Scouts Canada

Site: Barrie, Alliston, Elmvale, Oro - No Physical Address

Record #: BAR1524
Last Modified: 23 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 23 Sep 2024

Contact Information

Toll Free Phone 1-888-726-8876 * 1--888-Scouts-Now
E-Mail helpcentre@scouts.ca
Website www.scouts.ca
Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/scoutscanada 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/scouts-canada 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/scoutscanada 
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/scoutscanada
Primary Contact Kristy Carthew, Scouting Relationship Manager; Email: kcarthew@scouts.ca

Site Information

Site Location Meetings are held in schools and churches throughout the area
Located In Community Simcoe County
Physical Access Not Accessible - Meeting locations vary, not all locations are accessible, call or email for more information

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Programs for girls and boys

  • mission is to contribute to education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law
  • outdoor activities as a learning resource include hiking, canoeing, camping, crafts, badge work
  • community service activities are performed by members
  • Jamborees are held over the summer with participants from across the world
  • summer camps are available
Hours

Meetings: Mon-Fri evenings, meetings run from 6:30 pm-8 pm or 9 pm depending on section and locations, email for information
Dates

Sep-May * older sections hold camps in summer * Sea Scout Groups meet primarily during summer months
Areas Served Alcona ; Alliston ; Angus ; Barrie ; Beeton ; Borden CFB ; Cookstown ; Creemore ; Elmvale ; Essa ; Everett - Holly ; Innisfil - Churchill; Stroud; Alcona ; New Lowell ; New Tecumseth ; Oro-Medonte - Shanty Bay; Oro Station ; Springwater - Midhurst; Minesing ; Stroud ; Tottenham
Boundaries South to Tottenham, East to Stroud and Alcona (Lake Simcoe and North of Hwy 27), West to Base Borden, North to Elmvale and Oro-Medonte
Eligibility Ages: 5 year(s) and up
  • Children, Youth, Young Adults, Adults
  • Beavers: 5-7yrs
  • Cubs: 8-10yrs
  • Scouts/Sea Scouts:11-14yrs
  • Venturers: 14-17yrs
  • Rovers: 18-26yrs
  • Leaders 14 yrs and up
Application
  • Registration: Ongoing, by phone, email or online
  • for online registration visit website, enter your postal code and the ten closest scout groups will be listed with contact information
Languages English
Fees Program - Annual registration fee and weekly dues * miscellaneous outing and camp cost ; Call for information about fee assistance available * Fee assistance available.
Volunteer Description Need full time and part time volunteers (scouters), 14 yrs and older, male or female
  • outdoors-oriented is an asset and available to take training online and/or in a social setting
  • weekly meeting and occasional weekends for over night camps and outings
  • Volunteers required to have a Police Record Check
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    Agency and Service Names

    Alternate Name Beavers ; Cubs ; Rovers ; Scouts ; Scouts Canada ; Sea Scouts ; Venturers
    Former Name Scouts of Canada ; Simcoe Phoenix Area

    Agency Information

    Description (Agency)

    A 'Registered Charity.
    Legal Status (50) Non Profit
    Funding Donations ; Fees

    Taxonomy and Classification

    Service Categories Scouting Programs