First, you must register by emailing penpal@scouts.ca and telling us what group you belong to, your area, council and if there’s a country you’d like to partner with. You just have to be an active, registered member of Scouts Canada.

If you’ve made friends with another group in another country, you can absolutely write to them! This is part of what scouting is all about! The Pen Pal Program is there to help groups get connected with other groups in other parts of the world.

When you register for the Pen Pal Program, you can indicate not only what country you would like to correspond with, but also what age section, like another group of Beaver Scouts.

You can contact penpal@scouts.ca and we can help you find a new one. Remember though, it could take a few emails back and forth before you really can really know the other group.

Using the Pen Pal Program is a safe and secure way to make a connection. We can ensure that any group you’re paired up with is in good standing with a member organization with the World Organization of the Scout Movement. This way we can maintain our commitment to protecting our youth.

No, you will need to sign up with your section or group. This is for the safety of our youth. Having a pen pal with your group though is a great way for everyone to get involved and take their first step into the world of scouting!