Woodlanders 20th Anniversary Camp March 9-11

The Meadow Lake Woodlanders Junior Forest Wardens are celebrating their 20th year!

JFW families and JFW Alumni are invited to join in the fun at our family camp, March 9-11 2018, at the beautiful Camp Oshkidee on Jeanette Lake in the Meadow Lake Provincial Park (Not far from the site of National Camp 2014)

Please mark the dates on your calendar, and watch for more information.
Costs will be small, fun will be HUGE!
Club contact email: info at woodlandersjfw.org

Big Shoe Award Presented to Jim Ellison

Big Shoe Award Presented to Jim Ellison

It is awarded every year to someone who, by their commitment, dedication, energy and enthusiasm for Junior Forest Wardens have made a big, lasting and very positive mark – BIG SHOES to fill indeed.

I have a hard time with awards like this because obliviously my feet are big but not this big . . . and there are a lot of people out there that deserve this award. This CLUB is a group effort and everyone makes this organization run.

The Best way to sum up who I have decided to award is: “if you ask this person to do something: you never have to give it another thought, it will be done.

I would like Jim Ellison to please come join me.

Jim joined JFW in 1996 with 4 boys and a wonderful wife. He has been club coordinator, support leader, and treasurer. He sat on the Southern District as a chairperson and now is an Alumni. He has been the main stage builder for National camps over the years and joined the committee last National as site manager. As you all know he filled this position with an authoritative attitude and made everything run smooth.

At Leadership Fall Camps Jim has a record for selling the most Odd Fellow tickets. And on that note, Jim sold dozens of wool socks in +34 weather at National Camp.

To the man who fills the “BIG SHOE”

submitted by
Pat Wood
Stettler Swift Fox

Register NOW for WINTER OUTREACH FEBRUARY 16-19, 2018

JFW OUTREACH FEBRUARY 16-19, 2018

WINTER WALL TENT WONDERS

We would like to invite all Adventurers, Challengers, Leaders and Parents to participate in this year’s Winter Outreach program.  The location is in a random camp area within view of Mt. Baldy near Nordegg.  What a great opportunity to test your outdoor skills and knowledge.  Doug Latimer will join us for the weekend, which means there will be tons of information and lots of great stories to share with us.

The plan for the weekend it to arrive on the Friday night and ski or hike into the camp area where you will help to set up some of the wall tents for the night.  After a cozy night’s sleep, you will divide into two groups: half will go with Doug for the day (on an adventure or to the summit of Mt. Baldy or both) while the other half builds their own shelters (on their own without adult assistance unless requested).  If you like you can stay in your own shelter for the night!  The next day the groups will exchange activities.

Do you want to test your knowledge of winter skills?  Then this is the camp for you!!  We will have terrific meals and tents for your comfort away from home.  The Outreach Committee is excited about offering you the opportunity to do things on your own.  Come and join us for this unique opportunity! Cost is only $95 per person!

Mt. Baldy - It will look different with snow on it!

JFW Members - Log in and go to this page to see more!

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!