There was a special booth at Pumpkin Fest in Bradford West Gwillimbury this year.
Tucked in beside the barbecued hot dogs and hot chocolate being handed out by the Bradford Lions Club and Leo’s Club, and the vendors from the Bradford Farmers’ Market, First Bradford Scouting was celebrating Apple Day.
Handing out freshly polished apples to members of the community for a donation is a long-standing tradition in scouting.
Apple Day is not just a way to raise funds for scout programs, it is a way to connect with the community and raise awareness of scouting.
The day is mostly about the kids — Beavers, Cubs and Scouts — giving back, with a smile.
Scouts volunteering for Pumpkin Fest, polished the apples from Innisfil’s Carpe Diem Orchard, filled the baskets and handed apples out not just at the event but at various locations around town.
Dozens of young scouts were out at locations that included Home Hardware, F.K. Textiles, and the BWG Leisure Centre on Saturday.
“It’s all about the smile!” said one scout.
