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* — * Si J • —«— A, MAP & COMPASS RAILWAY SAFETY CAMPFIRE BLANKETS EDITORIAL PAGE Let's Celebrate! by Garth Johnson 50,000,000; or years, Scouts Canada particularly true when it comes to handled by them as well. Across the members have created conservation and citizenship. country, regional spokeskids will act This spring, in addition to partici• in a similar capacity. They will speak F shelter belts and wind pating in planting and fundraising ac• to media, give interviews and help breaks, improved wildlife habitat, tivities associated with Scoutrees, why with special celebrations as needed. fought soil erosion and raised don't you consider an event aimed at Their message: they are tired of kids really celebrating our achievement! getting a "bad rap". countless funds in the process Use it to gather as much recognition Scouting represents youth who for local activities and overseas for Scouting as possible. make a significant contribution to soci• development projects. Their tree ety. The planting of 50 million trees is an outstanding example. We hope that planting work has spanned more their message will be heard, our than twenty years. The fruits of image enhanced and the overall mis• our members' efforts will last sion of our Movement strengthened. well into the late 21st century — How About You? a terrific legacy. Do you intend to celebrate Dig Day in a significant way? Tell us about it. Manitoba and Ontario Councils in• Scouting has always practised gocd tend to mark the 50 millionth tree conservation and participated in com• planting at special events planned in munity service projects. Members their provinces. Each will point toward have supplemented their weekly activ• the future and the next 50 million. ities each spring by planting Scoutrees Watch for news of similar activities for Canada. These trees have helped in your area. Can you organize a local clean the environment and produced event using the same strategy? Per• tons of oxygen. haps some Scouts, Venturers or Once again, this spring thousands Rovers would work with sponsors of members will participate in the or service clubs to plan a ceremonial largest tree-planting program in Cana• planting where they live. Is there a da. The significance of this activity 50,000,001? "first tree" in your community? must be recognized and celebrated. Don't forget about your special 50 Let's shout from the tallest (Scou)- Nationally, we intend to celebrate millionth buttonhole crest, the 50 mil• tree, "Hey! We've planted 50 million in a big way. lionth Challenge Award and the Media trees and we're proud of it!" On May 10, Scouting youth will Challenge Award announced in our Early signs (based on orders for plant the symbolic 50 millionth tree on February issue. Wear and display Scoutrees support material) indicate the front lawn of the national office. these proudly. that more members will participate in (The first tree was planted there in In the words of national spokeskid this year's program than ever before. 1973.) The event will celebrate the Marc Laflamme from Aylmer, Que- -fh A record! At a time when "the envi• contribution Canadian youth have bee: "This spring we will plant thou- 11 ronment" seems to be taking a politi• made to society. National "spokeskids" sands of trees, and that makes us car- ^ cal backseat to other issues, Scouting, chosen from our membership will ing citizens." .§ as always, doesn't mind doing the chair the day's activities. All public Let's help Marc care. Let's cele- f (un)fashionably right thing. This is aspects of promoting the event will be brate! ^ Executive Editor Cover: Paul Ritchi The Leader serves as a program Publishers do not assume any Garth Johnson resource for Scouters and other responsibility by warranty or The Canadian Leader Magazine adults who work with young otherwise with respect to is published 10 times a year by people. products advertised. Editor Canyouth Publications Ltd. John Rietveld, The Leader is printed on paper Allen Macartney PO Box 5112 Executive Director, containing 50% recycled fibre. Stn F, Ottawa ON K2C 3H4 Communications and Revenue Art Director Phone (613) 224-5131. Development Service, Scouts Canada Publications mail registration Richard Petsche Fax (613) 224-3571. #2405. Editorial contributions are made ISSN 0711-5377 Yearly subscription: on a voluntary basis. Advertising registered members Unsolicited submissions welcome. Laureen Duquette Scouts Canada $7 Advertising Policy: Advertisement non-members $10 of a product or service does not Circulation outside Canada $18 indicate endorsement Pam Phaneuf by publishers. 2 TfiE LEADER, May 1995 The Canadian Leader Magazine May 1995 Volume 25, No.9 FEATURES REGULARS Map And Compass Swap Shop Pin collector's case 18 Hiking fun for everyone Fun at the Pond Enjoying nature Our Carefree Weekend Bike Camp Paksak Keep Scouting alive over the summer Love Those Trains But... Sharing Stay off the tracks! 8 Changing poor behaviour to good. .24 Back To Basics: Go Whistle 11 Network 50,000,000 Is A Lot Of Trees! 12 Bridging the gap with partners 26 Campfire Blankets Patrol Corner/Venturer Log A Canadian tradition 14 Survey says...! .30 Ottawa's Singing Cub 'Leeder' 17 For Volunteers "But was it effective?" 33 Free Publicity 253 Rovers World Moot Minute 34 Adopt A Ravine 27 Outdoors Beat the heat: Part 3 37 WJ'95 Join-In-Jamboree 38 ALSO Editorial Page 2 Letters 34 Cross-Country Photos ...28 Scourer's 5 & Hints 35 Supply News 32 "All right. Who has the compass?" Two weeks later at camp, third year High Bluff Hiking Cubs ate spring — a Cubs helped set the hiking trail up Last fall the 1st High Bluff Pack, perfect time to for younger members. Racing against MB, hiked the Spirit Sands/Devil's time, older Cubs had to mark the map Punch Bowl trail. The trail system is head off down with compass bearings and carefully unique to Manitoba. More than one L measure off distances. thousand years ago the Assiniboine hiking trails. These ideas "Cubs found that setting the trail up River created an enormous sand delta was a little harder than following it," covering 6,500km2. Over the centuries will help your Beavers, said Scouter Bruce. But they did learn a mixture of spruce and deciduous to read a compass and work together forest, as well as prairie grasses have Cubs or Scouts explore as a team. invaded the area. nature while honing theiir In the weeks leading up to the hike, Akela Tracy Maloney-Bullock and oth• orienteering skills. er leaders prepared the pack for the outing. Cubs learned about following compass directions, emergency proce• Cubs from London's 68th "B" Pack, dures and first aid. Many of the lessons ON, tested their compass and map pro• tied directly into badge requirements. ficiency during a wide-ranging scav• The day hike proved a terrific suc• enger hike. The hip helped youth earn cess. Hikers saw dwarf mistletoe, their World Conservation Badge. witches brooms and many colourful Picking their way along a trail, Cubs wild flowers. had to follow various compass bearings Because the hike involved crossing and pace off distances to find natural fragile sand dunes, Cubs learned how objects in the forest. After checking human carelessness can destroy the them off a list, they trotted on to find delicate natural balance. Around the the next evening's campfire everyone received Cubs were divided into groups of a Manitoba Scouting Trails crest for three — two compasses per group. An their campfire blanket adult accompanied each. Teams left at five minute intervals. Along the Where to Start route Cubs saw muskrats, frogs, chip• Before taking your group out on the munks, ducks and other wildlife. trail, teach them map and compass ba• "At the end of the day Cubs could You can never drink enough sics. Show them a map of a local, hik• read compass directions and knew how water on a long hike. ing trail. After studying it closely and to find their way using a map," said identifying the symbols, let them find Akela, Janet Bruce. Photo: Paul Ritchi the four compass points. 4 THE LEADER, May 1995 Ask them: What direction does the trail begin? How long is it? Do any streams or rivers cross the trail? Does the map provide clues about tree cov• erage? Does it indicate a wetland? Talk about birds, animals and flowers that might live along the path. After Cubs have poured over the map and are familiar with the route, send them off along a well marked path. Let their confidence build slow• ly. An adult should accompany each group. Give each six a paper and pencil to make a list of all bird types, flowers and trees they see. The six with the longest list wins. Mark several spots along their route where they must use their compass to find the direction of a large tree or a distant lake. When Cubs and Scouts have mas• tered these basics, introduce them to .- more advanced maps and compass use. Ask a speaker to visit the group (a parent or member of a local orien• teering club). Study a topographical map which covers a longer hiking trail. Identify all features, including bridges, contour lines and vegetation. Let your Cubs or Scouts plan a day, then a weekend, hik• ing trip themselves. Discuss physical preparation: What A well-prepared hiker goes a long way. hiking gear would they need? How much water is necessary? Where will Talk about sun protection and cor• tances to reach a treasure (snack). they get it? What about sun protection? rect dressing. Watch for different types A Saturday morning hike through a Don't forget to talk about no trace of birds and flowers.