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Scouts Canada
It starts with Scouts.
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“If, with Scouting, we continue to give that confidence to youth
that they are, in fact, the strength of the community then it will
promote a sense of values that makes our communities stronger.”
Steve MacLean
Canadian Astronaut
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Scout Promise, Law, and Mission
Promise
On my honour
I promise that I will do my best
TodomydutytoGodandtheQueen,
Tohelpotherpeopleatalltimes,
And to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law.
Scouting could not exist in Canada without partnerships with
community-minded organizations.
An organization that sponsors a group commits to the following:
• Annualrenewalofthegroupcharter
• Receivingacopyoftheannualreportofthegroup
• Providingmentorshipandguidancetothegroup
• Assisting the group with identifying appropriate
fundraising opportunities
Law
Sponsoring a Group
A Scout is:
Helpfulandtrustworthy,
Kindandcheerful,
Considerateandclean,
Wise in the use of all resources.
Mission
Tocontributetotheeducationofyoungpeople,throughavalue
systembasedontheScoutPromiseandLaw,tohelpbuildabetter
worldwherepeopleareself-fulfilledasindividualsandplayaconstructiveroleinsociety.
• Assistingthegroupwithfindingappropriatemeetingspace
• TogetherwithScoutsCanada,ensurthatadultsarereceivingtraining
appropriate to their roles and the needs of the sponsor.
Interested organizations are strongly
encouraged to contact the nearest Scouts
Canada Service Centre or office.
“I found my passion for the outdoors in Scouting, and it inspired
me in my dream.”
Jean-François Carrey
Youngest Canadian to summit Mount Everest
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History
Scoutingbeganin1907withanexperimentalcampinvolving20young
boysheldonBrownseaIslandintheUnitedKingdom.RobertBadenPowell,aBritishwarhero,hadbeenchallengedtodevelopasystemof
training for young men based on his book “Military Aids to Scouting”.
Theresultwasthe1908publicationof“ScoutingforBoys”whichoutlined
amethodoftrainingforyouththatdevelopsleadership,citizenship,character,responsibility,morals,andindependenceinanoutdoorcontext.
Thismethodwasdevelopedtobeflexibleandcomplementarytoexisting
programs for youth.
Morethan 12 millionCanadians have participated inScouting since
1907.
Today’sScoutsareboysandgirls,youngmenandyoungwomen,fromeveryfaith,culture,andethnicity.
Withasolidbackgroundinleadershipskillsandconfidencelearnedin
theoutdoorsasyouthinScouting,ourmembersandalumniarecreating
a better world.
Benefits of Supporting Scouting
Thereareuncountablebenefitswhenacommunity-mindedorganization is in partnership with Scouting.
Someofthegreatestbenefitsforyourorganizationare:
• Providesatime-testedyouthprogramwhichatthesametime
hasconstantidentificationasaprojectofyourorganization
• Providesaseriesofproven,age-appropriate,challengingprograms
tohelpyouachieveyouryouth-orientedgoals
• Providestrainingandsupporttoyourmemberswhobecome
involvedinyourScoutgroup
• Strengthenstheimageofyourorganizationinthecommunity
• Engagesyouthinyourorganizationthroughoutdoor,service,and
socialactivities
• Introducesfamiliestoyourorganization,andreaffirmstheirconnectiontoyouthroughongoinginvolvementinyourScoutgroup
Someofthegreatestbenefitsfortheyouthofyourcommunityare:
• Helpsyouthbecomeethicalandresponsibleadults
• Bringsyouthclosertotheirfamiliesandcommunities
• Fostersasenseofunitywiththegreatercommunitythrough
membership in a worldwide organization
• Inspiresyouthtorespectthelawandrightfulauthority
• Aboveall,Scoutingbuildsbetteryouth.
“What I took out of [Scouting] was leading by example … you’re
not in a position to boss the others around, but if you do the
things you want them to do, do them well, do them with dedication, it was amazing how you could motivate the other kids to
do the same things.”
“[When] Scouting goes beyond borders and brings about that
sense of purpose of humanity, not only of human rights, but the
whole sense of purpose of [Canada] as a country that can assist
others, then, it has legs.”
Stephen Harper
Canadian Prime Minister
Roméo Dallaire
Canadian Senator
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Ways to Support Scouting
Through Partnership
• SponsoraScoutgroupwithinyourcommunity
• AppointaliaisonbetweenyourorganizationandlocalScoutgroups
• Provide financial assistance so that families in financial difficulty
maystillbenefitfromScouting.
Through Leadership
• AssistwithorientationmeetingsforScoutsandparents
• HelpselectvolunteerleadersinScoutgroupssponsoredbyyourorganization.
Through Membership
• HelprecruityouthandadultsfortheScoutingmovement
• RemainorbecomeanactivememberofScoutsCanada.
The Scout Method
ThewaythatScoutingachievesitsmissionisdifferentfromotheryouth
movements.
Thesameverysuccessfulmethodhasbeenusedsincethefirstcamp
in 1907.
Thismethodconsistsof:
• Commitmenttovalues
• Learningthroughexperiences
• Membershipinsmallgroups
• Progressive,personallychallengingprograms
• Youthleadershipandageappropriatedecisionmakingroles
• Theoutdoorsandnaturalworldasakeyresource
Scout programs are co-educational and
available for youth aged 5-26.
“There is no “I” in team, and you have to have the power of the
team in order to accomplish great things, it is as simple as that,
and that is the one thing that I really learned from the Scouting
movement.”
Frank McKenna
New Brunswick Premier
“Scouting is above all an education. The members of the Movement
experience it as a growth into personal maturity and social responsibility. They learn to assume their place in life with a high degree of
commitment to the common good. They learn to care for the less
fortunate. They develop a fervent desire to build a culture of goodwill, they learn openness and harmony in human relationships, respect for the environment, [and] acceptance of duties…”
John Paul II
Roman Catholic Pope
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