CODE HELP • Register • Search • Gallery • Calendar • FAQ • Memberlist • Usergroups • Log in Home Beavers Cubs Scouts Venturers Leaders 2008 Stittsville Villagefest REPORT          Stittsville Scout Group Forum Index -> Events » Event Reports View previous topic View next topic 2008 Stittsville Villagefest REPORT Message  2008 Stittsville Villagefest REPORT 2008 Stittsville Apple Day / Villagefest REPORT On Saturday, October 4, 2008, the 1st Stittsville Scout Group once again participated in Apple Day and Villagefest. Full Report Here...... _________________ Scouter Rob 1st Stittsville Alpha Troop Last edited by ScouterRob on Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:06 pm; edited 1 time in total Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:18 am   Each year our youth participate on this day to help raise funds for the Stittsville Food Bank. This year was no exception. The Stittsville Scouts handed out apples for voluntary donations as a means to provide support the local food bank. Our Beaver Colonies worked areas such as the IDA, Mahogany Spa, Giant Tiger, and Browns, while our Cub Packs worked McDonalds, GRC, Stittsville Arena, and the Legion Hall. We'd like to thank the community for all their generous donations during this time. The Food Bank will definately benefit from all the funds raised during this event, which will make our community an even better one. Our Scout Groups participated in a little bit of a different capacity, working the Abbot Street Park for the many Villagefest activities that were taking place. Scouts met at the Fire Pit arount 10:00am and were put to work right away, getting things prepared for the day, setting up the Canteen, starting the fire, erecting some tents, and building some games for the many people who were planned to stop by on the day. The Scouts Canteen consisted of items such as Corn on the Cob, Apple Juice, Apples of course, cookies, Marshmallow roasting, and of Hot Apple Cider, which was a big hit. Scouts took turns manning the games and canteen stations and of course participated themsevles in some of the events. There was even a wagon ride on a little stretch of the Trans-Canada Trail, which many visitors and our youth took part in. Games included Bow and Arrows (with soft tips of course) and Jousting on hay bails. All the kids had a great time, and I even saw many adults give a little whirl at hitting the rubber chicken with an arrow. I hate to say it, but some of the youth did much better. Unfortunately there WERE some misses......of the entire barn that is, but that didn't seem to be a problem as Scouter Kevin quickly rigged up an "Arrow Retrieving Tool", which consisted of a small board with rope tied to it. The first rope was a little small, so Scouter Kevin fashioned another longer rope to the smaller one using one of the knots we teach you here at Stittsville Scouts. Up she went, knot came undone, board and short rope now on top of barn as well.......time to make an "Arrow Retriever...Retrieve Tool", to retrieve the first Arrow Retriever that was designed to get the arrows....that we needed to retrieve...whew! (Sorry Kevin, couldn't resist) Also in full showing at the Villagefest activities was some local talent and some great slides for the kids. The performers were great and the full size blow up slides were amazing. During these activities, at around 11:00 the Parade came down the road with an abundance of floats, bands, and vehicles. It was a great showing. Stittsville Residents flooded the streets in anticipation for the upcoming parade. For those who were busy working or couldn't make the day, I've included a few photos here, so you too can get a feeling of the parade, as if you were there yourself. I hope you enjoy and and if you couldn't make it this year, make sure you get out there next year, support the food bank, see the local talent, and participate in the fun and food at the Abbot Street Park. The Virtual Parade....... Click here if you'd like to see a SLIDESHOW of these photos.... _________________ Scouter Rob 1st Stittsville Alpha Troop Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:18 am Display posts from previous:  All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year  Oldest FirstNewest First         Stittsville Scout Group Forum Index -> Events » Event Reports All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to:  Select a forum Scout Talk----------------News-- Group NewsEvents-- Event Activities-- Event ReportsParent InformationScouting Resources-- Scouting & How-To Information-- Knots, Knots, and more KnotsTrainingARCHIVES Fun for All----------------Songs-- Gross and Fun Songs-- Mellow Slow Songs-- Songs for Grace-- Action Songs-- Seasonal SongsSkits-- Easy Skits-- Intermediate Level Skits-- Fully Involved SkitsCheers & Chants-- Chants-- Announcements...-- CheersGames-- Wide Spread Out, Lots of Room Games-- Water Games-- Quick and Easy Games-- Team Games-- Obstacle Course Games-- Memory Games-- Fun or Steam Off Games-- Strategy Games-- Races & Relays-- Outdoor Games-- Nature Hunts-- Indoor Games-- Flashlight GamesCrafts-- Easy Crafts-- Intermediate Level Crafts-- Fully Involved CraftsExperiments-- Easy Experiments-- Intermediate Level Experiments-- Fully Involved ExperimentsCool Snacks-- Campfire Snacks-- Hiking Snacks Leaders----------------Leader Resources-- General Information-- Event Planning-- Group Meeting Minutes-- Scouting Location Info-- Program Sharing Ideas-- Leader Pocket Pieces-- Woodbadge1 Program Resources Beavers----------------Beaver Resources-- Colony Jump Start Programs-- GAMSOCS - GAMES-- GAMSOCS - PLAY ACTING-- GAMSOCS - MUSIC-- GAMSOCS - STORY TELLING-- GAMSOCS - OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES-- GAMSOCS - CRAFTS-- GAMSOCS - SPIRITUALITY-- COLONY WB1 TRAINING MATERIAL Cubs----------------Cub Resources-- Pack Jumpstart ProgramsWolf Cub Badges-- Black Star-- Blue Star-- Green Star-- Tawny Star-- Red Star-- Purple Star-- Specialty Badges Scouts----------------Scout Resources-- Chief Scout Voyageur-- Chief Scout Pathfinder-- Chief Scout Outdoor Activities-- Chief Scout Background Material-- Troop Jumpstart Programs-- Year Round Camper-- City of Ottawa Camp Programs-- Magic In Campfires Venturers----------------Venturer Resources You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You cannot attach files in this forum You can download files in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group Design by Freestyle XL / Flowers Online.