Weeklyish Update for February 1st 2022
This Edition's Contents:


  • SWC Moves into Modified Stage 3 January 31st
  • Claim the Flame - It's Week 1!
  • February is Black History Month
  • A New Adventure Awaits: Apply to Be Our Council Commissioner
  • Scout Seeds Sales Start
  • Sno Much Fun! Three Upcoming Winter Skills Days for Scouters
  • Skills Day ONLINE - Saturday February 5t
Shining Waters Moves into Modified Stage 3
Effective January 31st 2022

The Ontario Government updated the Provincial COVID-19 website with the new regulation (O. Reg 364/20). After a careful review and consultation with other Councils, we are pleased to announce that Shining Waters will move to Modified Stage 3 effective immediately.
 
Stage 3 means Outdoor Scouting is preferred, but Indoor Scouting will also be allowed. In addition, Scouts, Venturers, and Rover may now camp overnight in individual tents or shelters outdoors. However, overnight camping continues to be off-limit for Beaver and Cub.

The Modifications to the Stage 3 Standard are as follows:
  • Size gatherings - Outdoors: No Specified Limit (must maintain physical distancing, masks must be worn when distancing is difficult)
  • Size gatherings - Indoors: 50% capacity of your meeting location allowance, physical distancing must be maintained, and masks must be worn (please consult with your meeting location to determine the allowable indoor capacity)
  • Patrols: working in patrols preferred
  • Sharing of equipment: recommended within patrols only.

Please refer to the Scouts Canada Pandemic Standards for complete details. As well, for your reference, we made the above modifications following O. Reg. 364/20 - Schedule 2 - Item # 14 (“Businesses that provide teaching and instruction”).

Resources:


It's week 1 in our winter challenge! What sporting adventures will the youth of Shining Waters endeavor on this week? Watch the video to hear more and see what Ethan and Ann have to say.

Don't forget to share your photos, tag @swcscouts and @scoutscanada on Instagram, and use the hashtag #claimtheflame.

Submit Weekly! (use this link)

Submit your section's activities every week for your chance to win! And posting your photos also gets your section a chance to win a reverse crest (it's pretty cool, pun intended!). For more info about PRIZES, make sure to read the Scouter's Guide (download here!)

Weekly Challenge Prizes!
What's a Challenge without Prizes? This Challenge has two weekly winners — one random and one based on activities shared online using #ClaimTheFlame. The Challenge Team will be watching social media and looking for sections that are having fun and being creative each week to showcase as the final four for voting for the Weekly Scoutdoor Champ, then voting will begin.
Weekly Random Winner — One Section will be randomly selected from the submissions that week to win a weekly prize!
Weekly Scoutdoor Champ — Scouts and Scouters will use the link on the Leaderboard to vote for which one of the four Sections will win the weekly prize and be that week’s “Scoutdoor Champ”! Voting is only open for two days (Mondays and Tuesdays each week) and the winner will be announced on Wednesdays. Make sure to post your group's activities online.
We've also got a limited number of reverse crests that are not available on Scout Shop and will be randomly awarded to groups who demonstrate extra innovation and resourcefulness during the challenge! So make sure to use #ClaimTheFlame!



Extra Resources for Week 1
 


Reminder: Program Support Sessions - Section Specific Content!

4 Weeks of Program Support Sessions; 8 VIRTUAL SESSIONS PER WEEK (east and west timeslots) Session every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday nights starting January 16 and wrapping up the week of February 6. Scouter’s Trail Cards available beforehand and all sessions will be available on DHLC (David Huestis Learning Centre).
You can also register through the DHLC. Check out the calendar for registration links and schedule.
February is Black History Month

For #BlackHistoryMonth and throughout the year, take time to appreciate and learn about the legacy of Black Canadians and communities with your Scout Group.

Learning how to be a thoughtful ally is one of the most important roles Scouts Canada can empower our youth and volunteers with, helping them to further appreciate the world around them. Together, we make Scouting a place where youth find friendships through authentic experiences.
Reminder: Ready for your Next Adventure? Apply to Become our Next Council Commissioner

Would you like to make a difference in the growth and development of youth in Shining Waters Council and across Canada? Are you energetic, organized, a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead hundreds of volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of an awesome team? This role is for you! As part of the National Service Team, the Council Commissioner plays an integral role in ensuring as many youth as possible have the opportunity to enjoy scouting in our council.

For more information and to apply visit the Volunteer Opportunities page

Scout Seeds Campaign Kicks Off February 1

Scouts Canada and its 100% Canadian supplier Make it Sow will be offering an excellent variety of seed kits, allowing customers to have fun learning more about growing their own garden all the while supporting local Scout Groups and helping our planet! We will have new kits year, such as the community garden kit for your Groups. Everything you need is on the Trello Board!




Sno-much Fun at Camp Samac: Register and Attend for your Chance to WIN

Discover how to keep the OUT in Scouting during the winter. Not sure how take your Cubs to camp? Don’t know what activities to do with your Beavers? We’ll unravel some of the mysteries of the outdoors and get you ready for winter adventures! Come network and connect with other Scouters to explore seasonal considerations; learn ways to stay warm with shelter building and fires; share games, activities, and more! 

For your opportunity to WIN our awesome outdoorsy door prize, a new backpack filled with outdoor gear, sign up today (Samac event only!)

Three opportunities to join in:


Click the links to register. Please contact Consuela St. John with any questions - consuela.stjohn@scouts.ca.

See you OUT there!
VIRTUAL Intro Outdoor Skills Scouter Development Session
Saturday February 5th, 2022 

Join our west coast scouting friends hosting Virtual Introductory Outdoor Skills Session on Saturday February 5th, 2022 from 9:30am to 12:30pm PT over Zoom, offering three 45-minute intro level learning session opportunities all from the comfort of your own home! 
 
Introductory Sessions Include:
·                Intro to ScoutsTracker (supporting use of the App with “Claim the Flame” Winter Challenge!)
·                Intro to preparing Youth for cold season Camping and activities!
·                Scouting Traditions: How to run a Formal Scouting Campfire (then participate in a virtual one)!
 
    Who Should Attend this virtual Intro Level Skills Development Session?:
·         Ideal for 1st-3rd Year Colony & Pack Scouters! 
·         Other new Section Scouters are welcome to register as well!
·         Potential Volunteers and Interested Parents are welcome to register as well!


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