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  • Chipmunks Scurry!

    Chipmunks Scurry!
    Feb 26 2025

    Scouts Canada is piloting a new “Early Years” section starting this September: Chipmunks!

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    Scouter Ken is joined by Heather Ferguson and Ruchi Manikthala from Scouts Canada to discuss the recently-announced Chipmunk Scouts, which is now the official name of the “Early Years” program offering that Scouts Canada will begin piloting this September.

    Building off of what The Scout Association did with Squirrel Scouts, Chipmunks will welcome youth 4-5 years old into an introductory Scouting program, involving parents and – hopefully! – driving more recruitment of both youth and adult volunteers.

    Learn More: All About ChipmunksMarch 1st, 2025

    • 11:30 AM EST - Register
    • 11:30 AM PST - Register

    March 7th, 2025

    • 6:30 PM EST - Register
    • 6:30 PM PST - Register

    And if your group wants to volunteer to run one of the pilot Chipmunks sections, express your interest using this form.

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    43 min
  • Scouting Five - Week of February 17, 2025

    Scouting Five - Week of February 17, 2025
    Feb 20 2025
    Scouts Canada announces “Chipmunks”, Scouts in France spot fires...and UK Scouts hike, hike, hike.News StoriesThe Early Years Pilot ProgramBig News for Little Adventurers: Introducing Chipmunks!Scouts on Watch: 45 Years of Partnership with Firefighters to Fight Wildfire RisksDunbartonshire Scouts see record-breaking year for membersScouts from Haringey complete extreme Challenge EventScouts from Croydon complete 30KM challenge eventScouts from Islington and Highbury complete extreme challenge eventBerkshire Scouts complete 30km challenge hikeScouts from Bristol complete 50KM Challenge EventScouts from Enfield complete extreme Challenge EventSubscribeFollow Us and SubscribeSupportHit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff StuffSend FeedbackEmail Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a ReviewMusicUpbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl
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    8 min
  • Scouting Five - Week of February 2, 2025

    Scouting Five - Week of February 2, 2025
    Feb 6 2025

    WOSM is looking for a new Secretary General, Scouts in BC help out after a fire...and Scouting America is official.

    News Stories

    • Become our next Secretary General!
    • Youth Leadership Fuels Recovery in Lytton, BC
    • The Boy Scouts of America soon to become Scouting America
    • Boy Scouts see a small membership uptick after rebrand to Scouting America
    • Girl Scouts of Colorado says it’s in danger of losing millions in revenue during King Soopers strike

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    8 min
  • Escaping Jasper

    Escaping Jasper
    Jan 30 2025

    How Venturer Scouts from the 23rd Nepean Scout Group kept their heads during the Jasper wildfire evacuation.

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    Scouter Ken is joined by Cadence James (National Youth Commissioner for Scouts Canada, and a Rover Scout with the 23rd Nepean Scout Group), Molly Prevost (another Rover Scout with the 23rd), and Foster Millett (a Venturer Scout with the 23rd) to discuss their trip to Jasper National Park...which saw them arrive just prior to the massive wildfire that devastated much of the area.

    It’s a story that Scouts Canada has retold in a few places already, highlighting the resilience of the youth and the attitude of preparedness that Scouting equipped them with. All of that comes out in the conversation, as does the value of being able to find the good in a crisis situation.

    Programming Note: The podcast is going to shift its production schedule a bit for 2025. There will probably be just one full-length episode per month, with shorter news & PSA episodes filling in the other weeks.

    Shout-Outs

    Cadence’s shout-outs include Lucas Normandeau and Krystal Reid (both with Cascadia Council), Willa Holmes (from Northern Lights Council), and all the Venturers and Scouters who came on the trip.

    Molly and Foster’s shout-outs include all the Scouters who came on the trip: Mike Hubbard, Brian Bezaire, John James, and Devin Morrison.

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    31 min
  • Scouting Five - Week of January 20, 2025

    Scouting Five - Week of January 20, 2025
    Jan 24 2025

    Scouts in Guyana celebrate 115 years, Girl Scouts discontinue cookie flavours...and some good news about a Scout property.

    News Stories

    Neckerchiefs are here! There isn’t a storefront page on the podcast website yet, but we’ll get one in place soon.

    Uganda Scouts Provide Clean Water to Over 6,000 People Girl Scouts kick off 2025 cookie season Girl Scouts Plan to Discontinue Two Iconic Cookie Flavors in 2025 Lions support Sudbury camp run by Scouts Canada Scouts training to assist maritime schools Volunteering with Scouts Scouts club left ‘uneasy’ after trailer stolen 115 Years of Scouting in Guyana: A Legacy of Leadership and Environmental Action

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    11 min
  • Scouting Five - Week of November 18, 2024

    Scouting Five - Week of November 18, 2024
    Nov 21 2024

    Scouts go walking for JOTA-JOTI, Scouts in Brazil celebrate 100 years...and UK Scouts help name new beavers.

    News Stories

    Scouts walk 70,000km for the planet during JOTA-JOTI 2024

    JOTA-JOTI 2024: Record-breaking year of connections and green action

    Scout Centenary in Brazil Illuminates the Christ the Redeemer

    Wilton Scouts BSA Troop 125 Continues War Memorial Wreath Tradition

    The Boy Scouts inspired Norman Rockwell. His works will now help pay abuse survivors

    Scouts launch volunteering programme with HSBC UK to help more young people learn key money skills

    Liam Burns: Badges and Program Changes

    Baby beavers first born in 400 years named by pupils and scouts

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    14 min
  • International Scouting

    International Scouting
    Nov 7 2024

    Finding opportunities to meet Scouts from around the world.

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    Scouter Ken is joined by Ethan Coudenys, a Scouter and Rover from Paris, Ontario, and the Head of Contingent for the Scouts Canada group heading to the 17th World Scout Moot, which will take place in Portugal in mid-2025.

    In addition to discussing the Moot and other larger international events, though, Ken and Ethan discuss how to do international Scouting at a more personal level, both online and when traveling abroad. (Bring extra neckers!)

    Links

    • 17th World Scout Moot Canadian Contingent
    • Expression of Interest Form
    • Scouts Canada International Events

    Shout-Outs

    Not so much shout-outs as apologies to Zane, Ryder, and Si...all of whom put in requests for stickers. They’re in the mail!

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    51 min
  • Scouting Five - Week of October 21, 2024

    Scouting Five - Week of October 21, 2024
    Oct 24 2024
    WOSM Secretary General steps down, Scouts react after disasters...and JOTA-JOTI brings Scouts together over the air & Internet. News Stories Scouts unite for urgent disaster relief around the world Libya Hosts Arab Scout Moot: A Celebration of Discovery and Rich Heritage for Arab Youth Alhendawi announces decision to depart as Secretary General of World Scouting following a transformational tenure Scouts lead actions to protect beaches and promote responsible tourism Over 60 Representatives from European Scout Organizations Gather in Greece for the 2nd European Sustainability Forum Local Scouts return from World Brotherhood Camporee by land, sea JOTA-JOTI Blackburn Scouts asking for more volunteers to help explorer Girl Scouts USA hikes up its membership prices in an attempt to save its programs and services Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl
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    12 min