Area Events

During the Scouting year various activities are planned for the benefit of all Scouts in Fruitbelt Area. Some of these events are described on this page. For exact dates and more specific information, check the "Home/Events" page. (SCOUTERS: We welcome your input to improve this page.)

For All Sections

Bowling

Usually held in November at Stryx Lanes in Grimsby. Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts bowl on one Sunday and the senior sections (Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts) and leaders bowl the next Sunday. Trophies may be awarded.

Racing

Each section has the opportunity to build and race a vehicle. Beaver Scouts build (with parental assistance) Beaver Buggies; Cub Scouts build (with parental supervision) Kub Kars and the senior sections build "Big Rigs". These vehicles are then raced on special tracks.

In early spring (February) the Area holds races for each section. Trophies are awarded for the fastest vehicle, the best design, etc. The area event is followed shortly thereafter by a Battlefields Council event. Up to ten youth from each section can be eligible to attend (maximum 2 youth from each section/group).

J.O.T.T.

Jamboree on the Trail is a worldwide event. The intent is that every Scout throughout the world will go on a hike on the same day. In practice, some groups are forced by necessity to hike on different dates. It is usually held in early May

For Beaver Scouts

Winter Fun Day

Usually held in January at Winona Park. A half day of fun and competitive activities in the (hopefully) snow. This event may be open to Cub Scouts as well.

SleepOver

Usually held at Camp Wetaskiwin in April. Beaver Scouts come together on Saturday for a day of fun activities, meals and a campfire. They sleepover and continue with more fun on Sunday.

Cub Scouts

Cuboree

Cuboree is held the last weekend of May at Camp Wetaskiwin. Each year there is a different theme for which Cub Scouts are encouraged to wear a suitable costuime. Activities are based around the theme.

Scouts

Activities specific to Scouts are usually organized in a less formal fashion.

Venturer Scouts

Activities specific to Venturer Scouts are usually organized in a less formal fashion.

Rover Scouts

Activities specific to Rover Scouts are usually organized in a less formal fashion. Since Rover Scouts are actually young adults and are usually fewer in number, most activities are council or region wide.

Activities Beyond Fruitbelt Area

There are many activies where groups from different areas can come together. The Council Vehicle races mentioned above is one example. Here are some others:

World Environment Camp*

Held at Blue Springs and Blue Heron(near Acton) the last full weekend of September. Cub Scouts, Scouts and Venturer Scouts take part in activities that help prepare them to earn the World Environment Award.

Eco-Spirit Hike*

Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts take part in a day and evening of activioties learning about the environment and what they can do to protect it. Held at Blue Heron.

Scout Winter Camp*

Held at Blue Springs/Blue Heron

Spring Fling and Pancakes*

For Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts

A day's activity in the snow followed by, what else, pancakes. Blue Heron.

White Tail Camp*

For senior Beaver Scouts about to move up to Cub Scouts. Blue Heron.

J.O.T.T.*

If you can't make it to Fruitbelt's JOTT, or you just like to hike a lot, join other Scouts at Blue Springs/Blue Heron.

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Scouters are encouraged to include as many of the Area activities as possible in their programs. These activities are intended to enhance each section's program and to encourage communication and socialization between groups.

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*For more information about these activities, please vist the Blue Springs web site.

Fruitbelt Area
Battlefields Council
Scouts Canada

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