Cubs & Scouts at Old Fort George,

War of 1812 Camp.

Niagara on the Lake, Ontario

Sept 13,14,15,  2019

Click Here For a Direct Link to the Fort George/Scouting Website.

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Map to Fort George Camp entrance,

200 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

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Old Fort George is about a 1 hour drive from Hamilton.

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I suggest you take

• QEW Niagara, over the Garden City Skyway, to Glendale Ave. (89)

• Take Glendale Ave (89) North over the QEW towards the Lake to York Rd.

• Turn Left onto York Rd (Wendy's , Hilton)

• Turn on the next Right, at the Automotive Warehouse, onto Airport Rd.

• Take Airport Rd to Niagara Stone Rd. (55)

• Turn Right on Niagara Stone Rd and drive to East and West Line (McDonald's)

• Turn right onto East and West Line, east to the Niagara Parkway

• Turn left onto the Niagara Parkway,

• then left onto John St East and the entrance will be a right hand turn in.

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The Scout Brigade of Fort George (sponsored by the Greater Toronto Council of Scouts Canada) operates an annual weekend Scout Camp on the grounds of historic Fort George in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Canada.

Always held on the third full weekend of September, it is an historically themed Scout camporee which sees scouts from the Province of Ontario join together with their brother scouts from Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York States to learn about the life of a soldier of the British or US Army in 1812-1814.

Participants at the camp don mock uniforms and make other equipment of the period and engage in drills, parades and manoeuvres. The opportunity to learn about this period of history is unsurpassed.

Experience what life was like on the Niagara Frontier during the time when the border was being shaped. Step back in history and join the Scout Brigade as troops from Canada and the United States gather to learn about the past and celebrate over 200 years of peace and all within a Scouting environment of brotherhood.

 

Cub Weekend (General Information).

The Scout Brigade of Fort George is an International Scout Camporee (sponsored by the Greater Toronto Council of Scouts Canada) held on the grounds of historic Fort George in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Canada. It is historically themed to the War of 1812. The concept is to give Scouting youth a living history lesson about the War of 1812 and the formation of the Niagara Frontier. It has operated annually since 1984 and on average has a registration of 2500 to 3,000+ youth and volunteers.

The Youth experience what life was like on the Niagara Frontier during the time when the border was being shaped. Step back in history and join the Scout Brigade as groups from Canada and the United States gather to learn about the past and celebrate over two centuries of peace and all within a Scouting environment.

The Cub program is open to Cub Scouts (age 8-10 yrs) from Scouts Canada and the Boy Scouts of America. The camp is a full weekend of cub age-appropriate fun activities, while learning a bit about history. During the program we visit Fort George, and participate in the Brigade Parade through the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake with the Scouts and Venturers and see the Scouts in battle.

As this is a re-enactment camp, we too must play our part. The Cubs all camp together, but portray the part of two Regiments. The Canadian Cubs represent the Canadian Fencible and the BSA Cubs form the West Point Academy.

 

To look the part we ask that your Volunteers and Youth wear the following at camp:

Canadians: a red t-shirt 
Americans: a navy blue t-shirt

We provide the appropriate coloured necker to wear with your shirt for the parade.If your group has them, the cubs can wear straw hats or black military style Shikoku (like the Scouts).

 

The fees you pay are governed by when you register. For registration deadlines and details go to the "Registration" menu to your left.

 

Typical Cub Program.

The following is only a brief outline of the Cub program, a more detailed outline for the current year will be available to you following registration.

Camp opens at 5 pm Friday evening and the evening is devoted to setting up your campsite and generally getting settled in. Your Cub section leader reports your section's arrival to the Cub Headquarters and picks up your registration package. Later in the evening there is an all leaders information meeting where we welcome you and update you on the events of the weekend.

 

Saturday morning breakfast starts early (we are on 1812 time now). Opening Ceremonies for the Cubs take place in the camp field in front of Cub HQ, followed by a busy morning of program. We then hike to town for a lunch provided. After lunch, the Cubs will watch the older Youth Brigade parade past and then join into the end of the parade. Following the parade, we march to Fort George and participate in afternoon program, which includes; musket drills, tours of the Fort and activities. There is an opportunity to see the Scout Brigade in their afternoon battle using musket cap guns and military style maneuvers.

Following dinner, Saturday evening has a full lineup of free time activities, with our annual Fudge/Chocolate parade/store, RC Church Service, Badge/Patch trading, a possibly a concert or movie (depending on the year). A Scout Shop is also set up on site all day Saturday.

Sunday morning sees more activities in the camp field and a chance to see another Scout battle typically in front of the Fort, followed by the full camp Closing Ceremony and Scouts Own held at the Fort, then return to camp for lunch and departure for home.

 

Included in your camp registration fee:

• Camping location

• Cub youth Program

• All fees for the use of Fort George Historic Site

• Food, cutlery/plates etc

• Annual Scout Brigade Camp Crest/Patch

• Flag Banner (one per group/section for your flag)

• Portable toilets and hand washers

 

We suggest you bring:

• All equipment required for camping in an open field for a weekend

• Year to year program changes may require you to bring special gear

• More details and suggested items to bring will be provided after registration

The fees you pay are governed by when you register. For registration deadlines and details go to the "Registration" menu.

For information regarding the food provided at camp, go to the Camp menu page.

 

Typical Camp Menu for All Sections

(subject to change year by year)

 

Details of the Menu:

The menu is designed with simplicity in mind. It is made by a major catering company using the guidelines enforced by the Niagara region public health dept.

 

Saturday and Sunday breakfasts typically include; eggs/hot cereal, juice & milk, and muffins.
Saturday lunch will be burgers, juice, chips/snack, apple/fruit
Saturday supper is typically a dinner with roast beef, mashed potatoes, veg and gravy
Sunday's lunch typically is a box lunch with a sandwiches, juice, chips/snack, apple/fruit

All plates and cutlery are provided for meals.

Fruit is typically served during breakfast and lunch and can be saved for snack.

Both mug ups on Friday and Saturday evening are a snack (cookies, brownies). (If you can find them)

 

We require that one leader per section/Company to assist at each scheduled meal time with serving food at the mess tents.

 

This is a very busy, active weekend for all at camp. If you wish to bring supplemental snacks feel free. No Peanuts.

 

If you wish hot beverages; coffee/tea/soup/hot chocolate, we recommend that you bring the equipment and materials required to do so. Only water is provided at camp.

Please note, cooking or boiling water must be done on a fueled camp stove; we are not allowed open flames or fire pits or fire rings at camp.

 

Water for camp arrives Saturday AM. If want water Friday night, you must bring your water jugs prefilled.

 

The Brigade cannot accommodate special dietary requirements and ask that individual groups make the necessary arrangements to accommodate those needs. Please contact us before registration closes if you have other special needs that you feel we must accommodate.

 

Click Here For a Direct Link to the Fort George/Scouting Website.