Winter Camp 2015 has been booked for the weekend of February 13-15 at:
Gite sur les pins in Parc Oka. This is about 45 min drive from Montreal and this camp we will NOT have a bus as it is not cost effective as we are only going with Cubs this year.
SIGN UP IS CLOSED!!!
When: Friday Feb 13 to Sunday Feb 15
Drop Off Time & Location: Parc Oka – Friday 1830 – 1900 Hrs
Pick Up Time: Parc Oka – Sunday 1300 hrs
Where: Oka National Park ( Oka National Park – 2020 Chemin d’Oka – Oka, QC J0N 1E0)
Click Link for Directions from Tim Horton’s at the Beaconsfield Mall next to Metro.
Cost: 55$ – Cost of the camp and all activities and food. To be paid before Camp. Cash or Check made to Beaconsfield Scouts Canada
A fun filled weekend is in store for the cubs for Winter Camp.
For the winter camp, the Cubs will be sleeping indoors.
Below is the packing list:
WINTER CAMP 2015 PACKING LIST
Photocopy of MEDICARE CARD and all medication with written instructions. (No copy of Card, No Camp, No Exceptions!)
FULL LIST
- Helmet (for tubing)
- Sleeping Bag and Small Pillow (summer bag is fine, we are sleeping indoors and do not require an extreme weather bag, mattresses are there no sleeping pad needed)
- Snow suit OR snow pants/coat
- Mittens or gloves (3 pairs)
- Wool hat/tuque (needs to cover the ears) (2)
- Neck warmer or scarf
- Snow Boots
- Thermal Long underwear (2)
- Water bottle
- Plastic/Metal Cup suitable for drinking hot chocolate
- Woolen socks or suitable socks warm enough for long periods outside (4 pairs)
- Underwear (3)
- Warm fleece sweaters (2)
- Long pants (2)
- T-Shirts (2)
- Long sleeved shirts (2)
- Pajamas (2)
- Running shoes or slippers to wear inside the cabin and the mess hall, keep socks dry
- Towel and Laundry Bag
- Wash Bag: Facecloth, Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap in a container, comb / brush
- Flashlight plus spare batteries (reverse install to prevent accidental discharge)
- Cub handbook, Note pad and pencil
- MESS KIT (Plate, Bowl, Cup, Knife, Fork, Spoon in a mesh bag)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and Vaseline or lip balm
- Plastic bags (3) (1 Bag for Wet Clothes, 2 Bags to keep feet dry if boots get wet)
- Optional items: Sleeping Buddy, Playing cards, book, Campfire Blanket, diary, Binoculars, Survival kit and Compass, snowshoes (if you have them)
PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING WITH YOUR CHILDS NAME.
DAYPACK – Small Back Pack
The daypack is to be carried to all activities and has back-up items in case the cub gets cold or their gear is wet. Please have the cub pack their daypack so they know where everything is. School backpack is fine. Please separate from the above full list the following items and pack in the daypack
- T-shirt and Long sleeved shirt
- Pair of gloves/mittens and wool hat/tuque
- Pair of socks
- Water Bottle, Plastic/Metal Cup
- Spare batteries (for flashlight)
- Cub handbook, notepad and pencil
- Plastic bags (2)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and Vaseline or lip balm
- Optional survival kit, compass, diary and binoculars
TO WEAR to Camp
- Full Uniform including neckerchief and woggle
- Long sleeved shirt under uniform
- Warm Pants
- Gloves
- Warm Coat
- Wool hat/tuque
- Winter Boots and Good Socks
- Flashlight in a pocket (it will be dark when we arrive)
All other items from the full list are to be packed in a BACKPACK: 55 L or larger backpack (not mandatory but suggested). Hockey bag or larger duffle bag is fine.
Please note it’s preferable to pack in proper back packs so the Cubs can carry all their clothing and equipment.
Photocopy of MEDICARE CARD (No copy of Card, No Camp, No Exceptions!)
Please do NOT bring any electronic items (DS, phones etc), pocket knives or food. Any such items will be confiscated by the Leaders and returned to the Cubs after camp. Please ensure ALL items are marked with your Cubs name or initials. It is very difficult to repatriate lost items if they are not marked.
For Emergencies during the weekend, please contact one of the following numbers: Paul “AKELA” 514-519-3630, Jane “RAKSHA” 514-592-9624
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us as the following:
Looking forward to seeing all the Cubs there that weekend!
“Akela”
