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=General=
 
=General=
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12th New Westminster is the only Scouting Group currently active in New Westminster, BC.  We are part of the [http://cohoscouts.ca/ Coho Area] within the [http://fra.scouts.ca/ Fraser Valley Council] of [http://www.scouts.ca/ Scouts Canada].
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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.
 
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Questions about the Group can be directed to Geoff Pinkerton, Group Commissioner, gc at newwestscouts.ca
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To say '''Thanks!''' to a dedicated Scouter, simply click [https://www.scouts.ca/thanks.html here]!
 
=Sections=
 
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We have the following Scouting Sections within 12th New Westminster: two Beaver Colonies (Queens Colony A and Knox Colony B), a Cub Pack, a Scout Troop, a Venturer Company and a Rover Crew.  We are currently working to establish a second Cub Pack.
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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.
 
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==Beaver Scouts==
 
==Beaver Scouts==
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The Beaver Scouts program is intended for youth between ages 5 and 7 (Kindergarten - Grade 2).  Activities include crafts, games, sports, music, hikes, and camping.
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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.
 
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===Beaver Scout Promise===
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I promise to love God and help take care of the world.
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==[[Cubs|Cub Scouts]]==
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===Beaver Scout Law===
 
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A Beaver has fun,<br />
 
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works hard<br />
 
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and helps family and friends.
 
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===Beaver Scout Motto===
 
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Sharing, Sharing, Sharing.
 
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==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.
 
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.
 
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===Cub Scout Promise===
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I promise to do my best,<br />
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==[[Scouts]]==
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To love and serve God, to do my duty to the Queen;<br />
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The Scout program is intended for youth between ages 11 and 14 (Grades 6 - 9). Activities include outdoor activities, camping, and hiking.
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To keep the law of the Wolf Cub pack,<br />
 
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And to do a good turn for somebody every day.
 
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===Cub Scout Law===
 
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The Cub respects the Old Wolf,<br />
 
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The Cub respects himself/herself.
 
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===Cub Scout Motto===
 
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Do Your Best.
 
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The Scout program is intended for youth between ages 11 and 14 (Grades 6 - 8). Activities include outdoor activities, camping, and hiking.
 
 
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===Scout Promise===
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On my honour<br />
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==[[Venturers|Venturer Scouts]]==
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I promise that I will do my best<br />
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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.
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To do my duty to God and the Queen<br />
 
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To help other people at all times,<br />
 
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And to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law.
 
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===Scout Law===
 
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A Scout is helpful and trustworthy,<br />
 
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kind and cheerful,<br />
 
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considerate and clean,<br />
 
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wise in the use of all resources.
 
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Be Prepared.
 
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==Venturer Scouts==
 
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The Venturer Scout program s 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.
 
 
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===Venturer Promise===
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Same as the Scout Promise:<br />
 
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On my honour<br />
 
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I promise that I will do my best<br />
 
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To do my duty to God and the Queen<br />
 
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To help other people at all times,<br />
 
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And to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law.
 
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===Venturer Motto===
 
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Challenge
 
 
==Rover Scouts==
 
==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.
 
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.
 
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===The Rover Promise===
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Same as the Scout Promise:<br />
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=The 10 Essentials=
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On my honour<br />
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These are the 10 essentials that you should have on all hikes:
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I promise that I will do my best<br />
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* Navigation (map and compass)
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To do my duty to God and the Queen<br />
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* Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)
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To help other people at all times,<br />
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* Insulation (extra clothing)
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* Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
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===The Rover Motto===
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* First-aid supplies
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Service.
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* Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)
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* Repair kit and tools
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* Nutrition (extra food)
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* Hydration (extra water)
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* Emergency shelter
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To do my duty to God and the Queen<br />
 
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To help other people at all times,<br />
 
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And to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law.
 
  
 
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* [[Group Committee Role Descriptions]]
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* [[Camps]]
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* [[Forms]]
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* [[Group Gear Packing List]]
 
* [[All-Section Events]]
 
* [[All-Section Events]]
 
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* [[Games]]
 
* [[Awards]]
 
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* [[Training]]
 
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* [[Quartermaster|Storage Locker and Trailers]]
 
* [[Quartermaster|Storage Locker and Trailers]]
 
* [[Hyack Camp Badges]]
 
* [[Hyack Camp Badges]]
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* [[Special:AllPages|All Pages]]

Latest revision as of 11:39, 30 October 2022


General

12th New Westminster is the only Scouting Group currently active in New Westminster, BC. We fall under the Fraser Valley Council of Scouts Canada. Before the Areas were disbanded, we were part of the Coho Area.

Questions about the Group can be directed to Geoff Pinkerton, Group Commissioner, gc at newwestscouts.ca

To say Thanks! to a dedicated Scouter, simply click here!

Sections

We have the following Scouting Sections within 12th New Westminster: two Beaver Colonies (Tweedsmuir Colony A and Knox Colony B), two Cub Packs, two Scout Troops, a Venturer Company and a Rover Crew.

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.

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.

Scouts

The Scout program is intended for youth between ages 11 and 14 (Grades 6 - 9). Activities include outdoor activities, camping, and hiking.

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.

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.

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

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