Scouting Sections

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Beavers

Ages 5 to 7 years old

Join the Beavers!

Fun and friendship is the cornerstone of the Beavers program.
 
Beavers opens the door for your child to discover the world. It is filled with a little bit of everything – outdoor activities, games, music and sports. Along the way, Beavers meet new friends, learn cooperation and teamwork and develop self-confidence. 
 
Beavers are welcomed into a group of energetic boys and girls just like them. They will meet with kind and caring leaders that will help them with anything they need to know about being a good Scout. They will feel respected and appreciated for their own uniqueness, and encouraged to bring all they can to their group and activities.

The Beaver program emphasizes having fun while encouraging children to feel good about themselves, their friends, family, and nature. Beavers helps children learn basic social skills and gain self confidence. The Beaver program promotes activities that encourage children to:

  • Find examples of their own spiritual beliefs.
  • Experience and express love and joy.
  • Be healthy and have good feelings about themselves.
  • Develop a sense of belonging and sharing in small group activities.
  • Develop a sense of cooperation through non-competitive activities.


The Beaver program is built around a lively variety of games, crafts, music, storytelling, playacting, spiritual fellowship and the outdoors. Beaver activities stress cooperation and teamwork, and can involve the whole family.
 
The outdoors is an essential part of the Beaver program. Weekend events, picnics, short nature hikes and family based camping opportunities round out the Beaver experience.
 
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.

Promise

I promise to love God and help take care of the world.

Law

A Beaver has fun, works hard and helps family and friends.

Motto

Sharing, Sharing, Sharing

Cubs

Ages 8 to 10 years old

Join the Cubs!

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.
 
Along the way, Cubs learn how to take care of themselves and work as a team – and most importantly have a lot of fun!

Cubbing 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 Cubbing 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 learns a promise, law and motto to help guide their personal development.

Promise

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,
And to do a good turn for somebody every day.

Law

The Cub respects the Old Wolf,
The Cub respects himself/herself.

Motto

Do Your Best

Scouts

Ages 11 to 14 years old

Join the Scouts!

Scouts is about having fun while gaining value leadership skills and self-confidence.
 
Scouts enjoy outdoor adventures like mountain biking, rock climbing and lots of camping while 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.

We are a small group of 10 boys and girls. Some are new to Scouts. Others have been involved for years – as Beavers and Cubs – before moving on to Scouts.

To give you an idea of what Scouts is all about, here’s a list of some of the things we’ve done over the last year:

  • Went to the Scout fall and spring challenge camps at Camp Barnard.
  • Hiked the Cowichan River Trail and camped at Stoltz Pool.
  • Camped on Newcastle Island.
  • Lived with only our survival kits from noon one day ‘til noon the next.
  • Helped out on a work party at our hall and helped a family that isn’t able to care for their yard.
  • Snowshoed at Mt Washington while some of us camped in the snow.
  • Hiked the Gowland-Todd Trail.
  • Joined in the Klondike Derby at the Royal Roads campus.
  • Cycled to Mattick’s Farm.
  • Cycled from Mill Bay to Duncan, Crofton, Ruckle Park on Saltspring Island, and then back to Victoria.
  • Made reflector ovens and cigar-box guitars.
  • Plus swimming, wide games, geocaching, etc.

One of our members will be going to a Scout jamboree in Scotland next summer, and we’re working toward a backpacking trip to Cape Scott in July, together with a visit to Alert Bay and Sointula.

We’d love to welcome newcomers to the group.

We generally offer a one weekend activity (camp, hike, etc.) every month in addition to our weekly meetings.

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.

Motto

Be Prepared

Venturers

Ages 14 to 17 years old

Join the Venturers!

The Venturers program offers exciting, real life, hands-on experiences for youth.
 
Venturer Scouts learn to nurture an active, healthy lifestyle, acquire the knowledge and skills for career development and participate in thrilling outdoor adventures.
 
Weekend events, extended hikes, no-trace camping and more round out the Venturer Scout experience.

We’re a small group of 6 Venturers. Most of us have been involved in Scouts since we were Beavers, but we also have a few newcomers. We go to Vic High and Esquimalt High, and a couple of us are in Air Cadets. We’re into outdoor activities, connecting with other Venturer Companies, and helping out with our own group and Camp Barnard.

Some of the things we did last year:

  • With others, four of us travelled to Paris, and through England and Scotland en route to a jamboree at Blair Atholl.
  • A couple of us backpacked in to Cape Scott.
  • We travelled on the E&N to camp on Newcastle Island.
  • We helped raise funds for our own group and Camp Barnard – including the polar bear swim.
  • We took part in the couch run and Skeeter.

Some of the things we’re doing this year:

  • Newcastle Island.
  • Rovent, at Manning Park in February.
  • Volunteering at PJ2015.
  • Helping out our Beaver Colony.
  • Camp work parties.
  • Cycling, hiking and backpacking.

We’d like to grow! Check us out!

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.

Motto

Challenge

Rovers

Ages 18 to 26 years old

Join the Rovers!

Rover programs are exciting, adventurous and provide opportunities to practice new skills.
 
Rovers participate in adventurous activities like mountain climbing or white water rafting. Helping in their local communities Rovers run service activities such as food drives, park clean-ups and tree plantings. They act in leadership roles with younger Scouting Sections. 

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

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.

Motto

Service

Become a Leader/Volunteer

Ages 18+

Join as a Leader/Volunteer!

Leaders and Volunteers come to Scouting from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Plumbers, lawyers, artists, teachers, doctors, janitors, and scientists—people from just about every occupation imaginable— are involved in leading youth to become responsible, caring, and competent citizens. They also quickly discover that Scout volunteering enables them to learn new skills and build lifelong friendships while having fun.