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The Scouting program also features troop
activities such as field trips to local museums, and
amusement parks. Moreover, each troop hosts an annual
camping trip, inviting other chapter members to
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In addition to regional activities,
scouts from Toronto have participated in
Homenetmen's world
jamborees. |
Girl's
Scouts Winter Camp 2008
Over 40
girls and leaders took part in their annual Wintercamp on the
weekend of January 18 to 20th at Woodland Trails Scout Camp. The
girls had a great time in their cabin, as well as all the
outdoor activities including tobaganning.
Groups
go Bowling
Over 100 boys and girls went Bowling on January 13, 2008
On Sunday, October the 28th the Venturer went on
their Fall Hike to the Warsaw Caves approx. two hour from
Toronto. The Groups Hiked, took in the caves and had a barbeque
lunch. Over 20 boy and Girl Ventuers made the trip and although
the weather was chilly, it was a beautiful and sunny Autumn day,
perfect for a hike.
Scouts
Summer Camp 2007
110
scouts took part in this summer's camp at Earl Rowe Provincial
Park near Alliston, Ontario from June 27th to July 2nd. The
older groups left on Wednesday morning and the younger groups on
Friday morning. Saturday June 30th, was Parent's Visit day and
approximatley 150 parents and other family member and friends
showed up to check out the campsite, take in a BBQ dinner, and
watch a great Campfire show.
47
Scouts from Homenetmen Toronto
got together at the Armenian Community Centre on Thursday, July
the 27th before they set off for the Airport. At the Centre,
they received words of encouragement from yeghpayr Hratch
Najarian representing the Scout Committee and yeghpayr Zareh
Dervichian representing the Toronto Executive Committee.
Afterwhich they went into St. Mary's Church where they received
a blessing prayer from Hayr Meghrig. Thank you to Canar for
providing the transportation to the airport. The group's first
stop will be in Prague, Czeck Republic where they will go on a
tour of the fabled city. Then they will proceed to Yereven where
they will meet up with their brothers and sisters from Montreal
and represent Canada at the Jamboree.. We will do our best to
provide updates and photos as we receive them. Please
for
the first set of pictures.
Scout
Camp 2006
took place at the Ganaraska Forest Conservation Area from June
28th to July 2nd. Over 100 parents and friends came to the
campsite on Canada Day, Saturday July 1st to visit the scouts
and see their tents and handicrafts, A great Kebab BBQ was
served up by the Scout Khorourt which was followed by a Flag
lowering ceremony where Masnajoughie khoumpabed yeghpayr Saro
Farra thanked the scouts for attending this years camp. Scout
Committee Chair, yeghpayr Hratch Najarian presented the Deebar
Leader of the Year Award to kouyr Liz Balian for her
contribution to her scout group and to Homenetmen. The highlight
of the day was the campfire kharouyg where the scouts had
prepared a variety of skits, songs and other activities.
Although mother nature held her rain until the campfire, the
scouts did not let a little rain dampen their spirits. Yeghpayr
Jano Sarkhanian spoke on behalf of the Toronto Executive
Committee and thanked the leaders for their efforts and the
parents for trusting their children to Homenetmen. Yeghpayr
Vahan Tchalikian ended the evening with his words of inspiration
representing the Canadian Regional Executive. A great time was
had by all and we look forward to seeing everyone back next year
