Whitby Area Scouts News

The youth at 1st Whitby have been offering this program to their peers for 6 years. Each year a different teaching team brings new dynamics to the exploration of Leadership values. Modules are threaded into a weekend of fun and fellowship.
Nov 27-29 - Focus Youth Leadership weekend. Camp Samac, Oshawa.

Chief Scout / Queen’s Venturer Award Presentation Nov 28th

The Chief Scout / Queen’s Venturer award presentation ceremony for White Pine Council will be on Saturday November 28 at the Westminster United Church, 1850 Rossland Road East, Whitby.
The application for submission is located at Ceremony Application. The deadline to submit for the 2009 Recognition Ceremony is: November 7, 2009

First Aid Training Nov 28-29

Cub Pack Pow Wow a Huge Success!

On behalf of 4th Midland Cubs I would like to thank everyone in the White Pine Council for once again including us in your fall camp.
Our youth had an amazing time and went home happy, tired and dirty - just like it should be. Thanks to Craig and all the other leaders who came and helped us set up in the dark, it was much appreciated.
When I saw the look of awe on our youth and all the other youth there, I had to fight back the tears of joy and that is what scouting is all about. We were so excited when our youth received third place for the bone. It meant they finally stopped fighting among themselves and have managed to start working as a team.
We look forward to seeing everyone in the spring at the Wye River Camp in Midland. Thanks once again.
P.S. We plan on being the first group to arrive at the Midland camp :)
Katherine Faulkner, Group Commissioner, 4th Midland Scouting

Course: "Wilderness Tripping/Backpacking for Leaders"

Date: Nov. 21-22/09; Cost: $100.00
Location: Cobourg Scout Camp
Training Team: "The Whitby Outdoor Skills Experts"
Equipment to Bring: personal tent and backpack. Weather appropriate clothing. More info to follow later. Food provided.
Brief Course Description: You will meet at the Cobourg Scout Camp and hike back into the property where you will learn new backcountry skills and refresh old ideas and skills that you knew but maybe haven't had a chance to use for a while. Sharing interesting techniques is something that everyone enjoys. Getting answers to some mysteries of wilderness living is always rewarding. You'll cook over a wood fire and also single-burner stoves and sleep in tents. Come on out for an excellent course! For more information contact course coordinator Lewis Williams Email: paddle_song@hotmail.com.

Join Scouting in Whitby Area

Scouting has programs for young people from 5 to 26 years old (both male and female), and lots of fun for leaders, too. Check out our "Group Locater" page for more information about times and locations available. You may also contact Brian Wick, Membership volunteer: membership@whitbyscouts.org.

Scouting's Honours & Awards for Volunteers

Wouldn't it be nice to be recognized for your volunteer years, special efforts and hard sweat? We have a co-ordinator to help you with just that. Scouts Canada has a wide range of awards and pins to show thanks to it's volunteers but it needs you to initiate the process. You can suggest a name, write out what you know about the Scouting efforts of the individual, then submit it to the committee for consideration. For more informaton about awards, contact Viola Tebble , 905-668-6303.

Bring on the Adventure!