April 2003

To all Parents of 3^rd Kanata B (Weasel) Cub Pack,

I would like to extend an invitation to everyone in our Pack to attend this year's Carleton Area Camporee taking place on the weekend of May 23-25, 2003 at Baxter Conservation Area, Kars. This year's theme is Wild, Wild West.  Please plan to arrive at the campsite between 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Friday.

Map to Baxter  +  Site Map

What to pack

Fees
Weasel Pack is charging $40.00 per person (youth or adult).  This fee covers the actual costs of the camp, including Park Fee, crests, T-shirts, program materials, paramedic services, parking transport and other administrative costs and meals.

Forms to fill out/update, sign and return

1. Physical Fitness Certificate for every person attending the Camporee
2. Parent/Guardian Consent form for each youth attending the Camporee
3. Registration Form for your family indicating T-shirt size(s) and total Registration Fee submitted

Registration forms and payment are due by Monday April 11, 2003.  No registrations will be accepted by the Area Committee after April 25, 2003.

Make your cheque payable to:   Scouts Canada

Vehicle Control
While tent trailers are discouraged, they are only allowed with the permission of the camp committee.  To obtain permission contact Steve Gribbon, 836-7712.
TO GAIN ENTRY INTO the park without paying, EVERY vehicle MUST display a parking pass (completely filled out) in the front window.  Off-Site parking passes will be provided to all drivers prior to our departure.  One coloured (green) "On-Site" pass will be provided for our Cub Pack. Additional "On-Site" passes can be obtained at $20 each.
Drivers, when you arrive please identify yourself as 3rd Kanata Weasel Cub Pack for directions to our campsite.  In the past, there has been considerable congestion in the campsite areas because of the number of cars remaining after unloading.  This is unsafe and interferes with camp set-up.  As such, after unloading, vehicles with off-site passes will immediately proceed to the assigned parking lot.  Failure to do so could result in a $25 fine to 3rd Kanata's Group Committee.  All "Off-Site" pass vehicles MUST be off-site by 8:30 p.m.  Only vehicles with the coloured "On-Site" parking pass will be permitted to remain parked in the camp area.  In order to maintain the safety of attendees and to provide for the smooth operation of activities, the campground areas will be closed to Off Site vehicles Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Sunday between 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.  Those needing to depart from camp between these hours may contact Steve Gribbon to make arrangements to have their gear taken to the off site parking lot.
On Sunday, you will be able to pick up your vehicle from the parking lots, after the closing ceremonies are finished.  There will be too much pedestrian traffic on the roads until that time.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
As with any Scouting event, alcohol and illegal drugs are NOT PERMITTED at any time during the weekend.
Anyone caught with alcohol will be asked to leave the camporee.  NO EXCEPTIONS !!!  Scouting policy doesn't allow you to smoke in front of the youth.  If you are a cigarette smoker, please find a location away from the youth and ensure that you use a butt can.

Schedule

Friday

4:30 - 8:00 Arrival at campsite and setup

4:30 - 8:45 Vehicles to be parked in designated areas.  Transportation back to camp sites provided

9:00 - 9:30 Forms delivered to headquarters

11:00 All quiet

Saturday

8:30-9:00 Parade to Horseshoe

9:00- 9:45 Opening Ceremonies

9:45 Set Up Activities

10:00-12:00 Section Activities

12:00-1:30 Lunch

1:30-3:30 Section Activities

3:30 - 7:00 Free time - linking activities

7:15-8:00 Colony Campfire

8:00-9:00 Pack Campfire

9:00-10:00 Troop Campfire

Sunday

9:30- 10:00 Colony Scouts Own

Pack Scouts Own

Troop Scouts Own

10:15 - 11:00 Closing ceremonies

Yours in Scouting,

Mark Tunnicliffe (599-8941)