First Lexington Scouting Group | Waterloo, Ontario

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Since October 2008, firstlexington.org has served the local community in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and specifically the youth and their parents of the 1st Lexington Scouting Group, consisting of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers.

It has been a privilege to build and maintain this website which has housed calendars for each of those sections, photos of the fun activities, schedules, Leader contact information, and for authorized leaders, access to forms and paperwork. (There is always paperwork!)

The needs of the Scouting group have simplified and this website is no longer needed.

However, the 1st Lexington Scouting Group of Waterloo is still going strong and 

Scouter Steve welcomes your inquiries at stevetompkins66@gmail.com 

At least until October of 2024, when internet domain registration lapses, this website will hold past memories, Scouting and general camping information.

Should you require a website for your own community group or small/microbusiness, feel free to contact me at bytebackca@outlook.com, or go to byteback.ca



First Lexington has a long tradition in Waterloo, Ontario. Named for the Waterloo area that included the former small settlement of Lexington (where Bridge Street and Lexington now meet), First Lexington Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers have grown through the generations into young adults. The exemplary leaders of First Lexington Scouting group are proud to be part of bringing these youth into young adulthood, along with our local sponsor, the North Waterloo Optimists.

With  experienced leaders and  enthusiastic youth, 1st Lexington has built a reputation as a group that emphasizes camping, skill building and responsibility. Mixing fun with planning and commitment to Scouting programs and ideals, First Lexington has become one of the most successful groups in the area.


On the ropes!

3 Scouts balancing on taut set of ropes
Start of canoe race

Scouts jumping into red canoes for start of a canoe race
Trying to paddle small sailboat out of crowded dock

3 Scouts trying to paddle small sailboat out of crowded dock
Climbing wall

3 Scouts climbing tall wooden climbing wall with hand and foot holds embedded
Waiting for the safety talk before canoeing

several Scouts holding their paddles, waiting for the safety talk before canoeing
On the ropes!

3 Scouts balancing on taut set of ropes
Start of canoe race

Scouts jumping into red canoes for start of a canoe race
Trying to paddle small sailboat out of crowded dock

3 Scouts trying to paddle small sailboat out of crowded dock
Climbing wall

3 Scouts climbing tall wooden climbing wall with hand and foot holds embedded
Waiting for the safety talk before canoeing

several Scouts holding their paddles, waiting for the safety talk before canoeing
Cameraderie around the campfire

3 Scouts around the campfire
Sun setting

Sunset wiht light blue sky, a right to left wedge of trees, and dark blue water in most of the forefront, a glow of sunset above the trees and reflected on the lake.
.22 gun safety instructor with Scout

.22 gun safety instructor with Scout. She has a cloth covering one eye to sharpen her vision behind safety goggles
Triple checked before going down a small cliff.

Scout being triple checked before sescending a small cliff on safety harness.
A cool night around the campfire

Scout in hoodie beside campfire
Late afternoon on the lake

Scout in canoe heading into lake in late afternoon with some reflected sunshine on water

BEAVER SCOUTS (AGE 5–7)

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 Opening the door to friendship and adventure for girls and boys aged 5-7, Beaver Scouts discover the world through teamwork and fun activities.

 

 

CUB SCOUTS (AGE 8-10)

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 With the Cub motto, “Do Your Best”, girls and boys aged 8-10 take on new challenges with their Cub Pack, embarking on outdoor adventures and exploring a variety of fun activities like STEM projects and cultural experiences.

 

 

 

SCOUTS (AGE 11–14)

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Scouts have fun youth-led adventures discovering new things and experiences they wouldn’t discover elsewhere. It’s the perfect place for kids to be kids, immersed in nature while developing leadership and critical thinking skills.  Along the way, they develop into capable, confident individuals, better prepared for success in the world.