Date: Friday, October 18, 2019 OR Saturday, October 19, 2019
Who: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers
Time: Time varies depending on the day
Location: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 143 Main St. North, Markham
Note: (1) All youths must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
(2) All youths must wear their full uniform
Incentive: Any participants can get a $25 coupon for Fall Camp –
For more information, See HERE
Group
Week of October 14 and 15, 2019
Below is the schedule of activities for the week beginning October 14 and 15, 2019:
Thank you to all who participated in the Popcorn Blitz. We had a good turn out and most of our youths were able to canvas an order or two. Good job!
This week will be a busy week for all of our youths and Scouters. We have our Investiture on Tuesday and Apple Day on Friday and Saturday. Details of the activities are as follows:
Date: Tuseday, October 15, 2019
Who: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM [only 1 hour]
Location: Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School, 230 Fincham Ave., Markham
Note: (1) Full uniform required. See 2019 Investiture
(2) Scouts and Venturers will not have their regular Monday night meeting because of Thanksgiving. They are expected to attend the Investiture on Tuesday.
Date: Friday, October 18, 2019 OR Saturday, October 19, 2019
Who: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers
Time: Time varies depending on the day
Location: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 143 Main St. North, Markham
Note: (1) All youths must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
(2) All youths must wear their full uniform. See how you can get a $25 coupon for Fall Camp – 2019 Apple Day
Group or Cross Section Events COMING UP:
Popcorn Order – Friday, October 25, 2019 – deadline to submit popcorn order forms and payment. Popcorn coordinators will be available at the section meeting on October 21 (for Scouts and Venturers) and October 22 (for Beavers and Cubs) to collect all order forms and payment. If you are not able to submit your form and payment, please coordinate with Scouter Bryant (commissioner@7thmarkham.org) to schedule drop-off date on or before October 25.
Fall Camp
Who: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers
When: November 8 – 10, 2019
Where: Woodland Trails Scout Camp, 14919 Kennedy Rd, Stouffville
Note: More information will follow
Week of September 23 and 24, 2019
Below is the schedule of activities for the week beginning September 23 and 24, 2019:
Venturers Hike
Date: Monday, September 23, 2019
Who: Venturers
Time: 6:45 – 8:15 PM
Location: Drop Off: Markham Green Golf Club, 120 Rouge Bank Dr, Markham, ON L3S 4B7
Pickup: Dairy Queen, 6030 Hwy 7, Markham, ON L3P 3A6
7th Markham Group Hike
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Who: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and families
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Rouge Valley Mennonite Church, 7452 Reesor Rd., Markham
Note: See information and trail map – HERE
Toronto Zoo Sleepover
Date: Drop Off: September 28th, 2019, Saturday 6:45pm;
Pickup: September 29th, 2019, Sunday 9:30am
Who: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts
Location: Toronto Zoo
Note: The sleepover includes:
– Guided tours through select areas of the Zoo
– Fun camp-style activities and games
– Bedtime snacks
– Vouchers for breakfast in the next morning
– Admission to the Zoo on September 29, 2019 for all participants
See drop off instructions – HERE
Welcome to Scouting
Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Who: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, Scouters and families
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Rouge Valley Mennonite Church, 7452 Reesor Rd., Markham
Note: Welcome returning and new beavers, cubs, scouts and venturers and families. We will have a “Welcome to Scouting” event. It is very important that all registered members attend the event. We will discuss how our Scouting group works and what you can do to help your child maximize his/her Scouting experience. Also please ensure that your emails are up to date on myscouts.ca so that we can ensure that you get any important emails to you throughout the year. First official section meetings will occur in the following week. A simple hot dog dinner will be served at the event.
Please see tentative Parent’s handbook and 2019-2020 schedule.
Hope to see you there!
7th Markham Scouters
Group or Cross Section Events COMING UP:
Toronto Zoo Sleepover
Date: Drop Off: September 28th, 2019, Saturday 6:45pm;
Pickup: September 29th, 2019, Sunday 9:30am
Who: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers
Location: Toronto Zoo
Cost: $70
Registration Deadline: September 17th, 2019 Tuesday (Only 25 spots)
Note: The sleepover includes:
– Guided tours through select areas of the Zoo
– Fun camp-style activities and games
– Bedtime snacks
– Vouchers for breakfast in the next morning
– Admission to the Zoo on September 29, 2019 for all participants
To register, please see information package HERE.
Hosted Hospitality Host to UK Scouts
Ho Ho Host of World Scout Jamboree UK Scouts
Date: August 5 – 8, 2019
Who: Cubs (Howlers), Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, Scouters
Where: Woodland Trails, 14919 Kennedy Road, Stouffville, ON L4A 7X5
Cost: $75 per participant
Drop Off: Aug 5th – any time after 2pm but before dinner/night
Pickup: Aug 8th – between 11am and 6pm.
REMINDER: Don’t forget to pack a bathing suit and towel, we are going to the beach on Tuesday!
Please have signed Code of Conduct, non-refundable payment (cheque payable to Scouts Canada – 7th Markham or electronic transfer to bryantfung@hotmail.com), emergency contact information return to Scouter Bryant by Friday, August 2, 2019. See HERE for info package.
This year, 7th Markham will host Scouts from Leicestershire & Lincolnshire, UK. They are attending the World Jamboree (WSJ2019) in West Virginia, United States then they will continue their journey to visit Canada. We are looking for Howlers, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers to meet our counterparts from UK, exchange stories and meet new friends. We will camp close to home at Woodland Trails Scout Camp (only 15 minutes from Markham). From here we will show our guests the sights of Toronto and spend an afternoon picnicking on the beach, and with dinner at an area restaurant. There will be loads of camp time, camp fires, activities and stories from Scouting in the UK and the World Scout Jamboree.
Youth are welcome to arrive at camp on Monday, Aug 5 after 2pm, dinner will be served. Tuesday is a tour of Toronto landmarks, beach and dinner out. On Wednesday, GTA Scouts will have an International Scouting day at the campsite, through shared activities and games, we will meet over 200 Scouts from the UK staying at Woodland Trails. Our guests will leave for home on Thursday but 7th Markham youth can stay at the camp until pick up time Thursday. Non-overnight options are available as well, please contact either Scouter Thom or Scouter Bryant if you have any questions:
Scouter-in-Charge: Thom Heaysman thomasafine@rogers.com
Group Commissioner: Bryant Fung bryantfung@hotmail.com