This is a momentous time for Scouting, and to help celebrate the 100 year anniversary, our team of Leaders and youth from the Scarborough area are planning a project to go to Ghana in West Africa in August 2008.

Part one of our mission is to build a dormitory building in the Scout village of Nwodua, Northern Ghana to enable local and surrounding youth to participate in Scouting programs, to gather and learn essential life skills and gain knowledge from other Scouts.

Part two is to purchase and donate a mini bus that will serve to transport youth and materials to the building site and later to transport youth from neighboring villages to and from the Scout camp and other Scouting events.

Part three if funds permit, is to provide two or three lap top computers and printers to aid in administration of Scouting throughout the country of Ghana.

The benefits to our youth will include an understanding of cultural diversity, links to scouting around the world, self-discipline, leadership skills, cooperation and team building skills, appreciation for the benefits of education and an opportunity to make a real contribution to creating a better world.

Financial support for this project can be sent to:

2^nd Highland Creek Venturer’s Ghana Project 2008

            Scouts Canada

Central Ontario Administration Centre

gtc@scouts.ca