Scouts
DIBC 2012
by Scouter Jim on Apr.29, 2012, under Scouts
May 11 – 13, 2012.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
What is DIBC?
DIBC is a huge camp for Scouts and Guides that has been occurring every year on Mother’s Day Weekend for 23 years. The 24th has been participating in DIBC for 20 years. There will be close to 4000 attending. Troops from as far away as Kentucky and Georgia have attended in the past. DIBC is held at Camp Bel in Dorchester, Ontario. DIBC is well run and organized yet still seems to get better every year. It is an awesome experience for youth and leaders alike. Check out this picture of DIBC 2007! For more information about DIBC, go to http://dibc.on.ca/
School
Although Scouting does not condone absence from school for events, we feel that this weekend’s experience is worth a ½ day off. This will allow us to get set up in daylight and have the evening to meet other Scouts and familiarize ourselves with the site.
Departure
All drivers and Scouts (in FULL uniform) should be at St. James’-Rosemount United Church by 12:30 PM on Friday, May 11, 2012 for roll call and packing. If you are unable to get the afternoon off school, arrangements can be made to meet us for supper at Dorchester.
Return
The camp is over Sunday before noon. We’ll be back on Sunday by 1pm. (If we are wet, we will need everyone’s help to hang tents to dry before departing the church.)
Cost
The cost for the weekend is $75.00. This includes the Camp registration, a Camp Crest, meals, camp supplies. There is a tuck shop and a souvenir shop on site if you wish but spending money is at your discretion. If you have SAST Funds that you wish to use to defray the cost, use the voucher that you can find on the Member Only Forms and Documents page. Please Remit on Monday, May 7, 2012.
PhysFit Form
The camp requires a Physical Fitness form be on file in the camp office for every participant as well as a copy with the leader. These will be returned to us at the end of the camp and be subsequently destroyed. Please complete the form which can be found here. If possible, please fill it out on your computer, print it twice, and return both copies with your payment on Monday, May 7, 2012.
Packing List
Printer Friendly Packing lists are found in the Scout > Camp Packing Lists section.
Transportation
We will travel by car to Dorchester. Parental help will be required for transportation of youth and possibly gear. MAP & DIRECTIONS
Medication (Drugs)
Absolutely all medications must
-be in the original container.
-have explicit directions and boys’ name on the container.
-not be packed in the boys’ gear.
-be given directly to the LEADER by the PARENT on arrival at the church.
Meals
Your meals will be prepared and eaten as a Troop. There will be a duty roster so that everyone has an opportunity to help prepare and clean up.
Accommodation
We will camp as a Troop. We will provide sufficient 2-3 man tents for our youth. Our site is likely to be very cramped so care will have to be taken when moving about the campsite. We will also have a large dining shelter for meal prep and shelter.
Badge Trading
Badge Trading is a great way to meet other Scouts from other areas. Be Prepared! There is lots of opportunity to trade badges with fellow Scouts so you may want to bring a supply of traders. (Scouter Peter at the Scout Shop can help you find some great trading material).
Activities / Events
There is a long list of over 100 awesome events to choose from. Each Patrol will decide which events they wish to do as a Patrol and must participate in the events as a Patrol. Check out the list – DIBC – Events .
EMERGENCY Contact Info!
Camp address is 4926 Hamilton Road, Dorchester, Ont, NOL-1G6
Nearest crossroad is Elgin Road #73
Camp Phone 519-268-7703
The simplest way to reach us is to email troop@24th.ca
SIGN UP FOR DIBC
Before going to the sign up form, Please make sure that you have familiarized yourself and your parents with the information on this page and at the relevant links.
43rd Annual Scout Pancake Day
by Scouter Jim on Mar.26, 2012, under Beavers, Cubs, Fundraising, Group, Scouts, Venturers
Serving Hot Pancakes, Sausage & Real Maple Syrup since 1969.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Time: 8:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.
Location: SJRUC – Gym Directions
Cost: Adults $6; Child $5
Let our Scouts serve you a delicious breakfast, lunch (or both!) and then check out the treasures upstairs at the UCW Garage Sale.
24th Scout Families – Please sign up to help us here!
Food Bank Drive – 2012
by Scouter Jim on Mar.23, 2012, under Beavers, Camps, Cubs, Group, Scouts
Annual Spring Food Drive
Help us Gain Weight!
Our goal this year is to collect more than 1.25 tons – in one night!
We’ve done it before, and we’re determined to do it again.
But we need your help.
Door to Door collection will be on
Monday, April 2nd between 6pm and 9pm.
All donations will be delivered directly to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region for distribution to our neighbours in need.
The map below shows the area we will cover shaded in blue.
If you live outside the area shown on the map, but would like to help us Gain Weight, we would be happy to accept your donations of nonperishable food bank items at St. James’-Rosemount United Church on April 18th between 6pm and 9pm.
View St. James’-Rosemount United Church in a larger map
Pictures – Winter Camp 2012
by Scouter Matt on Mar.06, 2012, under Beavers, Cubs, Group, Pictures, Scouts
Tubing 2012 – Video
by Scouter Matt on Mar.03, 2012, under Beavers, Cubs, Group, Pictures, Scouts
2012 Scout Week Events
by Scouter Jim on Feb.20, 2012, under Beavers, Cubs, Group, Scouts
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February 18 – 26, 2012. |
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| Come and Join in our Scout Guide Week Celebrations! | |
| Baden Powell Sunday Scout Service |
Family Snow Tubing |
| A service by Scouts for Scouts | WHHHEEEEEE! |
| February 26, 2012 (morning) | February 26, 2012 (evening) |
| Click Here For Details | Sign up required here |
Scouts to Flight Center
by Scouter Jim on Jan.28, 2012, under Scouts
January 30, 2012.
Scouts – Bullying Workshop
by Scouter Jim on Jan.15, 2012, under Scouts
Date: Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012.
Hi folks. We have the opportunity to participate in the “Don’t just stand there” workshop on bullying as a Troop. This is work shop that is being facilitated by our sponsor as a community outreach project. You will find the details of this workshop by following the link on the 24th.ca home page.
Your leaders felt that this was an opportunity of good value to all of us so we have switched our Jan 23rd meeting to Tues., Jan. 24th to coincide with the event. The program starts at 7pm so please be present shortly before that so we are not interrupting the beginning of the event.
This is a FULL UNIFORM EVENT.
To get the most out of this program we strongly encourage a parent attend this session with each Scout. Attnedance is highly encouraged. Please feel free to bring other siblings/spouse along as well.
We ask that you let us know who is attending by completing this sign up form. (Please do not use the St. James’ sign up form)
Scouter Jim & Team
Scout Winter Camp 2012
by Scouter Jim on Jan.15, 2012, under Scouts
January 20 – 22, 2012
Everton Scout Camp
Cost $30.00
| When | Meet in the Church Parking Lot @6:00pm on Friday, January 20 Departing the camp parking lot at… 12:00 noon on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012.Allow 45 min – 1 hr travel time. |
| Where | Everton Scout Camp. Lions Lodge. Drop off at Scout Entrance(lower). Pickup at Scout camp Entrance. Click here for Map (if you zoom in to the map you can see the camp entrances and cabin locations) |
| Transportation | We will be carpooling from the church parking lot if we have enough drivers (If there are not enough drivers each Scout will be responsible for their own transportation. We will post the status of driver volunteers on Wednesday evening) |
| What You need | Printable packing list Here |
| Accommodations | We have a heated cabin and an adirondak (3-sided log shelter with steel roof and straw floor.) We encourage each youth to come prepared to sleep out in the Adirondak at least one night as this will complete several badge requirements. Toilets are of the outback ‘KYBO’ type. See photos below. |
| Meals | Eat at home before coming to camp on Friday night. A snack will be provided before leaving the camp on Sunday. Youth will share the cooking of meals. No food is to be brought to camp by any youth. |
| Medications | Absolutely all medications must -be in the original container. -have explicit directions and boys’ name on the container. -not be packed in the boys’ gear. -be given directly to the LEADER by the PARENT on arrival at the church. |
| Parent/Guardian | You are welcome to join with us for this weekend. We will have adequate heated cabin accommodations but please indicate your participation on the sign up form. |
| Sign up here. | |
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Pictures – November Camp 2011
by Scouter Matt on Jan.06, 2012, under Pictures, Scouts
