On the trail of the

Crazy Moose...

Welcome to the trail of the Crazy Moose!

This challenge is designed for all sections of both

Scouting and Guiding.

As a benchmark, each age range should complete a

minimum number of challenges:

Ages 5 - 7: 6

Ages 7 - 10: 7

Ages 10 - 14: 8

Ages 14+: 10

Leaders - award yourself the badge for completing the

challenges with the young people.

Please see the last page of the challenge to order

badges.

The money raised from the

challenge will go towards my

fundraising for the 14th World

Scout Moot in Canada.

Thanks,

Visit: www.crazymoosechallenge.webs.com for resources and badge order forms

Becky

On the trail of the

Crazy Moose...

Hi guys!

My name is the Crazy Moose and I love travelling!

I recently travelled around Canada following a trail from province

to province. It was totally awesome!!

Your challenge is to follow my trail around Canada completing

challenges along the way. Now, obviously you can’t travel to

Canada every week, so I’ve written a diary of everything I did on

my trip for you to have a go at in your meetings.

How cool is that?!?

Try to complete as many challenges as you can before

you get the trail of the Crazy Moose challenge badge.

Good luck!

The trail

starts here!

Hooray!

You’ve

finished!

Quebec Food Challenges

Day 1: Had a great time sampling the food in Quebec...

Try some Poutine

Poutine is a dish which originated in Quebec.. It is

traditionally made by adding Gravy and curd cheese to chips.

If you have a kitchen, try making your

own with oven chips and regular cheese

or maybe take a hike to the nearest chip

shop and watch their faces as you ask

for this unusual dish!

Pancakes!

Canada is famous for its

maple syrup. For younger

sections, make paper

pancakes and have a pancake

tossing race.

Older sections could buy

ready made pancakes and try

weird and wonderful toppings

(including maple syrup) or

even make their own

pancakes to see who has the

best recipe. Figgy Duff

Figgy duff is a traditional Canadian pudding.

It typically contains butter, flour, sugar,

molasses, and raisins, and is boiled in a bag.

You could try this on camp over an open fire

or in your normal meeting place if you have

time.

Two different

recipes are at the

end of the

challenge for you to

try.

Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo bars are made of cookies and

need no baking. It’s made with a cookie

base, a vanilla butter icing layer on top with

melted chocolate on top of that.

Some varieties include coffee icing or

peanut butter fillings. Try making your own

or investigate other popular sweets in

Canada.

Bagels

Montreal bagels are smaller and sweeter than the North

American counterparts. Make your own bagels, or try out

some different fillings. Who can come up with the most

outlandish filling?

Alberta Sport Challenges

Day 2: Managed to visit Calgary to see the Ice Hockey...

The Winter Olympics

Canada has hosted 3 Olympic games - the Summer Olympics in 1976 in

Montreal, the Winter Olympics in 1988 in Calgary and again in 2010 in

Vancouver.

In Calgary in 1988, Jamaica entered its first ever bobsled team. The film

Cool Runnings is based on their story. Think of other stories you know

where the underdog surprised everyone. Tell these to your unit.

Lacrosse

Lacrosse was invented in North America but is very popular in Canada. It is

played with a long handled stick with a net on the end. Make your own

lacrosse sticks and have a go at the game in your unit. Most universities have

a Lacrosse team. See if someone could come to your meeting place to teach

you the game.

Ice Hockey

Make hockey sticks from newspaper and

roll up a sheet of newspaper to make a

puck. Split the unit into two teams and play

ice hockey in your meeting place. The

longer the game goes on, the harder it is to

use the sticks as they start falling apart.

Each team can design their own team flags

and create a team chant to be shouted if

they score.

Make up as many silly rules as you want to

make the game more interesting,

Award prizes for the best team flag and

team chant along with a prize for winning

the match

Skiing

There are 5 different events at the Winter

Olympics based on skiing - cross country,

alpine, ski jumping, Nordic and freestyle.

Make your own grass skis to race in teams or

visit a dry ski slope or indoor snow centre to

have a go yourself.

Figure Skating

Figure skating is one of the events held at the

winter Olympics. Watch Torvill and Dean ‘s

famous Bolero routine and devise your own

routine to music.

Manitoba Creative Challenges

Day 3: Got creative in Manitoba. Have a go at these crafts...

Totem Poles

The meanings of the designs on totem poles

are as varied as the cultures that make them.

Totem poles may recount familiar legends,

clan lineages, or notable events. Some poles

celebrate cultural beliefs, but others are mostly

artistic presentations. Use old cardboard boxes

to create a totem pole depicting a story you

would like to tell your unit.

Big Foot

The legend of Bigfoot is popular in Canada. If

you’re lucky enough(!) to have snow, make

giant cardboard feet to make bigfoot shapes

in the snow.

Or if you’re trying this in summer, make

smaller shoe shapes which can be dipped in

paint to create a bigfoot trail on paper.

Weather Man Wrap some wool around a book 60 times. Take the wool off the book and attach an elastic band about and inch of the way

down. Attach another elastic band an inch below that. Snip the loops at the top and bottom. Take 15 strands of

wool and plait to create legs. Repeat 7 times.

Print off a sheet of weather

man tags to attach to the top of your weather man and hang

Dream Catchers

The Objiwe people of Canada introduced dream catchers. Make your own from

a paper plate, some wool and feathers (as shown in the picture). Or to make it

more complicated, use wire and embroidery thread and beads to make a more

intricate design.

Hang above your bed to ward off bad dreams.

Ontario Singing Challenges

Day 4: Went to Toronto to learn some new songs...

Crazy Moose

(this is a repeat after me song) There was a crazy moose (x2)

Who liked to drink a lot of juice (x2) Chorus: singing oh way oh

Way oh way oh way oh way oh Waaay oh waaay oh

Way oh way oh way oh way oh

His name was Fred He liked to drink his juice in bed (x2)

Chorus

He drank his juice with care But he spilt it on his hair (x2)

Chorus

Now there’s a sticky moose On the loooooose! (x2)

Chorus

Beaver Song

Beaver one, beaver all, lets all do the beaver call! (beaver teeth and noise)

Beaver two, beaver three, lets all climb the beaver tree (beaver teeth and noise)

Beaver four, beaver five, lets all do the beaver jive (beaver teeth and noise)

Beaver six, beaver seven, lets all go to beaver heaven (beaver teeth and noise)

Beaver eight, beaver nine, stop! It’s beaver time!

(beaver teeth and noise)

Land of the Silver Birch

Land of the silver birch, Home of the beaver Where still the mighty moose, Wanders at will

Refrain: Blue lake and rocky shore

I will return once more Boom diddy-ah da, boom diddy-ah da, boom

diddy-ah da, boom

High on a rocky ledge, I'll build my wigwam Close to the water's edge, Silent and still

Refrain

My heart grows sick for thee, Here in the low lands I will return to thee, Hills of the north

Refrain

Swift as a silver fish, Canoe of birch bark By mighty waterways, Carry me forth

Refrain

O Canada

O Canada!

Our home and native land!

True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,

The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee (x2)

Canadian Trapper Song

Ho hum, everybody come, rich man poor man, money have I none, but still I will be ha -ha-ha-ha-

happy.

(Repeat from beginning getting louder and then quieter as if canoeing past a river bank)

Saskatchewan Culture Challenges

Day 5: The cultural sights of Saskatchewan are amazing!

Rockies

The Rocky Mountains are a large mountain range stretching from British Columbia to New Mexico.

Currently, much of the mountain range is protected by public parks and forest lands. It is used for

hiking, camping, mountaineering, fishing, mountain biking, and snowboarding. Try out one of these

activities with your unit.

French

Canada has two official languages - Canadian

English and Canadian French.

Learn some simple words or phrases in French:

Hello - Bonjour

Goodbye - Au revior

My name is - Je m’appelle

Please - S’il vous plaît

Thank you - Merci

Canoe

Canadian canoes are large wooden

canoes. Make your own mini ones from

wood, paper or other natural materials

and have a canoe race.

See if you can organise a trip to have a

go in a Canadian canoe.

Superman

Joe Shuster who co-created Superman

and Win Mortimer who illustrated

Superman were both from Canada.

Create your own comic book strip.

You could even animate it if you have

access to the right equipment.

Snow

There is a widely believed myth that Eskimos

have over 100 words for snow.

However, it is now thought that Eskimos have the same number of words for snow as we do in

English - just one.

Try and find out the word for snow in as many languages as

possible.

Display them in an unusual

way.

British Columbia Scout and Guide Challenges

Day 6: Met some Scouts and Guides in British Columbia...

Scouts in Canada

Scouts Canada is made up of Beaver

Scouts (5-7), Cub Scouts (8-10), Scouts (11-

14), Venturer Scouts (15-17) and Rover

Scouts (18-26).

The World Scout Moot in 2013 will be held in

Canada. Find out more

about international

opportunities available

for your section.

Guides in Canada

Girl Guides of Canada is made up of Sparks

(5-7), Brownies (7 - 8), Guides (9-11),

Pathfinders (12-14) and Rangers (15-17+).

As part of one of their challenge badges,

Sparks must learn all about themselves.

Fill in the Recipe for Me card at the back of

the challenge with three physical

characteristics and 3 personality

characteristics. Read them out and see if

you can match the person to their card.

Uniform

The Scouts Canada uniform was redesigned in 2011. Design your own uniform suitable for the modern day world. This could be a 5 minute filler or could take a whole meeting if you incorporate the costing/sourcing and

production of the uniform. You could even try re-designing each

section’s uniform making sure they are similar in design.

If you’re feeling creative, try making smaller versions of your designs

from fabric scraps to fit a doll.

Medal of the Maple

The Medal of the Maple was introduced by Scouts Canada in 2007. It is

awarded for distinguished youth service and excellence within the Scouting

Movement. Use the template at the back of the challenge to create medals in

your unit. Hold a medal ceremony and present these to other members of the

unit to reward them for their excellence.

Your medals could be general and say well done for your excellence or you

could personalise them by making sure each member of the unit has a different

person to present them to.

Yukon Animal Challenges

Day 7: Discovered new animals in the Yukon...

Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede is an annual rodeo,

exhibition and festival held every July in

Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The event features

one of the world's largest rodeos, a parade,

stage shows, concerts and agricultural

competitions.

Hold your own Calgary Stampede with

competitions for lassoing, parades, a concert

and stage shows.

Make ribbons for the winners.

Four Corners

Play four corners using traditional Canadian

animals such as Moose, Beaver, Canadian

Goose, Caribou or Bears.

Natural Habitats

Many traditional Canadian animals live in

picturesque natural habitats.

Create a collage from natural items to

represent a moose’s natural habitat.

Crazy Moose Craft

Make your own Crazy Moose. Print the template at the back of the challenge.

Colour in and cut out the template pieces.

Glue the large rectangular piece around a cardboard toilet roll.

Glue on the head, arms, legs and tail as shown in the picture.

Make your moose as crazy as possible!

Beaver Mask

Paint a paper plate brown.

Colour in and cut out the template pieces.

Glue the pieces on as shown in the picture.

You could cut out the eyes so you can see through, and add a lollipop

stick to hold it up with. Or you could attach string or elastic either side to

hold it on your face.

Nunavut Discovery Challenges

Day 8: Uncovered interesting facts in Nunavut...

Place Names

Here are some of the meanings of the Canadian Province names:

Manitoba - Is most commonly believed to have come from the Cree word manitowapow meaning

"the strait of the spirit". It is unclear why this name was chosen for the province, though it is

generally thought to be named after straits in Lake Manitoba

Quebec - From the Míkmaq kepék, "strait, narrows" Saskatchewan - From the Saskatchewan River (Cree: kisiskāciwani-sīpiy, "swift flowing river").

Discover the meaning of name of the place in which you live.

Does it have an interesting heritage? Does it still describe the place as it is today?

The Meaning of Your Name

Find out the meaning of your name. Does it have an interesting heritage?

Ask your parents if you were named after anyone special or if they had a reason for giving you that name.

Industry

Canada is famous for its petroleum and gas

resources. It also exports gold, nickel,

aluminium and lead.

Research your local area. Is there a trade

your area is famous for?

Discover the history of your area’s industry

and create a poster to showcase its

success.

Space

Canada was the third country in space after

the USSR and the USA with Alouette 1. in

1984 Marc Garneau became Canada’s first

astronaut. As of 2012, 9 Canadians have

flown into space.

Make your own cardboard rockets to launch

into space. To make things more interesting,

you could use coke and mentos or vinegar

and baking soda rockets.

You could try using water bottles and a foot

pump to create high flying rockets.

Recipes

Figgy Duff #2

Pudding

1 cup flour 2 cups bread crumbs 1 cup molasses 1 cup orange juice 1 cup raisins 1 egg 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. cloves ⅓ cup vegetable oil

1. Stir pudding ingredients together and add 1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in a little hot

water. 2. Mix and pour into sprayed 2-quart mould. Cover tightly. Set in pot of hot water. Cover

and steam 2 hours. 5. Allow pudding to set at least 20 minutes before removing from mould. Serve with

sauce.

Figgy Duff #1 3 cups breadcrumbs 1 cup raisins 1 tsp. allspice 1 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup molasses 1/4 cup melted butter 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tbsp. hot water 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 Soak the bread crumbs in water for a few

minutes. Squeeze out the water.

2 Combine the crumbs, raisins, sugar &

spices, mix with a fork.

3 Pour hot water over the soda.

4 To the crumb mixture add molasses,

melted butter & soda.

5 Add flour & mix well.

6 Pour into a cleaned, greased tomato can, cover with foil and secure with an elastic band, place can into a large pot of boiling

water that comes 3/4 way up the can.

7 Steam for 1 1/2 hours until the pudding

looks firm

Nanaimo Bars

1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup white sugar 5 tbsp. cocoa powder 1 egg, beaten 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds 1/2 cup softened butter 3 tbsp. heavy cream 2 tbsp. custard powder 2 cups icing sugar 1 oz. dark chocolate 2 tsps. Butter

1. In the top of a double boiler, combine 1/2 cup butter, white sugar and cocoa powder. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Beat in the egg, stirring until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and almonds (if you like). Press into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 inch pan.

2. For the middle layer, cream together 1/2 cup butter, heavy cream and custard powder until light and fluffy. Mix in the icing sugar until smooth. Spread over the bottom layer in the pan. Chill to set.

3. While the second layer is chilling, melt the chocolate and 2 teaspoons butter together in the microwave or over low heat. Spread over the chilled bars. Let the chocolate set before cutting into squares.

Figgy Duff Sauce

Sauce

1 cup milk ¼ cup sugar 1 ½ Tbsp. butter 1 tsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. cornflour

Heat milk, sugar, butter, and flavoring.

Add cornflour mixed in a little cold water. Cook on low heat for 2 minutes to thicken

mixture.

Templates Templates

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Templates

Woolly Weather Forecaster

Hang him outside to forecast the weather:

If he’s wet… it’s raining If he’s dry… it’s not raining If he’s white… it’s snowing If he’s swinging… it’s windy

If he’s got a shadow… it’s sunny If you can’t see him… it’s foggy

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