Along the Trail in Newfoundland

When you’re out on the trail, you never know what’s you’ll find around the bend.  In August, Bev and Dale Wickenheiser, JFW Alumni from Lethbridge, Alberta were hiking along the East Coast Trail in Newfoundland and Labrador, where they saw humpbacks, blueberries, and JFW St. John’s East. 

Two families from the Club, which may soon be known as the Giant Squid, did the 15K leg of the East Coast Trail between Bauline East and Brigus South, with an overnight at Roaring River.   That’s where the two groups met.  The JFW connection was made quickly, after a pleasant exchange about the glory of the trail and the spirit of JFW. 

back row

Lucy Finn, Bruce Drover

front row Bev Wickenheiser, Thomas Drover, James Drover, Owen Finn, Dale Wickenheiser

Sammy the hiking dog is in the foreground.

Newfoundland JFW at National Camp!

The folks from JFW Newfoundland have written a great post about their experience at National Camp 2017. Read all about it here!

Yellowhead JFW Summer and Fall Events

Exciting events are in store in the Yellowhead Region!       

All JFW members are invited to attend these upcoming events:

Re-Imagine Family Camp has been formalized for September long weekend, 1^st to 4^th.  With the help of our sponsors we are booking instructors in a wide variety of events including but not limited to paddle boarding, shelters and canoeing.  There will be sessions for all ages. The food and cooking are included in this event being hosted by Connie and Ingo.  Registration is now open with the early bird code of Family2017, entered on the second page. See attached brochure.

Wild Woman of JFW camp is now open.  I will advertise it beyond YRC for National camp which gives the ladies within YRC the opportunity to book early, and save.  The early bird code is Wild2017.  See attached brochure.  This event is open to JFW Alumni as well.  This event is for women only.

Please go to www.yellowheadjfw.ca, login and click on the events tab to get more information and register for these events. 

Northeast Region Camp At Lac La Biche

We can’t wait to see you at the

2017 North-East JFW

Family Camp

Sept 1-4 at Beaver Lake

All JFW and Alumni welcome!  

Join us for a fun-filled weekend camp to get your JFW year off to a roaring start!

Register now!

Directions

From Lac La Biche

Follow Hwy 663 for about 5 km.  Watch for the campsite entrance on the right.

Map

Click here for a google map

54.756048, -111.878241

Campground website

Site Information

• Large shelter with wood stove
• Some electricity
• Potable water available
• Lake with nice beach
• Cell service is good
• Weather: Expected to be perfect for a Junior Forest Wardens camp!

Program

We are lucky to have some great sessions lined up, including a fantastic tour of the nearby regional Forest Fire Centre and the Fire Base (might see water bombers up close!)

Sunday will feature a new version of the “A/C Cooking Challenge” with surprise ingredients!

Also on the list:

• Rope Making
• Jackson Pollack Nature Painting
• Compass Paracord Bracelet Making
• Cooking Challenge Event
• Throwing Axes
• Drop-in Crafts
• Art Session (by Portage College students)
• Canoeing
• Make your own Bug Repellant, Cooling Mist, Sunscreen, Plantain Salve

Schedule

Friday

Stock up at the :ac La Biche Farmers Market at the Agricom (just outside town on the way to camp)

Arrive, set up, settle in

Supper - your own

Evening bonfire & informal get acquainted evening

Saturday

Breakfast - your own

Forest Fire Base & Fire Centre Tours (split into 2 rotating groups for tours)

Lunch - your own

Sessions (split sessions according to age, multiple sessions for different age groups)

Free time

Potluck Supper! Red JFW shirt!  Register your Potluck Item at Perfect Potluck and enter password 0902.

Bonfire & Socializing

Sunday

Breakfast - Pancakes & Sausages compliments of the NE Region!

More sessions!

Lunch

1:30-3:30pm  Drop-in Activities: Craft Tent, Games, Playground, Throwing Axes, Compass Game, Canoeing

2:30pm  Adventurers & Challengers Cooking Challenge Auction, Cooking Event & Taste Testing

Supper - eat your own food but all get together (“semi” potluck)

Bonfire & Socializing

Monday

Breakfast - your own

Camp cleanup

Last-minute programs

Windup & camp closing

Things to bring - Family and personal

Payment - $50 per family

A non-perishable food item for the Cooking Challenge

PFD and canoe paddle if you have one

Cooking & eating

• Bowls, plates, utensils
• Mugs
• Food to share at Saturday potluck
• Meals for your family (Friday, Sat breakfast-lunch, Sunday lunch-supper, Monday breakfast-lunch)
• Camp chairs
• Cooking equipment for your family
• Water container

Clothing & bedding

• JFW uniform shirt
• Tent or RV
• Bedding
• Rain gear
• Warm clothes (toques, woolies)
• Extra clothes
• Good footwear
• More warm clothes

Other

• A song, skit or story for the campfire
• Mora knife
• Daypack
• Camera
• Notebook & pencil

Things to bring - Club

• Program activities
• Club banner or flags, if any
• Tea kettle
• Tarps

Adventurer and Challengers and Trailblazers

You will be participating in a Cooking Challenge with mystery ingredients.  Ingredients will be provided for you, however you will need to have a knife, cutting board, your favorite spice blends, mixing bowls or additional utensils required to prepare your meal.    

Pet owners

You are responsible for the good behaviour of your dog or aardvark and for picking up after it.  Please keep it on a leash!

Please register early!

Alumni Summer Family Camp

Alberta Junior Forest Warden Alumni Association

Summer Family Camp ‘17

Please joins us at

MacKenzie Crossing

for a family fun weekend August 18 - 20, 2017

The perfect weekend to spend a day or two,

floating down the Red Deer River!

Activities & Crafts!

Potluck Supper Saturday Night!

Pancake Breakfast Sunday Morning!

We will have a variety of activities including crafts, walks, paddling and more! If you have an activity or craft, which you would like to share, please bring it along.

The cost is $30 per unit for the weekend.  Please bring drinking water and your own canoe, including all the accessories such as paddles, PFDs, whistles, bailing device and throw bag.

For more information please contact  

John Stoodley – jdstoodley@raytheon.com

Deadline for payment and registration is August 11, 2017.

Please send payment to:

The Alberta Junior Forest Warden Alumni Association

c/o Merry Brotherston – 5208 39 St Panoka, AB, T4J 1C8

msb1@telus.net

See you there!

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Directions to MacKenzie Crossing

20 km west of Big Valley on secondary road 590

Featured Session - AdventureSmart

AdventureSmart at National Camp 2017

Do you want to make an impact on reducing the likelihood and severity of incidents which may require Search and Rescue? 

Have you wondered about how to position your JFW group as a leaders in the outdoors for your area, and to attract new members to your group?

Looking for a way to demonstrate leadership within your group?

Do you want to find out how to obtain free swag, like Fox40 whistles, emergency blankets, trip plans, coloring books, etc.? Swag you can provide to your members and the public?

If you said yes to any of the above questions then you should be signing up to become an AdventureSmart Presenter. In this session we will give you all the information and materials you need to present any of the five AdventureSmart Programs (Hug a Tree, SurviveOutside, PaddleSmart, SurviveOutside Snowmobile, & Snow Safety). We will equip you with exercises and walk you through all the material, teach you how to report your presentations and how to order supplies (for free!), and how to get out into the community. 

Also I don't know if you have noticed, but 5 of the 10 offerings of the AdventureSmart sessions are full, with the others close to filling up. In order for these sessions to run, we need you as presenters! So don't hesitate and sign up now!

National Camp - Map and Menu Planner

Only 20 days until National Camp . . 

The Planning Committee is working hard putting together the finishing touches on camp.  

Here are a few printouts that might help you prep during the coming weeks.

Please remember to pack the following:

• JFW Uniforms for Opening and Closing Ceremonies
• Silent Auction Item
• food/dishes for the week
• cash for:

• Sessions with a fee
• JFW Store 
• JFW items, ice, septic, snacks, kids activities
• Silent Auction
• Trade Show
• Farmers Market on Wednesday

• bikes and helmets
• musical instruments, props for Talent Show
• canoes and life jackets (optional)
• Club mailbox

Full Packing List is available on the National Camp website