Let's Build a Climate Camp!

Start: Sunday, April 09, 202310:30 AM

End: Sunday, April 09, 2023 4:00 PM

Join us on Sunday 9th April for our first in-person gathering in preparation for this year’s Climate Camp Scotland!

  • Discuss what we want to achieve by holding at camp at INEOS and Grangemouth

  • Have your say about what kind of place we should make our camp

  • Find out about what different working groups are up to and join with the planning

All welcome - whether you’re already actively involved with Climate Camp Scotland (CCS) or are thinking of getting stuck in.

If you’re new or newer, there will be plenty of space to learn what we’ve been up to, what our plans are for the summer and how we organise - and to meet other folks.


Provisional schedule

10:30 - Doors open, get a cuppa

11:00 - Welcome, introductions, updates

11:30 - Objectives for this year’s camp

Feedback /discussion session on what we want to work towards this summer, and how. (A proposal will be shared before the event.)

13:00 - LUNCH

14:00 - Camp location

Interactive activity to help the Site Working Group make a final call on which site around Grangemouth to choose

14:30 - Working Group time!

Find out about the different working groups and what they need, and join in with the planning:

  1. Recruitment & Outreach

  2. Kitchen

  3. Process & Anti-Oppression

  4. Finance & Fundraising

  5. SCAMPI - climate camp’s materials, power and infrastructure crew

  6. Media

  7. Programme

  8. Youth & Kids

  9. Arts

16:00 End (Suggestions for walks/drinks/Easter egg hunts afterwards are very welcome!)

Practical information

We’ll offer hot drinks throughout the day, and there’ll be plenty of breaks. Bring your own lunch ( microwave available) or you can head into town during the break for a bite and some fresh air (but note that some places may be closed because of Easter Sunday). If you’re able, please bring some snacks/treats to share during the gathering.

The event is free but we rely on donations to cover the costs of future events. You can donate any time at: http://bit.ly/climatecampgive.  

We have a limited budget to cover travel costs for those who need it, and can offer a children’s corner - please indicate your needs on the sign-up form.

The venue will be wheelchair accessible, more details on accessibility to follow.

The event is organised by Climate Camp Scotland, in collaboration with Tripod: Training for Creative Social Action.

If you have any questions, please email scottishclimatecamp@protonmail.com or use the sign-up form.
The building is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the building is flat, there are 4 steps up to the hall but there is a platform lift that accommodates most wheelchairs. There is an accessible toilet at ground level and at the level of the hall. Ther