MANUAL

CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 2
Mackenzie River
(Environment & Outdoors)
Red Coat Trail (Leadership)
Bruce Trail
(Active & Healthy Living)
Rideau Trail (Citizenship)
Cabot Trail
(Creative Expression)
SCOUTS
Scout Troops will explore each of the six Program Areas at least once each year. The
Program Areas are represented by the six trails on the Canadian Trails Map.
The Canadian Trails Map
VENTURER SCOUTS
Venturer Scouts include the six Program Areas as they develop their personal plans for
each year. In making their personal growth plan, they identify goals for each of the
six areas.
ROVER SCOUTS
The Rover Scout program explores the Program Areas through a variety of Crew
challenges. These experiences include: expeditions, community service, vocational and
skill development, social engagement and environmental stewardship.
Balancing the Program: SPICES
Balancing Scouting programs is achieved through a variety of experiences and
adventures across the six Program Areas. A balanced program gives the wide range
of challenges that youth need to grow in six dimensions: social, physical, intellectual,
character, emotional and spiritual.
As adventures are being planned, Scouters should be aware of what SPICES
opportunities are offered by each adventure. Most adventures will touch upon several
SPICES, but not all; however, over the course of a few adventures, youth should have
opportunities to develop in all of the SPICES.
LINKING WITH OTHER SECTIONS AS PART OF A BALANCED PROGRAM
Linking activities with other Sections are an essential part of The Canadian Path. Joint
experiences with another Section, or with all Sections together, add to the fun. These
experiences should happen throughout the Scouting Year, and not just in the spring.
Youth who are about to move up to the next Section should have had several
opportunities to link with that Section prior to their progression to that Section.
For some Sections, linking activities are built into their progression within the Section.
Below are some examples.
Beaver Scouts
The White Tail Council has the task of planning at least two activities during the year
with one or more of the other Sections.
Cub Scouts
Trackers (second-year Cubs) are asked to seek opportunities to join with the whole
Colony in activities or to invite the White Tail Beaver Scouts to join in Cub Scout
activities. In addition, some of the Trackers may choose to become a regular part of
the Scouter team for the Beaver Colony.
Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts
Look for linking requirements as part of the personal progression for each of
these Sections.
West Coast Trail
(Beliefs & Values)
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