Scouts
Be prepared
Be prepared
Who? Boys & Girls aged 11 to 14 (Gr 6 - Gr 8) with option to remain until age 16
What is Scouts? The Scout program emphasizes having fun while encouraging youth to feel good about themselves, their friends and family, and the environment. The Scout program helps youth expand their leadership skills and gain self confidence. Scouting promotes activities that encourage youth to:
The Scout program is designed around a lively variety of activities based on personal and group interests. Scouts emphasizes outdoor and environmental activities, citizenship and community service, leadership, and personal development. Individual interests and skills are recognized through an awards system. The outdoors is an essential part of the Scout program. Weekend events, extended hikes, no trace camping and seasonal sports opportunities round out the Scout experience. Developing an active, healthy lifestyle is the prime goal.Scouts meet in a group called a troop. The troop is split into smaller groups called patrols. There is one leader for every six Scouts. Each Scout learns a promise, law and motto to help guide their personal development. When do Scouts meet? Scouts meet on Tuesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Mary Hill Elementary (1890 Humber Crescent, Port Coquitlam) For more information about the Scout program or to join, please contact us. |
1st Port Coquitlam Scout Group 2015 | Website by Ashton Ramsay