Haliburton Scout Reserve in 2023 |
Have you heard the news? Haliburton Scout Reserve is opening on July 1st!
Thank you to our incredible volunteers, led by our Property Volunteer Doug Kelly, for their hard work in getting HSR ready for this season.
For more information about HSR or to register a stay with your group, visit:
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WOODLAND TRAILS- ADVENTURELAND SUMMER PROGRAMS 2023 |
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We are working hard to get registration ready to go and will update everyone soon. |
Day Camp will continue to run this summer, much as it did last year. We are optimistic that overnight will operate
We welcome any and all questions related to any of our three main camping options (Day Camp, Overnight and LIT).
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Dorchester International Brotherhood Camporee (DIBC is the largest annual weekend Camp in Canada)
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We are so happy to announce that DIBC will be back and will be held May 12 -14, 2023!
This year's theme voted by the youth is Vikings.
Registration has begun for campers & offer of service for staff for the camporee.
The last time we ran this camp we had around 2,700 campers & staff.
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Willow Valley Challenge 2023 |
What: 2 Day Backpacking Challenge for Scouts and Venturer Scouts.
Competition based on Hike Challenges along the trial and a Log.
Large groups may have multiple teams.
When: May 27 and 28, 2023
Where: Hiking Oak Ridge Moraine Trails and York Forest Trails adjacent to Woodland Trails Scout Camp. Overnight camping at Woodland Trails, Stouffville, Ontario
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In 2023, Rendezvous will be celebrating its 60th anniversary, making it the longest running annual Scout Camp in Canada.
Each year a different town or city in Northeastern Ontario hosts the event. Starting in 1962, Rendezvous participants have gathered in places including; Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, Chapleau, Elliot Lake, Massey, Webbwood, Espanola, Manitoulin Island, Sudbury, Timmins, Sturgeon Falls and North Bay. The event starts on Friday and runs through to Monday morning.
In the year 2000, Rendezvous had over 1000 people, which is still the record for attendance.
We will be camping at Kinsmen Park, which is part of the Hiawatha Highlands Conservation Area, on the outskirts of the city.
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The Toronto Marlies Scouts Canada Night |
A round of applause to Scouter Jake for organizing this event. |
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Scouts Canada & Medieval Times Toronto
show opportunity.
We changed it up this year your group/section can book a group trip to any show scheduled (groups 15+ can book through Collete, and groups under 15 can book through drawbridge) and attend with our special scouting prices, families can also go on their own by booking through the draw bridge link
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Are you running an Event? Do you have questions about the event process? Join us as we put on monthly meetings to answer all your questions around events.
This is open to CK3, Event Support Scouters, Event Leads, Event Team members and anyone else that is interested in events.
Join in:
Wednesday Mar 1st at 8pm EST
Wednesday Apr 5th at 8pm EST
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Calling ALL 4th year Scouts, Venturers and Rovers! (14yrs old and up)
We are hosting an OutCon event just for you! YOUTHCON!
This will be a Friday night to Saturday afternoon event for all senior youth to discover how to bring bigger adventures to your section! Our Saturday morning will be about sharing what makes your section rock, explore recruitment ideas, amazing awards, get the most out of your CLT and our afternoon has been named “Adventure World!
You will get to explore many different workshops about building your next adventure and how to take your adventures further. All tied together with a handful of special guests to speak about some amazing opportunities and great adventures!
For Scouters, we are hosting a special networking and development area we nicknamed “The coffee corner”. Creating a great space for volunteers to expand on some opportunities for the section/group they are supporting.
This event will require some help, we are looking for a handful of facilitators and support team members to help run some of the workshops and make this event a memorable one, if you are interested in helping to facilitate, please contact [email protected]
Save the date for YouthCon on April 21-22, the cost for YouthCon will be $25, this includes lunch!
Hosted at Camp Sheldrick, 12489 Nesbitt Rd, North Dundas ON K0C 2K0, Canada. Your Section will have to provide their own breakfast.
If your Section is interested in attending, please fill out this form and share your anticipated numbers before March 15th, to help our planners prepare for this amazing event. –https://forms.office.com/r/LY9WnVfqBm
At a later date we will send you our Registration site for sign ups.
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Created in 2013 by the Greater Toronto Council Youth Network (GTCYN), the Order of the Silver Key is an award for Distinguished Youth Service.
It honours those youth who have significantly contributed to the Movement and the spirit of Scouting through their dedication to their Area, Group, and community.
If you have an nomination please complete the form and forward to Scouter Nathan.
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Please nominate Scouters for the Honorary membership.
The requirements are listed on the form.
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Onboarding Process Volunteers: |
Scouts Canada has comprehensive policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety of youth:
Adults appointed to positions of authority with youth undergo a vetting process which includes; application forms, interviews, police record checks (including vulnerable sector searches), references and youth protection training with Respect in Sport.
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Expectations: Behaviour Guides
Youth have a lot to gain from quality programming, so how can Scouters support youth who exhibit challenging behaviours and provide quality programming to the other youth in the Section?
Have a Section Code of Conduct o This clearly sets expectations (and consequences of not meeting those expectations) o Section Codes of Conduct are age-appropriate (check out the examples from the Behaviour Guide)
- Positive reinforcement goes a long way o Recognize and celebrate the successes of youth who are working on improving their behaviour
2.Engage with Parents o Approach supporting youth who are exhibiting challenging behaviour in a collaborative way with parents o Does the youth already have a support plan in place at school? What works at home? Implement similar strategies for consistency
3.Follow through.
- If consequences have been outlined in the Section Code of Conduct or in an Behaviour Support Plan – stick with what’s been outlined
- Document everything o Save the Section Code of Conduct and follow-up verbal conversations with an email Link to the
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Spring Safety Week: Starts April 3rd |
Scouts Canada will be relaunching HeadSafe with 'new' tips, and resources covering concussions, helmet safety and all things Head Safety!
Featuring a Guest Speaker: Jennifer Dawson, PhD - Research Associate and Guideline Developer for the Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion Care from the Children Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute to discuss all this HeadSafe.
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1 - Herb Your Enthusiasm… It’s Thyme for Scout Seeds 2023
Beet gardening season and get ahead with your fundraising; start with Scout Seeds!
Register your Group today to pro-seed!
Simply fill out the sign-up form, and your Group can get started.
Why Should I Register my Group for ScoutsSeeds?
- So that your customers are able to select your group when purchasing.
- So that your group receives fundraising money to your Bank account (no cheques -only e-transfer).
- So that we are communicating with the right person within your group with updates
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Custom Group Fundraising Website! (with Tutorial) |
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Build your own Fundraising Website |
A template has been developed to make it easy for your Group to showcase your fundraising activities.
This includes information for potential donors to participate in your Scout Popcorn, Scout Coffee and Scout Seeds national fundraisers.
There is also a place for you to add your local fundraising activities. And to top it off, there is a graphic to display your fundraising goals and the current amount raised. Once you register, all the information you need for your website will be sent to your Group Webmaster.
Don’t delay in personalizing your own Group Fundraising Website and take your fundraising activities to the next level. Bring on the Adventure!
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Wood Badge II: Certificate Resource |
Group Commissioners can now print off Wood Badge II certificates for Scouters.
The certificate is available on scouts.ca in the recognition section near the bottom
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Kids have great ideas, but sometimes those ideas need support to ensure they’re safe, practical and age/skill appropriate.
For example, if a Beaver Scout wants to go skydiving, that’s a great idea but they’re legally too young for the activity. To help them experience the thrill of skydiving while staying realistic, why not go to a skydiving simulation vault for a fun day that is completely safe and at their skill/age level?
By starting with “yes”, we encourage youth to think big and take the lead. Bringing in the equally important “and” component, we’re empowering youth to plan, problem-solve and adapt their idea so that it can be achieved in a practical way.
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The Greater Toronto Council Voting Representatives would like to share the following report: AGM Report 2023. |
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