Youth between the ages of 14 and 17 can also volunteer as Scouters, at least in Scouts Canada. Podcast Topics In their first in-person sit-down session of the year, Scouter Ken and Scouter Colin discuss Youth Scouters. This is an extension of the volunteer apparatus within Scouts Canada that allows minors (between the ages of 14 and 17) to go through the training and interview process that adult volunteers must complete to become Scouters. Youth Scouters count toward ratio requirements as long as at least two adult Scouters are also registered with the section (apologies: Ken said one Scouter ..read more

Scouts Canada has partnered with Busy Minds and Little Yogis Academy to help bring mindfulness into program content. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken and Scouter Mike are joined by Michelle Faber, the founder of Busy Minds, for a live discussion mindfulness, its importance to mental health, and the ways in which Scouts Canada is partnering with Busy Minds (and Little Yogis) to add mindfulness exercises into group programming. Learn more: Busy Minds Little Yogis Mindfulness apps discussed in the episode: Calm Headspace Hallow And again: this episode is a recording of a live event that was done on ..read more

The first ever LIVE episode of Scouting Stuff, and an introduction to Scouts Canada’s “Sasquatch Seekers” event. Podcast Topics In the first of what will become a series of LIVE episodes, Scouter Ken is joined by Kate Larkin - the Director of Program & Volunteer Services for Scouts Canada - to discuss the Sasquatch Seekers challenge. This is a series of four weekly challenges for Scout Groups across Canada to complete, exploring a variety of activities and skills all themed around the hunt for Canada’s most elusive megafauna. (There’s also a leaderboard, by the way. With prizes.) Mike Eybe ..read more

Beaver Scouts (at least in Canada) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken and Scouter Colin - finally, only two months into 2024! - sit down (virtually) to discuss Beaver Scouts. Despite a popular Canadian legend that the program for “younger than Cub Scout” youth was developed in Canada and exported to the world, the actual history of it goes back a bit further...to Northern Ireland, in fact. But half a century ago, Scouts Canada officially launched its Beaver Scouts section, and is planning on celebrating that this summer. Is your group ready? Is your council ..read more

What is the rangemaster role within Scouting, and how do you become one? Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Scouter Sheldon, the program director for Camp Everton in Ontario (and, coincidentally, the brother of Scouter Shayne from Episode 144). Much of the discussion in this episode focuses on the role of the rangemaster, which within Scouts Canada is a specifically-trained person who can run archery, pelletry, and even axe/tomahawk-throwing. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip JarScouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Leave Us a Voice Messag ..read more

Where can youth find leadership opportunities? Funny you should ask! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Scouter Shayne from Ontario for this episode. Among many other roles, Scouter Shayne has served as a Group Commissioner, a Section Scouter, and a Contact Scouter, and has also been with the Canadian Forces for three decades. The discussion ranges over a few topics, including the similarities and differences between Scouting and the military, why girls being part of Scouting is still a surprise to some people to this day, and the leadership opportunities that Scouting affords young peopl ..read more

Scouts across Africa help the vulnerable, Scouts in Canada sell trees...and Scouts were even at COP28. News Stories Advancing Gender Equality through Scouting in Ethiopia Reintegrating Vulnerable Young People through Ticket to Life Initiative in Africa 4th World Scout Education Congress Shaping the Future of Education in Scouting Congress Roadmap sets direction for education in Scouting to be more transformative, inclusive and innovative World Scouting Brings Youth Voices to COP28 Climate Talks Transcona Scouts Hall receives funding for renos Scouts tree lot is now open in Okotoks Subscribe Fo ..read more

Scouts help with hurricane relief, JOTA-JOTI breaks records...and Hungarian Scouts camp on a river. News Stories Scouts de Mexico Extend a Helping Hand in Hurricane Aftermath A Record JOTA-JOTI! Digital Meets In Person for an Epic Jamboree No need to fear… the Boy Scouts are here! River Scout Camp: A Journey Through Time with Hungarian Scouts Scouts fees rise to fund new safeguarding team Swindon Gang Show returns: Scouts and Guides light up stage Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip JarScouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Leave Us a Voice MessageTwitterFacebookInstagramDiscordT ..read more

Two of the three French Scouters who traveled by bicycle to WSJ 2023 tell us all about their adventure! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Florian and Antonin – two of the three French Scouters who comprise La CyclOdyssée, who we mentioned briefly in the January 16 episode of Scouting Five – to discuss their 7-month journey to the World Scout Jamboree in Korea. Because rather than fly from France to get there, they opted instead to ride their bicycles, covering over 15,000 kilometers in 7 months. You can find links to all of La CyclOdyssée’s social media profiles at their LinkTree. In par ..read more

Are you taking part in JOTA-JOTI this year? News Stories Sadly, there won’t be any Scouting Stuff neckers or crests at this time; orders for both items didn’t meet the production thresholds. If you placed an order, it’ll be cancelled and you’ll get a refund. Stickers are still available, however! The Biggest Annual Scouting Event is On: It’s JOTA-JOTI 2023! ScoutLink ScoutWired Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip JarScouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Leave Us a Voice MessageTwitterFacebook InstagramDiscordTelegramLeave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Groh ..read more