Upcoming Group Events

2nd Russell Recruitment drive for new Scouters
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Colony News

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Pack News

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Troop News

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Crew News

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Committee News

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Camp News

Updates from some of the Scout Camps in the area.

Camp Opemkon

March Break Adventure, March 10-14, 2025

Looking for an unforgettable March Break adventure for your child? Look no further! Camp Opemikon is hosting an exciting March Break Camp from March 10th to 14th, 2025, for youth aged 8-14 (Cubs and Scouts). With transportation included from Ottawa, this is the perfect way for your child to experience the outdoors, connect with new friends, and build skills—all under the guidance of an experienced camp team.

Teepee located in Brownsea field at Camp Opemikon

Camp OPE 530 Hanna Rd, Maberly, ON. K0H 2B0

Camp Sheldrick

Youthcon 2025

Calling ALL 4th year Scouts, Venturers and Rovers!
This will be a Friday night to Sunday morning event for all senior youth to network with other youth and discover how to bring bigger adventures to your section! Our Saturday morning will be about sharing what makes your section rock, sharing your favorite adventures, how to attract new members, and get the most out of your youth leadership team. Our afternoon has been named “Adventure World!” You will get to explore workshops dedicated to building your next adventure, preparing for your next adventure, and how to take your adventures to the next level. All of this tied together with a handful of special guests to speak about some amazing opportunities and great adventures!

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Camp Sheldrick 12489 Nesbitt Rd, Winchester, ON. K0C 2K0

AHSR

Winter Outdoor Skills - January 3-5, 2025

The course is a combination of indoor and outdoor sections. Whether you are taking Beavers and Cubs sliding, skating or for a hike, or Cubs and Scouts for their first winter camp, you will add to your confidence, knowledge and skills with this experience from a great training team. More information is available by clicking here. Registration closes December 27!

Scoutcraft for Scouters Outdoor Skills Course, April 4-6, 2025.

This is for adult and youth Scouters, and Guiders of all experience levels. This is a combined Scoutcraft 1 and Scoutcraft 2 weekend.
Scoutcraft 1 is basic outdoor skills for outdoor activities up to day outings. Scoutcraft 2 is advanced outdoor skills, for activities up to two consecutive nights. The program offers excellent tips, tricks, hacks, hints for all manner of camping skills, including use of knives, stoves, lanterns, axes and hatchets, saws, and match and firecraft.
More information can be found in the brochure.
(AHSR) Adventure Camp, June 6-8, 2025

Camp Apple Hill

Apple Hill 18739 Kenyon Concession Road 2, Apple Hill, ON. K0C 1B0