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The expectation is that all Sea Scout Sections will engage the whole Canadian Path.
The Canadian Path allows for these Groups to continue their particular love and focus
on the water, while also providing new opportunities within Scouts Canada.
Sea Scouts will
• Use the Four Elements (Adventure, Youth-led, Plan-Do-Review and SPICES) as
the basis for their programming.
• Engage all six Program Areas in planning for their program.
• Follow the personal progression for their Section, earning the Personal
Progression badges. For example, Sea Scouts will progress through challenges that
take them from Pioneer to Voyageur to Pathfinder to Trailblazer, following the
journey outlined in the Scouting program.
• Choose to undertake adventures that have a boating focus, but Scouts are also
welcome to expand these challenges beyond the particular Sea Scouting focus, if
they wish.
• Choose Outdoor Adventure Skills that fit with their particular vocational
focus while knowing that they have the option
to challenge themselves in all Outdoor
Adventure Skills areas.
• Work toward the Top Section Award,
possibly choosing a project for the
award that connects with
Sea Scouting.
BEAVER SCOUTS—WELCOME TO THE POND
Beaver Scouting is for youth ages 5 to 7 years of age. It is Scouts Canada’s
youngest Section.
The Canadian Path
The Canadian Path involves:
• A non-formal approach to learning
• The seven components of the Scout Method
• The Four Elements (Youth-led, Plan-Do-Review, Adventure and SPICES)
• A Balanced Program in six Program Areas: Environment & Outdoors, Leadership,
Active & Healthy Living, Citizenship, Creative Expression and Beliefs & Values
• A Personal Journey of growth
The Canadian Path and the
Beaver Scout Program
1. NON-FORMAL APPROACH TO LEARNING
Beaver Scouts experience non-formal learning by developing skills and acquiring
knowledge through youth-led adventures. Beaver Scout activities are engaging,
enjoyable, hands-on experiences that don’t feel like homework. It’s all about
learning by doing, learning from mistakes and trying new things within a safe and
supportive situation.
2. SEVEN COMPONENTS OF THE SCOUT METHOD FOR BEAVER SCOUTS
• Beaver Scout Law and Promise
• Learning by Doing
• The Team System (Lodges)
• A Symbolic Framework: The Pond
• Nature
• Personal Progression (tracked on the Pond Map)
• Volunteer Support from Colony Scouters
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