the Frost Bowl was an obstacle course (rumored to not be compliant with C.O.P.E. standards) that many old scouters describe as “extreme”. As soon as scouts arrived, they would run down to the obstacle course before setting up their tents. Another obstacle course was placed between Neidhoefer 3 and the Shotgun range; there are still some old tires there.<br />
=== Camp Edward U. Demmer ===<br />
The camp is a tribute to the memory of Lawrence Demmer and Emma Uhrig Demmer.<br />
A complete camp layout was drawn in 1975 to plan for potential construction, however, lack of interest and funds were the cause of abandoning the project; add to that the camp just plain sucks. An activities shelter, drinkable water pump, two latrines, and flagpole and monument are the only steps toward a developed camp ever taken. The old building was called “C-site” in its heyday.<p><br />
Six sites were planned in the dense undulating coniferous forest running down the Western and Southern shores of Hardwood Lake. A chapel overlooking the lake, Order of the Arrow circle on Bear Point, the fire bowl halfway between the bay near Demmer and Mayflower Lake, and two additional buildings (an office and another activity shelter) were proposed improvements for Camp Demmer. Designs also included a boardwalk nature trail with an observation blind over mash and bog land between Mayflower and Little Popple Lake.<p><br />
A road branching off the main road to Demmer leads to Mayflower Lake, SW of Hardwood Lake. Several old logging roads are still visible and used as trails around the lake. On the southern shore, s nesting pair of Osprey (an endangered species) has made a DNR nest box their home. Also, a pair of Common Loons made a nest of a Beaver lodge in the 2004 camp season. The lake is an excellent example of eutrophication, the regression of earth to the most natural or flattest form, which in this case is likely to be a mixed hardwood/softwood forest. This spot was the subject of a US Geological Survey; a Bench Mark remains along the SE trail around the lake. It reads: 1938 ELEVATION ABOVE SEA [the number 1938 is not a date]. This spot is not much lower than Sugarbush Hill, the second highest site in Wisconsin.<br />
=== Popple Lake Camp ===<br />
Popple Lake is located one half mile SE of Mountain Camp and is approximately one mile around the shoreline. Plans were drawn up in 1968 for the camp, but the project never took off. Thirteen campsites were to be cut, and four activity shelters built. The waterfront was to be at Mountain Camp, the chapel on the Northwestern shore of Popple Lake, and the fire bowl to the North of the lake. Popple Lake was intended for be used as a boating only lake. According to underwater topography maps, the lake is only five feet deep at its deepest.<br />
=== 2006 Summer Camp Season ===<br />
In the summer of 2006, LNC was the victim of terrorist attacks in the form of suicide bombers which took out aprroximately 1,100 of the camp 1,200 total acres, leaving the camp totally uninhabitable and unsuitable for any scouting use<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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*[[Scouting in Wisconsin]]<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[http://www.milwaukeeboyscouts.org Milwaukee County Council]<br />
*[http://www.tc.umn.edu/~aren0081/lnchome] Old LeFeber Site<br />
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