November & December 2017 Program Scehdule

Below is a schedule of events for November and December:

November 1st - Meeting at the School
November 8th - Meeting at the School
November 11th - Remembrance Day Parade
November 15th- Meeting at the Parkallen School
November 17th - Beavers/Cubs - Wall Climbing
November 22nd - Meeting at the School
November 29th - Meeting at the School

December 6th - Outside Meeting (TBD)
December 13th - Candy Cane Lane Hike

January 10th - First Meeting Back at the School

Remembrance Day Pararde 2017 (Nov 11th)

Every year the 24th Parkallen Scouting Group participates in the Remembrance Day Parade at the University of Alberta Butterdome (corner of 87 Avenue and 114 Street).  Please dress in full dress uniform and arrive no later that 9:30 AM.  There is free parking at the University of Alberta.

This is a special time for our youth to march alongside with our veterans, those who currently serve in our armed forces and most of all remembering those that have gave their lives during times of war, armed conflicts and in peace so we can live in freedom today.

Big Thank You for Your Support

I would like to give out a big thank you to all Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and most of all our parent volunteers  who came out and made our Bottle Drive a great success.

We were able to raise $1,282 that goes towards programing and equipment for our group.

Also, I would like to thank you the Parkallen Community League for the use of the Community Hall and residents of Parkallen for all the donations of bottles for our fund raiser and all the donation of food for the Edmonton Food Bank.

Fall Bottle Drive & Food Bank Drive (Oct 14th)

Food Bank & Bottle Drive

Saturday, October 14^th, 2017

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Food and 

Bottles, Please!!!

Please leave your Food Bank donations and bottles (milk containers, plastic & glass, as well as aluminum cans (pop, beer & juice) on your front step by 9:00 a.m.

All volunteers (Parents, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers) please meet at the Skate Shack located behind the Parkallen Community Hall (11104 & 65 Avenue) at 8:30 a.m.

MOST NEEDED FOOD ITEMS

   Beans with/without Pork

   Canned Fish or Meat

   Macaroni & Cheese Dinners or Pasta

   Baby Food or Baby Formula

   Peanut Butter

   Powdered Milk

   Soup

   Canned Fruits or Vegetables

MONETARY DONATIONS ALSO GRATEFULLY RECEIVED
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

#24 Parkallen Scouting Group:

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers

Drumheller Trip 2018 Details & RVSP

As we mentioned last week, we have tentatively booked a sleepover at the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller on February 24, 2018.  

 

- The event starts at 6:30 pm on Saturday Feb 24.  The group then sleeps overnight in the Museum and can tour the Museum the following morning  (Sunday February 25).

 

- The cost is $40 per person.  A deposit of $10 per person is due by September 27 to secure your spot(s).  The remaining $30 will be due in early 2018.  Unfortunately, the deposit is non-refundable unless we can fill your spot with another participant.

 

- You are responsible for your own transportation to Drumheller.  

 

- Details about the program can be found here:  http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/programs/camp_ins.htm  An information sheet is also attached. 

If you are interested in attending please sign up online http://signup.com/go/zOpvZMc.  

Fall Camp 2017 (Sep 29th - Oct 1st)

Our annual Fall Camp will be held at Camp Evansburg from September 29 - October 1, 2017.

This is an all section family camp in the Pembina River Valley. As a reminder to all parents, please ensure that all youth attending need dress for the weather as most of our events will be outdoors. Please have your registration forms in as soon as possible to our Camp Chief Scouter Rob.

Please note all Beaver youth attending this camp must have a parent/guardian attend with them

 

Camp fees are $40/person. Camp fees cover the cost of the camp rental, all food and activity supplies. To get our numbers correct please submit your completed Consent/Registration form as soon as you can (attached).  Payment is required prior to camp.

New Scout Year & Program Schedule (Sep-Oct 2017)

Below is a schedule of events for September and October:

September 6th - No Meeting
September 13th - First Meeting at Parkallen School
September 20st  - Family Night Outdoor Meeting in the River Valley
September 27th- Meeting at the Parkallen School
September 29th - October 1st - Fall Camp at Camp Evansburg

October 4th - Meeting at the School
October 11th - Fall Bottle Drive Flyer Drop Off
October 14th - Fall Bottle Drive
October 18th- Meeting at the Parkallen School
October 25th - Swim Night

Canadian Path Skills we all sections are working on this Scout Year:

- Vertical Skills
- Paddle Skills
- Scout Craft Skills (Outdoor Skills)

Please note that this schedule is subject to change but we will provide change in meeting locations to all the parents a head of time.

Essential Info

 

Uniforms can be purchased at Scout House (14205-109 Ave NW).  For Beavers, the uniform is a vest & hat.  For Cubs & Scouts there are two options: a casual t-shirt or a more formal shirt with a collar.  For meetings, either is acceptable.  Please note that group crests and badges cannot be attached to the t-shirts.  You will be required to have the formal uniform shirt to participate in events such as camps, jamborees or ceremonies,  Don’t worry if you don’t have the uniform by the first meeting. The Group, Area and Council crests for your uniform will be supplied as will your necker and woggle (more on that later). 

For returning Families, if you have an old uniform that you don’t plan on keeping, please consider donating it back to the Group.

 

Our Group

24 Parkallen is proud of the fact that all sections meet on the same night and coordinate many activities.  We believe this is something that makes our group special.  Having all the different sections together allows for a unique experience, both for the Beavers and young Cubs who look up to the older kids and also for the Venturers, Scouts & older Cubs who get firsthand experience as role models and leaders.

 

This year, we are focusing on extending this sense of community to the families of our members and involving you in our Scouting “Family.”  We welcome your feedback and we encourage you to become involved in a way that works for you.

 

If you have any questions, please contact the Group at 24parkallenscouts@gmail.com.