Scouting's Five Sections
[Beaver logo]
Beaver Scouts
5 to 7 years
[Cub logo]
Cubs Scouts
8 - 11
[Scout logo]
Scouts
11 - 16
[Venturer logo]
Venturers Scouts
14 - 17
[Rover logo]
Rovers Scouts
18 - 26


Scouts Canada

To enroll in one of Scouting's programs,
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[Beaver logo]

Beaver Scouts

5 to 7 years of age.



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

[red dot]find examples of their own spiritual beliefs
[red dot]experience and express love and joy
[red dot]be healthy and have good feelings about themselves
[red dot]develop a sense of belonging and sharing in small group activities
[red dot]develop a sense of cooperation through non-competitive activities

The Beaver program is built around a lively variety of games, crafts, music, story telling, play acting, 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.

Beaver Promise:


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

Beaver Law:

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

Beaver Motto:

Sharing, Sharing, Sharing





[Cub logo]

Cub Scouts

8 to 11 years of age.



Cubbing is built around a lively variety of games, crafts, music, story telling, 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 Cubing 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.

Wolf Cub 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.

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

Wolf Cub Motto:
Do Your Best


We've prepared a grownup's guide to the Wolf Cub program for those who would like more information.





[Scout logo]

Scouts

11 to 14 years of age. (with option to remain until age 16)



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:

[red dot]express and respond to their own spiritual values and beliefs while showing concern for others
[red dot]develop self reliance
[red dot]pursue hobbies and personal interests
[red dot]develop self discipline and the skills of working cooperatively with others
[red dot]cooperate in setting and achieving small group and personal goals
[red dot]practice leadership skills
[red dot]relate with adults
[red dot]be of service to others
[red dot]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


We've prepared a grownup's guide to the Scout program for those who would like more information.





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Venturer Scouts

Young men and women 14 to 17 years of age.



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:

[red dot]show that they care and live according to their personal values and religious beliefs
[red dot]develop and use the skills of communicating, solving problems and making decisions
[red dot]explore vocational opportunities
[red dot]participate in a variety of social, cultural and spiritual activities
[red dot]work cooperatively in adult-like settings
[red dot]participate in challenging physical and outdoor activities
[red dot]become aware of and respond to needs of the community and the environment.


The Venturer program is built around a lively variety of activities based on personal and group interests. Venturing emphasizes outdoor and environmental activities, citizenship and community service, leadership and personal development, and career exploration. Individual interests and skills are recognized through an awards system.

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:
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.

Venturer Motto:
Challenge





[Rover logo]

Rover Scouts

Men and women 18 to 26 years of age.



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

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. Rovers adhere to a promise and motto.

The Rover 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.

The Rover Motto:
development through action.





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