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)


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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.


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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

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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.




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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.




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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.


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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

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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 


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