Planning for the 2010 Carleton Area Spring Camporee is now underway.  This years theme is

INVADERS

The camporee team will be defining a list of “Invader” themes that scout groups can select.  These themes will include (1) Vikings (2) Spanish Armada, (3) Egyptians (4) Ghengis Khan (5) Scots (6) Space (7) Napolean and also include themes such as Insect Invaders, Animal invaders etc….

We are looking for three new scout leaders to help with the following roles:

Pack Games lead, Pack games support, Colony Games support.

DATE: Friday May 28th to Sunday May 30th 2010

LOCATION: Fitzroy Harbour (same as last year).

Carp Fairgrounds, Saturday February 6, 2010. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Registration commences at 9:30

Once again Carleton Area is sponsoring an Area wide Winter Beaveree / Cubaree event,  to be held Saturday, February 6^th at the Carp Fairgrounds. Weʼre hoping you can join us for this fun filled, outdoor winter activity.

The organizing committee is putting together a great day of activities and winter fun. The theme this year is "Winter Olympics".

The day begins with individual section registration, and then a large horseshoe opening with all sections. Then the cubs and beavers will go out and have some great activities for the morning. Each section will have a separate lunch seating, and served food expertly prepared by the famous Camp Opemikon Rover Crew. After an afternoon of more activities, the day ends with a closing, and a great sense of scouting spirit. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: The registration package should be completed by each section contact leader and returned to Kelly Fontaine no later than January 24.

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly at 613-591-9263 or via email at kwfontaine@sympatico.ca

Carleton Area Scouts has purchased 32 pairs of snow shoes for your winter program activities.

The 32 pairs of snow shoes are broken into the following categories:

REDPINE 27inch length: Youth size  (Blue Metal Frame)
--> 26 x pairs of snow shoes rated to 160lbs

REDPINE 34inch length: Adult size  (Silver Green Frame)
--> 5 x pairs of snow shoes rated to 240lbs

RESERVATION PROCESS
To make a reservation, please email scouterpyd@rogers.com with the following information:

1. Name of group
2. Activity type (Winter camp weekend / Program night)
3. Peferred activity date
4. Alternate activity date
5. Number of snow shoes required
6. Contact information (Name / Email / Phone number)

Demand is expected to be high for these items, so please provide at least two dates in case the snowshoes are booked on your first date.

A calendar showing snow shoe reservation can be found by clicking HERE

I will reply to your email with the following information:

1. Confirmation of your booking
2. Location for pick up and drop off

Regards

Scout Leader Paul Young-Davies
scouterpyd@rogers.com
Carleton Area Service Scout for Pack programming

Many Groups are beginning to plan for their fall camps.  Please read the information on the National website and incorporate it's many practical ideas during your planning process and in your emergency plans.

http://www.scouts.ca/dnn/

There are 2 documents at the bottom of the "What's New" section on the front page.  Scroll down to find them.

Welcome to another year of Scouting! Registrations for youth are taking place over the next few weeks in our Area. Parents are encouraged where possible to attend a registration session for their community as outlined below. If you are unable to attend a session, please contact the appropriate individual noted or visit the website indicated to obtain registration information.

 

Yours in Scouting

Laurence Tyler

Carleton Area Commissioner

commissioner@carletonscouting.ca

 

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1st Carp

Sept 14, 6:30-8:00 PM, St. Paul’s United Church, 3760 Carp Rd, Carp

Contact Nicky Hewish 613-256-0751

1st Dunrobin

Sept 2,  6:00 - 8:00 PM, Dunrobin Community Ctr, 1151 Thomas Dolan Parkway, Dunrobin 

Contact Lisa Paterson 613-591-2478

1st Glen Cairn

Sept 9, 6:30-7:30 PM, St. Martin de Porres School, 20 McKitrick Drive, Kanata

Contact Sylvie Ferguson 613-271-8503

1st Kanata (Beaverbrook, Kanata Lakes)

Sept 12, 9-11:30am, Beaverbrook Community Ctr, 1 Beaverbrook Dr, Kanata

Contact Peter Smith 613-592-3077, or for more info: 1stkanatascouts.org

3rd Kanata (Bridlewood, Emerald Meadows)

Sept 9, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, St. Anne Catholic School, 500 Stonehaven Dr, Kanata

For more info: http://kanatascouts.ca/3k/

4th Kanata (Katimavik, Hazeldean)

Sept 9, 6:30- 7:30 PM at Holy Redeemer School, 75 McCurdy Drive, Kanata

Contact Shelley Sissing 613-599-8981, or for more info http://sites.google.com/site/4thkanata/

7th Kanata (Morgan’s Grant, Briarbrook)

Sept 2,  6:30 - 8:30 PM. St. Isidore Church Hall, 1135 March Road Kanata

Contact Lisa Paterson 613-591-2478

1st Munster

Contact Gary Belding 613-838-2585

1st Richmond

Contact David Gall 613-838-5863, or for more info: http://www.1strichmondscoutgroup.ca/

1st Stittsville

Sept 8, 7:00-9:00 PM, Pretty St. Community Ctr, 2 Pretty St., Stittsville

Contact Paul Walker 613-831-6952

This is a very easy award to attain.  If your section is meeting the program standards your section could earn a pennant for your flag.  I have processed 2 colonies and a pack already this year but I'm sure many more would qualify.

 Check out the prerequisites on the Council website.  Build the qualifications into your program during your planning meeting in September.  Ask a Service Scouter to review the information in March 2010 for processing.  The approval should be complete in time for you to present the award to your section leaders at your year end ceremonies.

 http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca/index1.htm       >Recognition (H&A)

 Scouter Heather