Upcoming Events!

Year End Camp
June 20, 21 & 22, 2008

The 12th. St. Albert Scouting Group will be holding their year end camp at Camp Warwa this year. This camp will be filled with lots of fun, activities and challenges that our youths will remember for the rest of their lives. In addition, they will learn about teamwork, the environment and what Scouting is all about.

Camp Warwa prides itself on their positive programs for teaching kids teamwork. If you ask any youth about their experience at Camp Warwa , they'll grin from ear to ear and let you know. Some of the activities that our scouts will be participating in are: Archery, Canoeing, Low ropes, etc. depending on age. Camp Warwa will plan a program to suit all age groups and ensure that all the kids have a great time. Look forward to seeing you all at camp this year.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our supporting partners, the St. Albert Cosmopolitan Club and DSL Inc. for their awesome generous donations to our group. Without your support, we would not have been able to organize such a great camping event for the kids. Your kindness is greatly appreciated and your donation will be put to a great cause to teach our Beavers and Cubs about teamwork, giving back to the environment and the scouting movement.

We would also like to thank Will Keith and Dave Malay for their help in this effort. You guys are the greatest!

Again, thank you Cosmopolitan International and DSL for your generous contribution!

St. Albert Cosmopolitan Club	Edmonton, Alberta

Proposed Camp Activities: Dependent on final Camp Warwa recommendations:

• Archery: A staple in many camp's programming. Archery is as much fun today as it was years ago. At Camp Warwa, the Archery program is one of the most popular. Participants will learn proper aiming and shooting technique and safety procedures. Activities and game are added to enhance the activity and put our archers to the test.
  
  
• Voyageur Canoeing: It takes teamwork to move our 20-foot voyageur canoe, which can set up to 14 people. Activity groups go on the water as one group after their on-land briefing session and learn that it takes rhythm and teamwork to move such a boat. The program is intertwined with natural history and the history of the Voyageurs and their travels across this Country. Games and activities make this program a great team builder, history teacher, and enviornmental educator.
  
  
• Low Ropes: This modified obstacle course allows participants to focus on individual achievement while the group provides "spotting" and verbal encouragement. Groups move through the different elements as a team emphasizing trust and support as they go.
  
  
• Stones: One of our most popular camp-wide games. Stones is played on Camp Warwa's main field with the entire group. Stones contains physical activity, yet remains inclusive to all, regardless of physical ability, and requires strategizing and teamwork for success. Loosely based on Capture the Flag, two teams strive to gain all of the "Stones" on their side. Stones can fit into any schedule with no set time needed to play the game.
  
  
• Fire & Knife: The Fire & Knife program provide participants wth the theoretical knowlege of fire building - why, when where and the practical knowledge of how to build a fire. The program provides hands-on field knowledge of essential safety and survival techinques. Participants are instrued in the proper handling and usage of knives for the purpose of creating tinder and kindling and building a fire.
  
  
• Climbing Wall: One of the most popular activities at Camp Warwa, the Climbing Wall offers participants a mentally, emotionally, and physically challenging task, in a safe and supportive environment. At the outdoor wall, participants learn about trust, support, and encouragement first hand by operating our "just right descender" belay system. The outdoor wall has 2 belay systems, six routes and is 10 meters high. Our indoor wall allows participants to challenge themselves despite any poor weather. Our indoor wall has one belay system, 2 routes and is 5 meters high.