NEWS
Welcome to 1st Ingersoll's NEW WEBSITE!! We hope you will find our site easy to navigate; If you encounter any problems let us know and we will try to fix them. We have changed the domain name to 1stingersollbpsc.ca Make sure to bookmark it in your favorites!
Some of the features of our new site include:
- NEWS -You are already here!! We will try to keep everyone updated with what is going on with Traditional Scouting both locally and around the globe!
- PHOTOS - We welcome all photos you may have of our youth doing scouting activities. Attach them in a email to: webmaster@1stingersollbpsc.ca We reserve the right to edit photos based on picture quality, content, relevance, and available website bandwidth.
- SCHEDULE - Our new site includes a "Schedule of Events" for each scouting section we offer. We will update our schedules every 2 months.
- LINKS - Several links to other websites, including BPSC Canada, the main site for Traditional Scouting in Canada. We have also included some sites that have excellent resource material for scouting!
On
Behalf of 1st Ingersoll Traditional Explorers, we congratulate our
newly elected Chief Commissioner and President of BPSC Canada, Scouter
Jim Henry of 16th Brampton. Many thanks to our Past President
& Chief Commissioner, Scouter Gord Collins for his many years of
excellent service and continued devotion to Traditional Scouting. Congratulations also to our newly elected Directors - Scouters Bob Anderson, Brennan Scanlon, and Nathan Collins.
Heart Lake International Jamboree
What
a great time had by everyone that attended the Heart Lake International
Jamboree this past summer (2009) in Brampton Ontario! So much fun was had by all and many
friendships were born. I personally know of one youth that just
recently received some British coins from Scouter Norman in the mail!
This is what Traditional Scouting is all about - Making Memories!
Thanks to sites like Facebook, many of us still keep in touch
with our friends in the U.K. -A BIG THANK YOU to all that helped organize this excellent jamboree!!
Speaking of Facebook...
Several Facebook pages have been developed to promote Traditional Scouting!
- 1st Ingersoll TEA - Our very own!
- Traditional Explorers Association of Ontario
- Scout Camp Canda 09 - Tons of Heart Lake Pics! (I know - Canada is misspelled...)
- Baden-Powell Scout Association UK.
Thank-You to all that helped us with our Christmas tree fundraiser - We sold ALL 50 trees in record time!
Special Thanks go out to Ingersoll Canadian Tire & staff for hosting our group (and trees) at their store.
Timberwolf Winter Camp
A great time was had by all Timberwolves that attended our 2010 Timberwolf Winter Camp at "Scuttlebuck Lodge", near Iona Station, ON.
Feb. 13-15. We made our own individual fires, and cooked up
some hotdogs ...mmmm! The weather was so great, allowing us to
spend a great deal of time in the outdoors playing in the snow,
constructing lean-to shelters, hiking, then topping it all off with a
big campfire complete with songs & skits! Special thanks to
parents Troy, Brad, and Grampa Witty for all their help!
A big THANK-YOU to all that helped with our B-P Spaghetti Dinner - Your support is always appreciated!! Our youth did an excellent job serving- AWESOME JOB KIDS!! Thanks to everyone that came out and made this event a great success!
Another terrific BPSC Provincial Jamboree was enjoyed by all attending groups at Brant Conservation Area this past June, 2010! Although the weather ranged from hot and muggy to slightly damp, we were all prepared for whatever Mother Nature tossed our way. Special thanks go out to 1st Straffordville for hosting this event - A job well done!
Another terrific BPSC Provincial Jamboree was enjoyed by all attending groups at Brant Conservation Area this past June, 2010! Although the weather ranged from hot and muggy to slightly damp, we were all prepared for whatever Mother Nature tossed our way. Special thanks go out to 1st Straffordville for hosting this event - A job well done!
Upcoming Events
CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER!
Wishing
you all a safe & happy summer! Remember to check back here
soon for 2010/2011 registration dates, and upcoming events.CAMP CHECKLIST
A few items that you need to bring to camp.
- sweater
- thick, cozy blanket or poncho (for around the campfire)
- flashlight
- sleeping bag
- pillow
- sleeping pad
- mess kit (plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork, spoon)
- tent (optional - we supply some)
- fishing rod & tackle (no worries if you don't have - we'll share)
- extra clothing (pants, shorts, socks, shirts, underwear etc.)
- coat
- rain gear
- boots/shoes
- personal hygiene items (toothbrush, paste, soap, washcloth, towel, deodorant, etc)
- chair
- knife
- full uniform (you are required to wear this upon departure)
- swim suit