Beavers

(boys and girls ages 5-7)

Sharing the Adventure
Fun and friendship are the cornerstones of the Beaver program. Through an adventurous program of outdoor activities, creative play, music, and cooperative games, Beavers enjoy time with their friends (and meet new ones), learn how to get along within a group, and develop the confidence to be themselves.

Beavers share many outdoor adventures with their friends in the colony.  Nature walks, short hikes, tree plantings and family sleepovers give Beavers a taste of outdoor fun.  Through these activities, Beavers develop an appreciation and a sense of caring for the environment.

Beavers are a vital part of the community, country and world in which they live.  Visits to parks, power plants, fire and police stations thrill young Beavers and illustrate the many important facets of their community.

Cubs

(boys and girls ages 8-10)

Outdoor Adventure

Challenging hikes, weekend camps, and an introduction to water activities like canoeing or kayaking are just a few of the fun outdoor adventures that Cubs enjoy.

With the Cub motto of "Do Your Best" front and centre, Cubs are encouraged to try new and more challenging activities.  Learning important first aid skills, paddling a canoe for the first time, or leading a game at camp will open the door for Cubs to try other adventures they never thought possible.

Cubs also experience an exciting variety of other activities:  games and sports, model-building, music, story-telling and play-acting.  And like Beavers, Cubs enjoy their adventures with their friends.

Scouts

(young men and women ages 11-14)

Bring on the Adventure!

Enjoy mountain biking, rock-climbing, canoeing, kayaking, extended hikes and lots of camping

These are just a few of the adventures you'll tackle in Scouting.

You'll enjoy your outdoor adventures as part of a team, working together with other young people to accomplish thrilling challenges.

Scouting gives every member a chance to be a leader.  It might involve running an activity, organizing a camp, or participating with other young people across your province or Canada in a youth forum.

Scouts meet in a group called a troop.  The troop is split into smaller groups called patrols.  There is one leader for every six Scouts.  Each Scout learns a promise, law and motto to help guide their personal development.

Venturers

(young men and women ages 14-17)

Bring on the Adventure!

Enjoy mountain biking, rock-climbing, canoeing, kayaking, extended hikes and lots of camping.

These are just a few of the adventures you'll tackle in Scouting.

You'll enjoy your outdoor adventures as part of a team, working together with other young people to accomplish thrilling challenges.

Scouting gives every member a chance to be a leader.  It might involve running an activity, organizing a camp, or participating with other young people across your province or Canada in a youth forum.

What do you want to do?  Maybe you'd like to be a police officer, firefighter, or paramedic.  In Venturers, you can "try on" different exciting career options to see what's right for you.

Rovers

(men and women ages 18-26)

Bring on the Adventure

The outdoors is an essential part of the Rover program.  Rovers often participate in adventurous activities like mountain climbing, white water rafting, or para-sailing.

Rovers also help their local communities by running service activities such as food drives, park clean-ups, and tree plantings.

Rovers meet in a group called a crew.  Rovers develop and manage their own program under the mentorship of a respected advisor.  Rovers adhere to a promise and motto.

Be a Leader

(men and women over 18)

Share the adventure of a lifetime with your kids...
Make memories you'll keep forever.

• Enjoy the outdoors
• Learn new skills
• Make new friends
• Be part of a team
• Spend quality time with your children

It's easy...
We'll help you every step of the way. You'll receive a personal interview, provide us with personal references, and apply for a Police Records Check. With one-on-one help from an experienced coach, you'll participate in a three-month orientation and probation period where you'll learn all the basics to help you provide great programs for youth.

Once you become a leader, you're provided with further training and plenty of tools and support to help you on your way. You can attend courses and workshops, you'll receive Leader magazine every month, and you can find lots of resources on the Scouts Canada web site.

It's interesting...
There is no limit to what you can learn! Outdoor camping techniques, crafts, games, and leadership training are only a few of the valuable skills you'll gain as a leader.

It's fun...
You'll meet other parents and be part of a great team committed to providing safe, fun and interesting activities for kids.

We need dedicated adults to help offer adventure and education for young people. If you can commit 12 - 14 hours per month, you can make a difference in the lives of many kids, and help shape a better world for tomorrow.

We need people just like you!