Cub Capers November 13

Dear Parents/Guardians,                                 November 13, 2013

Popcorn will be available for pick-up next Wednesday, November 20^th at the Scout Hall at 8:00pm.  Our meeting will also be wrapping up at this time to allow leaders to help with the distribution of popcorn.

On Saturday December 7^th, we will be sponsoring a family outing to the Christkindl Market in Kitchener. For more information the Christkindl Market visit: http://www.christkindl.ca/ .  We will be traveling by bus from Elmira to Kitchener and returning the same way – it is much easier to find parking in Elmira than in Kitchener!  As usual, there will be carpooling available from Palmerston if needed.  More details on departure and return times will be available next week.

A note about winter weather:  As the weather turns more wintery, the general rule of thumb is that if school is cancelled due to weather, so is Cubs.  In cases where school has gone on as normal and the weather has turned foul later in the day, leaders will communicate a cancellation of the meeting if necessary. 

A note about the baby: Contrary to rumors going around last week, Akela’s baby is not expected to arrive until mid-December! If the baby does decide to come early (Baby will come when baby decides to come!) Cub meetings will proceed as scheduled – Akela just won’t be there.  Akela and baby will be at meetings after Christmas break.

A note about badge work: Cubs are welcome to work on badges at home.  Some badge requirements require a presentation to the group or to a leader.  This can easily be arranged most weeks.  Other badges cannot be presented in this way (swimming for example) – in this case a note from a parent or guardian will suffice as evidence of completed badge work.

Upcoming Events

November 20 – regular meeting – popcorn pick-up at 8pm

November 27 – regular meeting – outdoor activities planned!

December 4 – regular meeting

December 7 – Christkindle market outing, Santa Claus parade, more details to follow!

Cub Capers - October 16

Dear Parents/Guardians,                                                                                October 16, 2013

            We had an excellent overnight camp this weekend.  I don’t think the weather could have been better if we custom ordered it.   Our theme for camp was “Hunters and Gatherers” and the cubs had to hunt for and gather their lunch on Saturday.  Some of the food was growing wild and other food had been planted by the leaders to ensure that there would be food to find.  Some of the wild finds included fresh apples, soybeans gleaned from a farmer’s field, worms, and puffballs.  All wild finds were cleared/identified by a leader before the cubs got to try them, so everyone was safe!

            In other exciting news, 1^st Palmerston Cubs now have a blog! Check it out at www.1stpalmerstoncubs.blogspot.ca .  I will be updating the background yet to make it more exciting (plain white bores me) and will post pictures, videos, and notes about things the cubs are up to.  I also hope to post the weekly Cub Capers there.  Currently there are some pictures and a video from camp up on the blog.

            Apple day is this weekend.  Apple polishing is Friday night from 7:30pm-8:30pm. Apple day begins at 9:30am on Saturday.  Both days meet at the Scout Hall (where we have our regular meetings).  Please wear your uniform both days!

            Next week (October 23) we will be doing a pack popcorn campaign.  We will meet in Harriston in the L&M parking lot at 7pm, break into groups, and go door-to-door selling popcorn.  We are inviting the Palmerston Scouts to join us.  We do need parent volunteers to help out at this event.  If you are willing/able to help out, please speak to a leader.  You must have completed your Child and Youth Safety training before you are able to work with the Cubs.  If you need assistance getting your Cub to and from Harriston, please speak to a leader.

            Popcorn forms are due on the 23^rd.  All orders must be prepaid.

Upcoming events:

October 18,  7:30pm – polishing apples for Apple Day.  Meet at the Scout Hall.  Wear your uniform.

October 19, 9:30 am – Apple day. Meet at the Scout Hall. Wear your uniform.

October 23, 7:00pm – Popcorn forms due. Pack Popcorn campaign.  Meet in the L&M parking lot in Harriston.

October 30, 7:00pm – regular meeting

November 6, 7:00pm – Investment (enrollment).  This is a family event.

October Camp, Post 2

As part of their hunting and gathering at camp, a couple of the cubs decided to collect worms.  After washing them and roasting them over a fire, they decided to eat them with ketchup, salt and pepper.  Many of the cubs tried them, but not everyone.  It was by no means required or pushed on anyone!  The leaders were not the instigators!
In Scouting,
Akela

October Camp, post 1

1st Palmerston Cubs had their fall camp-out this weekend.  They enjoyed a one night camp-out in the most amazing weather ever.  It was perfect for camping!   Theme of the camp-out was "Hunters and Gathers".  The cubs had to hunt for their lunch.  Some food items had been planted by leaders, others we found growing in the wild.  Stay-tuned over the next few days as I get pictures up.
In Scouting,
Akela

Before starting the hunt for lunch, the Cubs practiced their skills by climbing and exploring the challenge course.

Tyler got a head start on hunting when he found some worms!

Welcome!

Welcome to the brand-new 1st Palmerston Cubs blog.  Here I will be posting photos and videos from Cub activities as well as the weekly newsletter.    If there is something you'd like to see more of or less of, please let me know.  At this point the blog is a work in progress, so be patient with me. :)
In Scouting,
Akela