REGISTRATION NIGHT - TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
Fun and activities at the Church 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Welcome Back and Welcome to new members
Regular meeting
Monday September 15th
REGISTRATION NIGHT - REMIND YOUR FRIENDS!
Fun and activities at the Church 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Regular meeting and craft
Monday September 22nd
FOR THE YOUTH Fun and activities OUTDOORS at the Church 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
FOR THE PARENTS At least one parent of each Beaver Youth is required to attend a short information session even if you had the pleasure of sitting with TicTac last year! Hawkeye will provide a high level overview of the upcoming year as well as review some key points that will help your youth get the most out of the programming.
Beavers will enjoy a synthetic camp fire and practice some songs and skits
ALL SECTIONS GROUP CAMP FOR 8TH ORLEANS
Saturday September 27 and Sunday September 28th
WHO: ALL 8TH ORLEANS MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS (and Beaver parents of course!)
WHAT: Third Annual Group Wide Camp
Join all the sections of 8th Orleans - Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers -
for a fun filled weekend at camp!
This year's theme is: Detectives!
WHEN: Sept 127th and 28th RAIN OR SHINE
Arrive at 10:00 AM on Saturday
WHERE: RCMP Long Island Recreational Facility
415 Nicolls Island Rd.
Manotick, Ont
COST: $30 for 1 beaver and 1 parent ($15 for additional beaver or parent) at least one Parent or guardian must accompany their beavers to the event. While the Beavers are enjoying the activities with the Group, the parents can relax in the conference centre or join in on the fun outside!
The Venturers are hosting the third annual 8th Orleans Group Wide Camp at the RCMP Long Island Camp site just north of Manotick.
There will be a brief presentation for just the parents upon arrival to cover the legal stuff Scouts Canada requires all to complete:
Child and Youth Safety as well as Code of Conduct.
Beavers and parents will be sleeping INSIDE the conference centre. At this age, Beavers are not required to sleep in tents. Take note that you will be sleeping on the floor so be sure you do not forget your sleeping pad! (Leave your iPad at home
I have attached a Kit List that should be followed. You are encouraged to have your Beaver pack their bag with you so they know where their items are.
Be sure to check the weather and pack appropriately!
Beavers can bring one stuffy and blankie if they desire. But don’t bring the whole farm!
All food is prepared by the Venturers and part of your fee includes the food. Not sure what we’re having but pretty sure it’ll be tasty!
There will be a camp fire Saturday evening with songs and skits. If you don’t have a good blanket for sitting around the camp fire, it may be a good time to invest in one.
Sunday morning will end around 11 AM and we all head home!
Monday September 29th
Fun and activities at the Church 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Games and a Craft
Saturday October 4th
APPLE DAY and 8th Orleans Necker Making (morning)
MEET AT THE CHURCH
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
If you or another family member has a passion for sewing, please speak with one of the Leaders to find out how you can participate in the Necker Making session held on Apple day. Although all Scouting Groups across the entire movement has a necker, each Group has a unique design. The neckers are hand made by volunteers and form a very important part of the Scouting Uniform which is worn with pride by each member of the 8th Orleans Group.
Monday October 6th
INVESTITURE FOR NEW BEAVERS
FAMILY EVENT
This is an outdoor event (weather permitting)
Colony will meet at the North end of Bilberry Drive (North of Jeanne D'Arc Blvd)
there is a small clearing along the pathway where we have the investiture ceremony welcoming new Beaver Youth and Beaver Leaders to the Scouting Movement.
After the ceremony, we will take a short stroll along the pathway and enjoy the fall colours.
Saturday October 11th
**** TENTATIVE *****
POPCORN SHOW AND SELL FUNDRAISER
WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A DOODLE POLL TO REGISTER
with excellent participation, proceeds from the fundraising is shared proportionately based on participation. With increased Colony participation, the result will be decreased costs for special events such as Fall / Winter Beaverees and June Camp!
Monday September 13
THANKSGIVING
NO MEETING
Saturday October 18th
FALL BEAVEREE
COME OUT AND CELEBRATE
BUCKY'S BIRTHDAY
WITH YOUR FELLOW BEAVER SCOUTS
Date: Saturday October 18, 2014
Location: Orleans United Church
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Cost: $5.00 per Beaver
Bring a peanut free lunch
This is an Area Wide event. This means Beavers from all across the Odawa area are invited to attend. This is a ton of fun where the Beavers get to move from one station to the next completing either a craft, activity or game!
RSVP to Hawkeye by Monday October 13th.
Monday October 20th
Fun and Activities at the Church 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Indoor Craft and OUTDOOR Activies - Kids should be prepared to be outside
Monday October 27th
Fun and Activities at the Church 6:15 to 7:15 PM ISH***
The Cubs will be preparing a "Haunted House" for 8th Orleans.
Beavers are welcome to show up in their Halloween Costume (with necker)
Saturday November 1st
Food Drive in Support of the Food Bank
Beavers will offer food collection bags to patrons of the Metro at Convent Glen Shopping Centre
Watch for the Doodle Poll to sign up for a one hour time slot.
Monday December 15th
FAMILY EVENT 6:15 PM TO 7:15 PM
OUTDOOR TAFFY LANE WALK TO ENJOY THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
FINISH UP AT THE CHURCH TO ENJOY SOME HOT CHOCOLATE AND COOKIES
Monday December 22 and 29th
Christmas Break
No gatherings for Colony
MONDAY JANUARY 5 2015
SOMEWHAT REGULAR MEETING AT THE CHURCH 6:15 to 7:15
TROPICAL PARTY!
Put on your Tropical shirt and Bahama Shorts for a fun evening pretending we are on the beach in the sunny South!
Tropical games and crafts!
MONDAY JANUARY 12 2015
REGULAR MEETING AT THE CHURCH 6:15 to 7:15
Arcade Games
Youth will first build arcade games out of cardboard boxes (craft)
Arcade style games will be played !
MONDAY JANUARY 19 2015
OUTDOOR OFFSITE ACTIVITY 6:15 to 7:15
ROY G HOBBS COMMUNITY CENTER
FAMILY EVENT Parents and siblings are encouraged to attend!
We will meet at Roy G Hobbs Community Centre near the North end of Champlain Blvd (just North of Jeanne D'Arc)
109 Larch Street
This is a City of Ottawa Sledding Hill.
Youth are required to wear a helmet when sledding on a City Owned Recreation property.
The Community Centre will be closed, so there are no restroom facilities available.
TUESDAY JANUARY 27 2015
OFFSITE EVENT AT FIRE STATION #53 - 500 Charlemagne Blvd between 10th Line and Gardenway Blvd
Date and Time have been CONFIRMED Tuesday January 27 6:30 to 7:30 ++NOTE THE SPECIAL TIME ++
We will meet at the Fire station for a tour of the facility.
Cars should be parked in the Visitor lot at the Front of the Station. Access to lot Via Gardenway.
Attendance restricted to Beavers and one parent due to limitations on group size.
JANUARY 31 TO FEBRUARY 1 2015
OFFSITE WEEKEND OUTDOOR EVENT
TUCKER HOUSE WINTER CAMP
++ PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE SLEEPING IN HEATED CABINS WITH PLUMBING AND COOKING FACILITIES!! ++
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
This is a Linking event with Colony B
Registration cost and details to follow
The Saturday and Sunday will include Outdoor games, Indoor Crafts, Skits and Songs
One Parent must attend with the Beaver
MONDAY FEBRUARY 2 2015
NO MEETING - POST WINTER WEEKEND SLEEPOVER EVENT
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7 2015
WINTER BEAVEREE "Bucky's Winter Classic"
A day of fun and games outside!
More Details to follow
Location RJ KENNENDY COMMUNITY CENTRE 1115 Dunning Road, Cumberland, ON
Cost $5
MONDAY FEBRUARY 9 2015
OUTDOOR OFFSITE ACTIVITY!
FAMILY EVENT - PARENTS, SIBLINGS ALL WELCOME
We will be traveling by OC Transpo from the park and ride across the 174 from Place D'Orleans
Leave on the 6:10 Bus, Get off at Rideau Centre
Tour the Ice Sculptures at Confederation Park
Enjoy some Hot Chocolate and Cookies
Leave Confederation park at approx 7:45 PM
Bus Back to the Park and Ride
MONDAY FEBRUARY 16 2015
ICE FISHING AT PETRIE ISLAND
DAYTIME OUTDOOR OFFSITE EVENT
FAMILY EVENT - PARENTS, SIBLINGS ALL WELCOME
LINKING EVENT WITH CUBS
We will meet at approximately 1 pm for about 2 hours
exact location to be determined.
This will be a daytime event - there will not be a meeting in the evening at the Church
MONDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2015
BADEN POWELL BANQUET AND AGM
FAMILY EVENT - Parents and siblings welcome
This is A Potluck Event.
Please bring enough food to feed your family.
Your contribution to the potluck can be placed on the tables in the hall.
Food must not contain any peanut or nut products please.
MONDAY MARCH 2 2015
BEAVER BUGGY RACING
LINKING EVENT WITH THE CUBS
Parents are encouraged to come and watch the mayhem and racing!
Note: this meeting may run a bit late.
Beavers will race their cars first
Cubs will race their cars after the Beavers.
NOTE: Beavers must bring the buggies they made last month!
MONDAY MARCH 9 2015
SLEDDING AT ROY HOBBS 6:15 to 7:15
Parents and siblings welcome.
Beavers must bring toboggan and helmet. Hockey or snowboarding helmets are MANDATORY (bike helmets no longer acceptable).
MONDAY MARCH 16 2015
March Break NO MEETING
MONDAY MARCH 23 2015
REGULAR MEETING AT THE CHURCH: MEDIEVAL THEME 6:15 TO 7:15
MONDAY MARCH 30 2015
REGULAR MEETING AT THE CHURCH: SPRING THEME 6:15 TO 7:15
MONDAY APRIL 6 2015 - NO MEETING
MONDAY APRIL 13 2015
REGULAR MEETING AT THE CHURCH: SCIENCE THEME 6:15 TO 7:15
SUNDAY APRIL 19 2015
20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT THE CHURCH 2 to 5
MONDAY APRIL 20 2015
REGULAR MEETING AT THE CHURCH: LINKING WITH WINNIPEG BEAVERS 6:15 TO 7:15
SATURDAY APRIL 25 - SUNDAY APRIL 26 2015
WHITE TAIL CAMP (WHITE TAILS ONLY)
MONDAY APRIL 27 2015
CLEAN UP THE CAPITAL (TBC) 6:15 TO 7:15
MONDAY MAY 4 2015
REGULAR MEETING AT THE CHURCH: STAR WARS THEME 6:15 TO 7:15
MONDAY MAY 11 2015
REGULAR MEETING AT THE CHURCH: BRING A FRIEND DAY 6:15 TO 7:15
MONDAY MAY 18 2015 - NO MEETING
MONDAY MAY 25 2015
ADVANCEMENT CEREMONY 6:15 TO 7:15
MONDAY JUNE 1 2015
REGULAR MEETING AT THE CHURCH: ASTRONOMY NIGHT 6:15 TO 7:15
MONDAY JUNE 8 2015
REGULAR MEETING AT THE CHURCH: CAMP SAFETY THEME 6:15 TO 7:15
FRIDAY JUNE 13 - SUNDAY JUNE 15 2015
JUNE CAMP FOR ALL SECTIONS - DETAILS TBA
