Weeklyish Update for November 15th
This Edition's Contents:

  • Three Cheers (or More!) for Membership Wins in SWC
  • Challenge Week 7: Rockin' Out
  • Scouter Learning and Development: What's On this Week
  • My Mulan: Special Rate for Scouting Members
  • Reminder: Winter Skills OAS Day: Sign Up Now
  • Reminder: Scouts Canada AGM and Strategic Plan Workshops: Join Us
Three Cheers for Shining Waters: Growing in Membership in 2022

Shining Waters Council has much to celebrate these days. Returning to in-person program this fall has been a wonderful relief for our youth and scouters. We can camp again, make fires, and most importantly, have fun!

It's no surprise that we have 1903 youth members signed up for 2022, an increase of 26% percent vs 2021's membership. That's 1903 kids who are guaranteed some fantastic adventures in the new year (and right now!).

We have lots to celebrate. Groups across the council are making great strides in re-opening and returning to regular program. Thanks to all our section scouters, committee scouters, GCs, group support scouters and scouting relationship managers for all your efforts and hard work in keeping the scouting movement alive in Shining Waters.

Shout-outs to:
  • 4th Midland – 49 members; 123% growth over 2021; 3 new scouters recruited.
  • 10th Barrie – 45 members; 2 new scouters recruited.
  • 38th Richmond Hill – 29 members vs 7 members in 2020. 2 new scouters recruited.
  • 1st Nottawa – 42 members, +4 over 2019/20. 4 new scouters recruited.
  • 5th Unionville -3 new scouter recruits, 68 members (+1 over 2021)
  • 1st Tottenham - 19 members, 4 new scouter recruits
  • 1st Maple - 15 members vs 7 last year; 4 new scouter recruits (2 already active)
  • 6th Richmond Hill - 126 members, 13 % growth
  • 1st Bracebridge - 24 members - 1100% growth
  • 1st Hong Kong Canadian group - 105 members, 10 new recruits (!)

These are only SOME of the wins we've had - we recognize there are many to share, and we're going to continue to shout out as often as we can to all our groups and scouters.
Have a success story you'd like to share with us? Please email nicole.donadio@scouts.ca.
Rockin' Out for Challenge 7

Next week is the seventh week in our challenge, and the magic compass pings us over to Spain to take on SDG #3: Good Health and Well-Being. Watch the video here.


Scouter Skills for Challenge 7

Not sure how to facilitate next week's adventure? Check out the recording.

Incentives

What's a challenge without a prize? Submit your adventures weekly to be entered to win. Read all about it here: Prizes awarded for creativity, awesome photos, and more, including a prize for GCs.

Submit Every Week. Submit Every Week (Lather, Rinse, Repeat)

Please submit your challenges weekly on our website. Here is the submission form link. And share your photos on social media for your chance to win additional prizes like Photo of the Week. Don't forget to use the hashtag #explorersneeded. Submitting ensures we capture your fantastic adventures and each week your group gets another chance at winning a prize - and don't forget the grand prize: $2000 to be spent on a Sustainable Development project for your group!

There is a Badge for That!

Check out this link for more info.
What's On this Week: November 15 - Skills and More

Check out scouter development and webinars by our Challenge partners, Kids Help Phone and Canada Learning Code.

For a complete list of all upcoming webinars and sessions, please check the David Huestis Learning Centre and/ or the Scouter Guide.

Here is what's on: (all times listed are in Eastern)



Monday November 15, 8 pm and 10 pm
Week 8: Scouter Skills
Let’s see what your youth can build with their collection of gadgets! Have you ever done an activity related to STEM? If so, you are already working on Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure! Yes, your Scouting activities can explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and not look like school. It’s time to explore the Rube Goldberg Machine, STEM activities and how we can change the world with creativity, innovation, and the power of thinking outside of the box.




Tuesday November 16, 8 pm to 9:30 pm
Partner Session: Canada Learning Code

Ready to take your Rube Goldberg machines digital? Canada Learning Code will be showing you how to use code to build a Rube Goldberg machine online!
In this session, CLC will show you how to code using Scratch (a free block-based, youth-friendly programming environment). Beavers and Cubs can start with a starter project and Scouts and Venturers can use the starter project or design their project fully. All go through some basic coding blocks and principles, while also having the opportunity for lots of individual creativity!
Canada Learning Code is a non-profit who envisions a prosperous Canada in which all people have the skills and confidence to harness the power of technology to create a better and more inclusive future. They bring accessible computer science to communities across Canada so everyone can create with technology. 


Wednesday November 17th, 8 pm to 9:30 pm
Partner Session - Kids Help Phone

Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support in English and French to young people. As the country's virtual care expert, we give millions of youth a safe, trusted space to talk over phone or through text or in self-directed supports in any moment of crisis or need.
Young people can connect with a professional counsellor by calling 1-800-668-6868 or with a trained volunteer by texting TALK to 686868.
 
The presentation will cover the services Kids Help Phone offers.
Find a New Holiday Favourite with My Mulan

Scouts Canada members enjoy a 5% discount by using code "scoutscanada," a portion of the proceeds go to NOLB.

Buy tickets here

About My Mulan

A Modern dancer, Michelle (MuZi), starts training at a world-renowned dance program. After seeing all the amazing talent that is present, she begins to fold under pressure and lose confidence in herself. While in class one day, she is introduced to the story of MuLan and becomes inspired. Plunging into the chronicles of history, she commences a journey of self-discovery with MuLan that will transcend generations.
Reminder: Winter Skills OAS: Join Us December 4th!

We are gearing up for Outdoor Adventure Skill session on December 4th at Woodland Trails. This session is especially geared towards scouters in their first three years or scouters who would like to be more proficient at outdoor skills.

What will we learn that day?

  • Winter camping skills
  • Urban scouting hacks
  • Hiking
  • Fire lighting
  • Camp planning
  • Stoves and lanterns
  • Knots and shelters
  • and more!


This is THE course for any Scouter looking to build their introductory outdoor skillset so they can facilitate great, safe, scouting adventures

Details

When: Saturday December 4th, 9 am to 4 pm
Where: Woodland Trails 14919 Kennedy Rd, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 7X5
Cost: $10 per scouter; $15 per scouter if camping over (camping over includes a cooking session and campfire on Saturday evening)
Reminder: Join us for the Scouts Canada AGM and Strategic Plan Workshops This Weekend

Sign up to attend the Annual General Meeting, take part in our strategic plan workshops, and more. All the info you need is here on the News and Events page
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