b'100 Years(continued from page 33)HARRISON JACKSONAge six, Harrison is in his sec-ond year of Beavers. He says, Its fun! He was excited about going on his first camping trip.HarrisonsdadRussell,and hismaternalgrandfatherwere both Scouts. Harrison is the proud ownerofablanketwiththeir patchessewnonit.Hismom Alisoncommented,Harrisonis following in their footsteps. LittlebrotherTheodore,age four,sometimestagsalong,and heslookingforwardtojoining Beavers.Alison helped out with a cool Counting up to the 100 acts of services. Cub scout Felix Rogers serving up cookiesactivitybasedonthethemeof with scout leader Bubbles.theBeaverMoon.Thechildren made a great craft out of glow in Fundraisers like Apple Day and Christmas tree sales help to subsidize the Scoutingthedarkpaint,shavingcream, movement, which keeps annual fees low, and contributes to the purchase of craftmarbles and glue. supplies and the cost of trips, Ellen explained. A true family affair Harrisons A group camp is held for all registered youth and leaders at Camp Samac ingrandmaJudyJacksonof May and is always a great time. Nestletonmadethe100thanni-She first got involved in Scouting when her oldest son Rodney joined Beavers.versary sign for the scouts.A former Cub leader, her husband Lloyd still volunteers to clean and do repairs atA big thank you to the lead-the Scout Hall.ers.Theyarewonderfulpeople Their sons Rodney, Thomas and Gregory all went through the scouting ranks.and they are appreciated, Alison Ellen served as the Beaver leader for her own boys, and also her grandson Keeganconcluded.Dobbs, who is 20 now.The kids aged out but I am still there! Ellen noted. Scouting is a big part ofBRADY DOYLEmy life. It has given more to me, than I have given to it. Ive met so many friends. Brady went through the ranks Many of the leaders have children in Scouts, or used to, while other leaders areofScoutingfromBeaversto former Scouts. Venturers,andnowhehasre-It shows that we put on a good program if former Scouts want to come backturned to serve as a Cub leader. as adults to serve as leaders, Ellen pointed out. More leaders are always needed,The24-year-oldpointedout, she added. Scouting provides skills, experi- Like all Scouts, Ellens sons had great opportunities. Thomas attended a jam- ence and opportunities to explore boree in Thunder Bay, and Gregory went to a jamboree in Prince Edward Island.thatpeoplemaynototherwise Rodney went to Europe twice.have.Forexample,hegotto An important part of Scouting is learning camping skills. Lloyd and RodneytraveltoaJamboreeinAlberta took Rodneys wee daughter Evelyn on a camping trip at Algonquin Park whenand he visited Tobermory.she was only three years old.She was so cute, Ellen recalled. She had stuffedBeingaleaderissomething toys in her little backpack. worthdoing,Bradysaid. Evelyn is 15 now, and this camping trip has become an annual tradition. Theres a great group of leaders While older Scouts camp outdoors, the young Beavers camp out at the Scoutand they make a positive impact.Hall. Scoutingalsoteachesyoung Ellen noted how lucky the local Scouts are to have their own building, whichpeople to be prepared, be a good was handed back to the town 17 years ago, and saved thanks to a Trillium grant.person and do good deeds in the __________________________________ community, he added. It makes Establishedin1922,1stPortPerryScoutsservesthetownshipofScugog.you better prepared to handle the Scouting is open to both males and females, with programs for all ages. world. And its also a lot of fun.Beavers welcomes children aged five to seven. Cubs are for eight to 11-year-olds. Youth aged 11 to 14 join Scouts. The Venturer Company is for teens 15 to 17, and Rovers range from age 18 to 26. 34FOCUS - MAY 2023'