Thursday, February 17, 2011

Winter Gear check List

This is the gear List for the Winter Linking Camp this Weekend


đ“’‚Foamy or self-inflating mattress
đ“’‚3pairs of waterproof mittens
đ“’‚Sleeping bag
đ“’‚2 Warm hats
đ“’‚Pillow
đ“’‚neck roll or scarf
đ“’‚Pj’s
đ“’‚Snow pants
đ“’‚Toothpaste
đ“’‚winter jacket & boots
đ“’‚Toothbrush
đ“’‚Sneakers/indoor footwear!!
đ“’‚Towel
đ“’‚Campfire blanket
đ“’‚Soap
đ“’‚mess kit (dishes, cup & utensils)
đ“’‚Washcloth
đ“’‚book or deck of cards for quiet time
đ“’‚lots of socks
đ“’‚2 or 3 complete changes of clothing(longjohns)
đ“’‚Flashlight and extra batteries (very important for our night hike)
đ“’‚Water bottle -label it with your name!
đ“’‚Sled (not snowboards Helmet is optional but recommended)
đ“’‚Scouting uniform

Personal medication: Make sure that it is labeled and the dosages are clearly indicated. Please give it to your Section Leader.

PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON ALL YOUR GEAR!

HELPFUL HINTS
Don’t pack for your child (they won’t know what they have or where it is). Mittens are warmer than gloves. Pj’s can be worn as longjohns if you don’t have any Sometimes camping can be a wet and cold learning experience, because you did not bring the proper equipment. It is better to bring too much gear rather than not enough.

Remember we will be outside for most of this camp. So please dress warmly.

*Third year cubs have the option to sleep outside with the scouts in the snowbank or quinze. They will need foam pads. Self-inflating mattress can crack in the cold. A winter sleeping bag is a must. Please contact a scout leader if you need any assistance with gear. They are more than willing to help.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Pack Race 2011 (8/2/11) Thinking Day (13/2/11)

Please arrive sharply at 6pm for the Pack race on Tuesday  Feb 8th.  Parents are invited to attend and watch the festivities.

After we will be having a practice for our Baden-Powell Service. It should not take too long. Please be patient with us if our meeting runs a bit longer;).

The "Baden-Powell / Thinking Day Service" will take place on Sunday, February 13th.  Youth are asked to arrive in the hall at 10:30 am, where we will form a parade.  This is a formal scouting event, so please dress in formal attire with dark bottoms, dark socks, indoor shoes and full scouting uniform.  Parents are invited to sit in the sanctuary and enjoy this special service.  The service will start at 11a.m. sharply.  This is a 5th Fredericton Scouting/Guiding Service put on by the Scouts & Guides, for the Scouts and Guides, and as a thank you to our sponsor, St. Andrew's Church.  Parents are encouraged to attend the reception in the hall after the service for cake, coffee and slideshow.  I hope to see everyone there. 
This is considered part of badge work;)