Weekly Cub Scout Newsletter

Weekly Cub Scout Newsletter
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Thu May 10, 2012
This evening the Cub Scouts did a walkabout at the Stewart
Farm off of Crescent Road in South Surrey.
The picture on the right shows the Stewart Farm House
which was built in 1894 by Surrey pioneer John Stewart for
his family, this charming restored Victorian farmhouse
features a wrap-around verandah, an elegant parlour and
dining room, and a wonderful warm kitchen with a working
wood burning stove
The picture below shows Akela talking to the Cub Scouts about the history of the
Stewart farm before everyone headed out along the trails in the Elgin Heritage
Park.
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The boys had a chance of working a water pump that they found to the east of the Farm
House. Everyone trekked along the trails seeing kayaks and sailboats on the Nicomekl
River. The Leaders brought thermoses of hot water and midway through the walk
everyone stopped and enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate.
Thu May 17, 2012
This is your chance to earn your Cycling Badge – everyone will have their bike
and helmet inspected and then after everyone has had a chance to earn
their Cycling Badge the Cub Scouts will bike on the trails at the South
Surrey Bike Park.
Thu May 24, 2012
No meeting tonight due to Link Camp tomorrow
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Link Camp
Fri May 25, 2012 to
Sun May 27, 2012
This weekend the Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Venturer Scouts will travel up
to the United Church Camp at the south end of Cultus Lake for our annual Link Camp.
Everyone arrives at the camp after
6 PM on the Friday evening -- please
make sure that you have dinner
before arriving at camp -- snacks
will be available later in the evening.
The picture on the right is from
Google Images of the camp near the
Cultus Lake waterfront.
You can visit the United Church
Camp website at
http://www3.telus.net/clucc/#home
_page and see some pictures of the
camp.
See Packing List on Page 7
Please give a cheque for $45 to cover the food and accommodation for this
camp PLUS complete the attached permission slip to Akela at next Thursday's
meeting at the Bicycle evening.
Directions to the Camp
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From Highway #1 east, take the Number 3 Road exit to Yarrow and Cultus Lake.
Follow #3 Road and the Cultus Lake signs.
At the four way stop at #3 and Vedder Mountain Road, take a left onto Vedder
Mountain Road.
Follow Vedder Mountain Road to Cultus Lake Road (this is the first full traffic
light intersection that you will come to).
Turn right onto Cultus Lake Road (you will see a sign that indicates the right turn
will take you to Lindell Beach).
Follow Cultus Lake Road around the lake (it will eventually become the Columbia
Valley Highway).
After Maple Bay Picnic Grounds, watch for the chain link fence, and the CLUCC
sign on the RHS of the road. Turn right onto Lindell Avenue. Our driveway is on
the right hand side of the road, at the end of the fence, and across from the
Lindell Beach store.
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Drive straight up our driveway, and keep right when the driveway forks. Find a
place to park.
Welcome to Camp!
The CLUCC at the bottom of the above map stands for 'Cultus Lake United Church Camp'.
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The map below shows the layout of the Camp. Each of the Scouting sections will stay in
the cabins and sleep in their sleeping bags on bunk beds. The meals will be served in the
Dining Hall. The washroom block is behind the Fir Cabin.
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Link Camp 2012
The Leaders are finalizing the plans for Link Camp but here are a few things that they
are looking at:
On Saturday morning the Cub Scouts
will be growing crystals on a string. By
the time everyone goes home on Sunday
each Cub Scout should be able to see
how much their crystal has grown.
The Leaders have the glass jars that the Cub Scouts
brought to the meeting in April.
Later on Saturday morning the Cub Scouts will
climb up nearby Teapot Hill ... this is considered
an easy climb as you go up 250 meters in a 6 km
hike over 2 hours.
As the Cub Scouts stop at the various
lookouts they will see great views of Cultus
Lake (see picture on the right) and the
Columbia Valley (see the picture below).
Open this link
http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=
p&msa=0&msid=104902664584782513901.00046c9
7de1351b8fe014&ll=49.0422,121.998196&spn=0.028131,0.075102&z=14&source=e
mbed to see where Tea Pot Hill is located.
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Cub Scout Pack
Spring / Fall Camp Supplies List
Warm Sleeping Bag and pillow
 PJs
 Long Sleeve shirts
 Long pants (blue jeans OK)
 Good walking shoes or hiking boots.
 Shorts (just in case the weather is nice)
 Extra Underwear
 Sweater or warm sweat shirt.
 Boots and rain gear (including quick-dry pants)
 Spare WARM socks (2 pairs)
 Toque for extra sleeping warmth
 Bathroom kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, etc.)
 Flashlight with new batteries
 Garbage bag for dirty/wet clothes
 Mess kit (including unbreakable
plate/bowl/cup/cutlery) in a mesh bag
(mesh bags are available from Mountain Magic).
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Please ensure ALL items brought to camp are clearly marked with your Cub
Scout’s name. Any lost, unlabeled items not claimed after a month will be
donated to charity.
Please do not bring to camp: portable CD/cassette players, radios, gameboys, candy, or money. These items will be confiscated and returned at
pickup.
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This coming year
Your Leaders are already working
on plans for next year and a
number of camps and sleepovers
have already been scheduled.
Fri Sept. 28th to
Sun Sept. 29th
This weekend we are off to
Muskrat Meadows in the Deas
Island Regional Park for our Fall
Cub Scout Camp.
Fri Feb 22nd to
Sun Feb 24th
Our Winter Camp will be at Elk Grove Camp which is on `0`Avenue at the bottom of
Aldergrove Lake Regional Park. As well as the facilities within the camp we will have the
opportunity to walk the many trails in the Regional Park.
HR MacMillian Space Centre
Still in the planning stage is a sleepover at
the Vancouver Planetarium.
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Friday, 10 May 2013 &
Saturday, 11 May 2013
Next year on the Mother`s day weekend
the Cub Scouts will be camping on the
Friday night and all day Saturday at Camp
Coyote in the Campbell Valley Regional
Park. The Cub Scouts will be home on the
Saturday evening to be with their families
on Mother`s day.
The picture on the
left shows the fire pit
and grassy area
beyond.
Registration for next year will be in early June and I hope to see you there!
These camps are just the start of next year`s plan for our Cub Scout Pack.
We want YOU and your friends to be a part of our Pack next year.
Kaa, Editor
21st South Surrey Cub Scout Newsletter
(h) (604) 536-8568
(c) (778) 887-7352
baovernon@telus.net
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We need help to continue next year
Some of the camps and sleepovers highlighted on page 8 & 9 are already booked
and paid for and the rest soon will be BUT they all may have to be cancelled
because as of now we will NOT have enough Leaders next year. Akela & Hathi`s
sons will be moving up to Scouts at the swim up ceremony at Link Camp and we
need Mothers or Dads to replace these Leaders/ Parent Helpers next year for
supervison.
If you are willing to become a Leader please see Bagherra at the bike park next
Thursday OR email him at carr5family@shaw.ca.
Pictures
If you are at one of
our Cub Scout
meetings or events
and take pictures
please forward copies to Kaa at
baovernon@telus.net in a .jpg format so
they might be included in the newsletter.
This coming year our Cub Scouts
will be working on the Blue Star &
Purple Star plus their Badges and
Awards.
Congratulations to
Bagherra for
completing his
Woodbadge I
Leadership at Camp
McLean. He had the opportunity to
meet many Scouters from across the
Fraser Valley and learn
about the rules, ceremonies,
and traditions of Pack
Scouting.
In July Kaa will be taking a
week long Woodbadge II
Leadership course at Camp
McLean.
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Parent/Guardian Consent Form
Youth’s Name:
Phone:
Address:
City:
Province:
Postal Code:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Experience has shown that in connection with Scouting activities there are times when illness
or accident may occur and immediate surgical or medical attention is necessary. This is my
permission for the Leader in charge, or his designates, to make arrangements for qualified
surgical or medical attention for my child/ward in the event of an emergency without necessity
of my prior approval. I understand that I will be notified by the quickest means possible if this
authority is exercised.
If you will be absent from your normal place of residence during the period when the
event is being held, please indicate where you can be contacted:
Name:
Address:
Province:
Phone:
City:
Postal Code:
Permission to participate:
I, the undersigned, after having read, understood and completed the above, hereby give my
permission for my child/ward to attend and participate in:
 the following event/activity: Cultus Lake Link Camp
 at the following location: United Church Camp at the South End of Cultus Lake
 on the following date: Friday, 25 May 2012 to Sunday, 27 May 2012
I have reviewed the information on my child’s/ward’s physical fitness form and
confirm that the information is up to date.
Signed, Parent/Guardian:
Date: