GTC Fun Day - Woodland Trails - April 29th, 2023 with you |
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THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT HOLIDAYS BEING CELEBRATED THIS MONTH: |
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YOUR SUMMER ADVENTURE AWAITS! |
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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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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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Scouter Experimental Adventures at Haliburton Scout Reserve 2023 |
Canada's largest Scout Camp, Haliburton Scout Reserve (HSR),is almost 5000 acres of Canadian Shield, located in The Haliburton Highlands in Central Ontario on Kennabi Lake. For more than 70 years, Scouts have paddled HSR's 13 lakes, hiked and explored all the programming available - canoeing paddle boarding, rappelling, archery and so much more. memories that last a lifetime are made at HSR.
Scouters, have you wanted to organize a weeklong camp with youth but were usure of how's it's done. Come and experience and explore HSR just like a youth participant. Scouters will learn how youth to plan, organize and take their youth safely and confidently to HSR.
During your week's stay you will be able to participate in all the programming available for youth at HSR. Pick a week in either July or August and let the Adventure begin. It's time to be a kid again!
The fun begins with an optional Pre-Camp at Camp Samac on June 2-4 (in-person or virtual option).Become a youth again and start planning your weeklong trip to HSR.
The weekend will also include camp set-up, menu and gear planning, along with a dash of campfire smoke to make it feel just right.
The Details:
Choose 1 week at Haliburton Scout Reserve
Sunday July 16th - Saturday July 22nd, 2023 - Twister Point Site
Sunday August 13th - Saturday August 19th, 2023 - Big Bear Site
*Included Pre-Camp at Camp Samac Friday June 2nd - 4th, 2023
$479 if you register before May 1st
$549 if you register after May 1st
What's Included:
One week at HSR (pick from the weeks listed above), and Pre-Camp at Camp Samac (virtual option available), Camping, Food & Program fees at HSR & Pre-Camp at Camp Samac
What you need to Bring:
Tent, personal gear (sleeping bag, map etc.), mess kit, mug and enthusiasm.
Links to Register:
Can't join us for a weeklong adventure at Haliburton Scout Reserve?
Learn how to plan, organize and take your youth safely and confidently to Haliburton Scout Reserve.
The weekend will introduce Scouters to Camp set-up, menu and gear planning along with a dash of campfire smoke to make it feel right,
The Details:
$129 (virtual option available). Includes camping, Food & Program fees
What to bring:
Tent, personal gear (sleeping bag, mat etc.), mess kit, mug, sunscreen, bug spray and your enthusiasm!
Come be a kid again!
Link to Register:
6/2/2023 7:00 PM - 6/4/2023 3:00 PM
scouts.doubleknot.com
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GREATER TORONTO FOUNDATION SUBSIDY |
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CAMPING OPPORTUNTIES MAY 2023 |
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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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SCOUT TREK - COAST TO COAST |
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Embark on Great Scouting Adventures while staying fit and having FUN! |
Go outdoors and start tracking your distance moved using kilometers as your goal.
Let’s see where and how far you can GO!
Can you get from one side of Canada to the other? Maybe even as far as the other side of the World? The opportunities are endless!
Working together with your friends in Scouting, how far can you collectively travel as a Patrol or a Group? Can you make it from the west coast of British Columbia all the way to Canada’s east coast in Newfoundland? How far can we go if all the Scouts in Canada work together?
- From May to July, track how many km’s your section hikes, paddles, bikes, or canoes, in fact any method of movement associated with the outdoor adventure skills.
Want to learn more about Scout Trek? When is it? What are the prizes? How to submit kilometers traveled?
Come out to one of the three information sessions that are planned and learn all about the Scout Trek – Coast to Coast Adventure.
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Register now for our next Mug Up, taking place on Sunday June 4 at 20:00 (8:00 pm)
Eastern time: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsceuuqjgpGdasfUA3ChT4dMDOpjEROEWz
Sunday June 4 at 22:00 (10:00 pm)
Eastern time: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsfuChpjouG9ZIChPz0CbzLzzBV8c1WpRc
Monday June 17 at 20:00 (8:00 pm)
Eastern time: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIod-6qpjorGN3XyRrnThpHOGJewxZlomTR
All sessions need to be pre-registered. Once registered you will receive a ZOOM link.
More details to follow: Scouters Guide, and a web page to track progress.
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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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A special program for Scouts & Girl Guides
Book a guided ROM tour for your troop! For each new themed tour completed, Scouts and Girl earn a ROM-exclusive badge to add to their collection.
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OUTCON at Camp Impeesa - April 15th, 2023 Registration |
“Outcon” is all about exploring new things, sharing ideas, learning new skills, and creating new Paths.
This day event is open to Scouters, parents and potential volunteers.
The day will feature pioneering skills, fire lighting, stoves and lanterns.
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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 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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The Greater Toronto Council would like to host a Council-wide one-day event. Which will create networking opportunities, inspiring programming, challenge and encourage personal development and growth.
We are seeking volunteers both youth and adults to help facilitate this event.
We are hoping to host this event in the early fall of 2023.
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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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22nd Division Toronto Police Service Rover Crew Investi |
22nd Division Toronto Police Service Rover Crew invested around 25 youth on March 27th, 2023.
1st Lakeshore Cubs and Scouters attended the investiture.
Congradulations 22nd TPS Rovers.
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138th Toronto Scout Group-Cabelas Out Door Fund
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Pictured here left to right: Front row, Cub Diogo, Scout Sam, Cub Matthew, Cub Torin, Cub Paul, Scouter Lisa Turant. Back row, Scouter Alvaro, Scouter John, Scout Sabrina, Scouter Erica, Scouter Irwin, Scouter Michael and Venturer Caely.
The 138th Toronto Scout Group expresses sincere thanks to Cabelas Out Door Fund for the generous grant of $1000 the group plans to use to update camping equipment - tents, stoves and more! Thank you! @cabelas @bassproshops #outdoorfund
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Spring Safety Week: Starts April 3rd
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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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Safety in Scouting: The Two-Scouter Rule |
The Two-Scouter Rule is paramount to the safety of youth entrusted to our care while they are enjoying Scouting adventures. No one Scouter should be alone with one or more youth (other than their own children).
The Two-Scouter Rule is one way that we safeguard youth in Scouting programming. Why follow the Two-Scouter Rule? There are many reasons, and when we get down to the root of the “why”, the Two-Scouter Rule is there to keep kids safe.
Please report any violations of the Two-Scouter Rule to [email protected], or call 1-800-339-6643 to discuss urgent youth protection matters.
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Safety in Scouting: There's an App for that |
Use the ScoutSafe app when submitting incident reports.
Submitting incident reports via ScoutSafe is beneficial because:
• Reports submitted via the app includes more information than a PDF incident report – that means less follow-up questions for Scouters to answer!
• The use of ScoutSafe means that Scouters can also submit photos of the injury, site where the injury occurred, etc.
• Submitting reports via ScoutSafe means that reports are submitted and received in real time – that means a more timely response from Safe Scouting with support resources and check ins on the injured party.
• After submitting a report, reporting parties can easily save the incident report as a PDF to their device and share with the Group for records keeping if necessary
If Scouters don’t already have the ScoutSafe app on their phone or other smart device (Android or iOs), click here
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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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Thyme is Running out for Scout Seeds
Online Store Closes April 30th
It’s always a good time to support your local Scouts. Now is the best time to start a window garden, then move them outside later in the Spring!
When the time is right, you will have healthy plants to put in your outdoor garden. Scout Seeds are the perfect way to save money, feed your family, or simply bring a little colour to your garden, balcony, or windowsill.
Can’t decide on which seed combo you’d like?
Lettuce suggest the Garden Salad Plot. It’s delicious and would work well in a window box or outdoor garden.
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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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The Greater Toronto Council Voting Representatives would like to share the following report: AGM Report 2023. |
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