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Kanata Cubs Newsletter – April 30th, 2008 THANK YOU For your understanding on the evening of the 16th, when Kanata was closed. We did not know in advance that the school was not going to be open. All of the things we had planned for that night, we did at tonight’s meeting. Thank you also to those that participated in the St. George’s Day service. The cubs did a great job reading, ushering, flag bearing and candle lighting, and were the most well behaved group that Akela has ever seen in the 11th’s history! Thanks to all parents who brought snacks. They were Yummy! Your efforts were very much appreciated. NORTH PACIFIC CANNERY SLEEPOVER – SATURDAY MAY 3RD TO SUNDAY MAY 4TH 2008 PLEASE BRING YOUR CUB TO THE WATERFRONT INN AT THE CANNERY AT 2:00 PM ON SATURDAY - WEARING FULL UNIFORM. THE WATERFRONT INN IS LOCATED ABOUT 200 METRES TO YOUR LEFT (Facing the cannery from the entrance) ALONG THE BOARDWALK. PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN CROSSING THE RAILROAD TRACKS! We handed out a kit list at tonight’s meeting of what to bring. Please – no candy, gum toys, or electronic devices. (Of course, cameras and teddy bears are certainly fine, though!) WE WILL BE PROVIDING DINNER ON SATURDAY NIGHT, A SNACK AND MUG-UP, AND BREAKFAST ON SUNDAY MORNING. This activity will include THE OFFICIAL TOUR OF THE CANNERY, an orienteering/treasure hunt, a bonfire on the beach, with singing and ghost stories, and games. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR CUB AT THE CANNERY AT NOON ON SUNDAY.
AKELA AND RAKSHA CAN BE REACHED ON THEIR CEL PHONE AT THE CANNERY AT 627-6721 Saturday’s Activities: 2:00 to 3:00 pm: Cubs arrive, get settled in, and learn the rules! 3:00 to 4:00 pm: Visit the Norman Kinslor model railroad display, and get a bit of railroadin’ history from akela. 4:00 to 5:00 pm: The official cannery tour by the North Pacific cannery tour guides. 5:00 to 6:00 pm: Return to the Inn and wash up for dinner. 6:00 to 7:00 pm: Awesome Dinner by Famous “Let’s Eat” authoress. 7:00 to 9:00 pm: Campfire on the beach with songs and story telling. 2 Awards for the cubs with the best stories. 9:00 pm: Mug-Up - 9:30 pm: Off to bed! Sunday’s Acitivities: 8:00 to 9:00 am: Rise and Shine! Wash up for Breakfast. 9:00 to 10:00 am: Awesome Breakfast by Famous “Let’s Eat” authoress. 10:00 to 10:30 am: Cub’s Own 10:30 to 11:30 am: Pack up and close the “Camp” 12:00: cubs are picked up. NEXT MEETING WILL BE A GRASSY BAY TRAIL HIKE ON THURSDAY MAY 8TH THIS MEANS THAT THE WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH MEETING AT KANATA WILL NOT TAKE PLACE! PLEASE BE AT THE GRASSY BAY TRAIL STARTING POINT AT 6:30 PM SHARP On this hike, the cubs from the Red and Green sixes that did not get an opportunity to go on the Kloiya River hike will get the opportunity to participate in the many of the same activities and learning scenarios to earn their official Scouts Canada “Environmental Service” crest. Yes, it means picking up garbage, too. We recommend you bring some gloves along for this. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PARENTAL PARTICIPATION ON THIS HIKE. KAMP KIKATEE-DATES NOW KNOWN Friday, May 31st to Sunday June 1st in Terrace at the Furlong Bay Provincial Campsite. TONIGHT’S MEETING Eric and Nivan were invested as Sixer and Second, following Thomas’s departure to Scouts. Zachery was presented with his First Place Trophy for winning the Skeena Area Kub Kar Race Finals. Once again, congratulations, Zachery! We are all very proud of you. We also worked on our knot tying skills with the reef knot, the bowline, and the boat knot. Each Cub earned a “Tied up in Knots” crest. We once again read from the original Jungle book by Rudyard Kipling. DON’T FORGET WE HAVE A WEB SITE: www2.citytel.net/scouts - CHECK IT OUT!
VERY IMPORTANT – Please drop off your cub at the gym door at Kanata school. Also, we remind parents to pick up their child at the gym door as the leaders cannot release the child without the parent or guardian. If you cannot due to a disability – please see Akela to make arrangements with another leader. Akela *** Phil Cornwall (624-9190) Newsletter #22 – Akela |
