London 66th Beaver Colony 2007 – 2008

Meetings: Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm Richards Memorial United Church 

 

 

Please help your Beaver learn the following: 

 

 

 

 

 

Wed. Sept. 5        Registration Night for Beavers and Cubs / Grandparent’s Day Colouring

                Parent Volunteer sign up sheet

 

Tues. Sept. 18        Welcome to the first Beaver meeting, Beaver story / Play games

                Make name tags and tails

Introduction of the Beaver Promise, Law and Motto 

Take Photos 

Receive schedule booklet, Fridge magnet with Beaver Promise, Law and Motto 

 

Tues. Sept. 25        Review Beaver Promise, Law and Motto

                Make Photo display / Play games

 

Tues. Oct. 2        Regular Dues (1st Tuesday of the month $2.00) and Thanksgiving Craft

 

Tues. Oct. 9        Investiture of New Beavers and New Leaders

Parents/Families are invited to attend this meeting where the Beavers will recite the Beaver Promise, Law and Motto and receive their neckers, woggles and area badges.  Refreshments will be served.  Don’t forget your camera.  

 

Sat. Oct. 12        Annual Apple Day Fund Raiser

9:30 A.M.        All Beavers are to be in full uniform (hat and vest) and dressed appropriately for the weather!   We will be asking for donations for scouting and in return we will be giving out fresh apples.  Please note we do not sell apples, but take donations (just a technical tidbit).  We will meet by the bus shelters in the No Frills parking lot at 9:30 sharp!  Please plan to attend with your child and assist in this fundraising effort.  This is our major fund-raiser for the year and gives us our operating funds for activities.  Each Beaver participating will receive an Apple Day 2007 badge!

 

 

Note: All dates and times are tentative and are subject to possible change! 

 

Tues. Oct. 16        Bowling Night: 6:00 - 7:00 Arcade Eastown Bowling Centre 1480 Dundas St East

 

Tues. Oct. 23        Halloween Theme Night – Craft, colouring, songs and stories

 

Fri/Sat Oct 25,26 Adult Volunteers needed for the Haunted Hayride at Fanshawe Pioneer Village

 

Tues. Oct. 30        Beaver/Cub Halloween Party – See you in your costumes

6:30 – 8:00        Pumpkin Carving, games, etc. – Families welcome

 

Tues. Nov. 6        Dues (1st Tuesday of the month $2.00)

                Make Remembrance Day Bookmarks / Theme Colouring & Activities / Games

 

Wed. Nov. 7        Rehearsal for Church Parade (Only for the 2-4 Beavers who carry flag, etc.)

Sun. Nov. 11        Remembrance Day Church Parade

 

Tues. Nov. 13        Ambulance Base Tour - More info to follow

 

Tues. Nov. 20        Hot Wheels Cars Night: Each Beaver is to bring one Hot Wheels car  

 

Tues. Nov. 27        Astronomy Night at the Children’s Museum – meet at 5:45

                Beavers are welcome to explore the rest of the museum after

 

Tues. Dec. 4        Regular Dues (1st Tuesday of the month $2.00)

                Christmas Crafts, Christmas singing

 

Wed. Dec. 12        Beavers and Cubs Christmas Party – Families Welcome

                Think about the less fortunate: Bring canned food

 

Sun. Dec. 9        10:30- 1:30 Fundraiser: Volunteers needed to wrap gifts at Argyle Mall  

 

Sat. Dec. 15        Christmas Movie

ARRIVE:  9:30AM 

MOVIE:  10 AM 

WHERE:  Rainbow Cinemas, Galleria     FREE PARKING with validation

COST:  $5 Beaver/Cub (to cover the cost of the snack)

SIBLINGS:  $9 with snack OR $5 without snack  

**need one parent there for siblings** 

  

WHICH MOVIE:  unsure until the week before, we are hoping for Alvin & the Chipmunks New Christmas Movie or Mr. Magorian's Magical Emporium (sp??)

         ***The theatre will not be open to the general public for that showing

Minimum:  40 people, maximum 138 

There will be 2 other Beaver/Cub groups to join us.  They are responsible for coordinating, supervising & paying for their own children.

 

Tues. Dec. 18        Family Ice Skating at Victoria Park.  Please bring out the family to enjoy the Christmas lights and some exercise.  Please dress appropriately for the weather!   The rink is closed from 5:30 to 6:30 each day for resurfacing. Therefore, we will meet by the stage at 6:00 and enjoy a walk through the park to admire the lights and displays first.

 

Reminder:  Winter boot season is here but please remember that each Beaver is expected to wear running shoes in the church.

 

Tues. Jan 8        Dues (1st Tuesday of the month $2.00)

Show and tell: each Beaver may bring ONE toy or gift and talk about their holidays and be prepared to talk about a something nice they did for someone else 

Lego Building Contest: Bring in your creative lego creations 

 

Mon. Jan. 14        Archery Night with Jeff Plinke at Spencer Lodge (Scout Shop) 531 Windermere                        6:30 – 7:30 Each Beaver should be accompanied by a parent for assistance

 

Tues. Jan. 15        Fun with Play-doe Night

 

Tues. Jan. 22        Music Night – Guest Speaker

 

Tues. Jan. 29        Building of Beaver Buggies, Groundhog Day Craft

 

Fri. Feb. 2 -        Beaver/Cub Sleepover at Bryson Center (behind Scout Hall on Windermere)

Sat. Feb. 3        Arrive 6:00  Depart 10:00 A.M.  Parent and Beaver sleepover

                More info to follow

 

Tues. Feb. 5        Dues (1st Tuesday of the month $2.00)

Shrove Tuesday – Pancake Dinner  

 

Tues. Feb. 12         St. Valentine’s Day Celebrations and Craft

                Painting of Beaver Buggies

 

Wed. Feb. 13        Rehearsal for Church Parade (Only for the 2-4 Beavers who carry flag, etc.)

Sun. Feb 17        Church Parade 10:15 11:45 Light lunch to follow at church, then

                Cross Country Skiing at Fanshawe Pioneer Village (weather permitting)

 

Tues. Feb. 19        Final touches to Beaver Buggies/ Lord Baden Powel Day discussion

 

Wed. Feb. 20        Roast Beef Dinner 6:00 Beaver Buggie and Cub Car Races 7:00

                Thinking Day (Feb. 22) Banquet Celebration

 

Tues. Feb. 26        Sports Night: Ball Hockey – drills, skills and scrimmage

 

Tues. Mar. 4        Dues (1st Tuesday of the month $2.00)  

Make your own snack night 

 

Tues. Mar. 11        March Break week – wear green for St. Patrick’s Day, Make Irish Pin

Bring a friend and your favourite board game 

 

Tues. Mar. 18        Dues (1st Tuesday of the month $2.00)

        Easter Craft and Guest Speaker to talk about celebrating Easter

 

Sat. Mar. 22        10:00 to 12:00 Easter egg Hunt and Activities – Families Welcome

 

Tues. Mar. 25        Bird feeder/bird house building, learn to recognize birds in your area

 

Tues. Apr. 1        Beaver Birthday Party – Bring a friend

 

Tues. Apr. 8        Home Depot Project Night - meet at 5:45 at the Service Desk

Home Depot East (Dundas & Clarke)  

 

Tues. Apr. 15        Earth Day Celebrations, Planting spring seeds and Kite making

 

Sat. Apr. 19        Earth Week Activity – Tree Planting & Clean up – More info to follow

 

Tues. Apr. 22        Sports Night – Cycling – Safety and Maintenance, obstacle course

 

Sat. Apr. 26 -        Camp - Timken - St. Thomas

Sun. Apr. 27 

 

Tues. April 29        Dues (1st Tuesday of the month $2.00) Mother’s Day Craft

 

Tues. May 6        Beaver Swim Up / Final Ceremony / Parents/Families are invited to attend this meeting / Refreshments will be served.  Don’t forget your camera.  

 

Wed. May 7        Only White Tail Beavers (who swim up to Cubs) attend a Cub meeting 7:00 – 8:30

 

June 7-8 Camp Sylvan:  Frontierland, Camp Sylvan, Parkhill

Sat. July 5: Cycling Trip and BBQ

Sat. August 3: Swim and Pot luck Social               

Registration: Wednesday after Labour Day