March 30 Camp

On March 30, 5 Scouts and 3 leaders headed off to Scouter Ken's camp for the night. We had to carry our gear for about 1.6 KM. After arriving, we built our shelters for night. Only one of us had to head inside during the night, we won't mention names, but his initials are Joseph :).After a dinner of KD and tube steaks (hotdogs) we went for a short night hike to try our luck at calling bard owls. We did have a couple of coyotes answer our calls.

On Saturday morning we packed our gear to head back out to meet our drives. On the way, Scouter Ian covered most of the information for our Forestry badges. We learned about different types of trees and their uses. We also learned about the Spruce Budworm and saw a Ruffed Grouse on the way.

Getting our gear packed on the way in:













Good spot for a nap



























Some of our shelters for the night. A great night to sleep under the stars.

Christmas Wreath Fundraiser at Red-Robin Christmas Trees

Our Scouts were busy last week selling Christmas Wreaths by order, and at Red-Robin Christmas Trees.

Selling wreaths at Red-Robin Christmas Trees. Photo credit: Ian Manning

Thanks to Gerry Redmond of Red-Robin Christmas Trees (and maple syrup) for allowing us to sell at the farm during their popular annual Newfoundland dog event. The dogs were great at hauling trees and kids around, and were extremely well behaved.

Gerry and his staff were very friendly and accommodating, and offer a fun family-oriented Christmas Tree U-cut. Find them at 383 Route 616 (Keswick Ridge Road), or call at 506-470-5121.

Thanks to Ian Manning for snapping this photo of our efforts. Good luck on the MCFT Student Council fundraiser!

We still have wreaths for sale, but they will likely be gone by tomorrow. Talk to one of our members if you would like to buy one.

Daily Gleaner Article on Trail Reopening

Hello Everyone:

Here is a link to the Daily Gleaner article on our grand re-opening on Saturday.

http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/cityregion/article/1450206

Ken

Corbett Brook Trail - Reopening

We had our grand re-opening of our section of the Corbett Brook Trail this morning. It was well attended by our Scouts, Cubs and Rovers, parents of 5th Fredericton, Fredericton Mayor Brad Woodside, New Brunswick Council Commissioner Peter Kent, and a representative from the Fredericton Trails Coalition.

Corbett Brook Trail - Invitation to Reopening

As part of the rejuvenation the Corbett Brook Trail, the 5^th Fredericton Scout Group will be officially reopening a section of the trail at 10:00am, October 22, 2011, with Mayor Brad Woodside performing the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Corbett Brook Trail Work

Today the 5th Fredericton Scouts, Venturers and Rovers maintained the Corbett Brook Trail by trimming brush and by removing trash. We had a lot of fun and explored the trail.

Reindeer Camp 10-11th December

Greetings All


the Reindeer camp starts friday with a  Drop off  at 7pm (No earlier-please).  Directions to the camp are Here. Pick up will be on Saturday for Beavers & Cubs at 8pm.  Scouts will be picked up on Sunday at noon.

WE invite parents to join us at 6:30pm on Saturday evening for clean up and campfire Activities 


Following is a Kit list for all youth

• Foam/ self inflatin mattress
• Mitten/gloves
• Sleeping bag 
• 2 Warm hats (sleeping/play)
• Pillow 
• Campfire blanket
• Pj’s 
• complete change of clothing:
• Toothbrush 
• socks (wool)
• Toothpaste 
• underwear
• Washcloth 
• warm pants
• Towel 
• fleece shirt
• Soap
• Fall/rain/winter jacket(check the weather)
• Rubber/winter boots
• Rain pants/Snow pants depending on weather forecast
• Sneakers for indoor use.
• Flashlight and extra batteries 
• Water bottle
• Cub/Scout book
• compass if you have one.
• Dishes (Plate, Mug, Knife, fork, Spoon)