Announcements

On Saturday April 2, 10 members of the 1st Arbutus scout troop headed up to Lake Quennel for the Canoe Challenge.  What we found was a well run, challenging, fun event where there was laughter to be found all over the event site from the archery range to the water to the campfire.  There were youth participating from all over Vancouver Island as well as Powell River and the … [Read more...] about 6th Annual VI Scouts Canoe Challenge

The scouting movement is reliant on the participation of scout veterans and volunteers who are willing to donate their time and energy to become leaders.  There are a variety of roles leaders can take on, everything from webmaster to group commissioner to active section leader helping plan and guide youth in their weekly activities. Scouts Canada can't do it without these … [Read more...] about Unsung Heros

Thanks to everyone who came to the 1st Arbutus Family potluck in celebration of Lord Baden Powell dinner.  The skits and songs very enthusiastic and everyone had fun.  Congratulations to Scouter Bernie who was presented with his 20 year medal and the Scouts and Cub groups who were presented with their Quality Program certificates for 2014/15.  James, our visiting scout from the … [Read more...] about Baden Powell Family Potluck Celebration

After two years where snow camp was cancelled due to lack of snow, the 1st Arbutus Scout troop had a wonderful time in the snow on Mount Washington with 14 Juan de Fuca.  Special thanks to Scouter Bernie for his creation of the handmade snow shoes the troop used as well as the other leaders who took time to plan and attend with the youth - Scouters Bernie, Ian, Alex, Bob … [Read more...] about Snow Camp