12th New Westminster Scouts db-external-newwestscouts https://wiki.newwestscouts.ca/index.php/Main_Page MediaWiki 1.35.1 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk External newwestscouts External newwestscouts talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk 0 1 1285 1281 2022-10-30T19:39:58Z Geoffpinkerton 3 1285 wikitext text/x-wiki {{DISPLAYTITLE:12th New Westminster Scouting Group}} =General= 12th New Westminster is the only Scouting Group currently active in New Westminster, BC. We fall under the [http://fra.scouts.ca/ Fraser Valley Council] of [http://www.scouts.ca/ Scouts Canada]. Before the Areas were disbanded, we were part of the Coho Area. <br /> <br /> Questions about the Group can be directed to Geoff Pinkerton, Group Commissioner, gc at newwestscouts.ca <br /> <br /> To say '''Thanks!''' to a dedicated Scouter, simply click [https://www.scouts.ca/thanks.html here]! =Sections= We have the following Scouting Sections within 12th New Westminster: two Beaver Colonies ([[Beaver Colony A|Tweedsmuir Colony A]] and [[Knox Beavers|Knox Colony B]]), two [[Cubs|Cub Packs]], two [[Scouts|Scout Troops]], a [[Venturers|Venturer Company]] and a Rover Crew. <br /> ==Beaver Scouts== The Beaver Scout program is intended for youth between ages 5 and 7 (Kindergarten - Grade 2). Activities include crafts, games, sports, music, hikes, and camping. <br /> ==[[Cubs|Cub Scouts]]== The Cub Scout program is intended for youth between ages 8 and 10 (Grades 3 - 5). Activities of the program include hiking, camping, activities such as canoeing and kayaking. <br /> ==[[Scouts]]== The Scout program is intended for youth between ages 11 and 14 (Grades 6 - 9). Activities include outdoor activities, camping, and hiking. <br /> ==[[Venturers|Venturer Scouts]]== The Venturer Scout program is intended for teens between ages 14 and 17 (Grades 9 - 12), offering exciting, real life, hands-on experiences for youth. Activities include hiking, camping, and training programs. <br /> ==Rover Scouts== Rover Scouts is the final youth stage of Scouting, aimed at teens and young adults between 18 and 26 years old. Activities include adventurous activities and helping in local communities. <br /> =The 10 Essentials= These are the 10 essentials that you should have on all hikes: * Navigation (map and compass) * Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen) * Insulation (extra clothing) * Illumination (headlamp/flashlight) * First-aid supplies * Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles) * Repair kit and tools * Nutrition (extra food) * Hydration (extra water) * Emergency shelter =Links= * [[Group Committee Role Descriptions]] * [[Camps]] * [[Forms]] * [[Group Gear Packing List]] * [[All-Section Events]] * [[Section-specific Events]] * [[Games]] * [[Awards]] * [[Training]] * [[Uniforms]] * [[Meetings]] * [[Bursary|Scouting Bursary]] * [[ScoutsTracker]] * [[Fundraisers]] * [[Quartermaster|Storage Locker and Trailers]] * [[Hyack Camp Badges]] * [[Special:AllPages|All Pages]] iu5ksq7qrzmd0ofnu42vj7q7722auao