Scouts

Who is it for and meeting details

Scouts are for ages 11 to 14, coed.

The 13th Burlington Scouts meet on Thursdays from 7pm-9pm in the Mountainside neighbourhood  but we also have many off-site events and adventures. 

What we do at Scouts

Activities: Scouts participate in a wide range of activities throughout the year at weekly meetings and overnight camps to foster independence, responsibility and leadership skills.  Programming is heavily based on youth feedback so no two years are the same. 

Leadership: Scouts take an active role in planning and running activities to learn leadership skills. The ultimate leadership and skills challenge is the annual "competition camp" that senior Scouts plan and run completely by themselves, competing with other groups in various categories such as tidiest camp, best meal prepared, etc. Leaders are only present to help in emergencies and camp away from the Scouts.

Skills permits: Scouts work on earning their skills permits at "skills days" events to learn how to safely use knives, saws, axes, stoves and lanterns and how to build and start a campfire.

Camping: There are typically four or five overnight camps per year, including the all sections camp (together with Cubs, Beavers and Venturers). Scouts plan their own camps and participate in an annual Competition Camp where they work together all weekend without the involvement of scouters (they're still on site in case assistance is required) to load and carry gear, set up camp, cook and participate in activities. Read more about camping.

Fun: There are several outings throughout the year to relax and have some fun together with friends, for example: tobogganing, gokarting, Activate, flight simulators, bike rides and more!

Registration

Visit the registration page.

Scouts Promise

On my honour;
I promise that I will do my best;
To do my duty to God and the King;
To help other people at all times;
and to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law. 

Scouts Promise - alternative version

On my honour;
I promise that I will do my best,
To respect my country and my beliefs,
To help other people at all times;
and to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law. 

Each member can chose which version they're want to use

Scout Law

A Scout is helpful and trustworthy,
Kind and cheerful,
Considerate and clean,
and wise in the use of all resources.

Scouts Terminology

• Troop: The name for a section of Scouts (similar to a Cub Pack or Beaver Colony)

• Patrol: A smaller group of Scouts working together (similar to a Cub Lair or Beaver Lodge)

• Chief Scout Award: The highest award in the Scouting section of Scouts Canada, recognizing Scouts who exemplify the principles of Scouting through leadership, community service, and outdoor skills.