Scoutrees location confirmed

Scouts Canada has confirmed our tree planting location for this Saturday’s Scoutrees event!  This year we will be planting in the Grouse Woods area of North Vancouver (Malaspina Place). – see map below. As mentioned in our previous post we would like to go over as a group if possible, however if you need to meet us on site or would just like to know where on earth we’re going – directions are: To get there – go up Capilano Road which becomes Nancy Greene Way – then right on Prospect Ave. – first left here onto Cliffridge Drive (street sign may indicate Sonora Dr.)  Go almost to the end of Cliffridge and turn left onto Molina Road.  Find parking from here on.   Malaspina Place is a right turn off Molina.   We will meet at the very end of Malaspina Place. We hope everyone can make it out to support such an important cause!

Let’s plant some trees!

On April 2nd Bowen Beavers are invited to participate in “Scoutrees” a Canada-wide Scouts Canada environmental initiative designed to give all members of Scouts Canada the opportunity to demonstrate, through the planting of trees, their concern for the environment. Participating Beavers will receive a certificate and will earn a tree planting badge as well as a piece or “wedge” of their North Shore Crest.  Beavers and their families are invited to attend this important event!  There is no fee to participate in this event and hot chocolate, juice and hotdogs will be provided.

Meetings Cancelled during March Break!

Please note that March 16th and 23rd meetings have been CANCELLED due to March Break.  Due to the unavailability of the multipurpose room at BICS during the break, as well as many people away during the break, we have decided to cancel the meetings during March Break. We hope that everyone has a fun and safe March Break, we’ll see you again on March 30th for our regularly scheduled Beavers meeting.  During the March 30th meeting we will host an Investiture Ceremony for any Beavers that were away and missed the ceremony last month. See you after the break!  

Congratulations To All Newly Invested Bowen Beavers!

The Bowen Island Beavers enjoyed a well presented ceremony hosted by Rainbow Joy from the 13th Seymour North Vancouver Beavers Colony as well as our friend Bubbles of the North Shore Area Scouting Council.  Congratulations are in order for all Bowen Beavers who were able to attend tonights ceremony and are now officially Invested Bowen Island Beaver Scouts of the 16th West Vancouver Colony!  We sang some great new songs, the Beavers worked together and acted out some wonderful skits and we had a fantstic campfire.  Thanks to all of the parents who were able to attend and participate, it was lots of fun! The newly Invested Beavers recited the Beavers law and promise and received their scarves and badges.  They learned the scouting stages (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venture etc.) and gained a better understanding of what was in store for them along the way. We hope that in the future we might be able to invite Rainbow Joy’s 13th Symour North Vancouver Beaver Scout colony to Bowen Island for a group activity – it would be great to make some new friends along the way!  Rainbow Joy certainly has a few badges on her campfire blanket! Thanks again to … Continue Reading →

Beavers Celebrate at Torchlight Parade

The Beavers represented Bowen Island and joined the larger Scouting community to celebrate 100 years of Scouting at the 2011 Torchlight Parade at Lower Lonsdale Saturday evening.  The parade began at the cenotaph at Victoria Park and marched down Lonsdale to Ship Builder’s Square where Beavers were treated to a campfire, sing along, s’mores, hot chocolate, lots of crafts and much more!  The weather was fantastic and congratulations to our friend Bubbles for a fine opening ceremony speech.  There were many food donations dropped off to support local charities. Many thanks to all of the Beavers and their families who attended the event!

2011 Busy Beaver Camp for 7 year old Beavers at Camp Byng, Sunshine Coast

Mark your calendars – the “Bever Fever” 2011 Busy Beaver Camp is happening June 18th-19th, 2011. This Busy Beaver Camp gives 7 year old Beavers (White Tails) the chance to experience a camp that is similar to a cub camp with challenging activities at a higher skill level and … it’s FUN!!! This annual camp is held at Camp Byng on the Sunshine Coast.  Note: Every Beaver must be accompanied by an adult which means one of your parents is invited too! What does it cost?  The fee is approximately $55.00 per person and includes all meals and transportation including ferry to and from Langdale and the bus ride to and from Camp Byng. More details to come in March so stay tuned!

Bowen Beavers clean up at Buggy Races

The Bowen Island Beavers braved the torrential rains and had a great time at the Beaver Buggy races at Cap Mall today.  Thanks to all the Beavers and parents that came out and made it a great experience!  We had quite a few Bowen cars that won races – Great Job!

Beaver Buggy Race Tomorrow at Capilano Mall

The Beaver Buggy race at Capilano Mall is tomorrow, Saturday February 12th and we’re excited to participate!  Come cheer on your Bowen Island Beavers! Registration is at 10:30am and racing begins at 11:00am.  The event takes place by the Totem poles near Starbucks and Walmart entrance.  Beavers who compete will receive a participation badge for the event.