We're Back!

Did you miss us? The summer went by awfully fast, if you ask me!

It was great to see all the friendly and familiar faces at opening campfire last week. Our pack has grown in size and we are happy to welcome the tenderpads and new faces that have joined us for the season. Are you ready for some fun? Then get ready to run with the pack!

We had our first meeting this week and maybe it's just me but was it ever busy! Holding steady at 21 cubs, everyone showed up on Tuesday night. After introductions, the pack made its way to Council Rock where we had our first Grand Howl led by Oo and then we played some games and talked about all the activites we want to do this year. Canada & the World and Health & Fitness are our themes and we got some fantastic ideas from everyone. Toomai led the closing Grand Howl and I can tell that all the new cubs can't wait to get their very own jungle names! Better make sure you make it to Investiture!

A couple of activies are right around the corner for us. The first of course, is the Odawa Cuboree next week (September 24 to 26) at Apple Hill. A handout will be provided at the next meeting containing all of the details, including how to get there and drop off/pick up times and what to pack. If you'd like to check it out ahead of time, you will find a sample packing list on our website. Also, please make sure that your cubs bring an empty 2 litre bottle for a craft that we will be doing over the weekend.

On Saturday, October 2nd, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., we will have Apple Day, a National fund raising event, where we get out in to the community and give apples for a donation. Afterward, we meet back at the bandstand for a BBQ lunch. We will meet at the Bandstand at Parc Simon.

So, I think that's it for now. Keep checking back with us as we surely intend to keep this blog up to date for everyone! Meanwhile, if there are any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at pack@1strocklandscouts.ca

See you all next Tuesday!

Housekeeping - Upcoming Events

We're all well into 2010 and we have got some great events coming up:

1. Jan 30th - Sub zero camp for 3rd year Cubs at Walsh's farm (Cameron Road) from 8h30 to 16h00. Cost is $10.
2. Feb 6th - Cuboree at the RJ Kennedy Community Centre in Cumberland from 9h00 to 15h00. Cost is $10
3. Feb 21st - BP Banquet at the Jean Marc Lalonde arena in Rockland from 10hoo to 14h00
4. Mar 6th/7th - Kub Kars camp at the Jean Marc Lalonde arena in Rockland from 10h00 (Saturday) to 11h00 (Sunday). Bring lots of craft supplies, we will be creating, building and tweaking our Kub Kars! Cost is approximately $15.
5. Mar 27th - Troop Nerf Wars (3rd year Cubs) at the Clarence arena from 18h to 21h. Cost is $5 and includes food and drinks. You must bring a Nerf gun to attend, and please put your name on your gun and all of your ammo with a marker.

Kit List for Winter Camp

Artic Wolf Pack
Camp Opemikon
Equipment List

DO NOT BRING: RADIO, OR ANY FORM OF ELECTRONIC GAME.

WHAT TO BRING:

1. Necker (to be worn at all times, including the drive up)
2. Sleeping bag
3. Indoor shoes
4. Socks (6 pairs wool blend)
5. Underwear (2 pair)
6. Long underwear (1 pair)
7. Pajamas
8. Long pants (2 pairs)
9. Sweat shirt, wool sweater (2)
10. T-shirts (2)
11. Tooth paste, tooth brush, soap, face cloth, towel, hair brush
12. Winter jacket and snow pants
13. Winter boots
14. Mittens(best) or gloves(ok) (3 pairs)
15. Toque (2)
16. Scarf or neck warmer
17. Flashlight and extra batteries
18. Survival kit
19. Skates
20. Sled
21. Shovel
22. Last but not least, your best scouting spirit

SUGGESTED ADDITIONS: pencil, pen, paper, personal first aid kit, cub book, reading material, sunglasses, snow shoes

This list will be handed out at our next meeting on the 17th of February.

~Mang

Cub Winter Camp at Opemikon, Perth

1st Arctic Cub Pack will be spending the weekend at Camp Opemikon in Perth on the weekend of February 27th. Drop off on the Friday night is between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. Pick up on Sunday afternoon is at 1:00 p.m.

Directions to camp can be found on the Camp Opemikon website, or follow this link. A suggested kit list will be posted shortly and distributed at our next meeting.

Carpooling is strongly suggested as driving time from Rockland is nearly two hours.

~Mang

Sub Zero Camp

Third years are reminded that they have been invited to Walsh's Farm this Saturday to partake in the daytime activities at Odawa's Sub-Zero Scout camp.

Please dress well, layering is best and bring lots of extra socks and mitts... and your mess kits.

Cost is $6 and drop off time is 0830, with pick up between 1500-1600.

A map has been sent to all involved.

Hope to see you there for some great winter scouting adventure!

YiS,
Akela

January 2009

January’s Theme: Guiding!

Tickets:
We are helping the Knights of Columbus sell tickets for the Arthritis Society. In return, we may get a donation towards our winter camp. Ticket stubs and money ($20) are due back by February 10th.

Please Note: For any outdoor event, parents may not leave their child without the leader’s consent. This is to ensure that the youth are properly dressed for the event.

Jan. 20: Outdoor meeting
We’re going on an Urban Hike. Please dress for the weather and mug-up.

Feb. 7: Winter Cuboree
Where: RJ Kennedy Community Centre, Cumberland
When: February 7th, 2009 from 10 am to 3 pm
What: Outdoor activities with other Packs from Odawa Area.
Cost: $12 due by January 20th. Cheques made out to “1st Rockland Scout Group” to be given to Mang, please.
Note: Lunch and snacks provided. Dress for the weather.

Feb.27 to Mar. 1: Winter Camp
Where: Camp Opemikon, Perth
When: February 27th to March 1, 2009
Drop-off between 7 to 8 pm on Friday. Pick-up at 1 pm on Sunday.
What: Outdoor activities.
Cost: $65 with $25 due by January 20th. Cheques made out to “1st Rockland Scout Group” to be given to Mang, please.
Note: Suggested kit list and driving directions to be provided shortly. Carpooling strongly encouraged. Travel time from Rockland is close to 2 hours.