Scouts Meeting Info. – Monday, October 4, 2021

Scouts Meeting Info. – Monday, October 4, 2021

Scouts will be meeting on Monday, October 4, 2021 at  Strathcona Science Provincial Park, 8650 – 17 St NW, Edmonton, AB (MAP) – between 6:30 – 8:00 PM
** (Arrive at the Strathcona Science Provincial Park parking lot by 6:15 pm so we can start the activity @ 6:30 pm.)

Hello 203 Scout Troop!

You’re out hiking with you fellow Scout and the weather turns ugly in a hurry .  It’s time to build a quick shelter together with using your tarps, walking staffs and rope.  Let’s get practicing some of those Scoutcraft skills!

Details for Activity/Event:

  • Purpose:  Hike/ Shelter Building

Be Prepared to Plan/Do/Review:

PLAN

    • Arrive at the Strathcona Science Provincial Park parking lot by 6:15 pm so we can start the activity @ 6:30 pm.
    • Important to bring your KNIFE and a LIGHT SOURCE
    • NOTE*  Tarps and Poles will be supplied

DO

    • Go over the 7 Principles of “Leave No Trace Behind”
    • Break into Patrols and hike into the bush and buddy up with a Scout to build a shelter in the park

REVIEW

  • What are some of the tools, equipment and skills necessary to build an effective shelter?
  • What are some of the facilities offered at this park that our Troop can plan other adventures?

** NOTE:  A friendly reminder to all Scouts & Scouters, a Backpack is required for all outdoor meetings.  The following items that are required are as follows:

  • Scout Uniform or Activity Shirt with NECKERS
  • Water Bottle or Hot Drink Thermos
  • Hand Sanitizer & Face Mask
  • Headlamp or Flashlight
  • Warm Headgear & gloves
  • Knife & Rope
  • 6 ft. x 8 ft. tarp

** All participants must wear a face mask.

Yours in Scouting,
Scouter Roland

Announcements for Upcoming Activities/Events:

  • Monday, October 11 – Thanksgiving Holiday (No Meeting)
  • Saturday, October 16 – JOTI
  • Monday, October 18  –

NOTE: parents/guardians/youth must consult the self-assessment screening checklist to determine whether they may participate in this Scouting activity.

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