12th New Westminster Scouting Group
General
12th New Westminster is the only Scouting Group currently active in New Westminster, BC. We are part of the Coho Area within the Fraser Valley Council of Scouts Canada.
Sections
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.
Beaver Scouts
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.
Beaver Scout Promise
I promise to love God and help take care of the world.
Beaver Scout Law
A Beaver has fun,
works hard
and helps family and friends.
Beaver Scout Motto
Sharing, Sharing, Sharing.
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.
Cub Scout Promise
I promise to do my best,
To love and serve God, to do my duty to the Queen;
To keep the law of the Wolf Cub pack,
And to do a good turn for somebody every day.
Cub Scout Law
The Cub respects the Old Wolf,
The Cub respects himself/herself.
Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best.
Scouts
The Scout program is intended for youth between ages 11 and 14 (Grades 6 - 8). Activities include outdoor activities, camping, and hiking.
Scout Promise
On my honour
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and the Queen
To help other people at all times,
And to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law.
Scout Law
A Scout is helpful and trustworthy,
kind and cheerful,
considerate and clean,
wise in the use of all resources.
Scout Motto
Be Prepared.
Venturer Scouts
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.
Venturer Promise
Same as the Scout Promise:
On my honour
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and the Queen
To help other people at all times,
And to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law.
Venturer Motto
Challenge
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 Rover Promise
Same as the Scout Promise:
On my honour
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and the Queen
To help other people at all times,
And to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law.
The Rover Motto
Service.
Leaders
The Leader Promise
Same as the Scout Promise:
On my honour
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and the Queen
To help other people at all times,
And to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law.