Scouting Sections

11/06/07

Scouting Sections

The Beaver Colony	The Cub Pack
The Scout Troop	The Venturer Company

The Beaver Colony

Beavers – Boys & Girls, ages 5 – 7. 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.

Like all Scouting members, Beavers enjoy 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 meet in a group called a colony. The colony is split into smaller groups called lodges. There is one leader for every five Beavers. Each Beaver learns a promise, law and motto to help guide their personal development.

Beaver Promise:	Beaver Law:	Beaver Motto:
I promise to love God and help take care of the world	A Beaver has fun, works hard and helps family and friends	Sharing, Sharing, Sharing
I promise to love God and help take care of the world	A Beaver has fun, works hard and helps family and friends

The Cub Pack

Cubs – Boys & Girls, ages 8-10. Your life in the jungle has just begun! New adventures are waiting for you and the other Cubs in your pack. Along the way, you'll learn to do all sorts of fun and challenging things...like:

	Hiking, camping, canoeing and other outdoor activities
	Learn how to keep warm and cook outdoors
	Visit neat places
	Make crafts, play games and sing songs around a campfire
	Learn how to take care or yourself
	Working as a team with other Cubs

The Cub program is built around a lively variety of games, crafts, music, storytelling, play-acting, spiritual fellowship and the outdoors. The Cub program focuses around six activity areas: The Natural World, Outdoors, Creative Expression, Healthy Living, Home and Community, and Canada and the World. Individual interests and skills are recognized through simple awards.

The outdoors is an essential part of the Cub program. Weekend events, hikes and overnight camping opportunities round out the Cubs experience.

Cubs meet in a group called a pack. The pack is split into smaller groups called sixes. There is one leader for every six Cubs. Each Cub must learn the Cub promise, law and motto before joining the Wolf Cub Pack and to help guide their personal development.

Wolf Cub Promise	Wolf Cub Law:	Wolf Cubs Motto
I promise to do my best, To love and serve God, To do my duty to the Queen, To keep the Law of the Wolf Cub Pack To do a good turn for some one everyday	The Cub respects the Old Wolf, The Cub respects himself	Do Your Best

The Scout Troop

Scouts – Boys & Girls, ages 11-14. Enjoy canoeing, extended hikes, wilderness training 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. 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.

	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 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 must learn the Scout promise, law and motto before joining the Scout Troop and to help guide their personal development.

Scout Promise	Scout Law	Scout Motto
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	A Scout is helpful and trustworthy, Kind and cheerful, considerate and clean, Wise in the use of all resources	Be Prepared

The Venturer Company

Ventures – Boys & Girls, ages 14-17. The Venturer program emphasizes having fun while encouraging teens to feel good about themselves, their friends and family, God, and the environment. Venturers helps teens advance their leadership skills and gain self confidence. Venturers promotes activities that encourage teens to:

	Show that they care and live according to their personal values and religious beliefs
	Develop and use the skills of communicating, solving problems and making decisions
	Explore vocational opportunities

	Participate in a variety of social, cultural and spiritual activities
	Work cooperatively in adult-like settings
	Participate in challenging physical and outdoor activities
	Become aware of and respond to needs of the community and the environment

The outdoors is an essential part of the Venturer program. Weekend events, extended hikes, no trace camping and seasonal sports opportunities round out the Venturer experience. Developing an active, healthy lifestyle is the prime goal. As well, Venturing helps teens learn new knowledge and skills that can lead to a satisfying career. Venturers meet in a group called a company. Venturers develop and manage their own program with the help of an adult advisor. Each Venturer learns a promise and motto to help guide their personal development.

Venturer Promise	Venturer Motto
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	Challenge

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