On Sunday November 6, 2016 Milton Scouts will be marching in the Milton Ontario Remembrance Day Parade. This is a very imporant day in our community, and in our scouting journey as we pay tribute to all of the fallen, and active members of the Canadian Forces who have fought in the many conflicts in the past that afford us the freedom we enjoy today. We will be meeting in the parking lot on Mary Street across from our sponsor, The Royal Canadian Legion at 1:15 to gather for the start of the parade at 1:30. The parade will march...
The Investiture Ceremony is a very important part of the Scouting tradition. In this ceremony, returning youth and Scouters reaffirm their Scouting Promise and their commitment to Baden-Powell’s vision, while the new youth and Scouters have the excitement of making their Promise for the very first time. If this is your child’s first time being invested with our group, or if they have moved up from one section to another they will receive our group necker, and a woggle and for Beaver Scouts, their tail. Returning Beavers and Cubs will receive their new Tail (Beaver) and next stage woggle (Cubs)....
The fall is here and we are in prime apple season. To a Scout that means that it’s Apple Day Time! Apple day is a tradition that started right here in Canada! Apple Day began in 1932 in Saint John, N.B., when 21,000 apples were handed out as a way for Scouting to say thank you to the community. As a result, donations were made to Scouts in return for receiving an apple. Since then, each October, Scouts have hit the community to raise funds for their programs. This is annual event provides our Scouting youth with an opportunity to...
Rounding out our discussion of camping gear this post will focus on some of the smaller, but important things to bring which will help ensure that your youth has a fun and exciting outdoor adventure. One of the most important pieces of gear that your child will need while out on a camp or a hike is their whistle. This is mandatory safety equipment that the youth wear from the moment the camp or hike begins to the end. We teach the kids right from Beaver Scouts that if they get lost they “Hug a Tree” and blow their whistles...
With our new hiking backpack in hand we need to turn our thoughts to our sleep system. A good night sleep at camp goes a long way to having happy Cubs while camping. The sleep system at the Cub level is made of of two pieces of gear. The sleeping pad and the sleeping bag. A sleeping pad or mat is an essential for a comfortable night sleep. There are 2 main styles of sleeping pad which work well for cub camps. They are closed cell foam pads and backpacking style inflatable mattresses. Closed cell foam pads are warm and...
Camping is one of the most exciting, and memorable parts of scouting. Learning new skills, sleeping in the wilderness and comradery around the camp-fire are highlights of any cubs scouting year. But camp can also be a nightmare if you are not prepared. Making sure you have the right gear is essential to having a great outdoor experience. This will be a multiple part blog post going over some of the essentials, as well as some of the nice to haves for Cub level camping to help you select the gear that will set your cub up for camping success....
With regular meetings about a month away it is time to plan to visit the Scout Shop for all of your uniform needs. Our closest Scout Shop is in Oakville Ontario at 165 Randall St, Oakville, ON L6J 1P4. When buying your uniform for your new Beaver or Cub you will want to try and get something slightly large for them so it will hopefully last until it is time to move up to the next Scouting level. The staff at the Scout Shop can help you with sizing, they are very knowledgeable, just let the know you would like...
