MANUAL

A Brief Introduction to the Sections
Scouts Canada offers five challenging programs for boys, girls and young adults
aged 5 to 26.
BEAVER SCOUTS (AGES 5–7)
Fun and friendship are the cornerstones of the Beaver Scout program. Beaver Scouts
opens the door for youth to discover the world. It is filled with a little bit of everything:
outdoor activities, games, music and drama. Along the way, Beaver Scouts meet
new friends, learn cooperation and teamwork, and develop self-confidence. A Beaver
Section is called a “Colony”.
PARTNER AND GROUP COMMITTEE
A Scouts Canada partner may be a religious institution, service club, business,
community group, police department or some other organization. A partner agrees
to provide Scouting programs to its young people, other young people who live in the
community or both.
Scouts Canada provides the program and program support, including service teams,
Scouter training and development, uniforms, resources, books and camping facilities.
The partner may provide meeting facilities, financial support and other forms of
assistance. Scouts Canada, in consultation with the partner, ensures that a Group
Committee is appointed to administer the Scouting program for the Group.
CUB SCOUTS (AGES 8–10)
Challenging hikes, weekend camps and an introduction to water activities like
canoeing or kayaking are just a few of the fun outdoor adventures that Cub Scouts
enjoy. With the Cub motto (“Do Your Best”) front and centre, Cub Scouts are
encouraged to try new and challenging activities, including STEM projects and cultural
experiences. A Cub Section is called a “Pack”.
SCOUTS (AGES 11–14)
Scouts is about having fun while gaining valuable leadership skills and self-confidence.
Scouts enjoy outdoor adventures like mountain biking, rock climbing and lots of
camping while working together with other young people to accomplish thrilling
challenges and contribute to their communities. A Scout Section is called a “Troop”.
VENTURER SCOUTS (AGES 15–17)
The Venturer Scout program offers exciting, real-life, hands-on experiences for youth.
Venturer Scouts learn to nurture an active, healthy lifestyle; acquire the knowledge
and skills for career development; and participate in thrilling outdoor adventures.
Weekend events, extended hikes, Leave No Trace camping, spiritual reflection,
community service and more round out the Venturer Scout experience. A Venturer
Section is called a “Company”.
BEAVER SCOUTS
AGE: 5–7
• Section Name: Colony
• Team Name: Lodge
• Team Leaders: White Tails
• 1st Years: Brown Tails
• 2nd Years: Blue Tails
• 3rd Years: White Tails
• Section Leadership Team:
White Tail Council
• Volunteer title: Scouter
(and Section-specific
symbolic framework name)
CUB SCOUTS
AGE: 8–10
• Section Name: Pack
• Team Name: Lairs
• 1st Years: Runners
• 2nd Years: Trackers
• 3rd Years: Howlers
• Section Leadership Team:
Howler Council
• Volunteer title: Scouter
(and Section-specific
symbolic framework name)
SCOUTS
AGE: 11–14
• Section Name: Troop
• Team Name: Patrols
• Team Leaders:
Patrol Leaders
• Section Leadership Team:
Troop Leadership Team
• Youth Leadership:
Troop Leader
• Volunteer title: Scouter
VENTURER SCOUTS
AGE: 15–17
• Section Name:
Company
• Team Name:
Expedition Teams
• Team Leader:
Expedition Leader
• Section Leadership
Team: Company
Leadership Team
• Volunteer title: Scouter
ROVER SCOUTS
AGE: 18–26
• Section Name: Crew
• Team Name: Team
• Team Leader: Team Leader
• Section Leadership Team:
Crew Leadership Team
• Volunteer title: Scouter
ROVER SCOUTS (AGES 18–26)
The Rover Scout program provides opportunities to practise new skills like mountain
climbing or whitewater rafting. Rover Scouts learn to become leaders by helping
in their communities (including other Scouting Sections). A Rover Section is called
a “Crew”.
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