SUPPORTING
ADVENTURE

THE RETURN TO SCOUTING

We are extremely proud of the resilience and commitment of our
youth, volunteers and staff as we navigated the pandemic and
mapped a path forward to resume in-person Scouting. As we return
to Scouting, safety is our top priority. At the onset of the pandemic,
we were quick to shift programming to virtual out of
an abundance of caution to ensure the health and well-being of our community. Since
then we have reviewed government protocols and spoken to our
members to guide the development of standards that will keep youth,

parents and volunteers safe. As a result we have developed a step-by-
step approach to the return to Scouting that aligns with direction
from federal and provincial governments.

OUTDOOR, IN-PERSON
SCOUTING IN ACTION

Group of 1st Uxbridge Scouts wearing masks and standing beside their bikes.

The 1st Uxbridge Group kicked off the fall with a 28 km bike ride from Uxbridge to Cannington.

1st Lakeshore Ridge Venturer Company are shown climbing obstacles and challenges among the trees.

1st Lakeshore Ridge Venturer Company taking physical distancing amongst the trees.

The 392 Thornhill Muslim Scouts are walking a trail and enjoying the beautiful fall colours.

Nice to see The 392 Thornhill Muslim Scouts hitting the trail to enjoy the beautiful fall colours.

Two 1st Haney Scouts in safety harnesses and face masks preparing to hit the tree tops.

The 1st Haney Scouts hit the tree tops.

New Adventures Await

Our Response to COVID-19

A young boy in a harness and safety helmet is looking up as he makes his way up a climbing wall.

Step-by-Step Return to Scouting

Scouts Canada developed a step-by-step approach to the return to Scouting that aligns with direction from federal and provincial governments.

Designed to scale up or down, this framework allows us to adapt to changing restrictions and still provide meaningful experiences for youth.

Our Return to Scouting Plan
A group of young children wearing life vests on the water, in kayaks and paddling on a bright summer day.

Pandemic Program Modification Standards

Pandemic Program Modification Standards for each stage help guide our volunteers in delivering a safe, fun, outdoor program.

These were shaped based on over 3,000 comments from our members, government guidelines and feedback from our parents.

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THE DATA BEHIND THE RETURN TO SCOUTING

What we have heard from the Scouting community

Scouts is needed now more than ever. We have heard loud and clear
from parents that what matters most to them during this time is
getting their children outdoors — away from the screen — in a safe
and fun environment where they can interact with their friends.

We surveyed over 2,700 parents to find out
what matters most to them amid COVID-19.

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Getting outdoors is the #1 motivator for
parents enrolling their child in Scouts.

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of parents agree that Scouting
develops well-rounded youth.

0%

of parents are confident in their
child’s safety.

0%

of parents trust that Scouts Canada can
deliver on their goals for their children.

*June 2020 Member Survey: Scouting in a Post-Pandemic World.

FUELLING GREAT ADVENTURES

2019-2020 saw Scouts Canada provide Groups with more
opportunities to fund their adventures.

A young boy Scout digging the soil and planting seeds into a backyard raised garden box.

Scout Seeds

This spring, Scouts Canada piloted a new spring fundraiser called Scout Seeds, which aimed to support Scouts in their home communities while also helping the planet!

The Scout Seeds pilot fundraiser ran from March 30 to April 30, 2020, in partnership with Make It Sow. This fundraiser was designed to complement our national Scout Popcorn campaign, which takes place each fall and funds Groups to support more great, safe Scouting adventures.

  • 90 Groups participated.
  • Almost $50,000 raised
  • 270 trees will be planted in 2021 on behalf of participating Groups as part of “Make it Sow’s Plant a Tree” bonus
Three girl Scouts smiling and holding the popcorn and trail mix bags they are selling.

Scout Popcorn

Simply put — great adventures start with Scout Popcorn. Groups and individual youth across Canada benefitted from funds raised through Scout Popcorn, powering more adventures and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Fundraising with Scout Popcorn is youth-led and helps youth be better prepared for success in the world! In addition to raising money, youth develop valuable business skills and learn about financial responsibility, marketing strategy development and time management, while also increasing their self-esteem and confidence in the process.

  • 813 Groups participated.
  • Almost $5.7 M in gross sales.
  • $2.5 M directly to Groups.

Congratulations to our top Scout Popcorn fundraisers!

215th Strathcona Group

Chinook Council

Total Sales:

$71,100

4th Spruce Grove Group

Northern Lights Council

Total Sales:

$64,355

169 Glen Allan Group

Northern Lights Council

Total Sales:

$60,275

A tin coffee mug printed with the saying

Introducing Scout Coffee!
A safe, alternative fall fundraiser.

Scouts Canada and Equator Coffee Roasters have teamed up to offer some really, truly good coffee. We are providing a new “contactless online” fundraiser to support Groups in creating great programming that fosters youth well-being and development.

The Scout Coffee fundraiser will run from October 12, 2020, to November 22, 2020 and Groups can expect a 35% profit on every order. In addition, over 5% of all sales will directly support the No One Left Behind campaign ̶ providing opportunities for more youth to start Scouting in January 2021.

Get Yours Today!

PLAY SAFE

As safety leaders in Canada, Scouts Canada and Hydro One teamed
up in 2019-2020 to extend their culture of safety through a Head
Safe and Emergency Ready Program.

A Scout in harness and safety helmet climbing a cement vertical climbing wall.

Head Safe Program

Safety awareness and prevention are not limited to the playing field or workplace — safe living begins at home.

Through the program, youth learned head injury first aid, role play on how to respond to real-life scenarios, and gained understanding of key preventative measures and the necessary steps toward recovery before a safe return to play.

  • Over 34,000 Scouts Canada members reached
  • 5 community events
  • 82% reported an increased knowledge of head safety.
  • 94% of Groups implemented or plan to implement Head Safe programming
  • In showcasing the importance of head safety to communities across the country, media relations garnered 40 million impressions
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Two Scouts in harness and safety helmet climbing to the top of a cement climbing wall.

SCOUTS CANADA'S SAFE
SCOUTING TEAM

Safe Scouting continues to support our members and the youth they serve in providing safe spaces for youth. Whether it is checking in to see how an injured person is progressing in their recovery, providing support to Scouters in need of assistance or working to keep our Scouting youth safe, the Safe Scouting team helps deliver support to volunteers to make our activities safer.

As part of our safety culture, we continuously look to improve our policies to provide a safe environment for Scouting. 2019-2020 saw Scouts Canada expand volunteer screening to include child abuse registries where they exist in Manitoba and Nova Scotia. Scouts Canada is committed to using all resources to help us make informed decisions for our screening measures.

SHOUTING THE SCOUTING SPIRIT

2019-2020 saw a new team of communications volunteers and staff
come together to shout the Scouting spirit and support Groups in
recruiting and retaining youth. This savvy team of storytellers, social
media masters, marketing experts and internal communication
advisors will be working with Groups and Councils to implement a
standard and consistent brand.

Scouts Canada In the Media

3D Printed Ear Guards

In British Columbia, Scout Quinn Callandar has made international buzz by using his 3D printer to create and distribute ear guards to health workers.

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Scouts Canada offers
properties to support
vulnerable populations

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Scouts’ Guide to
Winter Camping

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Impressions

Youth Spokespersons in the Media

New to Hiking

by Siobhan Ward featured in
Explore Canada

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Winter Camping Tips

by Elkan Fok featured in
Nature Conservancy of Canada Blog

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Safe Food Preparation
in Nature

by Reagan McKinney featured in
Nature Conservancy of Canada Blog

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SCOUTS CANADA'S SCOUT SHOPS

In 2019-2020, we made the difficult decision to close our Scout Shop
stores across the country. Despite a number of strategies to boost
sales, such as reconfiguring outdated stores and diversifying
inventory with high-quality outdoor gear, in-store sales continued to
shrink while online sales grew.

Scouts Canada is committed to providing members with program
materials and gear. 2020-2021 will see us explore new approaches,
such as updated and modernizing ScoutShop.ca and considering
travelling stores and pop-up shops, to ensure our members have easy
access to the products they need for great Scouting adventures.

RECOGNIZING GENEROSITY

Thank you to our generous supporters who allowed us to move
forward on our Mission of helping to develop youth, better prepared
for success in the world.

Highlighted Supporters
Hydro One Networks Inc.
    
Scouts Canada and Hydro One partnered for the very first time to launch Head Safe — an initiative providing hands-on instruction to teach young people and families how to prevent, identify and respond to head injuries. Program materials, including Head Safe Trail Cards and Scouters’ Tips, were distributed to 600 Groups in Ontario, with digital versions available for all Groups across Canada.