Scouts Canada needs a modern t-shirt and hoodie design!

May 11th, 2010 by webmaster

For  more information click on the following link:

scouts-canada-needs-modern-t-shirt-hoodie-design

SCOUTS CANADA – VOLUNTEER JOB POSTING

May 6th, 2010 by webmaster

COUNCIL COMMISSIONER – Central Escarpment Council

Have you always wanted to make a real difference in the growth and development of youth across Canada? Are you energetic, organized… a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead hundreds of volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team?
You’re invited to submit your application for the volunteer position of:   COUNCIL COMMISSIONER – Central Escarpment Council

Click  -HERE- for more information

Staff Wanted for Camps for Kids with Autism

May 4th, 2010 by webmaster

CEC is looking for mature people 18+ years old to work with special kids.

If you know someone who is looking to get some practical experience in working with Kids With Autism for 2 weeks in 2 different environments, have them contact me directly.

One week is a day camp at the Fallingbrook PS. (Monday-Friday)

One week is a residential camp at Woodland Trails Scout Camp in conjunction with camp Adventureland. (Sunday evening – Friday)

2 days of MANDATORY training provided.

Please distribute this info to everyone in your sphere of influence and help us to meet our Mission by giving these special kids a chance of a lifetime.

Ed Balyk
Council Field Executive
Central Escarpment Council
Scouts Canada
416-992-7087 or ebalyk@scouts.ca

Play Golf & support our Camps for Kids with Autism

May 4th, 2010 by webmaster

Hi Gang!

It’s that time again. We need help with that Golf Tournament which supports our Autism Camps.

  1. Do you or anyone you know golf?
  2. Can you or anyone you know sponsor the tournament in any way?
  3. Can you or anyone you know donate prizes?
  4. Does the company you work for support this kind of event?

If you can answer yes to any of these questions, please help.

  1. Enter yourself or better still a foursome.
  2. Get your friends to do the same.
  3. Sponsor us at any level you can.
  4. Donate prizes or encourage others to.
  5. Help us meet our Mission and give these special kids an experience to remember.

Visit the  CEC website for more details.

See you at Granite Ridge for a fun day of golf and an outstanding dinner.

Ed Balyk
Council Field Executive
Central Escarpment Council
Scouts Canada
416-992-7087 -or- ebalyk@scouts.ca

Wilderness & Remote First Aid

May 4th, 2010 by Conrad

After the success of their April course, the 31st London Med Vents/Rovers are running another course at Camp Bel in Dorchester June 25 thru 27.  For their website, click -HERE-.  You’ll find the course under ‘Courses Offered’.  Cost $150 for Youth, $185 for adults, non-Scouting $225.

Chief Scout, Queen’s Venturer – Deadline for applications April 30th!

April 29th, 2010 by Conrad

For those of you attending, this year’s Youth Recognition Ceremony is being hosted by Wellington Area, at War Memorial Hall on the University of Guelph campus, at 1pm on Sun Jun 13th. More details to come of course, however, the deadline for applications is only 2 days away!  Remember, these must be signed by your Area Commissioner, then forwarded to the COAC office immediately in order to get there in time!

Wellington Beaveree – full!

April 28th, 2010 by Conrad

Congrats to Diane & Sandra for putting together what looks to be an outstanding event coming up May 8th.  With 140 youth, 40 vleaders, 40 parent volunteers, and 15 staff this will be one of the largest Beaverees in Wellington in several years.  Camp Barber just might be a tad packed that day!

Youth Wanted! – World Jamboree 2011

April 28th, 2010 by Conrad

Wellington and local Scouting Youth are wanted to form a local contingent to attend the World Jamboree in Sweden in July 2011.  This is the trip of a lifetime! Come out to an information evening to learn more.

When: Wed May 5th, 2010 7:30-8:45pm

Where: Kortright Hills Public School (Community Room), 23 Ptarmigan Dr, Guelph

For further info on WJ’11, click on http://www.scouts.ca/worldscoutjamboree/ .

Contact: Scouter Dean Post 519-763-4515 or deanpost@rogers.com

Kids with Autism to Camp

April 27th, 2010 by CEC Commissioner

The 13th Annual Peel Regional Golf Classic will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Proceeds are used to send ‘Kids with Autism to Camp2010′.

Sponsored by:

  •  the Kiwanis Club of Mississauga South
  • Scouts Canada – Central Escarpment Council
  • Kerry’s Place Autism Services

Contact Tony for more info: cec_commissioner@scouts.ca for more information.

Tall Ships Composite Camp – your ship has not yet sailed!

April 27th, 2010 by Conrad

There is still time to register for this unique and exciting opportunity.

A registration and information evening is being held:

Wednesday May 5th, 2010, 6:45pm-7:30pm

Kortright Hills Public School (Community Room)

23 Ptarmigan Dr, Guelph, ON

Come have your questions answered and have the opportunity to register on the sport.

Tall Ships Composite Camp

  • Eligibility – All Scouts and Venturers between the ages of 13 and 18
  • When – Sun, Aug 8th to Sun Aug 15th (8 days)
  • Location – The North Channel (Owen Sound to Tobermory, ON)
  • Scout Cost – $830 includes all meals, lodging and transportation to and from the ship (this represents a $170 savings over the regular price)
  • NO SAILING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
  • There are only a few berths left – register today to ensure your participation

Hope to see you onboard,

Scouter Dean 519-763-4515  deanpost@rogers.com