Spring Camp Out/Camp Shiwaka

CAMP SHIWAKA: we will be attending session 3 August 13 through 17, we will again use a counselor to run the rocket cats, this year i will be closer to them and able to spend more time doing activities and taking photographs. you need to print the forms off the camp fire website, we will have some available for you to fill out at our next meeting on Wednesday May 2nd. I have to turn in all the registrations together and need to get it in by May 8th, so please fill this out asap. you will need a copy of immunizations (or you can fill them out on the back of the form). i always xerox extra copies so i have them on hand for all the camp forms. You will choose Session 3, Option 2, the fee is 160$ (this includes food and is actually a great deal) You do not have to pay the registration fee (20) because you will pay that in june when we register for next year. you are already a member of camp fire. you will receive a 15$ discount for candy sale credit (lisa g has everyones ticket) so your total is $145.

 spring camp out is coming up friday may 11-12 and my older group is making mock tacos for dinner, if you guys want to make them as well, let me know. we will need ground beef, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, grated cheese and frito corn chips, plates, forks, napkins, water. (maybe renee can be our shopper and we can pitch in to pay her back? if not then we need to sign up for items to bring) for dessert i have a dr pepper dump cake recipe i want to try so i will supply the ingredients for that. we can also have s'mores, since they are so easy to assemble.


 i will have my large tent if anyone needs a place to sleep, space is limited though so i need to know asap if 1) you are coming and how many 2) if you have your own tent or need a place to sleep 3) what time you will be arriving. i will need help to set up the fire and the cooking of the meat, i will bring refried beans if anyone doesn't eat/like meat. i will be there early get the cooking organized, my husband will be there to set up our tent and help anyone who needs it. please bring a sleeping bag, pillow, jacket, flashlight, pj's, toothbrush and toothpaste. a stuffed toy for sleeping is fine but please no electronic games/phones etc (for the kids) and nothing of value that could be damaged. no flip flops or sandals, only closed toe shoes please.

 50 $ is due for the pancake breakfast tickets on or before may 11, you can bring it to the next meeting on may 2nd in an envelope with your name on it. you can use the tickets for your family and friends to eat on saturday may 12 after the sleep over. you are supposed to sell them and many people do, i personally haven't had much luck and give them away to the kids friends. since camp fire costs only 20$ a year to join, i consider that 50$ an additional registration fee (total 70$ is still pretty dang cheap for all the activities that are hosted at the council for us). you will need those tickets to eat, so remember to bring them with you to the sleep over.

 Spring Camp Out: there is a 5 dollar fee per person if you sleep over and a 2 dollar per person charge if you are just eating dinner. there will be a table at the entrance to camp shiwaka where you can pay and get a stamp on your hand. when parking, make sure your car is facing out (backed in), closed toed shoes (no flip flops or sandals) hair up and out of face (we will be cooking over a fire), bug spray, extra water if you want.

 our next meeting is wednesday may 2 at the church 6:15. please wear your white polo and bring your NEW BLUE VEST (purchase at camp fire store) so we can take a group picture of everyone in their new vests. if you want to put the "camp fire usa" and "adventure level triangle patch" on your new vest, you can purchase them at the council store. we will be working on our "wise old willie" owl patch.

 what's due: 50$ pancake breakfast ticket money (due by may 11th spring camp out) 5 or 2 $ fee at spring camp out (sleep over 5 or just dinner 2) 145$ camp shiwaka session 3 due by may 2nd meeting at the church

feb, march to june schedule

here is the tentative schedule for the rest of the year, march is crazy busy so don't stress it, just make it to whatever you can. i will be updating the blog when new info comes in so check it regularly. thanks!!

Monday Feb 27 Art workshop 4-5pm, lisa g to run this event

Wed march 7 meeting at the church 6:15 to 7pm, turtle meeting, camp fire birthday meeting

+++ March 8 there is an exciting meeting at the aquarium of the pacific 6:30 to 8pm regarding the up coming restoration of the wetlands, my family is going if you are interested in the latest info, join us! +++

Saturday march 10 colorado lagoon nature walk 8am to approx 9:45am, los cerritos wetlands restoration 10am to noon (park at pch and 1st street) you must be on time and cannot leave early, we will be escorted from the parking lot to the wetlands. hoping to see some sea turtles!! i will be at both events with emily and lizzie

Sunday march 11 meet and greet at the church 2nd shift, time is 10:30 to 11:15am, please be in uniform, thank you

Monday march 19 cake auction: more info to come but basically you make a cake and bring it to the auction, friends and siblings welcome. 5:45 start time, location: cubberley cafeteria. pizza dinner will be served. you can put additional items on your cake to increase value, or not.

Wednesday March 28 bunny patch at the council 4pm -5pm

April 4 meet at THE COUNCIL 6:15pm at our garden plot, we will water, weed, harvest and plant on our plot. garden craft to decorate the plot.

April 18 ******** meet at THE COUNCIL 6:15pm at our garden plot to put in tomato plants. wear casual clothes

April 28 All council work party 8:30 to 1pm, lunch provided. come with closed toe shoes, garden gloves, hat, water, bring your own clippers to help us trim back the plants and get shiwaka ready for summer. dads and brothers needed!!

May 2 meeting at the church 6:15 to 7pm, working on wise old willie patch, getting ready for spring camp out

May 11-12 Spring camp out and pancake breakfast

May 18 winging ceremony 6:30pm meet at the flagpole at camp shiwaka

May 30 meeting at church or field trip (details to come)

June 6 meeting at Wardlow park, pizza potluck, last meeting for the year

June 9 San Pedro Marine Center visit 11:30am (thank you rita for organizing this!) please bring old used towels that are not ripped to donate to the shelter

registration for next year will be in june, camp shiwaka registration also coming up. we will be doing camp shiwaka third session in august and this year is my older girls last year at camp so i am probably going to run their week just like last year. i will spend more time with the rocket cats though and have more parent volunteers help me with the older kids so i can take photos and do some extra crafts with the rocket cats. i really missed them last year!!

CIT garage sale

The CIT's (counselors in training) are having a big GARAGE SALE Sunday May 20 from 7am to 2pm (location to be announced)

You can help support them by dropping off clothing, furniture, toys etc at the council by Friday May 18th

the money earned will help them pay for an annual camping retreat they take in the summer, getting them ready for a week up at camp wintaka!!

wo he lo!!

Candy Sales 2012

Monday Feb 13 Pavillions 5949 Spring and Los Coyotes noon- 3pm

noon Lizzie, Nate

130 Lizzie,

let me know if you want more candy or more sell dates

candy sale kick off

Please join us for a potluck dinner, parent/leader meeting, and the opportunity for our club members to start earning their Sales & Sense badges.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Leaders: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Families: 5:45pm-7:45pm
Location: Cubberley Elementary Cafeteria
3200 Monogram Avenue
Long Beach, CA

A description of the proper Camp Fire USA uniform by level is listed below;

Starflight = White Camp Fire Polo Shirt, Red Vest, Navy bottoms and closed toed shoes. Got cold weather? Add a Solid White or Red Camp Fire sweatshirt UNDER their vest!

Adventure = White Camp Fire Polo Shirt, Blue Vest, Navy bottoms and closed toed shoes. Got cold weather? Add a Solid White or Red Camp Fire sweatshirt UNDER their vest!

Discovery = Red or Blue (depends what one color their club chose) Camp Fire Polo Shirt, Navy or Khaki bottoms and closed toed shoes. Got cold weather? Add a Camp Fire USA Sweatshirt!

Horizon Club = White Camp Fire USA Polo Shirt, Khaki pants and closed toed shoes. Got cold weather? Add a Camp Fire USA Sweatshirt!
(For best results add neat hair, brushed teeth and a great Camp Fire attitude!)
Parents = Show your spirit and wear Camp Fire Gear! If you don’t have Camp Fire gear handy, wear solid red, white or blue!

Let me know what you will be bringing to the potluck

thanks!

camp fire garden plot

build a bear workshop christmas party

wednesday december 21st is our christmas "party" at build a bear workshop in down town disney

please arrive IN UNIFORM by 5:45, meet at the build a bear shop

we will pay for our bears from our group funds so just come and enjoy!!