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Muskrat Meadows Cub Camp
Muskrat Meadows Cub Camp
We booked the Muskrat Meadows campground on Deas Island for an overnight camp. We hiked ~5km around the island including a stop to peak into the Massey Tunnel where it goes under the Fraser River. We practiced outdoor safety skills including knife work, Scouter Jonathan and the Howlers made us a delicious dinner, and we screened stop-motion movies that the Cubs had prepared.
We practiced marching for the Remembrance Day parade.
We practiced marching for the Remembrance Day parade.
The 5-star (outdoor) restaurant.
The 5-star (outdoor) restaurant.
The real (outdoor) movie theater experience, with popcorn.
The real (outdoor) movie theater experience, with popcorn.
All Sections Camp at Camp McLean
All Sections Camp at Camp McLean
The Cubs were joined by Beavers and Scouts at this huge Scouts Canada Property. We had two special guests that taught us archery and First Nations cedar crafts. We we had a traditional campfire with skits, songs and reflection.
We can still run a camp fire during a fire ban.
We can still run a camp fire during a fire ban.
We shot targets, skit scripts, and that poor deer.
We shot targets, skit scripts, and that poor deer.
Our guest Cheyanne shared the craft of cedar roses. (Picture)
Our guest Cheyanne shared the craft of cedar roses. (Picture)
East Canyon Loop Hike at Golden Ears Park
East Canyon Loop Hike at Golden Ears Park
The Cubs hiked about 9km total around the Golden Ears easy canyon, visiting the lower falls and the east-west connector bridge.
Learning how to skip rocks in the river.
Learning how to skip rocks in the river.
The waterfall! There was a lot of water moving through today.
The waterfall! There was a lot of water moving through today.
We had to use our hands to scramble up the connector trail.
We had to use our hands to scramble up the connector trail.
Lunch by the river.
Lunch by the river.
This bridge is the only way across in the entire valley.
This bridge is the only way across in the entire valley.
A huge log bridge!
A huge log bridge!
Indoor Climbing at ClimbBase5
Indoor Climbing at ClimbBase5
The Cubs conquered their fears (and tested their endurance) at indoor rock climbing led by some awesome instructors.
The instructors taught us the critical Figure 8 Follow Through knot.
The instructors taught us the critical Figure 8 Follow Through knot.
The auto-belays let everyone climb together.
The auto-belays let everyone climb together.
Some of the Cubs took on bigger challenges.
Some of the Cubs took on bigger challenges.
Raven's Nest Camp
Raven's Nest Camp
The Cubs enjoyed an overnight camp at Raven's Nest campground in Tynehead Park. We were lucky to be there on a day that the salmon hatchery was releasing salmon.
We cooked our dinner in foil pouches on the camp fire
We cooked our dinner in foil pouches on the camp fire
Tynehead park has some nice hiking trails
Tynehead park has some nice hiking trails
We released young salmon into the river at the nearby hatchery
We released young salmon into the river at the nearby hatchery
Earth Day Festival
Earth Day Festival
The Cubs presented their plant research posters and participated in activities from many environmentally-focused groups on Earth Day.
Our research on native and invasive species
Our research on native and invasive species
Building planter boxes with help from the Troop
Building planter boxes with help from the Troop
Drum circle!
Drum circle!
Winter Carnival
Winter Carnival
The Cubs planned, prepared and hosted a carnival with many games, activities and experiences for the Beavers and their families.
All lit up and safely distanced
All lit up and safely distanced
One of many fun games
One of many fun games
Cotton candy was a hit!
Cotton candy was a hit!
Hollyburn Cabin Hike
Hollyburn Cabin Hike
The Cubs hiked the Hollyburn Cabin Trail and found the Scouts Cabin, which is currently closed. It was a nice, snowy hike on a quiet trail.
An easy hike that's more fun in the snow
An easy hike that's more fun in the snow
Planning a game (without snowballs....)
Planning a game (without snowballs....)
The Hollyburn Scouts Cabin
The Hollyburn Scouts Cabin
Fall Camp
Fall Camp
The Cubs focused on keeping warm because it was below zero at night. Fortunately we had a big campfire and had spent a few weeks preparing our cold weather gear.
Cubs setting up the tent as a team
Cubs setting up the tent as a team
Practicing the "log cabin" fire lay
Practicing the "log cabin" fire lay
We spent most of the evening beside the fire
We spent most of the evening beside the fire
Deer Lake Canoeing and Kayaking
Deer Lake Canoeing and Kayaking
The Cubs tried out canoes and kayaks on Deer lake on a perfect sunny day. It turns out we have some Cubs who are part of a boating club that race kayaks. The staff at Deer Lake boat rentals were awesome!
A perfect day on the water
A perfect day on the water
The Scouters had fun too!
The Scouters had fun too!
Paddling in unison
Paddling in unison
Day Camp and Camp McLean
Day Camp and Camp McLean
We bussed out to the Scouts-owned Camp McLean in Langley for a fun-packed day. The Scouter Sol taught us some archery basics and we managed to roast hot dogs without a real campfire.
Some Cubs said the bus ride was the best part
Some Cubs said the bus ride was the best part
Bannock and hotdogs on the "campfire"
Bannock and hotdogs on the "campfire"
Scouter Honor's perfect form after a brief lesson
Scouter Honor's perfect form after a brief lesson
Hollyburn Winter Skills
Hollyburn Winter Skills
Scouter Sol brought his mountaineering equipment up to Cypress Resort with the Cubs. We probed the snow depth, practiced digging snow caves, and secured tie-downs in the ice and snow.
The gear is ready to go
The gear is ready to go
Smallest Cub in the smallest cave
Smallest Cub in the smallest cave
Testing the snow anchor
Testing the snow anchor
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