Scouts and Cubs Remember Our Veterans

Bowen Island Cubs and Scouts honoured our veterans on this Remembrance Day by participating in the Bowen Island Remembrance Day ceremony.  The Cubs and Scouts each placed a wreath at the Bowen Cenotaph to honour those who gave their lives for our freedom.  We will remember.

Bowen Scouts Sail Into Bowfest!

  Bowen Scouts proudly unveiled their custom built puddle duck racer at the Bowfest Parade this weekend!  Our Cubs and Scouts marched along side the parade float to hundreds of cheering spectators.  Many thanks to IRLY Building Centre for their generous support of materials for the project and to the leaders and Scouts who built the boat.  Visit the photo gallery for more Bowfest 2013 photos!  

Cub Meeting Change

To accommodate the visit of the 3rd West Vancouver Scouts, our Wednesday meeting has been changed to Monday June 4th. We will start at our regular meeting time, 6:30pm at the school. From there the Pack will walk down to the ferry to greet other cubs from the 3rd WV group. This is a great way for our Cubs to meet other Cubs and a meet and greet for those going to Camp Byng. Pick up time will be 8pm at Crippen Park.

2012 Year-End Potluck Dinner Party!

WHEN: Wednesday June 13th, 2012 WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion , 1266 Scarborough Rd TIME: 6 pm – 8 pm Hello everyone, As some of you may know we are planning a Year-End Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday June 13th. Please RSVP to Leslie at: leslie@leslieblais.com Please let me know what you would like to bring, so we can have a nice variety of food. Here are some suggestions: Appetizer Salads Desert Main Dishes could be :  Beef, Pork, Chicken, Vegetarian Also it would be helpful if you could let me know how many will be attending in your party (eg parents, siblings) so we can set enough tables. I hope to see you all there!

Sea Kayking Adventure

Fun was had by all Bowen Beavers and Cubs on May 16th as they ventured out with expert Sea Kayak guides Martin and Jessica. Mother Nature cooperated with us this week in order for our group to try their hand at kayaking. Even though some had tried it before, it was a new experience for others. A great big thank you goes out to Bowen Island Sea Kayaking for their expertise.  

May 23rd – Jamboree on the Trail

Beavers and Cubs will be participating in our own Jamboree on the Trail this Wednesday May 23rd. Please have your child in appropriate footwear and attire for current weather conditions. They should also bring a snack and drink for their hike. The hike will take place during the regular meeting time. Cubs will be exploring Dorman Point. (Meet and pickup at the school). Beavers will be traveling to the fish ladder. (Meet and pickup at the school). Any parents who want a little bit of exercise are more than welcome to join either group.

Cubs meeting schedule change

The Cub meeting for June 6th has been rescheduled to June 4th to accommodate a visit from the 3rd West Vancouver Cub Scouts in preparation for our Camp Byng Camping trip.   Details to follow.

Queen of Capilano Ferry Tour- April 24th

Our Queen of Capilano Ferry Tour is on! The meeting will start at 5:45pm for both Beavers and Cubs. If everyone could please be on time and meet at Government dock. Please ensure your child is wearing their uniform. Pick up time will be at 7pm at the library.

Cubs invade Science World!

April 14/12 Science World Campout Eleven cubs and three parents had a great overnight adventure at Science World, we weren’t alone though, there were over 250 other cubs from around the Lower Mainland.  But the  16th West Vancouver,  Bowen Island did get special mention in the opening introduction, for being the only Pack to come from an island. After watching a great film about the Space Shuttle crew repairing the Hubble Telescope in the Omnimax Theatre, we were free to explore the exhibits. The Lego section and Water Room were the cubs favourite. We were assigned to sleep in the Natural World exhibit, home of the snakes, spiders, and insects, hopefully asleep and secure in their glass aquariums. We laid out our sleeping bags around the fake cedar tree with a dinosaur skeleton staring at us from across the room. Lights went out at 11:30 and the cubs went to sleep, most of them anyway. After breakfast, there was a science demo, Berdon’s  enthusiasm caught the attention of the presenter and he was selected to pull the lever in the water bottle rocket launch. Thanks to parents, Vik, Michael and Frank for helping out. David Jones, Cub leader

MEC Night for Scouts

MEC Club Night is back! Date: Tuesday May 15th, 2012 Location:       MEC Vancouver, 130 West Broadway  MEC North Vancouver, 1341 Main St. Receive 10% off all items purchased that evening – and 5% off boats! To attend the Vancouver Stores Club Night, please RSVP to vancouverclubnights@mec.ca To attend the North Vancouver stores Club Night, please RSVP to mharvey@mec.ca Participants must be a member of Mountain Equipment Co-op in order to make a purchase.  If you are not yet a member, you may purchase a 5$ membership that evening.