Weeklyish Update for January 5th
This Edition's Contents:


  • Shining Waters Pandemic Update
  • Claim the Flame: Info Sessions and More
  • Sno Much Fun! Three Upcoming Winter Skills Days for Scouters
Shining Waters Pandemic Standard Update

In keeping with the provincial government's move to a modified step 2, Shining Waters Council will be moving to a Modified Stage 2 effective January 5th until at least January 26th.

What does this mean?:

  • We CAN meet outdoors with no limits on how many participants attend. So in-person scouting is still a go!
  • We CAN'T meet indoors.
  • Sections should still maintain patrols of 8 youth.
  • Masks must be worn where we can't maintain 6 feet of distance between participants
  • No camping is allowed during this step/stage

What's the same as Stage 4 (pre-New Year's):

  • Modified Adventure Application forms are to be completed for each meeting
  • Unlimited number of participants if meeting outdoors; patrol method
  • Members and participants must still pre-screen before attending any scouting event
  • Our vaccination mandate is still in effect
  • Municipal and public health unit policies must still be followed.


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Claim the Flame: Getting Warmed Up

Our next challenge begins January 31st!

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers from across Canada will be participating in this great winter skills building marathon. They’ll need teamwork, creativity, and ingenuity to tackle each week’s challenge. Advancing their winter skills as they go, groups will not only be working towards their Level 1, 2 or 3 OAS badge requirements but the coveted Challenge crest and the right to ‘Claim the Flame’!

Opening Ceremony

Our opening ceremony takes place on January 22nd at 7 pm. Want to take part? Check out the Claim the Fame page and scroll down for how your section can be featured as part of the ceremony.

Scouter Guide

Download the Scouter Guide on the Claim the Fame page today. The guide outlines:

  • all four weeks of the challenge program for both junior and senior sections
  • planning template
  • challenge incentives! Learn how your group can win weekly prizes and also have a chance at winning the Grand Prize! Also: sneak peek at the badge!
  • safety tips
  • FAQs
  • and more!


Info Sessions

Three more info sessions are coming up for scouters and youth to check out. We'll touch on information included in the Scouter's Guide for the Challenge and we'll get into the details, including the submission form, how to showcase adventures on social media, as well as suggestions for Scouters on how to involve Youth leadership in planning the weekly challenges as part of your Section's winter program

Click the links to register for whichever session works best for you!


Program Support Sessions

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).

To register and see the session calendar, check out the Claim the Flame page (scroll down towards the bottom of the page. You can also register through the DHLC.
Sno-much Fun Outdoor Adventure Skills Days

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! 

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!
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