Cooking Camp Report

I loved cooking camp it was at Mount Nemo on the week end. Some of the things I liked were making burning buddies, sleeping in anoronducts and the thing I loved the most was playing all the fun games. I it was so much fun on the first day we came to camp and got all set up.

Day two we ate breakfast than we split up into stations and than we learned about germs after that we made burning buddies And made grilled cheese and after that we got free time till dinner. For Dinner we made roast beef and mashed potatoes with gravy. The next meal was Mug Up we had hot chocolate and nachos.

The next morning we had all the leftovers in one big pot and in there was bacon, sausage, mashed potato’s and Cheese all in one pot it was soooo good. Than we went on a hike and played Capture the flag. It was fun and than we went to the lodge and bid on foods And we all had five rocks. We can bid on foods and the highest bidder won The food.

After that we packed up and we all went home. Cooking camp was the Best.

The thing I would change was a little more cooking and more time on the stations. The Adirondacks were fun but I wish I had more time hanging out at them. The things I liked were making burning buddies, sleeping in Adirondacks, and the hike we did I learned so much it was fun cutting down trees. I can’t wait till next year, till then see you soon.

By Noah - 1st Carlisle

Cooking Camp

To Scouters Al and Blake,

Cooking Camp was great.  The adirondack was quite warm and cozy.  The best meals I had were the nachos (Friday night mug-up), the steak and potatoes (Saturday dinner) and the buddy burner grilled cheese (Saturday lunch).  The best parts of the trip / camp must have been making and cooking grilled cheese on the buddy burners, designing the Canadian Food Guide camp meals (it would be much better if we finish and use the menus for patrol camp, or make new ones), and making the muffin makers.  Don't forget free time!  The worst parts were the hike Friday and Saturday with our luggage (I got BAD pressure points) as well as the long talk about germs STANDING (chairs maybe?) and the muddy hike in the bush on Sunday.  The rest that I have not mentioned were not bad but not great, just good / OK.  There are no changes I would've made to the camp.  The camp was exceptional like planned and expected and I enjoyed it as well as getting my Cooking and Wildlife/Fish badges.  If you accept my feedback letter, I will be much closer to the Voyageur Scout Award.  I have 4 badges for at least 2 categories and after might get 1 seasonal Scout camper award (sorry if this is not the proper name for it).  All I will need is my 4 diamond badges (eg. Leadership, etc.).  To sum it up and end it, it was fabulous, great, extrodinary, spectacular, grand, surprising, restful (Alex!) and even amusing camp and I do really hope we have another camp just like it really, really soon.

From Your Scout, Jared - 1st Carlisle

Finding NEMO Camp Report

I believe this camp was very good. Although at the very beginning we were very disorganized and it took a long time for enough scouters to arrive to take a party of people down to the Adirondacks. I believe that most of the scouts including myself loved the tree removal task and that next camp we should have more time for that. Another event we did was making the “hobo” stoves. This was very good and we even cooked lunch on them but they didn’t provide lids for them so all of the methyl hydrate is currently evaporating out of our “hobo stoves”. Overall the food was good but next time we should have either faster meals or more time allocated for cleanup. This is because I was one of the PL’s and APL’s that had to stay back during free time and do the joyous event of cleaning troop dishes!! On the whole this camp was amazing and I believe it should be repeated next year with only these few minor changes. If you weren’t there that’s a shame because it was a great camp. See ya next time.

From, Daniel - Troop Leader

Finding NEMO Winter Camp Report

Our last camp was a lot of fun. On the first night we arrived determined who would stay in the Adirondacks and who would be in the lodge for the night. Unfortunately we found that the camp (or at least the lodge we were in) had no running water. So bad because we had no indoor washrooms and no running water in the kitchen. And this was a cooking camp. So needless to say the cooking part was a little different than we thought it would be. Any way we got down to the Adirondacks just fine and set up for the night. After we got back we watched the movie finding Nemo which oddly enough was the name of the camp. During the movie we had mug up which was nachos and hot chocolate. The next day we woke up and had pancakes and bacon for breakfast. Then we went through the morning activities in this order. My patrol went to stove making, then we learned about bacteria in the kitchen. Then my patrol had its first duty of the weekend for lunch. Not that there was much to do. We made grilled cheese sandwiches on the stoves that we made out of cans. After we finished lunch the entire group went on a hike to the nature centre also called the hicop. We went on a hike to a field with the scouter that works there. Once there we learned about the local wildlife. We started to cut down trees that they said would help the wildlife. Apparently when they planted all those trees they lost a lot of habitat for some local species. When we came back to the lodge we prepared dinner. For dinner we had roast beef mashed potatoes and gravy. There were vegetables too (not that many people ate them). We went outside for a campfire and had some skits. Some were good, others not so much. So then came mug up. Marshmallows roasting over a fire. Yum. Then we went to bed. Next morning I got up and cleared out of the Adirondack and went up to the lodge to prepare breakfast. We had scouts breakfast aka sausages, bacon, eggs and cheese all thrown in a pot on the stove to cook. Toast on the side. After that we had closing and a leftovers auction with stones as money. I got a package of everything bagels. After scouter bill handed out the badges it was time to go home. And believe it or not after all that we found Nemo.

by Matthew D., PL - Roadkill Racoons

27th Orchard Cub Camp Report - Nov.11 to 13, 2011

• On Friday I got there early and me and my dad were waiting for someone to come 
• Then when someone came we went to the site and unloaded, my Dad left 
• I started a fire and we started setting up the tents and got water 
• The cubs started to come and then we had mug up and went to bed 
• The next morning I started a fire, we had pancakes, which the cubs cooked on stoves
• We made rockets and shot them
• Then we had lunch which was grilled cheese and soup, made on the stove by cubs
• Then we went for a hike to the caves and I was partners with Teddy. He loved the caves.
• Then we had hamburger with potatoes and onions for dinner, made on the fire which I started.
• Then the fire and skits and songs (I sang a Bruno Mars song)
• Then the cubs went to bed and one of them threw up on my sleeping bag so I had to use a spare in a different tent
• And someone was sleeping in Charlie's sleeping bag
• Then we got up, I started a fire and we had french toast for breakfast, cooked on stoves by the cubs
• We were packing up and then I went home after I said good bye to Teddy and the cubs
• Good bye cub camp for me

By Calum, Man Eating Moose Patrol



Finding NEMO Camp Report 2011

• Friday we got to camp and we were talking about the Adirondacks.

• We set up our sleeping bags I was with Charlie, Lucas, Danel, James, Matt, and Ramon, and the Adirondacks were crowded and they have wooden floors.

• Saturday morning we ate hot and cold cereal for breakfast

• Then we made stoves, grilled cheese for lunch on stoves we made then more activites

• Then we had dinner, watched the movie Finding Nemo

• We slept but talked alot

• We packed up as fast as we could, got dressed and cleaned up the Adirondacks to leave no trace.

• My patrol and I had to make the breakfast on Sunday

• For breakfast we had a mixture of eggs, sausages, hashbrowns, and bacon

• I had to leave early so my dad picked me up and that was the end of Finding Nemo camp for me

By Calum, Man Eating Moose Patrol

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French River Log

Tuesday

The first day of camp the group met at Frontenac and loaded the gear onto the trailer. Then the long drive to our campsite started. We stopped at a Tim Horton’s/Dairy Queen for a snack and a bathroom break. When we got there our tents were already up so we unloaded the gear and then went to bed.

Wednesday

Wednesday we got to sleep in. We had breakfast and soon after we started our hike to the rock ledge. We took turns jumping off the rock ledge and also swam a little bit it was a lot of fun. After jumping off the rock ledge we walked over to a small beach. We swam, hung out rolled in the sand and even played king of the hill on a small dock not very far away from the beach. After we walked back to camp and ate dinner. We even saw a turtle cross our campsite and go into the water. Then we went straight to bed.

Thursday

We ate breakfast early and drove over to the dock. We put our gear into the canoe and started paddling to our campsite. About halfway through we had to do a small portage because a rapid was blocking our way. After the portage we rafted up and had a snack. When we made it to the campsite we had a quick swim and then ate dinner. We even learned how to tie our food barrel to a tree to make sure bears wouldn’t take it.

Friday

We ate breakfast packed up our gear and then headed to the next dock. About halfway to the dock we rafted up. We then tied tarps to our paddle and then used them like a sail. We even sailed for about five km. When we got to the dock we packed the gear in the trailer and started driving to our campsite. We put our stuff in the cabin and set up the kitchen. I was even able to have a shower.

Saturday

We woke up early and drove over to Dynamic Earth. It was really cool because we got to walk through the mine tunnels and learn about the machines they use for mining. When we got outside we took a look at the big nickel. After we drove over to science north were we did different fun activities like the flying squirrel show and the flight simulator building kinect cars and more. We also watched a cool IMAX movie called born to be wild. After we went to East side Mario’s for dinner the food was good and we had a lot of fun.

Sunday

We ate breakfast packed up our stuff and started the long drive back to Burlington. On the way back we stopped at the same place we stopped at the first time up. The lines were huge so it took a while to buy our snacks. When we finally made it back to Frontenac everybody was reunited with there family.

By Thomas H., 13th Burlington

French River / Sudbury Trip, June - July 2011

Day One

Our scout troop arrived at Frontenac School around 5:30pm, about an hour later we then left for our road trip to Grundy Lake Provincial Park.

On the way we stopped at a gas station and food place. We then all had a snack. Soon after that we got to Grundy Lake around midnight. Earlier on that day some other people came up and set up the tents because of all the mosquitoes that come out at night. We then all just jumped into our tents with our gear and fell asleep.

Day Two

After that relaxing night of sleep we had to get our act together and set up the rest of the camp. The most important to set up was the kitchen. After the rest was set up we ate. After lunch we went cliff jumping, that was fun. On our way back we found a beach with a raft which we played king of the hill on. When we got back we cooked our dinner of steaks and veggies in dutch ovens.

Day Three

Today we packed up everything but had breakfast after the tents were down. After it was all packed up we started to drive to the launch point. We then got our gear into the canoes and paddled away. Later on that day we came to Recollet Falls, named after the Recollet Priests who died there. We portaged around the falls and just kept going to our campsite. When we got there we set up and went to bed.

Day Four

Today when we got up we took down our tents and ate. Then we got on the water fast and were off for another day of paddling. When we got to a set of rapids we had intended to go around them but they were only Class 1 rapids so we went through them in our canoes to save some time. For the last few km we sailed, yeah!. The wind died down so we had too paddle one more time. When we reached our destination point we packed up the gear and started to head for Camp Wilabosca where we cooked a steak dinner and then went to bed in the cabins.

Day Five

On this day we got up out of bed (only because of Bailey and Andrew and their pots), ate breakfast and made our lunches for the day. Soon after we went to the cars and drove to Dynamic Earth where we saw a movie about Volcanoes and had a tour of the mines. Next was Science North, like the Science Centre, there Me, Thomas and Scouter Glen made cars out of stuff and raced them. We also saw some shows too. After we went back to Camp Wilabosca.

Day Six

Today we packed up everything after eating and started our big drive home, 5 hours. On the way we stopped at the same place as Day One and had lunch. It was so busy you had to wait forever in line. After that we drove and drove and were home.

By: Tyler O., 13th Burlington Scouts

EBScouts In The News: Bound for Sweden

Additional coverage and picture about the Burlington Area Contingent to the 22nd World Jamboree in Sweden from Friday July 22nd's Burlington Post.

Burlington Post Article: Bound for Sweden

EBScouts In The News: Area Scouts bound for Sweden Jamboree

Article from the July 20, 2011 Burlington Post regarding the 17 Scouts and 4 Leaders from Burlington Area attending the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden. 4 of the Scouts are EBScouts alumni - Connor, Ryan, Nicole, and Bailey....as well as one of their Patrol Leaders former EBScout Leader Brian Nielsen!

Burlington Post Article: Area Scouts bound for Sweden Jamboree

French River / Sudbury 2011

Day One

We arrived at Frontenac School at 5:30 and left about a half hour later. 3 or 4 hours later we stopped at a gas station next to a Tim Horton’s and a dairy queen. An hour later we were at Grundy lake Provincial Park. It was around midnight when we got there and the mosquitoes were out in full force. Needless to say we all unpacked quickly and jumped into our tents for the night. Several leaders had arrived earlier that day and set up the tents and most of the camp for just this purpose.

Day Two

This morning we ate quickly and got the rest of camp set up. Things like the kitchen however had to be set up first. After lunch we went jumping off cliffs into the lake. Then we took a walk down to the beach and played king of the hill on top of some wooden platform that someone had anchored offshore. When we got we started cooking dinner. That night it consisted of steaks and veggies all cooked in a Dutch oven. Before bed we cooked a ton of marshmallows over the fire for dessert.

Day Three

Today we started to pack starting with the tents. We then had breakfast and got on the road. We arrived at the launch point and after packing the canoes and picking canoe partners we were on the water paddling. Later we came to recollet falls named after the recollet priests who died there and we wisely decided to portage around them. Even later we arrived at the rapids that we were going to portage around but instead went straight through. After hours of paddling we stopped at our site.

Day Four

Today we were packed up and on the water fast. We made good time and when we reached the spot were the wind was with us we tied the boats together and tied tarps onto our paddles and sailed 5km! When the wind died down we put our paddles in the water and paddled for one last kilometre and reached the landing point and drove to camp Wilabosca were we had steak for dinner and then went to bed.

Day Five

Today we got up early and packed a lunch then got on the road. Soon we arrived at dynamic earth and had a tour of the mine below. Then we ate our lunches and headed for science north were we saw an Imax film called Born to be wild. Later Kevin and I built a domino track that covered an entire table. After an amazing day in Sudbury we returned to camp Wilabosca and prepared to leave tomorrow.

Day Six

Today is the day we leave for Burlington. We packed up cleaned up and took off. We stopped at the visitors centre for a quick lunch. After four hours of driving we arrived in Burlington were our journey first started. Then we all went home to a hot shower a decent meal and a good nights rest and all of summer to look forward to.

by Matthew D, 27th Orchard

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Dorchester International Brotherhood Camp 2011 Review

This weekend I attended Dorchester for the 22nd Annual North America Scout Camp.  The camp occurs on Mother's Day weekend.  Our group met in the parking lot of Frontenac Elementary School where we were assigned cars and drove up to camp.  When we got there there was a twenty minute line line-up to get inside the grounds.  Once we got in and found our campsite we started setting up.  Once all the shelters and tents were up we wnet to bed.  The  next day we had a late breakfast and had to eat after opening.  After breakfast we were assigned into our activity groups and went off to activites.  Every year except this year they have held a blind auction after activites using the points you got at each activity as the auction money.  But this year they took that out, but I didn't know that so my group tried to go to the quickest but lame activites.  Of all the many activities we did I would have to say that my two favourtie were soap rock carving and tomahawing.  At the end of activities I went badge trading and almost missed dinner which I ended up eating in five minutes to make the subsection awards meeting.  After the awards we went to the band for twenty minutes but then came back to play president until curfew.  The next day we went to closing and then went to pack up.  That's when my mom came to pick me up.

- by Kevin G., P.L. Rubber Duckies

EBScouts In The News: Chief Scout honoured

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15th Burlington In the News: Scouts planted 170 trees

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Carlisle Scouts In The News: Scouting out new adventures

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Carlisle Scouts In The News: SCOUTING REPORT: Building our leaders

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Burlington Scouts In The News: Burlington Post Article: Chamber celebrates business excellence in Burlington

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Carlisle Scouts Receive Funding From Optimists

Hot on the heels of Burlington Area’s award comes some more good news regarding our combined Troops, and our recognition in the community. Last night, the 1st Carlisle Scouting Group was awarded $2000 by the Carlisle Optimists. Scouter Andrea McRae, Group Commissioner of 1st Carlisle, was on hand to accept the cheque on the Group's behalf. During the presentation, many Cub Scouts, Scouts and Venturer Scouts were also on hand to be featured in an upcoming edition of the Flamborough Review. Instrumental in securing this funding were Scouters Jeff Brown and Brent Fargo, Scout Mitchell White and Cub Scout Cohen Dilda who prepared and delivered the presentation to the Optimists.

The Carlisle group has come a long way in the last 9 years – from a group of only 10 Beaver Scouts virtually unknown in their small community, to a full service Scouting group making headlines for their work in Carlisle. At the East Burlington Scout Groups, were glad to have been able to help reestablish their Troop program, and are glad to have them as part of our team of Troops! Way to go Carlisle!

East Burlington Scouts Featured In Award Video

Scouts Canada, Burlington Area was recently awarded the Burlington Mayor's Community Service Award for a Non-Profit Organization. Our own Scouter Jeff Doucette, the Area Youth Commissioner, was part of the team that accepted the award on the Area's behalf. As part of the presentation, each organization was featured in a short video highlighting the organization's accomplishments. In addition to former Area Commissioner Greg Hunt, the video features our own Troop, the East Burlington Scouts, on some of our adventures from the 2009/2010 year! Congrats to Burlington Area!

1st Carlisle All-Section Winter Camp 2011

This weekend was great. When we arrived we went sledding down the path near where we were staying that night, then we went to pile up snow for the next day to make quinsy’s to sleep in for the next day. After we worked our butts off, we went back for mug up, and then we went to bed. We were lucky we got to sleep where we got to eat. The next day we woke up and had to start packing our gear up to move out of the lodge. We had breakfast and went back where we piled up the snow the night before, were added a little more snow and then carved them out so we could sleep in them, we also took a break to go sledding. Then we went to the flag pole for opening and broke up into groups for games after, and took a break in-between for lunch. After that everyone went sledding, Then supper. Pretty soon it got dark so we went to the lodge and had a campfire side because t one outside would not light in the snow. Then we had mug up and watched a movie. Then all the scouts went back and unpacked our gear in the quinsy’s and went to bed. In the morning we woke up and had breakfast and unpacked the quinsy’s and went to the flag pole for closing. Then we all (including the cubs) went to destroy our homes. Then everyone’s parents picked them up and took them home.

That is Winter weekend 2011 By: Blake B., 1st Carlisle

15th Burlington All-Section Winter Camp 2011 Review

This weekend I went on the all-sections winter camp. My parents had to go somewhere that first night so I ended up getting to Manitou an hour early. While me and my Dad waited for the others to arrive, I wend sledding.

The first to arrive were Christian and Scouter Mike (Christian’s Dad). We both drove in and met down at Rotary Lodge where we talked for a bit. As we were talking the Campground Director drove in and told us we had to park in the parking lot. I got my equipment out of my car, said bye to my Dad and the three of us walked into the grounds.

When some others got there we went and built a little jump for our sleds. After that we went to set up our tents and mug up.

In the morning we went over to Mac Lodge for breakfast. After that we spent an hour or two sledding and went in for lunch. During that time the Beavers arrived and we went for opening. From there we went on a two or three hour hike around the grounds. During the hike we stopped at the Adirondacks, even the one that was burnt down. There we were told the story of what had happened. Dang Venturers….

When we got back we went sledding with the Beavers at the hill we had made our jump on. Later we had dinner and went to campfire where we sang a few songs and did some skits. The other Scouts and I did the “Eleven” skit. After campfire we joined the Cubs in Rotary Lodge to watch Pirates of the Caribbean. When it was over we went to bed.

The next day we had to get up early to go and make breakfast for the Beavers. We made sausages and pancakes. After breakfast we went to pack our equipment and take down our tents. My Mom arrived in the process of taking down our tent and when everyone went for closing we tried to finish packing it. When they came back we had to leave and that was the end of camp for me.

By Kevin G. PL, Rubber Duckies

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