Whitby Area Scouts News

Check out all the details about camp May 25-27, 2012, download a musket template and the registration document, learn about the War of 1812, and post questions. We want the Cuboree of 1812 website to be informative and interactive to bring you all you need to know about this years Cuboree.
So go ahead and check us out at www.whitbycuboree.ca and let us know what you think!

Cuboree Help Wanted

Site Coordinator(s) for the following locations: Camp HQ Area; Program/Activity Area; Parking and bus unloading/loading zone; First Aid Post; Location of off-site facilities (e.g.: Hospital), etc.; Arrange for kybo’s and gray Water disposal facility, Water truck if required, and power generators if required.
Transportation Coordinator(s) to manage busses and cargo truck to and from camp. Confirm overnight parking requirements at Whitby Hydro, arrange for rental & driver of cube truck for gear, and make up bus schedule/bus signs.
Site Security to recruit & provide Site Security patrol, restrict site access to authorized vehicles, Identify and manage any security concerns, and contact local Police and other authorities to advise of camp and usage of black powder (muskets).
Site Communications Coordinator to arrange for and manage hand radios and re-chargers, to secure suitable Public Announcement System for Opening/Closing/Campfire as needed, and to arrange for media coverage.
In addition we have lots of roles available to those who wish help with activities, a roving video & camera crew, playing the part of a historical figure from the War of 1812, and more. Contact Jay Harvey ASAP by email at whitbypack@gmail.com

Learn to Canoe - 2012

Our Scouting youth love the outdoors and they love the adventure of canoeing. Train them and your leaders to do it safely and they’ll come back for more! Plan to have our youth trained this June:
Date: June 16, 2012 (9:00-5:00pm) PLUS pool session June 13, 2012 (7:00-8:30pm)
Cost: $75.00 (for Scouting youth, leaders and their families)
Location: Nonquon River/creek, Seagrave, north Port Perry
Contact: Lewis Williams Email: paddle_song@hotmail.com 905-666-3180

Beyond our Borders International Camporee on July 6 to 8, 2012 at Langley Park

This camp ties into the 2nd Peterborough Group's 100th Anniversary, and to welcome the contingent of Mexican Scouts & Venturers who will be visiting this summer. Bring your Trading Badges! Info & Registration PDF

Youth Leadership Training Offered Via FOCUS Program

Nov 30-Dec 2 - Focus Youth Leadership weekend, senior Scouts & Venturers. Camp Samac, Oshawa. $65, (Leaders & Escorts $30.)

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.

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 Victor Woodburne, Membership volunteer: membership@whitbyscouts.org. Registration fee for the 2012-2013 school year is $165 per youth participant if paid by June 27, after which it increases to $180.

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Send comments about this page to Brian Wick, website co-ordinator: membership@whitbyscouts.org.