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Kitsilano 47th Beaver Colony

We meet each Monday night at 6pm-7pm.

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Kitsilano 47th Cub Pack

We meet each Wednesday night at 6:30pm-8:00pm.
Cub Annual Program and Activities

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Kitsilano 47th Scout Troop

We meet each Monday night at 7pm-9pm while school is in session.
Scout Annual Outdoor and Special Events Program

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Kitsilano 47th Cub Pack
2002-2003 Annual Program and Activities

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General Information

Meetings are held on Wednesday evenings between 6:30 PM. and 8:00 PM unless otherwise noted.

This schedule is subject to change, so please look out for periodic updates.

Being a member of a Wolf Cub Pack is a privilege and a commitment! The expectation is that all Cubs attend every meeting, camp, hike or other activity. Your child, the leaders, the other Cubs, Pack morale and the program itself all benefit from full attendance by everyone. Therefore, attendance is expected. Please contact me ahead of time if your child cannot attend a meeting or event due to sickness.

Full uniforms are always mandatory for all events and meetings unless otherwise noted.

Bring weather appropriate clothing for all outdoor events.

Wednesday, January 8, 2003 Craft Night Tonight we will be working on an interesting craft (which will count toward a badge) and playing games. We will also be discussing details and planning for the Burnaby Cub Sleepover which is this weekend. Games to follow!

Wednesday, April 2, 2002 Swimming Night #2 Everyone meet at the Aquatic Centre at 7:00 PM sharp! Safety instruction/Orientation begins at 7:15 and then the fun begins! The Aquatic Centre is located at 1050 Beach Avenue under the north side of the Burrard Bridge. Cubs are to be picked up at 9:15 PM. Bring your swimsuit, $2.00 entry fee, a quarter for the locker (you get that back) and a towel. The rope swing and diving boards are open!

EVENT: New Parent Equipment Night
DATE: Monday, September 17, 2001
PLACE: The Church
TIME: 1900h ( 7:00 pm)

Parents of new Scouts, who have recently joined, or of those Cubs, who have just come up to Scouts, are invited to attend a brief 30 minute workshop on the required personal equipment needed by Scouts in the Troop.

 
EVENT: Court of Honour Day
DATE: September 22, 2001
PLACE: 132nd Cabin on Hollyburn Mountain
DEPART: Sat., 1230h ( 12:30 pm) from the church
RETURN: @1730h ( 5:30 pm) at the church

This is a leadership course for the Patrol and Assistant Patrol Leaders. The Troop Leadership will set out the responsiblities and powers of the Court of Honour for the Troop. Please bring a lunch. As usual wear boots, bring water, survival kit and raingear in a pack. Dress for the outdoors!

 
EVENT: Survival and Bike Camp
DATE: September 29, 30, 2001
PLACE: Galiano Island
DEPART: Sat., 0715h ( 7:15 am) from the Church
RETURN: @1930h ( 7:30 pm) Sun. at the Church
COST: $15 + Patrol food costs

This is our annual survival camp. This time we`ll be biking in to the site. The Carefoots have kindly lent us their camping site on beautiful Galiano Island. The Scouts will be learning and retraining their survival skills. They`d be sleeping without tents by building their own shelters and cooking over an open fire. The bike ride is not long and we will be trucking in the gear so the Scouts WILL NOT need panniers or other specialized bike camping gear.
 
   
EVENT: Scouts Canada Apple Day 
DATE: October 12-14, 2001
PLACE: Kitsilano site to be determined
TIME: to be determined

This event raises public awareness that Scouting is indeed alive and well in our community. Proceeds from this fund raising event benefit the group, Kitsilano district and Vancouver Coast Region. A member of the group committee will be contacting all Beavers, Cubs and Scouts with organizational details as the day approaches.
 
 
EVENT: Rememberance Day Service
DATE: November 11, 2001
PLACE: Victory Square
DEPART: Sunday, 0930h ( 9:30 am) from the Church
RETURN: @1215h ( 12:15 pm) at the Church

Our fellow Canadians, many of whom were Scouts, fought and died so that we can enjoy the life and liberty that we have. This is our opportunity to remember their sacrifice so that we may never have to fight again. 
LEST WE FORGET.
 
 
EVENT: Pioneering Camp
DATE: November 24, 25 2001
PLACE: Camp Albrumac ( near Mission) 
DEPART: Sat., 0800h (8:00 am) from the Church
RETURN: @1630h ( 4:30 pm) Sunday at the Church
COST: $7 + Patrol food costs

This is our pioneering camp. This year we`ll be making staffs for all the Scouts. We’ll be building structures using pioneering poles and staffs. The Scouts will be required to hike in about a kilometre so it is important that their packs are waterproof, comfortable to carry and lightweight. This will a real test to see whether the lessons in lashings are absorbed or need to be relearned.
 
 
EVENT: Massive Urban Orienteering
DATE: December 8, 2001
PLACE: Greater Vancouver Regional District
DEPART: Sat., 0800h (8:00 am) from the Church
RETURN: @1630h ( 4:30 pm) Saturday at the Church
COST: $5

This event is being brought back by overwhelming popular demand. Last year this event saw the Scouts go all over North Vancouver, Paladium and downtown Vancouver collecting clues. Who knows where the teams will be sent to collect the clues. The 7th Burnaby SW Scout Troop will also be participating and we`ll see which troop gas the better navigators and puzzle solvers. Wear your walking shoes. Pack your raingear, lunch and water in a knapsack. Patrol Leaders bring your clipboards & pens.
 

EVENT: 47th Ski Day
DATE: January 12, 2002
PLACE: Grouse Mountain
DEPART: Sat., 0830h (8:30 am) from the Church
RETURN: @1630h ( 4:30 pm) Saturday at the Church
COST: Lift Pass and rentals if applicable

Bring your snowboards/skis and tear up the slopes of Grouse. Remember to pack a lunch and be prepared for the snow. The Scouts can choose between skiing or snowboarding.

 

EVENT: Kitsilano District Winter Camp – Ski Weekend
DATE: January 25-27, 2002
PLACE: Cambie Creek ( near Manning Park) 
DEPART: Fri., 0900h (8:00 am) from the Church
RETURN: @1630h ( 4:30 pm) Sun. at the Church
COST: $7+( ski rentals and day pass Cost TBD) + patrol food
NOTE: Due to the distance travelled to this event, Scouts will need Parental Permission to miss school this Friday.

This weekend features a full day of cross-country skiing. All Scouts attending this event will earn their bronze or silver winter camping badge. Scouts who`ve attended previous winter camps are eligible to receive their winter all year camping badge as well. If the snow is deep enough, we will be constructing winter snow shelters to sleep in on Friday and Saturday. Scouts will return with a whole new set of skills! Scouts must be totally prepared for winter conditions. Parents are asked to take special notice with respect to clothing instructions for the weekend. A special equipment list will be issued for this camp at the first meeting in January. Parents of Scout, who have not attended winter camp before, will be REQUIRED to attend an equipement meeting with the leaders.
 
 
EVENT: Annual Baden-Powell Banquet
DATE: February 18, 2002
PLACE: The Church Hall
TIME: 1830h (6:30 pm)

As is the custom during Scout-Guide week, we have this annual banquet to celebrate. The evening usually contains awards presentations, slide shows of previous events, etc. The dinner is a pot-luck event with each family contributing. The social co-ordinator will be in touch with each family to see what they can contribute and to determine how many members from each family will be attending. This is alsot the traditional time when older Cubs and Beavers move up to Scouts and Cubs respectively. So come and join in the true spirit of Scouting fellowship, this is an event for the whole family!
 
 
EVENT: Annual Church Parade
DATE: February 24, 2002
PLACE: The Church Hall
TIME: TBD

For over 65 years Trinity St. Mark’s Church has sponsored the Scout Group by providing us space and facilities. Every year we thank our sponsors by holding the Church parade. We are not trying to convert anyone – Scouts has been an interfaith organization since day one. This event is simply our way of showing the Church what they are paying for and who they are paying it to. This event is mandatory for all youth members!
 

EVENT: New Parent Equipment Night
DATE: Monday, February 25, 2002
PLACE: The Church
TIME: 1900h ( 7:00 pm)

Parents of new Scouts, who have recently joined, or of those Cubs, who have just come up to Scouts, are invited to attend a brief 30 minute workshop on the required personal equipment needed by Scouts in the Troop.
 
 
EVENT: Gourmet in the Woods 
DATE: March 2,3 2002 
PLACE: TBD
DEPART: 0830h (8:30 am) Sat. from The Church
RETURN: 1630h (4:30 p.m.) Sun at the Church
COST: $7.00 + patrol food

This is our annual gourmet cooking competition. This year however we'll be inviting another Troop to join in the competition -the 7th SW Burnaby. This event is a 47th tradition and the Leadership team expects victory over the Eastern Troop. Each patrol is charged with cooking a five course gourmet meal. Scouts who have not already attended this annual event will have the opportunity to earn their cooking badge. Scouts who are working on their BP Woodsman or Pioneer Level will be credited with the cooking requirements found in the Pioneer Award. A guest judge will eat dinner with each patrol. The meals will be judged on the following criteria:

• Timing - The meal must be served at 17:30 exactly.

• Content - Each meal must consist of 5 courses; an appetiser, a light entree, a main entree, a dessert and before and after meal beverage (non-alcoholic aperitif).

• Quality - Careful attention will be paid to the quality of the meal. This includes portion sizes, amount and types of spices used, over or under cooking, and the types of beverages served.

• Visual Presentation - This includes how the various dishes are garnished and the way in which they are served, etc.

• Atmosphere - This include table settings, decorations, dress standards, behavioural decorum, organisation of the serving times of the meal (e.g. Does everyone eat together)

• Creativity- How original is the meal idea.

At least one course must be cooked over an open fire and the dessert must be a cooked or baked offering (that's a baked offering, not a burnt offering!).

This is the very popular annual event drawing troops from all over the region, from Scouts to Rovers and Guides to Pathfinders. The object of the event is to complete all of the challenges at all the checkpoints by morning. The Scouts navigate their way as a patrol and cover the entire Pacific Spirit Park. Hot drinks and rest stops are provided during the night and each Scout gets a crest for their campfire blanket, a hot drink and doughnut at the end. Each Scout is required to bring the following items:

• A light knapsack
• Raingear ( rain jacket & rain pants) Mandatory
• A warm sweater or fleece jacket
• A Large pack lunch and a mug 
• Pocket knife, personal survival kit, flashlight with new batteries
• Hiking boots and gaitors or waterproof footwear. It will be wet!
• A Hat or toque and a pear of gloves might also come in handy.

 
EVENT: 47th Warm Up Day hike
DATE: April 27, 2002
PLACE: Squamish Chief – backside
DEPART: Sat., 0830h (8:30 am) from the Church
RETURN: @1630h ( 4:30 PM) Saturday at the Church

Each year ends with the Expeditionary hike and this year we are offering this warm-up hike in preparation for the hike. We will be excercising out the winter cobwebs and go for a quick practice jaunt in the hills. The backside of the Squamish Chief offers us a great view of the town of Squamish and the hills will definitely help the Scouts get used to hiking again.
 

EVENT: Onalistik District Camp 
DATE: Victoria Day long weekend - May 18-20, 2002 
PLACE: TBA 
DEPART: Sat. 0800h (8:00 am) from The Church 
RETURN: @1630h ( 4:30 p.m.) Sun at the Church
COST: $7.00 +patrol food

This camp continues one of the longest traditions in our district. Past years have provided opportunities for Scouts to participate in water sports, archery and other outdoor activities. The camp is a patrol based weekend camping contest. It includes all aspects of scouting skills. Patrols from all over our district have gathered annually to compete in this event for over 50 years. Previous themes have included Star Trek, Dinosaur Daze and Secret Agent Training Camp. Stay tuned for this year's theme!!! 
 

 
EVENT: 47th Kayaking Camp
DATE: June 8,9, 2002 
PLACE: Porpoise Bay park– ( Sunshine Coast) 
DEPART: Sat. 0700h (7:00 am) from The Church 
RETURN: @1730h ( 5:30 p.m.) Sun at the Church
COST: $20.00 + patrol food costs

This year we were asked to provide a kayaking camp so here it is. We’ll be going to the beautiful Porpoise Bay on the Sunshine Coast. The paddle is gentle and the site is gorgeous. We shall be giving instructions on kayaking in a pool several weeks before the camp and this will be an excellent opportunity for the Scouts to earn their paddling badge. The Scouts will need to pack their gear in plastic or rubberized bags small enough to fit through the hatches on the kayaks. We’ll be taking off from the Church to Horseshoe Bay and walking onto the ferry and walking to the kayak rental shop. Once at the Park the brave could even take a dip into the ocean.

Summer Events 

 
EVENT: 47th Summer Expeditionary Hike 
DATE: Friday July 5-8, 2002 
PLACE: Nicomen Ridge ( Three Brothers) 
DEPART: Fri. 0700h (7:00 am) from The Church 
RETURN: @1730h ( 5:30 p.m.) Mon. at the Church
COST: $15.00

This year we will offer a summer hike along Nicomen Ridge. The scenery is spectacular and the hardest part is taken care off as we are driving up to the altitude of the ridge. The trail is approx. 35 km long and mostly downhill. The Three Brother mountain range will be in view and the lake will be reached on day two. Then we will descend down past Grainger Creek and then to the Highway. The skinny is that there are Scout sized bugs so bring the bug juice. The Scouts definitely will be using ALL the scoutcraft that they've learned over the year to get the most out of this adventure. 
 

EVENT: Week long "Nosirrah 2002" District Summer Camp 
DATE: Sat. August 10-18, 2002
PLACE: Camp Cove on Harrison Lake 
DEPART: Sat. 0830h (8:30am) from the church
COSTS: TBD

This is the eight annual District summer camp. Last year we had over 50 youths at the camp and were proud to host the 1st Calne Scout Troop from the UK. The program involves plenty of water front activities at one of our most pristine Scout sites on the shore of Harrison Lake. The program is customised using ideas from the attending Scouts. Last year featured day long canoe trips, sleep-outs under star filled skies and an aerial tramway into the lake! The Scouts also built towers, ran through a compass course, & watched DVD’s. The is sure to be a action packed, fun filled summer event! 

Scouting - Bring on the Adventure!