Category: Cub Scouts

Howler Cubs at D.I.B.C. (Move Up Camp!)

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This past weekend our Howler Cubs (3rd year) went on the biggest adventure of their Scouting Journey so far.  They attended the Dorchester International Brotherhood Camporee (D.I.B.C.).  With 2600 youth and 300 staff this was by far the largest event they have ever seen.  The Credit Hills Armadillo sub-camp had about 148 youth in attendance from around the area and the event itself was attended by members from Scouts Canada, Girl Guides of Canada, Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of America.  The Howlers were excited to be put into patrols with some older Scouts from 1st Acton Scouts...

Cub Scouts On The Trail – Crawford Lake Hike

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We try to take every opportunity to get outside and into nature with our Youth.  Last night in place of our normal School meeting the Cub Pack visited Crawford Lake Conservation Area for a 4KM hike along the Escarpment trail.  Everyone had a lot of fun and the view from the lookout was beautiful and reminded us all of our connection to nature.  We couldn’t help but stop by the amazing wood wolf carving to take a quick picture of the Cub Scouts from the pack who made it out last night.  

Wrapping and Frapping with the Cub Pack

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Last night the Cubs worked on their wrapping and frapping.  No, this is not some new hip-hop trend but rather lashings! Armed with only rope and poles, and with the knot tying skills that they have been building on all year the cubs worked on their lashing skills and primitive shelter building.  We had planned to do this outdoors so that the various structures would stick into the ground better, however mother nature had a different plan for us so we did our shelters in side. The Cubs had a great time last night and are looking forward to the...

1st Milton Cubs sleep over at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

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The 1st Milton Cub Scouts slept over at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum!  We had a great time learning about the planes, and the role that Canada, and the RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) played during wartime.  The Cubs did many experiments to learn about the science of flight including making our own gliders and hot air balloons.  The highlight of the night was getting the chance to sleep under the planes.  This was a unique adventure that the Cubs loved and will remember for years to come.  We also had a great time linking with the other Cub Packs,...

Cub Scouts visit the Buddhist Temple!

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The Cub Scouts went on a spiritual adventure when they visited the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Mississauga Ontario to have the unique opportunity to learn about Buddhism and Chinese Culture.  We learned that the temple is also the meeting place for the 6th Meadowvale Scouting group and we were delighted to get the chance to meet their Scouters and Cub Scouts. The Cubs received a tour of the temple and an introduction to Buddhism.  We learned quite a bit, and then joined the 6th Meadowvale Cub Pack for some fun games so that everyone could burn off some...

Preparing for a Great Year of Camping Fun! (Part 3)

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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...

Preparing for a Great Year of Camping Fun! (Part 2)

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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...

Preparing for a Great Year of Camping Fun! (Part 1)

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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....