1st Exeter Scouts

06/01/2026

Registration is now open for new members for the 2026-2027 scouting year! Visit https://www.scouts.ca/join/register for registration information and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have.

05/28/2026

The cubs had a packed meeting this week working on paddling skills ahead of our scheduled canoeing adventure. They learned how to choose a lifejacket or pfd and how to make sure it fits, parts of a canoe, kayak and paddle, how to size a canoe paddle and some basic paddling strokes. We also went over paddling and water safety and what to if a boat capsizes, someone falls out or if there is an emergency.

We finished the night off with some bowling with a throw bag or throwing line donut. Everyone did an amazing job got at least one block down. They all kept their PFD or lifejacket on for almost the entire night too. They all know that even during indoor paddling adventures a PFD only does its job if you are wearing it!

05/27/2026

This week the scouts spent their meeting working on lashing with a goal of making a shelter they could use to sleep in. Everyone came up with something a little different for their shelters but it looks like everyone might stay dry if they needed.

05/25/2026

Come join us on Sunday May 31 as we give Sexsmith Airport / COPA 177 a hand with their annual fly & drive in breakfast. The forecast looks great and who can resist breakfast you don't have to cook or clean up after with the added bonus of getting to watch the planes fly in and out?

✈️🥞 FLY/DRIVE-IN BREAKFAST 🥞🚗

Join us on May 31 for a great morning of airplanes, breakfast, and community fun!

Whether you fly in or drive in, everyone is welcome to enjoy delicious food, great company, and amazing aircraft.

📅 Date: May 31
⏰ Time: [800 to 1130 am]
📍 Location: [CSX7 Sexsmith Airfield]

Bring your family and friends and come enjoy a fun-filled morning with us!

See you there! ✈️🚘☕

05/23/2026

This week it was the beavers and cubs turn to learn some first aid. The beavers fixed up their teddy bears small cuts and learned what goes into a first aid kit while the cubs looked at more things they can put in a first aid kit, cleaning and bandaging small cuts in different spots, treating bigger scrapes and minor burns, what might indicate an infection starting and learned how to use an epi pen. We always know they enjoyed the night when the cubs refuse to take all the bandages off until they get home leading to them having to explain to their parents at pick up time they aren’t actually hurt, it was just first aid night 🤣

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05/20/2026

Registration renewals for 2026-2027 are well underway and new registrations will be open soon. Renewals will close on May 31st with a second opportunity opening in December and new registration starts June 1st. Anyone applying for No One Left Behind funding is encouraged to register / renew early as it may not be available for registrations that occur into the fall.

A reminder that we are switching to a school year based registration calendar. New registrations are for September 2026-August 2027. Renewals will extend current registration to August 2027 and fees are pro-rated as September to December were already paid for

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Tri-Shores Council, Scouts Canada

05/18/2026

Last week our scout troop, cub pack, and beaver colony on went hikes to explore spring flowers and plants. The hikes provided opportunities for learning plant identification and understanding the differences between edible and poisonous species. The groups were taught the importance of never eating something without asking an expert, highlighting the potential risks associated with improper identification or some plants that must be picked at specific times or only some parts of a plant being edible. It is always best to leave wild flowers and plants in their natural habitats. The beavers and cubs were thrilled to see a blue heron and two deer during their hike.

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Tri-Shores Council, Scouts Canada

05/11/2026

The 39th annual Can-Am Camporee at Camp Attawandaron proved to be a resounding success for our scout troop and cub pack, who braved the chilly nights and enjoyed a fantastic weekend from May 1-3. The Can-Am camp is always a highlight of our year.

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Tri-Shores Council, Scouts Canada

05/03/2026

In today's technology-driven world, having the ability to navigate using a map and compass is a vital skill. During their last meeting, our cubs dedicated time to learning these skills, successfully utilizing maps and compasses to navigate from Exeter United Church to Victoria Park and back.

04/30/2026

It has been a busy week for our scouts. Sunday the scouts helped at the Kirkton-Woodham Optimist Club Fish Fry taking fish to and from fryers and unwrapping baked potatoes.
Monday’s regular meeting was a hike of the Varna Nature Trails. Next up for our scouts is the Can-Am Camp this weekend.

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Tri-Shores Council, Scouts Canada