BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dakemi//scout-badges.com 6.2//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Colony (Scouters): 12th New Westminster Colony C (DUPLICATE ACCOUNT) X-WR-RELCALID:3-5854-97df6646baf5e7a5b077-l X-WR-CALDESC:ScoutsTracker Calendar X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT15M BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240906T210407Z UID:3-5854-36308291058863-cbbf3491c0ea15a84fb8@scoutstracker.ca SUMMARY:Beaver Blast-off Camp Planning Meeting LOCATION:Erickson Firepit\; Camp McLean - 20315 16th Avenue Langley DESCRIPTION:It's time to start planning for our first big Colony event of the year! If your Colony is attending Beaver Blast-off then we will need you to send at least one representative to the planning meeting on August 22nd so that they can take the information back to your Colony. Each group attending is expected to help with the organization and execution of this annual event - together we can accomplish more!! Please take a look at the attached schedule of activities so that you can come to the meeting prepared to volunteer for a station at the camp (each activity will have two to three Colonies running it so that we can break the Youth up into smaller working groups within their age range).\n \nThe day's program will have a focus on Outdoor Adventure Skills such as fire-building\, pioneering skills\, survival skills and hiking. Canadian Path elements will be updated on ScoutsTracker after camp to aid Scouters in updating their individual Beaver's achievements. Youth will be divided up by age group as opposed to your entire Colony travelling to each station together and each Colony is responsible for working with another Colony to run a station. While your Scouters are running your station there will be other Scouters available to supervise your Beavers and then you will do the same for the other Colonies - we all work together to run stations and supervise the Beavers.\n \nCost for camp will be $15 per Youth and $5 per Scouter to cover the cost of facility rental\, camp crest and activity supplies. There will not be an overnight option for this camp and each Colony will need to provide lunch for their Scouters and Beavers (snacks will be provided). Firepits will not be available for cooking lunch as\, due to fire bans\, we will most likely be using propane pits. If your Colony wishes to stay overnight then you will need to make a separate booking through Doubleknot for your Group\,\n \nA SAMPLE of the schedule and kit list is attached as well as the OAS requirements that we have covered at these stations at past camps. These will be updated after the planning meeting is held with any adjustments that we decide to make to the schedule\, cost of camp\, etc.\n \nAll youth and Scouters must appear as ACTIVE in MyScouts before attending camp (this is not a bring a friend event and we can only have siblings that are currently registered in an older Section). This is also not a Parent/Beaver event however Colonies are encouraged to invite any Parents that are thinking about becoming a Scouter so that they can see how much fun we have!\n \nRegistration forms (names and ages) are due September 22nd. Due to the tight timeline - NO late registrations/fees will be accepted - we need numbers so that we can ensure that program organizers know how many Beavers to expect in each age group (Brown/Blue/White Tails)\n \nPlease contact Barb Taylor at barb.taylor@scouts.ca if you have any questions.\n\nFor more details on this ScoutsTracker event\, go to\nhttps://scoutstracker.ca/beavers/view?event=3-5854-36308291058863-cbbf3491c0ea15a84fb8 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

It's time to start planning for our first big Colony \;event of the year! \;If your \;Colony is attending \;Beaver Blast-off then we will need you to send at least one representative to the planning meeting on \;August 22nd so that they can take the information back to your Colony. \; Each group attending is expected to \;help with the organization and execution of this annual event - together we can accomplish more!! \; Please take a look at the attached schedule of activities so that you can come to the meeting prepared to volunteer for a station at the camp (each activity will have two to three Colonies running it so that we can break the Youth up into smaller working groups within their age range).

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The day's program will \;have a focus on \;Outdoor Adventure \;Skills such as fire-building\, pioneering skills\, survival skills and hiking. Canadian Path elements will be updated on ScoutsTracker \;after camp to aid Scouters in updating their individual Beaver's achievements. \; Youth will be divided up by age group as opposed to your entire Colony travelling to each station together and each Colony is responsible for working with another Colony to run a station. \; While your Scouters are running your station there will be other Scouters available to supervise \;your Beavers and then you will do the same for the other Colonies - we all work together to run stations and supervise the Beavers.

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Cost for camp will be $15 per Youth and $5 per Scouter to cover the cost of facility rental\, camp crest and activity supplies. There will not be an overnight option for this camp and each Colony will need to provide lunch for their Scouters and Beavers (snacks will be provided). \; Firepits will not be available for cooking lunch as\, due to fire bans\, we will most likely be using propane pits. \; If your Colony wishes to stay overnight then you will need to make a separate booking through Doubleknot for your Group\,

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A SAMPLE of the schedule and kit list is attached as well as the OAS requirements that we have covered at these stations at past camps. These will be updated after the planning meeting is held with any adjustments that we decide to make to the schedule\, cost of camp\, etc.

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All youth and Scouters must appear as ACTIVE in MyScouts before attending \;camp (this is not a bring a friend event and we can only have siblings that are currently registered in an older Section). This is also not a Parent/Beaver event however Colonies are encouraged to invite any Parents that are thinking about becoming a Scouter so that they can see how much fun we have!

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Registration forms (names and ages) are \;due September 22nd. \; \;Due to the tight timeline - NO late registrations/fees will be accepted - we need numbers so that we can ensure that program organizers know how many Beavers to expect in each age group (Brown/Blue/White Tails)

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Please contact Barb Taylor at barb.taylor@scouts.ca if you have any questions.



For more details on this ScoutsTracker event\, go to https://scoutstracker.ca/beavers/view?event=3-5854-36308291058863-cbbf3491c0ea15a84fb8 DTSTART:20240823T020000Z DTEND:20240823T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T175747Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1723571867 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240906T210407Z UID:3-5854-80833947697056-5b34964b53281f40d9dc@scoutstracker.ca SUMMARY:Beaver Blast-off Camp 2024 LOCATION:Camp Mclean - 20315 16th Avenue\, Langley DESCRIPTION:Planning Meeting will be on Thursday\, August 22nd at 7:00pm (Camp McLean - Erickson Firepit). Please plan to send a Scouter that is attending camp and (preferably) not new to Colony and Scouting in Sept. 2024 (it will be much easier for YOUR Colony if the Scouter attending the planning meeting has some experience at working with Beaver aged Youth).\n \nOur first big Colony event of the year! We will be renting ALL of Camp McLean so that we can accommodate everyone while still leaving lots of open space to move around. \n \nThe day's program will have a focus on Outdoor Adventure Skills such as fire-building\, pioneering skills\, survival skills and hiking. Canadian Path elements will be updated on ScoutsTracker after camp to aid Scouters in updating their individual Beaver's achievements. All Colonies planning to attend will need to send a representative to the planning meeting in August. Youth will be divided up by age group as opposed to your entire Colony travelling to each station together and each Colony is responsible for working with another Colony to run a station. While your Scouters are running your station there will be other Scouters available to supervise your Beavers and then you will do the same for the other Colonies - we all work together to run stations and supervise the Beavers.\n \nCost for camp will be $12 per Youth and $5 per Scouter to cover the cost of facility rental\, snacks\, camp crest and activity supplies. There will not be an overnight option for this camp. If a parent needs to come to assist with their Beaver (or is a prospective Scouter) the cost will be $12 for them as well.\n \nThe schedule\, registration information and planning meeting information will be attached to this event in Scoutstracker once it is finalized.\n \nAll youth and Scouters must appear as ACTIVE in MyScouts before attending camp (this is not a bring a friend event). This is also not a Parent/Beaver event however Scouters are encouraged to invite any parents who may be thinking about becoming a Scouter so that they can see how much fun we have!\n \nRegistration forms (names\, ages\, dietary and medical information) are due September 27th. Due to the tight timeline - NO late registrations/fees will be accepted - we need numbers so that we can buy enough food and supplies for those attending as well as ensuring that program organizers know how many Beavers to expect in each age group (Brown/Blue/White Tails)\n \nPlease contact Barb Taylor at barb.taylor@scouts.ca if you have any questions.\n\nFor more details on this ScoutsTracker event\, go to\nhttps://scoutstracker.ca/beavers/view?event=3-5854-80833947697056-5b34964b53281f40d9dc X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Planning Meeting will be on Thursday\, August 22nd at 7:00pm (Camp McLean - Erickson Firepit). Please plan to send a Scouter that is attending camp and (preferably) not new to \;Colony and Scouting in Sept. 2024 (it will be much easier for \;YOUR \;Colony if the Scouter attending the planning meeting has some experience at working with Beaver aged Youth).

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Our first big Colony event of the year! \; We \;will be renting ALL of Camp McLean so that we can accommodate everyone while still leaving lots of open space to move around. \; \;

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The day's program will \;have a focus on \;Outdoor Adventure \;Skills such as fire-building\, pioneering skills\, survival skills and hiking. Canadian Path elements will be updated on ScoutsTracker \;after camp to aid Scouters in updating their individual Beaver's achievements. \; All Colonies planning to attend will need to send a representative to the planning meeting in August. \; Youth will be divided up by age group as opposed to your entire Colony travelling to each station together and each Colony is responsible for working with another Colony to run a station. \; While your Scouters are running your station there will be other Scouters available to supervise \;your Beavers and then you will do the same for the other Colonies - we all work together to run stations and supervise the Beavers.

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Cost for camp will be $12 per Youth and $5 per Scouter \;to cover the cost of facility rental\, snacks\, camp crest and activity supplies. There will not be an overnight option for this camp. \; If a parent needs to come to assist with their Beaver (or is a prospective Scouter) the cost will be $12 for them as well.

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The schedule\, registration information and planning meeting information will be attached to this event in Scoutstracker once it is finalized.

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All youth and Scouters must appear as ACTIVE in MyScouts before attending \;camp (this is not a bring a friend event). \; This is also not a Parent/Beaver event however Scouters are encouraged to invite any parents who may be thinking about becoming a Scouter so that they can see how much fun we have!

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Registration forms (names\, ages\, dietary and medical information) are \;due September 27th. \; \;Due to the tight timeline - NO late registrations/fees will be accepted - we need numbers so that we can buy enough food and supplies for those attending as well as \;ensuring that program organizers know how many Beavers to expect in each age group (Brown/Blue/White Tails)

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Please contact Barb Taylor at barb.taylor@scouts.ca if you have any questions.



For more details on this ScoutsTracker event\, go to https://scoutstracker.ca/beavers/view?event=3-5854-80833947697056-5b34964b53281f40d9dc DTSTART:20241005T160000Z DTEND:20241005T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T053901Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1725514741 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240906T210407Z UID:3-5854-8803634437518-60b79c2d5469cb7b7b86@scoutstracker.ca SUMMARY:BEAVEREE - Save the Date LOCATION:Camp McLean - 20315 16th Avenue Langley DESCRIPTION:9:00 am - Registration begins\n9:30 am - Tail Slap\, Announcements\, Safety Moment\n3:45 pm - Closing Ceremonies\n \nRegistration Deadline: Sunday\, April 26\, 2025 - No Late or On Site Registrations will be accepted\nRegistration fee is $_____ for everyone (Beavers and Scouters) which includes camp rental\, morning snack and an event crest. Group registration packages can be picked up at the registration desk by one of your Group Scouters on the day of the event. Registration is in advance so that we can let the people running stations know how many Beavers they should plan to expect. Registration form is attached in this posting. All Youth and Adults must be Active in MyScouts and we are not able to accommodate siblings or friends who are not registered members of Scouts Canada. \n \nColonies will need to bring: Lunch and Snacks (either as a group or everyone brings their own - firepits will not be available for cooking lunch)\, portable First Aid Kit\, Paperwork including a copy of the participant registration forms\, Physical fitness forms for non-members &\; Individual Hold Harmless forms and signed Code of Conduct forms for any non-registered people who will be attending. Paperwork does not need to be turned in at the Registration Table but you do need to carry it with you. Dress for the weather - this is a rain or shine event!!\n \nPLEASE MAIL REGISTRATION FORMS in time for them to arrive by April 26th to BARB TAYLOR\, 19477-62ND AVENUE\, SURREY\, BC V3S 7L4 and include payment in the form of ONE Group cheque payable to Scouts Canada.\n \nIF YOU ARE PAYING BY E-TRANSFER then please email registration forms no later than April 26th to barb.taylor@scouts.ca. \n \nE-transfer Instructions:\nSend your e-transfer to fvcouncilevents@gmail.com and send a screen shot to Barb along with your registration.\nWhen sending your etransfer please enter in the Memo Field your Group Name and "Beaveree".\nPlease use Security Question: Name of Organization and Answer: scoutscanada (all one word)\n\n* All Colonies who register for Beaveree need to plan to provide a station for the duration of the day. Please advise Barb at barb.taylor@scouts.ca what your station will be and what facilities you require to run it. If you don't have a station idea\, let Barb know and she will provide you with some ideas. We need this information by April 19th so that we can map out the camp and plan for station rotations.\n* Very important - please ensure that your Beavers know which Colony they belong to in case they get separated from your Group. Everyone should be wearing their neckers or other identifying items (Beavers in blue hats and Scouters in Red shirts all look the same when there are a lot of them - identifying items on their hats will help!!)\n* Please remind all those driving to the camp that they MUST come to the camp from the East (208th Street) to avoid having to turn left into the driveway (it is a very busy road and not only is it unsafe to turn left you will also be holding up the traffic behind you). There will be a drop-and-go area for parents so be sure that your Beavers know ahead of time where to find you when they are dropped off as there will be no parking available for parents to drop and go. Parking will ONLY be available for those people that are staying for the entire day.\n* Questions: please contact Barb Taylor: barb.taylor@scouts.ca \n \nScoutstracker - the event has been loaded in as viewable by Scouters Only so if you wish your entire Colony to be able to view and sign up for the event you will need to go in and change the event settings.\nClick "Edit"\nNext to the PLAN stage click "modify"\nScroll to VISIBILITY and change to "Everyone"\nClick "Save"\n \nEmails will be sent to all Colony Scouters\, Group Commissioners and Support Scouters listed in MyScouts but please share with anyone we may have missed.\n\nFor more details on this ScoutsTracker event\, go to\nhttps://scoutstracker.ca/beavers/view?event=3-5854-8803634437518-60b79c2d5469cb7b7b86 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

9:00 am - Registration begins

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9:30 am &ndash\; Tail Slap\, Announcements\, Safety Moment

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3:45 pm &ndash\; Closing Ceremonies

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Registration Deadline: \; \;Sunday\, April 26\, 2025 &ndash\; No Late or On Site Registrations will be accepted

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Registration fee is $_____ for everyone (Beavers and Scouters) which includes camp rental\, morning snack and an event crest. Group registration packages can be picked up at the registration desk by one of your Group Scouters on the day of the event. \; Registration is in advance so that we can let the people running stations know how many Beavers they should plan to expect. \; Registration form is attached in this posting. \; All \;Youth and Adults \;must be Active in MyScouts \;and we are not able to accommodate siblings or friends who are not registered members of Scouts Canada. \;

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Colonies will need to bring: \; Lunch and Snacks (either as a group or everyone brings their own &ndash\; firepits will not be available for cooking lunch)\, portable First Aid Kit\, Paperwork including a copy of the participant registration forms\, Physical fitness forms for non-members &\; Individual Hold Harmless forms and signed Code of Conduct forms for any non-registered people who \;will \;be attending. \; Paperwork does not need to be turned in at the Registration Table but you do need to carry it with you. \; Dress for the weather &ndash\; this is a rain or shine event!!

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PLEASE MAIL REGISTRATION FORMS \;in time for them to arrive by April 26th \;to BARB TAYLOR\, \; 19477-62ND \;AVENUE\, SURREY\, BC \; V3S 7L4 and include payment in the form of  \;ONE Group cheque payable to Scouts Canada.

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IF YOU ARE PAYING BY E-TRANSFER then please email registration forms no later than April 26th to barb.taylor@scouts.ca. \; \;

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E-transfer Instructions:

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Send your e-transfer \;to \;fvcouncilevents@gmail.com \;and send a screen shot to Barb along with your registration.
When sending your etransfer please enter in the Memo Field your Group Name and &ldquo\;Beaveree&rdquo\;.
Please use Security Question: Name of Organization and Answer: scoutscanada (all one word)

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Scoutstracker &ndash\; the event has been loaded in as viewable by Scouters Only so if you wish your entire Colony to be able to view and sign up for the event you will need to go in and change the event settings.

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Click &ldquo\;Edit&rdquo\;

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Next to the PLAN stage click &ldquo\;modify&rdquo\;

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Scroll to VISIBILITY and change to &ldquo\;Everyone&rdquo\;

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Click &ldquo\;Save&rdquo\;

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Emails \;will be sent to all Colony Scouters\, Group Commissioners and Support Scouters listed in MyScouts but please share with anyone we may have missed.



For more details on this ScoutsTracker event\, go to https://scoutstracker.ca/beavers/view?event=3-5854-8803634437518-60b79c2d5469cb7b7b86 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511 LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T060515Z STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1714975515 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR