1. The challenge must be based on Scouts researching and then retracing a route of historical significance. The troop must research and describe in some detail the role the route played in the development of Canada. EXAMPLES: canoe a part of the fur trade route; hike a route covered by some early settlers; cycle a portion of an abandoned rail line used to open up parts of the country.

2. The challenge must be at least four (4) days from start to finish.

3. The challenge must include some type of community service component. EXAMPLES: stream clean up; trail maintenance; trail inventory submission to TrailsCanada.

4. The challenge should include meeting youth/Scouting members from other cultural communities along the way.

5. Within 30 days of completion of the Challenge, a basic log, including pictures and daily journal entries, must be submitted.

Deadline:

The Challenge is open to all Scouts from every end of the country. There is no need to have high mountains, raging waters or a large budget. It will fit nicely into the regular programming that most troops follow.

To apply, simply have the troop members (Court of Honour/Patrol Leaders) submit a plan meeting all of the above guidelines and including: contact information, budget, historical background of the trip and anticipated completion dates, no later than May 1st to:

The Turnbull Family Scout Challenge
c/o Scouts Canada Foundation
1345 Baseline Road
Ottawa, Ontario
K2C 0A7

Applications meeting these established guidelines will be forwarded to the Turnbull Family for judging and the winners notified. Once the logs are received, these adventures will be featured in future Scouting Life Magazines as examples of the many exciting, outstanding outdoor adventures Scouts are enjoying across the country.

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