Overview of the Scouts
The Scout program emphasizes having fun while
encouraging youth to feel good about themselves, their friends and
family, God, and the environment. The Scout program helps youth
expand their leadership skills and gain self confidence.
Scouting promotes activities that encourage youth to:
 | express and respond to their own spiritual
values and beliefs while showing concern for others, |
| develop self reliance, |
| pursue hobbies and personal interests, |
| develop self discipline and the skills of
working cooperatively with others, |
| cooperate in setting and achieving small
group and personal goals, |
| practice leadership skills, |
| relate with adults, |
| be of service to others, |
| camp, explore the outdoors, and develop good
conservation practices. |
The Scout program is designed
around a lively variety of activities based on personal and group
interests. Scouts emphasizes outdoor and environmental activities,
citizenship and community service, leadership, and personal
development. Individual interests and skills are recognized
through an awards system.
The outdoors is an essential part of the Scout program. Weekend
events, extended hikes, no trace camping and seasonal sports
opportunities round out the Scout experience. Developing an
active, healthy lifestyle is the prime goal.
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.
Scout Promise:
On my honour
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and the Queen
To help other people at all times,
And to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law.
Scout Law:
A Scout is helpful and trustworthy,
kind and cheerful,
considerate and clean,
wise in the use of all resources.
Scout Motto:
Be Prepared
Scout Slogan:
Do a good turn daily
Meetings:
Every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Location: Emily Carr Middle School, 2681 Innes Road
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