Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Canoe Trip?

In the Year End Roundup post I mentioned two additional activities:

  • an All Section Camp
  • Canoe Trip

The All Sections Camp is cancelled due to lack of interest.

We need to determine if there is enough interest for the Canoe Trip by Thursday June 9th 18:30 (that's when I leave for the Group Council Meeting and let them know what my numbers are)

Canoe Trip Details

Date: Saturday June 18th - Sunday June 19th
Location: Dows Lake - Black Rapids - River's Bend Park

We start at Dow's Lake
We Camp Saturday Night at Black Rapids
We Canoe a little bit on Sunday to River's Bend Park for pick up

Participation

If there is a ? mark -- I don't have a firm answer.
You need to let me know by Thursday June 9th 18:30 



Canoe Trip
Ayden Dorman
no
Sage Dorman
no
Colton Guest
?
Adam Lamothe
?
Logan MacCulloch
no
Eric Paterson
?
Tyler Peppy
no
Jonah Smart
?
Greg Zuccato
no




Sunday, May 29, 2016

More Council Camp Details

Topics

1. Menu
2. Latest Letter from Organizer
3. Camp Site
4. Camp Schedule


1. Menu

We worked with the cubs to plan the menu.
Here is a link



2. Latest Letter from Organizer

Here is the latest letter for the Camp Chief, Heather Shore

Please take a moment to go through all of the attached documents. There is a site map of Apple Hill, as well as the marked site numbers for all of the groups. The site dimensions are in metres, not feet. For the LDS groups coming into camp, please plan to arrive no later than 7:45 a.m. on Saturday so that you have time to park and get settled before the opening ceremonies.

Check-in is at the camp office. You will be required to hand in the physical fitness forms for all participants in your group in a sealed envelope. This will be returned to you upon your departureon Sunday (Saturday for LDS groups). You will receive an envelope with your schedule and event bracelets (these are numbered, and everyone must wear them). If a bracelet is lost or damaged, please come to the camp office for a new one.
Don't forget.....there are NO FIRES allowed at Apple Hill. The only exception is our group campfire on Saturday night. You must have a fire extinguisher with you for your stove(s).

There will be KYBOS located all around camp. There are a few that will be roped off. Please take a moment to speak to your Scouters and youth.....the roped KYBOS are off limits. As well, we have had a number of complaints at previous camps regarding the use of the KYBOS...please treat them as you would the KYBOS at Buckingham Palace.
Apple Hill has an awesome crest that will be available to purchase at $2.00 each. They can be purchased on Sunday before you leave to go home. We will also have a very limited number of camp crests available for sale at $4.00 each. Please have exact change for the crests.

On Sunday, you must have your site inspected before you can leave camp. Once you are cleared to go, your participant forms will be returned to you, along with your groups camp crests, and a special certificate. We will have campfire ashes available at the camp office on Sundaymorning as well. We will give you special bags to put them into.
We have a special guest coming to camp, and he will be giving out a limited number of crests as well.

If you have any questions at all, I will be available until Wednesday evening next week before heading off to camp.
I look forward to seeing you all at camp!

YIS,
Heather Shore
Camp Chief
2016 Voyager Council Cuboree
Celebrating 100 Years Of Cub Scouts!
The documents Heather is referring to are:




3. Camp Site

As mentioned above, we know where our site is!
See the site map.
We are Site A - Lot 3.
Our site is 13 X 13 metres.

The accommodation plan is:

  • 3 tents for the 9 cubs
  • 2-3 tents for the adults

The tents (and other common camp gear) are provided by the 1st Manotick Scouting and the leaders.
Each cub (and parent) is required to bring their own personal gear as outlined in our packing list.



4. Camp Schedule

The camp schedule is posted in our common folder.

Key points:

  • arrive Friday between 15:00 and 19:00
  • leave Sunday after 11:00
John and I plan to drive up early on Friday and set up as much of the camp as possible.
We will have the food and gear.




Saturday, May 28, 2016

Council Camp Packing List

Suggested Clothing List: (put their name on everything)

[ ] knapsack, hockey bag or Duffle bag to carry the camp kit
[ ] Long pants (2 pairs if wet weather forecasted)
[ ] Shorts
[ ] Long sleeve shirt (2 if wet weather forecasted)
[ ] 2 T shirts
[ ] 3 pair underwear
[ ] 3 pair socks
[ ] Sweater
[ ] sleepwear / tracksuit
[ ] Windbreaker
[ ] Rain gear
[ ] Boots/ sturdy shoes (think hiking) and/or Rubber boots in wet weather
[ ] Hat or other suitable head gear
[ ] Necker + Woggle

Gear:
[ ] Flashlight & batteries
[ ] Sleeping bag
[ ] Pillow (if required)
[ ] Knife, fork, spoon in a ditty bag
[ ] Plate, bowl, mug
[ ] Toothbrush
[ ] Toothpaste
[ ] Towel
[ ] Washcloth
[ ] Soap
[ ] Sunscreen
[ ] Bug spray and / or net

Optional Items:
[ ] Inexpensive camera
[ ] Survival kit
[ ] Whistle
[ ] Campfire blanket


Do Not Bring:
[ ] Food or candy      [ ] Matches     [ ] Electronic Games
[ ] Knives                    [ ] Axes           [ ] Radios
[ ] Jewelry                  [ ] Money        [ ] Aerosol products


Friday, May 20, 2016

Year End Activity Round Up

Topics

1. All Sections Camp
2. Canoe Trip + Camp
3. End of Year Party
4. Council Camp / Cuboree

We are ending the year with a flurry of activity!


1. All Sections Camp

Response Dead Line DateSaturday May 21
Camp Date: 24th-26th

After Swim-Up Scouter Mervyn said:
... there may be a possibility of organizing an All-Sections Camp in June, so long as we can book a site and get interest going among the sections.  I understand that, given other planned scouting activities and Father's Day (June 19th), the preferred weekend would be June 24-26.
I will check around to inquire about sites.  If anybody has suggestions, please let me know.  At this time, I'm requesting that you please canvass your section for interest in a late June Group camping trip and complete the following form by this Saturday.
Camp Form
 (http://tinyurl.com/1stManotickCampSurvey2016)

What is an All-Sections Camp? A camp involving all the (Scouting) sections, i.e., Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venture, etc, from a our 1st Manotick Group. All the colonies, all the packs, troop, company, etc.


2. Canoe Trip + Camp

Proposed Date: June 18th - 19th
Location: Dow's Lake

The Cubs and Scouts would paddle canoes from Dow's Lake to one of the Locks and camp there over night.

Since we have a limited number of canoes preference will be given to older cubs first.

If you are interested (or not), let me know by email or at the end of year party.


3. End of Year Party

Date: Wednesday May 25th
Location: Bernard Grandmaitre Gym
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00


We spoke with the cubs and the consensus is:
  • pizza and snacks
  • nerf guns

Cubs can bring their own nerf guns and ammo.
If a cub has extra nerf guns they can bring them to share.
If you don't have a nerf gun, let me know and I will make sure we have extra's

We will set up a few games and contests.
We will have pizza delivered.
We will also have beverages and snacks.


This will be our last official meeting.


4. Council Camp / Cuboree

Dates: June 3rd - 5th

The organizers just sent me a bunch of documents.

I haven't read through them yet but I will share them now:


Any additional documents I get, I will put in the public folder

Monday, May 16, 2016

Meeting Notes - Swim Up / Move Up Night

Topics

1. Swim Up Night
2. A-Pack End of Year Party
3. Council Camp / Cuboree


1. Swim Up Night

Date: Tuesday May17 (Different night)
Location: Claudette Cain Park (Different location)
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00

A link to the group flyer which contains the schedule.
Note:

  • Families are welcome!
  • Cubs should wear their uniforms



2. A-Pack End of Year Party

Date: Wednesday May 25th
Location: Gym at Bernard Grandmaitre
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00

We spoke with the cubs and the consensus is:

  • pizza and snacks
  • nerf guns

Cubs can bring their own nerf guns and ammo. If a cub has extra nerf guns they can bring them to share.

We will set up a few games and contests.
We will have pizza delivered.
We will also have beverages and snacks.


This will be our last official meeting.

In addition to the Council Camp we may be able to squeeze in a canoe hike on the weekend of June 11th -- we are still in the "let's see phase" -- I will keep you posted.



3. Council Camp / Cuboree

Location: Apple Hill
Start Day: Friday June 3rd
End End: Sunday June 5th

Council Camp web page.

John and I will be sending out an equipment list later this week.

Monday, May 9, 2016

Meeting Notes May 11th

Topics

1. Mini-Hike at Chapman Mills Conservation Area
2. Swim Up / Moving Up Ceremony
3. A-Pack End of Year Party
4. Cuboree Council Camp


1. Mini-Hike at Chapman Mills Conservation Area

Location: Chapman Mills Conservation Area - Parking lot. (different location)
243 Winding Way

Date: Wednesday May 11th
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00

Parents will drop off at the parking lot.
Parents will pick up from the parking lot.

We are going to do a ramble / hike in order to finish up a badge requirement.
We are going to compare the landscape with what we saw in the fall.
We are going to finish identifying plants, trees, and wildlife for the badge.

Cubs should bring:
  • necker (you don't need your uniform)
  • comfortable outdoor shoes - no sandals or crocs
  • long sleeve shirt and pants (we will be near brush -- there will be mosquitos, ticks, etc)
  • bug spray / nets
  • flashlight or headlamp
  • day pack
  • snack (peanut free)
  • water
  • paper and pencil
  • warm sweater, wind breaker, or rain coat (check the forecast and keep in mind that we will be near the water)

Optional items:
  • plant or wildlife guides
  • camera
  • binoculars
  • magnifying glass


The forecast looks good:
Clear throughout the day, with a high temperature of 21° around 5 PM, and a low of 4° around 5 AM. The sun will rise at 5:37 AM and will set at 8:23 PM.


2. Swim Up / Moving Up Ceremony

Date: Tuesday May 17th (different day)
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00

A link to the Group Flyer.

Families are welcome!


3. A-Pack End of Year Party

Location: TBD
Date: TBD
Start Time: TBD
End Time: TBD

Probably the week of the 25th.
We will discuss options with the cubs during our hike on May 11th.

4. Cuboree Council Camp

Date: June 3rd to June 5th

We will probably have a planning / Q & A session the week before the camp.

Friday, May 6, 2016

Rideau Challenge - Last Minute Details


The Plan


  • Scouter John Z and I will meet at the end-point (aka HQ) around 08:30.
  • We will leave 1 car at the end point and drive the other to the start-point.
  • We will meet the parents and cubs at the start-point for 09:00
  • We will start the hike at 09:15
  • We should end the hike around 15:00 at the end-point 
  • It looks like 3-4 hours +1 hour for lunch and breaks


From Scouter John:


... We could start at or near the Library or at the Rideau Trail entrance off of Donnelly Dr. (Dwyer Hill Rd.) It looks like you can park your car on the side of the road there. 
... There should be check points at 14D and 14E (maybe 14C). We will end at HQ. My best guess for time is 3-4hrs hike plus 1 hr for lunch. We should meet at HQ around 8:30 AM and have the kids meet at the starting point at 9AM. 

I suggest we start at the library.

North Grenville Public Library1 Grenville St, Burritts Rapids, ON K0G 1B0


The entry to the trail is close by:

Entry to Rideau Trail
4343 Donnelly DrKemptville, ON K0G 1J044.984206, -75.795618

Link to Rideau Trail Map 14

Check Points

14C
3960-4500 Paden Rd

North Gower, ON K0A 2T0

Parking on Paden Rd.
3960-4500 Paden Rd
North Gower, ON K0A 2T0


14D
Heaphy Rd.



14E
3800 Flood Rd
North Gower, ON K0A 2T0


End-Point

3800 Flood Rd
North Gower, ON K0A 2T0


Packing List

  • necker (no uniform)
  • hat
  • day pack (we will be hiking so the cubs have to carry it the whole way)
  • water bottle (there will be refilling at the check points) 
  • sunscreen
  • bug spray / nets
  • lunch
  • snack (1 morning, 1 afternoon, 1 just in case)
  • comfortable boots or shoes
  • long pants and long sleeved shirt (we want to minimize tick issues)
  • spare socks
  • toilet paper in a plastic bag
  • wind breaker or rain jacket
The forecast is looking good.

Rain overnight, with a high temperature of 21° around 4 PM, and a low of 9° around 5 AM. The sun will rise at 5:43 AM and will set at 8:18 PM.
If your cub has seasonal allergies - please take precautions (and let us know). E.g., I am going to take some Aerius before we start and I will pack some.

There will also be some bugs and maybe ticks.
We will examine the cubs after the hike but you need to follow up at home.
Here is a link with some tick information.

I will have my phone during the hike (I don't know about the reception)

Todd: 613.203.3479 txt/cell
If I have data, and I remember,  I will update twitter. @maccullt

Scouter Dan (the coordinator) will also have his phone: 613.276.5115




Monday, May 2, 2016

Meeting Notes - May 4th

Topics


  1. Library Night Wednesday May 4th
  2. Rideau Challenge - Bronze Day Hike May 7th
  3. Swim Up Ceremony


1. Library Night Wednesday May 4th

Day: Wednesday May 7th

Location: 
Manotick Library (different location)
5499 South River
Ottawa, ON
(map)

Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00

Cubs Should Bring:
  • uniform and necker
  • library card if they have them (I will have the forms as well)
When you drop off, please come into the library with your cub to make sure they have library access (there might be some last minute parental signing, etc)



2. Rideau Challenge - Bronze Day Hike May 7th

Day: Saturday May 7th
Time: 08:30
Drop off Location: Burrits Rapids
(Near Burrits Ave. and Donnelly Dr.)

This is 10 KM hike, rain or shine. 
We should be done my mid-afternoon, around 15:00 - 16:00

Scouter Dan advises:
Ensure they have lots of water, bug spray/bug nets. The are some wet spots and the bugs are starting up. It is important that the hikers are aware that they may get wet, they should try not to get wet.

The forecast is looking good.

Gear:

  • Day pack
  • walking shoes or boots
  • lunch (peanut free)
  • water and water bottle (there are water stations where we can refill)
  • snacks (peanut free), probably one for the morning, one for afternoon, and one just in case :-)
  • toilet paper in a plastic bag
  • spare socks
  • bug spray and or mosiquito net
  • warm sweater and rain jacket or wind breaker (check the weather)

 Note: each cub has to carry their own gear.


3. Swim Up Ceremony

Date: Tuesday May 17th (different day)
Location: Claudette Cain Park (different location)


This is our annual Swim-Up / Progression ceremony and BBQ.
Details will follow.

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Rideau Bronze Challenge and Voyageur Council Cuboree Camp Final Numbers

I updated the activity table this morning.

Can you check the link and verify I have the correct information for you and your cub for the Rideau Challenge and Voyageur Council Cuboree Camp
( http://1stmanotickapack.blogspot.com/2016/04/spring-activity-summary-and-camp-info.html )

I am going to complete the registration for both events either tonight or tomorrow morning.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to email (maccullt@gmail.com), call or txt (613.203.3479)


Monday, April 25, 2016

Meeting Notes - April 27th

Topics

  1. Wednesday Meeting
  2. Rideau Challenge - Bronze
  3. Council Camp - Cuboree
  4. Swim Up Ceremony


1. Wednesday Meeting

Day: Wednesday April 27
Location: Gym Bernard Grandmaitre
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00

Cubs should bring:

  • uniform and necker
  • $1 dues
  • cub book
  • pencil and paper
  • indoor shoes

I have the Registration Form For Library Cards.
It is a simple 1 page form.
The form covers new member ship, renewal, and replacement.
You can check your library card status on line
We will be going to the Manotick library on the May 4th or May 11th.

On Wednesday the 27th you can:
a) fill out the form when you drop off your cub
b) get the form from me when you drop off your cub and bring it back when you pick up
c) take the form home and bring it when we go to the library
d) you may already have a valid card



2. Rideau Challenge - Bronze

Day: Saturday May 7th
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 15:00 - 16:00 

So far we have 8 cubs and 2 leaders. See our Activity Page -- let me know if I have the number wrong.

Link to the event flyer (PDF).

From the Rideau Area page
The Rideau Challenge Journey is an annual hike on the Rideau Trail, through Marlborough Forest. This event, sponsored by the Rideau Area Scouters’ Club, has been running for more than 20 years and has proven to be a memorable experience for all.
The Rideau Challenge Journey is designed to provide an age appropriate hiking experience and is comprised of three different hike programs:
Bronze level for youth with little or no backpacking experience. Scouters hike with the youth and hike only on the Saturday, camping Saturday night at the common camp site, HQ.
Silver level for those youth who have some backpacking experience. The youth backpack with their personal gear without leader assistance, for two days, camping at the common campsite with Scouters on Saturday night, HQ. 
Gold Level is for the youth who want to experience a completely self-contained backpacking adventure with two nights camping and two full days hiking.
A-Pack will be participating in Bronze level.



3. Council Camp - Cuboree

Start Date: Friday June 3rd 17:00 
End Date: Sunday June 5th 12:00 ish

See our Activity Page for details

So far we have 7 cubs,  2 leaders and 1 parent. 
See our Activity Page -- let me know if I have the number wrong.
The deadline for letting me know is this Wednesday April 27th



4. Swim Up Ceremony

Date: Tuesday May 17th (different day)
Location: Claudette Cain Park (different location)

This is our annual Swim-Up / Progression ceremony and BBQ.
Details will follow.


Friday, April 22, 2016

Activity Day Details

Here is scouter Dan's note:

https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/River+Rd+%26+Earl+Armstrong+Rd,+Ontario/45.0976586,-75.6246859/@45.1817104,-75.8201261,11z/am=t/data=!4m9!4m8!1m5!1m1!1s0x4ccde3207c1329a1:0x8c763fccff0f426!2m2!1d-75.6999597!2d45.2691586!1m0!5i1
As you enter the Conservation Area, there will be a left turn to go to the Beach and the River Cabin.  Continue past the Beach Buildings to the River Cabin at the end.
Dan613-276-5115



Here is the map link again.

And the address
7498 Carter Rd
Kars, ON K0A 1W0




Schedule


09:30 Registration River Cabin Baxter Conservation Area
09:45 Opening
10:00 Activity 1 Fire Starting
11:00 Activity 2 Trail Signs & Hike
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Activity 3 - craft
14:00 Snack
15:00 Wide Game Capture the Flag
16:00 Closing
16:15 Pickup Cubs


The cost for A-Pack will be covered using the A-Pack funds.

Cubs Should bring:
  • day pack
  • necker
  • rain jacket and pants (if they have them)
  • boots
  • hat and gloves
  • plate, mug, utensils
  • water and water bottle
  • paper and pen

The forecast is:

Partly cloudy in the morning, with a high temperature of 12° around 4 PM, and a low of 0° around 7 AM. The sun will rise at 6:03 AM and will set at 8:00 PM.


If you have any questions: 
Todd 
613.203.3479 (text and cell)
maccullt@gmail.com

Monday, April 18, 2016

Meeting Notes - April 20th

Topics


  1. Wednesday Meeting
  2. Wednesday Senior Cubs
  3. Activity Day
  4. Bronze Rideau Challenge
  5. Council Camp Cuboree



1. Wednesday Meeting

Date: Wednesday April 20th
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00

Cubs should bring:

  • uniform and necker
  • $1 dues
  • cub book
  • paper pencil
  • indoor shoes



2. Wednesday Senior Cubs

Date: Wednesday April 20th
Location: No'Chimik (different location)
Start Time: 18:30 
End Time: 20:30 (different end time)

Patrol Cook-off


3. Activity Day

Date: Saturday April 23rd
Location: Baxter Conservation Area
7498 Carter Rd, Kars, ON K0A 2E0
Start Time: 09:30
End Time: 16:15

Activities will be fire starting , trail signs, leather woggle activity.
We need to know of any food Allergies.

09:30 Registration
09:45 Opening
10:00 Activity 1
11:00 Activity 2
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Activity 3 - craft
14:00 Snack
15:00 Wide Game Capture the Flag
16:00 Closing
16:15 Pickup


4. Bronze Rideau Challenge

Date: Saturday May 7th
Location:
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 15:00

Details will follow


5. Council Camp Cuboree

Date: June 3rd - June 5th

I booked our group for all 9 cubs.
I also we booked for 4 adults.

We can reduce this number before the Final Deadline on April 29th.
Let me know if you plan to attend or not.

Here is the council web page.
Here is the flyer from the web page
Here our is Q&A from last week (and attendance).
Here is the Q&A from the Voyageur Council.




Thursday, April 14, 2016

Spring Activity Summary and Camp Info

Upcoming Events

There are 3 upcoming events:


  1. Activity Day hosted by Scouts
  2. Bronze Rideau Challenge Journey
  3. 2016 Voyageur Council Cuboree Camp

Participation Matrix




Activity Day
April 23rd
Bronze Rideau
Challenge
May 7th
Voyageur Council Cuboree Camp
June 3-5th
Ayden Dorman
yes
yes
yes
Sage Dorman
yes
yes
yes
Colton Guest
no
yes
yes + 1
Adam Lamothe
yes
yes
yes
Logan MacCulloch
yes
yes
yes
Eric Paterson
yes
no
yes + 1
Tyler Peppy
yes
no
no
Jonah Smart
yes
yes
yes
Greg Zuccato
no
yes
yes
TOTAL
7
7
8 + 2


Let me know if I have it correct.


Cuboree Information

The main site is here.
I would really like everyone to make an effor to attend.
I think it will be pretty cool -- 800 +cubs celebrating 100 years of cub scouts.

Q & A

Q: Where will we sleep?
A: In tents. The leaders, cubs, and parents will all be on the group site.


Q: Who does the cooking?
A: We do. There are no provided meals. The leaders and cubs will do the cooking and clean up for our group.


Q: Can parents come?
A: Yes. It's not a problem. There is some minor paper work -- 3 forms: Hold Harmless, Physical Fitness, Code of Conduct. The main thing is we have to know to make sure we have enough sites and gear.


Q: What about equipment like tents, stoves, pots, dining shelter?
A: We will be using the 1st Manotick gear. We have lots so no one needs to bring a tent (unless they want to).


Q: What should the cubs bring?
A: We will make detailed list, but the following will give you an idea:
  • sleeping bad and pillow
  • mattress or sleeping pad (optional)
  • lots of spare clothes
  • running shoes and boots
  • rain gear
  • warm sweater and jacket
  • blanket (optional)
  • camp chair (optional)
  • camera (optional)
  • card / board games suitable for travel (optional)
  • flashlight and / or head lamp
  • badges / crests for trading

Q: What is the cost?
A: There is a cost of the camp and for the food. However we will subsidize it with the A-Pack funds. I won't know until I add up the numbers but I am hoping for around $20 for the weekend.


Q: Can we carpool?
A: Yes. Details will follow when we figure out who is going.




Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Voyageur Council Cub Camp Information

Here is the link to the Voyageur Council information on the camp.

( http://voy.scouts.ca/ca/event/voyageur-council-cuboree-2016 )


Here is a link to the flyer.
( http://voy.scouts.ca/sites/default/files/cub%20camp%20flyer%202016.pdf )

The camp is June 3rd to 5th BUT we have to register soon or there may not be room!
The deadline before the camp is opened to a wider group is April 15th.


Monday, April 11, 2016

Meeting Notes April 13th

Topics


  1. Wednesday Meeting
  2. Senior Cubs Meeting with Scouts
  3. Voyageur Council Cub Camp
  4. Activity Day
  5. Bronze Rideau Challenge


1. Wednesday Meeting

Date: Wednesday April 13th
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00

Cubs should bring:
  • uniform and necker
  • $1 dues
  • cub book
  • pencil and paper
  • indoor shoes
Parents should answer:
  • Is my cub attending Council Camp (see topic 3)
  • Is my cub attending Activity Day (see topic 4)


2. Senior Cubs Meeting with Scouts

Date:Wednesday April 13th
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:30

"Participate in a food drive and visit on location an actual food bank. Also prepare for Patrol Cookoff."



3. Voyageur Council Cub Camp

Registration Deadline: April 15
Date: Friday June 3 - 5th
Location: Apple Hill
Start Time: Friday 17:00
End Time: Sunday 12:00

This is a special camp to celebrate 100 Years of Cub Scouts.
Up to 800 Cubs and Leaders from all over the Voyageur Council will be attending.

We need to know if your cub can attend because we have to register this week.



4. Activity Day

Date: Saturday April 23
Location: Baxter Conservatory
Start Time: 09:30
End Time: 16:15

We need to know if your cub will be attending so we can purchase food.

Activities will be fire starting , trail signs, leather woggle activity.
We need to know of any food Allergies. 

09:30 Registration
09:45 Opening
10:00 Activity 1
11:00 Activity 2
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Activity 3 - craft
14:00 Snack
15:00 Wide Game Capture the Flag
16:00 Closing
16:15 Pickup


5. Bronze Rideau Challenge

Date: Saturady May 7th
Location: 
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 15:00

Details will follow

Monday, April 4, 2016

Meetings Notes April 6th

Topics

  1. Wednesday Meeting
  2. 3rd Year Cubs
  3. Plants
  4. Upcoming Events


1. Wednesday Meeting

Day: Wednesday April 6th
Location: Gym at Bernard Grandmaitre School
Start: 18:30
End: 20:00

Cubs should bring:
  • uniform and necker
  • $1 dues
  • indoor shoes
  • cub book and pencil


2. 3rd Year Cubs

3rd year and advancing cubs (Colton, Logan, Jonah, Greg) will meeting with the Scout Troop instead of the cub meeting.

The topic this week: "Select a knot and present it"

Day: Wednesday April 6th
Location: Gym at Saint Leonard School (different location)
Start: 18:30
End: 20:30 (different end time)



3. Plants

How are the plants doing?

The cubs can take pictures email them to me or share them I will add them to the blog.

Here is Logan's.



4. Upcoming Events

April 23rd: Activity Day with the Scout Troop
May 7th: Bronze Rideau Challenge Journey 


Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Meeting Notes March 30th

Topics

  1. Wednesday Meeting
  2. 3rd year Cubs
  3. Upcoming Library Visit


1. Wednesday Meeting

Day: Wednesday March 30th
Start: 18:30
End: 20:00
Place: Bernard Grandmaitre School

Cubs should bring:
  • uniform and necker
  • $1 dues
  • cub book
  • pencil paper
  • indoor shoes



2. 3rd year Cubs

I haven't heard anything yet about the 3rd year cubs and scouts linking activities.
We will have to play it by ear.
If we don't hear anything by Wednesday the 3rd years can treat it as a regular meeting at Bernard Grandmaitre.



3. Upcoming Library Visit

Sometime in the end of April or early May, A-pack will be doing a library visit.

I need to know if your cubs has a current library card, i.e., have they used the library in the last year.

If they don't have a card I will be getting forms so any cubs without cards can get them that night. I'll get the forms beforehand, send them home, and you can fill them out bring them on library night.

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Meeting Notes March 23

Topics

  1. Wednesday Meeting
  2. Upcoming 3rd-Year Cubs to Scouts Events

1. Wednesday Meeting

Day: Wednesday March 23
Start: 18:30
End: 20:00

Cubs should bring:
  • uniform + necker
  • $1 dues
  • indoor shoes
  • cub book
  • pencil + paper


2. Upcoming 3rd-Year Cub Events

Scouter Dan extended an invitation and schedule for linking 3rd-year cubs to 1st Manotick Scouts.
It is a big step moving up from a Cub to a Scout. 
3rd-Year Cubs are encouraged to attend the upcoming Scout meetings to get an idea of what occurs at our meeting ... even if they do not plan on advancing up to Scouts. Linking was developed for this purpose, to familiarize 3rd years with the next Section.
We plan on having the following upcoming activities:
  • March 30: We are making a personalized Leather Woggle using the Leather Stamps and Dyes.
  • April 6: Pick a favourite knot and present it.
  • April 13: Participate in a food drive and visit on location an actual food bank. Also prepare for Patrol Cookoff.
  • April 20: Patrol Cookoff at location formerly known as No'Chimik. Cubs would be split amongst Patrols to help create a masterpiece appetizer, entree, dessert to be Judged. Judges to be determined. Nominations to be a judge can be submitted to Susan and Guy. If Cubs are there the week before they will help in the planning of the meal.
  • May 7: Participate in the Bronze Rideau Challenge Journey. The route is from Burritts Rapids to HQ on Flood Road through Marlbourgh Forest. 09:00-15:00. 
I will add these activities to our pack calendar and start co-ordinating with the 3rd year cubs.

Monday, March 7, 2016

Meeting Notes - March 9th - Claudette Cain

Topics

  1. Claudette Cain Park
  2. No Cubs for March Break
  3. Cubs Resumes

Claudette Cain Park

Date: Wednesday, Mar 9th
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00
Location: Claudette Cain Park (different place)

Bernard Grandmaitre is closed this week for march break.

Instead we will meet at Claudette Cain Park and do some outdoor activities including setting up emergency shelters.

The current forecast looks ok. If it changes for the worse, we may have to cancel.

Cubs should bring:

  • Outdoor clothes. It may be wet and cold. Gloves, hats, boots. Splash pants or snow pants.
  • Day pack.
  • Snack (peanut free)
  • headlamp and/or flashlight



No Cubs for March Break

Date: Wednesday, March 16th

NO CUBS

Cubs Resumes

Date: Wednesday, March 23rd
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00
Location: Bernard Grandmaitre Gym Gym

Cubs should bring:
  • uniform and necker
  • $1 dues
  • indoor shoes
  • cub book, pencil, and paper

Monday, February 29, 2016

Meeting Notes - March 2nd

Topics

  1. March 2nd Meeting
  2. March 9th Meeting Somewhere Else
  3. No March 16th Meeting - March Break.

March 2nd Meeting

Date: Wednesday, March 2nd
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00
Location: Bernard Grandmaitre Gym

Cubs should bring:
  • uniform and necker
  • $1 dues
  • indoor shoes
  • cub book, pencil, and paper
  • kub kars
We will finally wrap up our kub kar activities this week.
We will have the judging contests and prizes


March 9th: Somewhere Else

Date: Wednesday, March 9th
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00
Location: TBD


Bernard Grandmaitre is closed this week for their March break.
Weather permitting we may do an outdoor activity or meet somewhere else.
Stay tuned!


    March 16th - March Break

    Date: Wednesday, March 16th
    No CUBS.

      Sunday, February 21, 2016

      Meeting Notes - February 24

      Topics

      1. Re-Scheduled B.P Night
      2. March 2nd Meeting

      1. Re-Scheduled B.P. Night

      Date: Tuesday,  Feb 23rd (different night)
      Start Time: 18:30
      End Time: 20:00
      Location: Saint Francis Xavier Gym (different location)


      Link to the activity flyer. This flyer contains the agenda and time.
      Note: some of the activities may be outdoors if the weather permits.

      There will be NO REGULAR meeting on Wednesday the 24th.

      Cubs should bring:
      • uniform and necker
      • indoor shoes
      • outdoor clothes (hat, mitts, boots, etc)
      • kub kars 


      2. March 2nd Meeting

      Date: Wednesday, March 2nd
      Start Time: 18:30
      End Time: 20:00
      Location: Bernard Grandmaitre Gym

      Cubs should bring:
      • uniform and necker
      • $1 dues
      • indoor shoes
      • cub book, pencil, and paper


        Tuesday, February 16, 2016

        February 16th - NO CUBS - BP Night Postponed


        B.P. Night POSTPONED

        The school board has canceled the permit for this evening (Feb 16th) due to weather.

        B.P. Night will be postponed until NEXT week - FEB 23rd

        There will be NO CUBs tomorrow night - FEB 17th

        Saturday, February 13, 2016

        Meeting Notes - February 16th

        Topics

        1. Baden Powell Night
        2. Rideau Area Kub Kar

        Baden Powell Night

        Date: Tuesday, Feb 16 (different night)
        Start Time: 18:30
        End Time: 20:00
        Location: Saint Francis Xavier Gym (different location)


        Link to the activity flyer. This flyer contains the agenda and time.
        Note: some of the activities may be outdoors if the weather permits.

        There will be NO REGULAR meeting on Wednesday the 17th.

        Cubs should bring:
        • uniform and necker
        • indoor shoes
        • outdoor clothes (hat, mitts, boots, etc)

        Rideau Area Race Day

        Date: Saturday, Feb 20th
        Start Time: 08:30
        End Time: 13:30
        Location: Jim Durell Rec Centre
        265 Walkley Rd
        Ottawa, ON
        K1V 6P9

        Agenda

        08:30 - 09:30 Registration
        09:30 - 10:30 Kub Kar Racing
        10:30 – 11:30 Design judging by youth
        11:30 - 12:30 Competitive Races
        12:30 - 13:30 Trophy Awards

        Logan and I plan to attend.
        Please let me know if your cub plans to attend so we can coordinate ratio, etc.


        Rideau Area Kub Kars
        cubattending
        Ayden Dorman: ?
        Sage Dorman: ?
        Colton Guest: ?
        Adam Lamothe: ?
        Logan MacCulloch: yes
        Eric Paterson: ?
        Tyler Peppy: ?
        Jonah Smart: ?
        Greg Zuccato: ?

        Tuesday, February 9, 2016

        Meeting Notes - February 10th

        Topics

        1. A-Pack Race Night
        2. B.P. Night
        3. Rideau Area Race

        1. A-Pack Race Night

        Date: Wednesday, Feb 10th
        Location: Gym at Bernard Grandmaitre
        Start: 18:30
        End: 20:00

        We will have our own race night for A-Pack.

        We will weigh the cars and have a race tournament. Cubs can enter multiple cars in the race but can only claim one prize.

        We will also judge the cars based on the categories the cubs pick (cubs can enter as many cars as they want in the contests).

        There will be prizes.

        We will serve refreshments.

        Parents and siblings are welcome ... and we can use the help for judging and officiating.

        Besides the race, the design categories are:


        • fastest looking car
        • most realistic car
        • coolest car
        • weirdest car




        2. B.P. Night

        Date: Tuesday Feb 16th (different day)
        Location: Gym at Saint Francis Xavier High School (different location)
        Start: 18:30
        End: 20:00

        All the 1st Manotick Groups will meet on Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier for a cross-section gathering to celebrate Baden-Powell week.

        There will be linking activities with the other groups.

        There will be refreshments.

        There will be NO REGULAR meeting on Wednesday the 17th.

        Cubs should bring:

        • Uniform & necker
        • indoor shoes
        • outdoor clothes (depending on the weather and activities we could be spending time outdoors)



        3. Rideau Area Race Day

        Date: Saturday Feb 20th
        Location: Jim Durrell Rec Centre
        265 Walkley Rd
        Ottawa, ON
        K1V 6P9

        Start: 08:30
        End: 13:30


        08:30 - 09:30 Registration
        09:30 - 10:30 Kub Kar Racing
        10:30 – 11:30 Design judging by youth
        11:30 - 12:30 Competitive Races
        12:30 - 13:30 Trophy Awards

        10 Race Format – Top 27 go to competitive Race

        Leaders Race and Scout Trucks Race

        Tuesday, February 2, 2016

        Meeting Notes February 3rd


        Topics

        1. Pitstop Night
        2. A-Pack Race Night
        3. B.P. Night
        4. Rideau Area Race

        1. Pit Stop Night

        Date: Wednesday, Feb 3rd
        Location: Gym at Bernard Grandmaitre
        Start: 18:30
        End: 20:00
        Cubs should bring:

        • Uniform & necker
        • $1 dues
        • paper and pencil, cub book
        • indoor shoes

        This is the week before the A-Pack race.

        Cubs can bring their cars in to be weighed (or if they aren't ready to show progress and ask questions)

        We'll have some extra weights, glue,  and tools on hand.


        2. A-Pack Race Night

        Date: Wednesday, Feb 10th
        Location: Gym at Bernard Grandmaitre
        Start: 18:30
        End: 20:00

        We will have our own race night for A-Pack.

        We will weigh the cars and have a race tournament. Cubs can enter multiple cars in the race but can only claim one prize.

        We will also judge the cars based on the categories the cubs pick (cubs can enter as many cars as they want in the contests).

        There will be prizes.

        We will serve refreshments.

        Parents and siblings are welcome ... and we can use the help for judging and officiating.

        Besides the race, the design categories are:


        • fastest looking car
        • most realistic car
        • coolest car
        • weirdest car



        3. B.P. Night

        Date: Tuesday Feb 16th (different day)
        Location: Gym Saint Francis Xavier High School (different location)
        Start: 18:30
        End: 20:00

        All the 1st Manotick Groups will meet on Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier for a cross-section gathering to celebrate Baden-Powell week.

        There will be linking activities with the other groups.

        There will be refreshments.

        There will be NO REGULAR meeting on Wednesday the 17th.

        Cubs should bring:

        • Uniform & necker
        • indoor shoes
        • outdoor clothes (depending on the weather and activities we could be spending time outdoors)

        4. Rideau Area Race Day

        Date: Saturday Feb 20th
        Location: Jim Durrell Rec Centre
        Start: 08:30
        End: 13:30


        08:30 - 09:30 Registration
        09:30 - 10:30 Kub Kar Racing
        10:30 – 11:30 Design judging by youth
        11:30 - 12:30 Competitive Races
        12:30 - 13:30 Trophy Awards

        10 Race Format – Top 27 go to competitive Race

        Leaders Race and Scout Trucks Race

        Thursday, January 28, 2016

        Email Test Part 3 of 3

        In this test I posted to our blog.
        The blog software emailed the google group.
        The google group should email you.

        Fingers Crossed!

        Sorry for the email flurry.


        Monday, January 25, 2016

        Jan 27th Meeting Notes

        Topics


        1. Jan 27 Meeting
        2. Pit Stop Night - Feb 3rd
        3. A-Pack Race Night - Feb 10th
        4. 1st Manotick B.P. Feb 16th
        5. Rideau Area Kub Kar Event


        1. Jan 27th Meeting


        Date: Wednesday, Jan 27
        Location: Gym at Bernard Grandmaitre
        Start: 18:30
        End: 20:00

        Cubs should bring:

        • uniform + neckers
        • $1 dues
        • indoor shoes
        • kub kar design sheets (or cars) they have been working on for "show and tell"

        If anyone needs extra sheets you can print from this link


        2. Pit Stop Night

        Date: Wednesday, Feb 3
        Location: Gym at Bernard Grandmaitre
        Start: 18:30
        End: 20:00

        This is the week before the A-Pack race.

        Cubs can bring their cars in to be weighed.

        We'll have some extra weights and tools on hand.


        3. A-Pack Race Night

        Date: Wednesday,  Feb 10
        Location: Gym at Bernard Grandmaitre
        Start: 18:30
        End: 20:00

        We will have our own race night for A-Pack.

        We will weigh the cars and have a race tournament. Cubs can enter multiple cars in the race but can only claim one prize.

        We will also judge the cars based on the categories the cubs pick (cubs can enter as many cars as they want in the contests).

        There will be prizes.

        We will serve refreshments.

        Parents and siblings are welcome ... and we can use the help for judging and officiating.

        More details will follow ... save the date!


        4. B.P. Night

        Date: Tuesday February 16th (different night)
        Location: Saint Francis Xavier High School (different location)
        Start:18:30
        End: 20:00


        All the 1st Manotick Groups will meet on Tuesday at St. Francis for a cross-section gathering to celebrate Baden-Powell week.

        There will be linking activities with the other groups.

        There will be refreshments.

        There will be NO REGULAR meeting on Wednesday the 17th.


        5. Rideau Area Kub Kars

        Date: Saturday, Feb 20th
        Location: TBD
        Start: TBD
        End: TBD

        I don't have a lot of information yet but I do want everyone to be aware of the date.

        This is a major race event across the whole Rideau Area.

        More details will follow.

        Monday, January 18, 2016

        Jan 20th Meeting -- Snow Shoe!

        Topics

        (Sorry for the double email -- I had the wrong date the first time)

        1. Snow Shoe Night
        2. A-Pack Kub Kar Night
        3. B.P. Night
        4. Rideau Area Kub Kar Challenge


        1. Snow Shoe Night

        Date: Wednesday, Jan 20th
        Location: Parking Lot at Bernard Grandmaitre
        Start: 18:30
        End: 20:00

        Parents will drop cubs off in the parking lot.
        Parent will pick cubs up from the parking lot.

        We will be using the scout group's snow shoes (if you have your own feel free to bring them but we have enough for everyone).

        We will be doing a short introduction to snow shoes and then hike across the park and through the ravine.

        Note: We will be outside for the whole time.
        The forecast is a high of -8 and a low of -16.

        Cubs must dress warmly:

        • jacket
        • snow pants
        • hat
        • mitts (extra mitts are a good idea)
        • boots
        • warm socks
        • scarf, bella clava, facemask, etc
        Cubs should bring a daypack with:
        • flashlight or head lamp
        • peanut free snack
        • extra mitts / gloves



        2. A-Pack Kub Kar Night

        Date: Wednesday, Feb 10th
        Location: Gym at Bernard Grandmaitre
        Start: 18:30
        End: 20:00

        We will have our own race night for A-Pack.
        We will weigh the cars and have a race tournament (cubs can enter 1 car in the race).
        We will also judge the cars based on the categories the cubs pick (cubs can enter as many cars as they want in the contests).
        There will be prizes.
        We will serve refreshments.
        Parents and siblings are welcome ... and we can use the help for judging and officiating.
        More details will follow ... save the date!


        3. B.P. Night

        Date: Tuesday February 16th
        Location: Saint Francis Xavier High School
        Start:18:30
        End: 20:00

        All the 1st Manotick Groups will meet on Tuesday at St. Francis for a cross-section gathering to celebrate Baden-Powell week.

        There will be linking activities with the other groups.
        There will be refreshments.

        There will be NO REGULAR meeting on Wednesday the 17th.



        4. Rideau Area Kub Kar Challenge

        Date: Saturday, Feb 20th
        Location: TBD
        Start: TBD
        End: TBD

        I don't have a lot of information yet but I do want everyone to be aware of the date.
        This is a major race event across the whole Rideau Area.
        More details will follow.