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Scouts Canada's update on coronavirus (COVID-19)

Revised 28 June 2020

In line with advice provided by provincial and federal government agencies, Scouts Canada has directed that all in-person Scouting programs and activities (including regular meetings, outdoor adventures, tours and camps) be cancelled until at least 31 August 2020.

Our leaders are considering how we may be able to provide an effective and safe Scouting program for our various sections in Autumn 2020. We are waiting for further clarification from Scouts Canada and the TDSB as to how we will be able to safely conduct our indoor and outdoor activities. As new information becomes available, we will continue to update our parents and youth members.

All current Scouts Canada memberships are extended at no cost until 31 December 2020.

Have questions? Please contact your section leader.

Scouting at Home

For some fun ideas on staying active while at home, check out Scouting at Home. Here's a quick run-down of the activities so far:

Week 1

Get moving and stay healthy - with an obstacle course, snack art and an Iron Chef cook-off

Week 2

Stay connected - including information about a special version of the Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI)

Week 3

Nature Detectives - explore nature while staying close to home

Week 4

In my neighbourhood - get to know your neighbourhood

Week 5

A better, more sustainable world - Explore the underwater world online, then try some projects at home which can help keep waterways healthy (like planting a rain garden)

Week 6

A trip around the world - Go on a virtual trek to visit far-away cities without leaving your house, then prepare a meal from another culture!

Week 7

Blast off! - Build your own rocket to find out something about how real astronauts travel to space

Week 8

Look for helpers - Care for your family and your pets, and be a helper in your home, just like doctors, nurses and other important workers are helping care for their communities.

Week 9

Learn or teach a new skill - How can you develop or share a skill while staying close to home?

Week 10

Get ready for camping - How can you get ready for your next camping adventure while at home?

Week 11

Build it better - Discover fun new building skills and projects you can try at home!

Week 12

It's all sun and games - Discover fun new outdoor games and activities you can try at home this summer!

Week 13

Love your water - Discover skills and activities in and around our lakes and rivers!

2020 may not have started the way any of us planned, but if we are prepared, and look after each other and our community, brighter days will return soon.