A Trip Down Candy Cane Lane - Scouts (Dec 12th)

This week we are moving our Wednesday meeting to December 12th.  Scouts will be taking a trip to visit Candy Cane Lane this weekend.  Please dress for the weather and bring a food item for the Edmonton Food Bank.

We will be meeting at the local coffee shop on 149 Street & Stony Plain Road (the one with a star in its name) at 6:30 PM.

For more information about Candy Cane Lane click on http://candycanelane.trav-graphics.com.

Scout Skate (Dec 2nd)

We will be meeting at the George S. Hughes Arena at 10525-72 Ave. we will be there for public skate from 6:30 to 7:30. To maximize the skate time feel free to show up before 6:30 to put your skates on.

Got Scout Skills? (Nov 25th)

Now that the snow has arrived it is time for the Scouts to fine tune their winter skills before we let them loose into the fresh powder.  Scouts will be meeting at the Parkallen school this week to continue working on scout skills for their upcoming camp.

Being Prepared (Nov 18th)

Scouts will be meeting at the Parkallen School this week to begin planning and preparation for their Spring 2016 Back Woods camping trip.  This will include what skills and equipment will be needed for this trip.

Scouts Investiture (Nov 4th)

Scouts will be meeting at the Parkallen School in full uniform this week as we will be inversting our new members.  We will also be preparing for the Remembrance Day Parade on November 11th.

2015 Scouts Halloween Party (2015)

Scouts,

It is that time again to put on our best costumes and have some fun.   We will be meeting at the Parkallen School at our regular meeting time.

Mwhahahahahah

Scout Swim 2015 (Oct 22nd)

Scouts will be going for a swim this week at the Commonwealth Recreation Centre Pool (11000 Stadium Road, attached to the Commonwealth Stadium, home of the Edmonton Eskimos!!!!) starting at 6:30 PM. Please dress warm and bring change for the locker rental.

Scouts Annual Fall Nature Walk (Oct 14th)

Scouts will be meeting at the Parkallen School this week to take part in our annual Fall Nature Walk through the Parkallen Neighbourhood. We will be delivering flyers for our upcoming Bottle Drive / Food Bank Drive taking place on October 17th. Please dress in uniform and dress for the weather.

Scout Fall Camp Prep (Sep 30)

This week the Scouts will be meeting at the Parkallen School to work on sharpening their camping skills.  Knots, tent care, more knots, lashing, even more knots and tent care.

Our Annual Fall Camp is around the corner and our Scouts plan to sleep outside.  Scouts are reminded to bring program ideas that they will want to do.

Scouts of the Corn (Sep 23)

 

The Scouts will be taking on a challenge from the Vents, Cubs and Beavers on who has better skills at navigating. Best place to do this challenge is to enter the Corn Maze.  Please arrive at 6:20 pm at the Edmonton Corn Maze and dress for the weather and bring a flashlight.

Scouts taking the Lead (Sep 16)

Scouts will be meeting at the Parkallen School this week.

Last week Scouts were given homework on the following:

- Choose a Service Project.  Last year Scouts raised $1000 for Kiwanis Eliminate project.

- Decide on what activities they want to do.

- Decide on type of Scout camping trip for the section.

See you at next meeting.

Scouts Swim Up (Apr 29th)

We will be meeting at Emily Murphy Park (11904 Emily Murphy Park Road NW) at the sheltered Picnic Site (on your left when you enter the park). We will be holding our Swim Up Ceremony and Volunteer Appreciation that evening. There will be plenty of food and fun for the whole family. The fun starts at 6:30 PM.

Scouts Games Night (April 22nd)

Our Scout Year is almost at an end with few meeting left this month. This week we have planned games, Fort Edmonton Camp prep and time for Scouts to test for badges.

We will be meeting at the Parkallen School this week at our regular time of 6:30 PM.

Scouts Prep (Apr 15th)

Scouts will meeting at the Parkallen School this week.  We will be looking at final badge work, camp preparations and what fun we can get ourselves into.

Scouts Annual Spring Bottle Drive Flyer Drop (Apr 8th)

Scouts will be meeting at the Parkallen School this week to take part in our annual Spring Nature Walk through the Parkallen Neighbourhood. We will be delivering flyers for our upcoming Bottle Drive / Food Bank Drive taking place on April 11th. Please dress in uniform and dress for the weather.

No Scouts Meeting this Week (April 1st)

There will be no Scouts meeting this week due to Spring Break.  Our next meeting will be on April 9th at the Parkallen School.

Scout Swim (Mar 25th)

Scouts will be going for a swim this week at the Commonwealth Recreation Centre Pool (11000 Stadium Road, attached to the Commonwealth Stadium, home of the Edmonton Eskimos!!!!) starting at 6:30 PM. Please dress warm and bring change for the locker rental.

Scouts Nature Hike (Mar 18th)

This week we will be going on a nature hike at the Alfred H. Savage Centre (13204 Fox Drive) starting at 6:30 PM.  Please dress for the weather and bring on the adventure.  

For more information on the Savage Centre please click on this link: http://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/parks_rivervalley/alfred-savage-centre.aspx

Scout Scavenger Hunt (Mar 11th)

Since the weather is soooooo warm and nice the Scouts will be visiting the University of Alberta for a scavenger hunt. We will be meeting at 6:30 PM in front of the Administrative Building (Building 67).  Parking is $5 at Education Car Park (Building 104).   Please dress for the weather.

 

No Scouts Meeting This Week (Mar 4)

There is no Scouts meeting this week as the leaders are still recovering from our exciting Winter Camp.

Knife Safety Part 2 (Feb 25th)

Scouts will be meeting at the Parkallen School this week.

Scouts will be completing their Knife Safety basics and final camp preparations.

Knife Safety 101 (Feb 18th)

Scouts have been working very hard to prepare for the upcoming Winter Camp.  They have worked on winter survival, first aid and lashing.  This week we will be reviewing knife safety and how to make a camp bed roll.

Scouts are reminded to bring their Scout Books for this week's meeting.

Scouts Winter Camp Prep - Con't (Feb 11th)

This week the Scouts will be meeting at the Parkallen School.

We will begin our work on earning our knife permits, continue our knots & lashing skills and planning activities for the upcoming Winter Camp.

Scouts Winter Camp Prep (Feb 4th)

Scouts will be meeting at the Parkallen School this week to continue their Winter survival skills training in preparation of Winter Camp.

Scouts will need their Scout Books and day packs.  We will be practicing our knot and lashing skills.

Snowshoe-A-Thon (Jan 28th)

The Parkallen Scouts have been working hard on their service project to help Kiwanis and UNICEF eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus in developing countries.  Scouts have surpassed their original goal of $100 and now they want to raise it higher by hosting a snowshoe-a-thon.

Both Scouter Tara and I have both offered to dye our hair to any colour that the Scout Troop wants us to have if the Scouts can raise $500, two colours if they get to $1,000, a random leader will be picked by me (sorry Scouter Krista) to dye their hair if the Scouts reach $1,500 and Scouter Liam will shave his beard if the first $500 goal is met.  The Scouts will be taking pledges on how many laps they can run in snowshoes outside on January 28th at the Parkallen School. 

This event was planned and executed by the youth in the Scout Troop.  All pledges made will be donated to the Eliminate Project and all pledges made will be matched by the Kiwanis Club of Edmonton and the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada.

For more information about the Eliminate Project please visit: 

http://sites.kiwanis.org/Kiwanis/en/theELIMINATEproject/home.aspx

Lashing 101 & 102 (Jan 21st)

Scouts will continue their Winter survival training this week at the Parkallen School.  Scouts will be working on their lashing techniques to build shelters and other useful items.  Scouts are expected to bring they Scout Books and day packs for this event.

Also, as a reminder the Scout Troop is raising funds for the Kiwanis International/UNICEF Eliminate Maternal Neonatal Tetanus in developing countries by having a Snowshoe-A-Thon on January 28th.  All proceeds will go to this project and should the scouts meet their goal many leaders will have different colour hair/less hair.

Winter Survival Training (Jan 14th)

Scouts will be working on their Winter survival skill this week at the Parkallen School.  Patrols will be working separately through a series of tasks.  Scouts are reminded to bring their Scout Books and day packs with their survival kits.

First Scouts Meeting of 2015 (Jan 7th)

Scouts will be meeting this week at the Parkallen School Gym starting at 6:30 PM.  Scouts will be working on their troop service project to raise funds for the Eliminate Project, survival kits and planning the second half of the Scouting year.

Scouts will be getting their Scout Semi's this week to start working on them for Winter Camp 2015.