YOUTH
LEADERSHIP

Scouts Canada’s Mission is to develop well-
rounded youth, better prepared for success in the
world. Stimulated through teamwork, personal
challenges and exploration; youth develop the
self-confidence, values and problem-solving skills
that will guide them through every future
adventure, at every stage of life.

A YOUTH-LED JOURNEY
ON THE CANADIAN PATH

The Canadian Path is the way Scouting is done in Canada. Through
this program, Scouts pave their own path to outdoor adventure and
fun by setting their own goals, creating organized plans to achieve
these goals, and collectively reflecting on their experiences and
personal development. Youth leadership is one of the many ways that
the Scouts Canada program helps youth develop into critical thinkers
and team players, better prepared for success in the world.

Scouts Canada was excited to welcome a new team of volunteers and
staff dedicated to implementing The Canadian Path and fostering
youth leadership through the program. The Program Support Team
helped Groups through four main areas: In-Section Support, Outdoor
Adventure, Events, and ScoutCons. The enthusiasm and commitment
of this team shined through in 2019-2020, as they supported youth
with their Scouting journey.

Young girl and boy Scout showing fun paper crafts they have made.

Scouting at Home
"We’re still Scouting."

Youth were able to stay active and engaged, through our Scouting at Home program, which provided 15 weeks of fun, games, and adventures. With an exciting new theme every week, families were able to access tons of games and activities so youth could continue their Scouting journey.

Check It Out!
Girl Scout with hand on chin is watching something on her laptop screen.

Supporting Scouters

We are extremely proud of our Scouters who facilitated a virtual program so youth could continue to develop leadership skills and resilience for future success. The Program Support Team was there to help them along the way.

Virtual Scouting resources were created to help Scouters deliver great, safe online meetings.

Youth, volunteers and staff contributed to a Scouting at Home YouTube series that featured activity ideas, ranging from STEM to community service from home, designed to encourage physical activity, creativity, and connection.

Watch Our Journey!
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Scouters Mug-Ups

Scouters across the country grabbed their mugs and gathered virtually with fellow Section Scouters to explore new resources and discover some great ideas amid virtual programming, as we return to in-person Scouting.

SCOUTING AT HOME:
IN ACTION!

Young girl standing proudly beside her pop-up tent in her backyard.

Bringing camping to the backyard.

Cub scout proudly displaying a tower he built from toothpicks and marshmallows.

Using toothpicks and mini-marshmallows, this Cub built the tallest tower that won’t fall down.

A Blue Tail Beaver is working on her chef badge by making some triple chocolate brownies.

A Blue Tail Beaver from 163rd IIT Scout Group, working on her chef badge by making some triple chocolate brownies. They look delicious!

Scouts keeping their camping skills sharp by practicing their tent set-ups indoors.

Scouts kept their camping skills sharp by practicing tent set-ups indoors.

"Scouting at Home kept our community engaged and active, while maintaining health and safety practices during the beginning stages of COVID-19. For Scouting and non-Scouting youth alike, Scouting at Home offered guided activities like STEM initiatives and Outdoor Adventure Skills exploration. The tips were easy to put into play at home or online. It helped youth stay occupied with dynamic games or projects other than screen time, amidst school closures while many parents were working from home. It was a program for children to continue learning outside of the classroom, while having fun along the way."

SCOUTING YOUTH MAKING
MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS
TO CREATING A BETTER WORLD

Scouts allows youth to make meaningful contributions to creating a
better world as an active member of their community. As Canadians
were faced with COVID-19, our Scouting youth demonstrated
resilience and leadership by helping those in need.

A YOUTH-LED
SCOUTS CANADA

Scouts Canada both serves and is led by youth in communities across
the country. From the Board of Governors to Councils, youth play a
key role in guiding the organization to enable even more youth to
benefit from Scouting.

Smiling face of Brigitta Schuler, Board of Governors.
"As a young child growing up, I was often surrounded by youth volunteers serving other youth. It had a profound impact on me; to be mentored and led by older youth that I looked up to. This drove me towards making it a priority to volunteer wherever I could. Although I did not grow up Scouting, the time I’ve spent on the Board of Governors has provided me with something that my various other volunteer experiences did not: leadership skills. Yes, mentoring youth through sports and church was impactful, but it was through my time at Scouts that I’ve realized how unique this organization and its opportunities really are. Volunteering and youth leadership walk hand-in-hand at Scouts, and I can say with complete certainty that Scouts has provided me with more learning opportunities, challenges for growth, and support to take on leadership roles, than anything I’ve ever been a part of before." — Brigitta Schuler, Board of Governors
Smiling face of Jason Gingrich, Council Youth Commissioner, Tri-Shores.
"The people I’ve met and adventures I’ve had in Scouting have undoubtedly shaped me into who I am today. Each leadership role I’ve had — from my Cub Pack to the National Service Team — has been an adventure with its own small team, challenges, plans, reviews, comfort zone stretches, and life lessons that have prepared me for success in the world, better than anything else I’ve been a part of." — Jason Gingrich, Council Youth Commissioner, Shining Waters Council
Smiling face of Ana-Alexandra M, Youth Spokesperson
"Scouting made me appreciate the importance of teamwork and being part of a community." — Ana-Alexandra M, Youth Spokesperson

THE ADVENTURE
OF A LIFETIME

Scouting provides kids with a range of activities and experiences that
no other youth program can match. Outdoor discovery, community
service, physical activity, and hands-on learning are at the heart of
our Scouting program. It’s the perfect place for kids to
be kids, to make lifelong friendships, and to become better prepared for success
in the world.

Scouts delivered its promise to over 50,000 Canadian youth in
2019-2020. Kids had fun adventures discovering new things and
experiences they wouldn’t have elsewhere. Along the way, Scouting
youth developed into capable, confident and well-rounded
individuals, better prepared for success in the world.

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of parents would recommend
Scouting to a friend.

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of parents report an improvement in
their child’s confidence.

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of parents noted an increase in
their child’s leadership skills.

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of parents report their child
developed a sense of community.

*Per Parent Satisfaction Survey 2019-2020

Confidence Starts with Scouts

Discovery Starts with Scouts

Teamwork Starts with Scouts

ENSURING NO YOUTH IS LEFT BEHIND

With our No One Left Behind program, Scouts Canada provides
children and youth from low-income families with the opportunity to
participate in Scouting.

Scouts Canada’s No One Left Behind program subsidizes membership
fees and other related costs such as uniforms, outdoor equipment and
camps, so that all youth can develop life skills pertinent to their future.

IN THE 2019-2020
SCOUTING YEAR:

Without No One Left Behind, Paula shared that "[Scouting] would not be possible". She goes on to say that she is a "firm believer that all kids and young people with an interest in Scouting should have the opportunity to be a part of its life-changing experiences, even if their parents can’t afford it."  
— Paula Daley, No One Left Behind Recipient

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EXPLORING GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Coming out of the World Jamboree that Scouts Canada co-hosted in
2019, there were a number of international adventures scheduled for
this past Scouting year. Unfortunately, the pandemic brought many
of these to a grinding halt, causing large events and international
travel to be entirely postponed or cancelled. This hasn’t meant that
international Scouting has been taking a break though!

Through the use of technology, initiatives like pen pal programming,
virtual jamborees, and campfires have helped bring together not just
Scouts from across Canada, but across the world. Furthermore, a new
International Team started its mandate September 1st, 2020, under
the leadership of John Estrella, our new International Commissioner.
John was previously a National Commissioner for Scouts Canada and
has a strong international background. He will be working with his
team over the coming months in the following areas: expand the
services and communications offered by the international team;
develop tools and resources to help Sections participate in
international programs without leaving Canada (such as the "Scouts
for Sustainability"); support Scouts
planning adventures abroad (when it is safe to do so); and strengthen
the relationship between Scouts Canada and other National Scouting
Organisations (NSO’s).

Trail Cards

New International Trail Cards were introduced that led youth to a whole new world of adventure — literally!

Dream Destination

Get excited for international adventures!

Bon Voyage!

Get That Lingo!

Discover some common phrases of another language.

Parlez-vous?

Be a Local Guide

Discover how to make your community a fun adventure for all visitors!

Follow Me!

Hey Magic Taxi, Where Are You Going?

Youth can find out what it’s like to be a taxi driver or a passenger in a new city of their choice!

Taxi!

Postcards Around the World

Connect with Scouts from around the world!

Dear Pen Pal…

Virtual Trek

Take a virtual trip as a Section.

All Aboard!