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Voyageur Council Trail Guide
April 22, 2022
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Things are getting busy in Voyageur! |
Hello Scouters,
Now that the weather is getting warmer, we know that you’re all keeping busy with planning exciting activities, including visits to our properties and fun outdoor adventures in your neighbourhood! Don’t forget to check out all that is going on in our Council below, including the Atlético Scout Night and Grizzly Den! There are also some great trainings and events on the horizon.
If you are planning a larger event (multi-Group, Council scale, or previously described “Area” event), let your Relationship Manager know, so that they can offer guidance, and check out the Event Management Playbook for helpful resources. More information about how the CK3 is here to support events will be shared in the next edition of the Trail Guide, so stay tuned.
New and updated information this week: Camp Opemikon Summer Camp Job Opportunities, Youth Climate Action Summit, Carleton Camporee, Properties Update, Chief Scout, RSVP 2022, Orienteering Ottawa Programs
Have you checked out the News and Events section on Scouts.ca? You can find great updates there along with new ideas, new resources, and much more!
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COVID Restrictions
Voyageur Groups in Quebec: All Groups in the Outaouais/Gatineau region (QC) may operate under Stage 5 Scouting.
Voyageur Groups in Ontario: All Groups under all Ontario Public Health Units may operate under Stage 5 Scouting.
Updated COVID restrictions were shared in an email sent on Sunday, March 20, 2022. For more detailed information, please refer to that email or click the button below.
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As a reminder to all Scouters, for your own safety and the safety of our youth and communities, you must follow public health guidelines at all times.
When in doubt, follow the most restrictive guideline.
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Youth Climate Action Summit
The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network are hosting the Youth Climate Action Summit on May 9 and 10. This event, for youth aged 14 to 19, is free and virtual.
The organizers are looking for teams of 5 to sign up (although smaller teams or individual participants can be accomodated).
In the morning the youth attend a keynote address on climate change. Then they move to virtual interactive workshop spaces where they learn from a speaker of their choice (they choose from among 5 speakers). The topics are varied: there is everything from invasive species, to indigenous action, to using theatre arts as a medium for change, etc. Following time for lunch, there is a quick session to learn about how to create a Climate Action Plan (CAP). The youth again move to virtual breakout rooms and work together with some support to create their own, actionable CAP for their school or community (key is small and doable). The second day is similar to the first, but at the end they present their idea for their project.
There will be seed funding available for the top projects. And the organizers are hoping to build momentum for the youth to work on their projects throughout the year.
This is the second annual Summit, and some of last year's attendees will be speaking about their projects and their successes and challenges. The types of projects were varied. Climate Action Projects could be completed on Scouts Canada properties (like camps), or in communities or schools. There are opportunities for youth to make connections between Scouting badges and/or secondary school volunteer hours and their project. It would be really interesting to see a Troop or Company team join!
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Save the Date! Atlético Soccer Club "Scout Night"
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 6:00pm
Cost: $20.65 per ticket, with $5 from each ticket returned to the Group
Atlético Ottawa, our local soccer club, will be hosting a “Scouts Day” at their match on May 7th and you're invited! A large portion of TD Place will be reserved for Voyageur Council Groups to cheer on Atlético as they face off against the current champs, Pacific FC. Depending on COVID restrictions, Groups may be able to go on the field after the match to meet and take pictures with the players as well!
We encourage everyone to wear their uniform to show off their Scouting pride!
Not only is this a terrific opportunity to network with other Groups in the Council but it also benefits Groups as they begin to plan for fun summer and fall activities: $5 will be returned to the Group for each ticket purchased! For example, if 20 members from a Group (youth, Scouters, and/or parents) purchase tickets for the event, $100 will be given back to the Group!
Now for the most important question... will there be badges? Yes! We hope to the have the badges available at the match (subject to delivery). If we are not able to distribute them at the game, arrangements will be made with each Group for pick-up/delivery of the badges.
Please note: The entire “ByWard Market Section” (Section N, which is the far right section on the south side of TD Place) is reserved for Voyageur Council. If you want to ensure that your Group or Section sits together, you need to place one order for all tickets. If each Group member places their own order, they will be assigned a seat that is in the same section but may not necessary be near each other. Therefore, the best way to ensure that your Group or Section is seated together is to place one ticket order. Additionally, each Group needs to enter a promo code to access the booking system (which will ensure that $5 is returned to the Group for each ticket purchased). The promo code format is as follows: # + Group name (no ‘th’/’rd’). For example, 101st Ottawa would be 101Ottawa and Kingston Centre would be KingstonCentre.
IMPORTANT: In order to ensure that you receive $5 back for each ticket purchased, tickets must be purchased through the Fevo link below!
If you have any difficulty, please reach out to your Relationship Manager or the CK3 for assistance.
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Grizzly Den
In partnership with Hydro One, the Grizzly Den is an exciting opportunity for Ontario Groups and Sections to access funds for next level adventures!
Similar to the "Dragon's Den" and "Shark Tank" television shows, youth will pitch adventure ideas to the Grizzlies, a panel of judges, who will award Sections a dollar amount to put towards their amazing adventure!
How do Groups participate?
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Step 1: Youth in Sections will submit a proposal (application form) to the Grizzly Den for pre-screening.
- Step 2: A Group of dedicated pre-screeners in Voyageur will support Sections to ensure their proposals are as strong as possible.
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Step 3: Sections who pass the pre-screening requirements will pitch their adventure to the Grizzlies to receive funding! (Colonies and Packs will not be required to pitch the adventure and only need to submit a proposal.)
Submission dates and deadlines
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April 8, 2022: Grizzly Den launch (webpage with application form and FAQs)
- April 8 - May 6, 2022: Application period
- May 6 - May 20, 2022: Phase 1 - Initial judging period
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May 21 - June 4, 2022: Phase 2 - Pitch to the Grizzlies
- Week of June 6, 2022: Winners announced
The Grizzly Den is a one-year program; Sections must apply during the application period and the date of the planned adventure must occur before May 31, 2023.
Please note: this program will only be available to Groups in Ontario as it is solely supported by Hydro One, an Ontario-focused company.
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Camp Opemikon Summer Camp Job Opportunities |
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Scouts Canada will be offering its Family Adventure Camp again this summer at Camp Opemikon! The Camp has been designed to offer a genuine Scouts Canada camping and programming experience and will be offered during the months of July and August. Scouting families looking for adventure this summer will be able to book a variety of overnight accommodations or book for Day-Use only.
In order to run the Family Adventure Camp, we’re hiring for a variety of positions, including Camp Coordinator, Ranger, Program Staff, and more! We encourage you to take a look at all positions available by clicking the link below and share with your network.
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Council Voting Representatives
The Council Representative nomination and voting period is fast approaching. Below is this year’s schedule. Emails and reminder emails will be sent out to all members during each period (nomination and voting) to encourage participation and member engagement in the nomination and voting process.
Details regarding the nomination and voting process are available by clicking here.
Nomination period: April 5 – May 3, 2022
Candidate statements posted to website: May 16, 2022
Election period: May 17 – June 14, 2022
Results announcement: June 17, 2022
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Upcoming First Aid Courses
The St John Ambulance (SJA) Blended First Aid course is comprised of about 8 hours of online training in the David Huestis Learning Centre followed by a day of in-person training to review the online content, cover the CPR-C and AED training, and write the exam. Please keep in mind that SJA requires successful completion of the online portion in order to be allowed to attend the in-person class.
- Hosted by 1st Aylmer Group
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May 15 at 8:00am | Centre Communautaire Ernest-Lattion
- 30 Rue Court, Gatineau, QC J9H 4L6 (Aylmer sector)
- Cost is $75 (payable by etransfer)
- Age: 13 years old or older on the date of the in-person course
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To register: Contact zuzu.gadallah@gmail.com
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Please note: Registration will close on May 12 at 6:00pm. The online portion must be completed no later than 6:00pm on May 14 in order to attend the in-person class.
- Hosted by 1st Carp Group, Ottawa Paramedic Service in-person course
- May 14-15 at 9:00am | Huntley Community Centre in Carp
- Cost is $90
- Age: All Scouters and first-year Scouts and up (11+)
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To register: Click here
If you have any questions about first aid, please contact Alex Gazaleh, Voyageur Council First Aid Training Coordinator.
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Wilderness First Aid Courses
1st Carp Scouts is offering a Basic Wilderness First Aid course through Canadian Wilderness Medical Training and Scouts Canada volunteers. Each course is 1 weekend, and includes Standard First Aid certification as well as meeting the Wilderness Medical Association's requirements for Wilderness First Aid.
The course is currently being offered:
- April 30th-May 1st @ Sarsfield Community Centre (SE of Orleans) - $165
- Register for our contact list and receive priority notification of other courses
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1st Carp Scouts is also offering an Advanced Wilderness First Aid course on June 4-5 (8:30am-5:00pm both days)! The course will take place at 1350 Baseline Road in Ottawa and the cost is $190. This course provides a comprehensive and practical perspective on dealing with common wilderness injuries through to life threatening situations. The program is divided between classroom and practical skills, utilizing scenarios and simulations to enhance learning and develop effective interventions and competent patient care.
Basic Wilderness First Aid is a prerequisite, completed within the last 12 months. This course also serves as a re-cert for those with current Advanced Wilderness First Aid certificates.
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May 6-8, Wesley Clover Parks Campground (Nepean)
Cost: $30
This is practical outdoor skills training for Scouters, of interest to anyone wishing to add to their personal outdoor skills and knowledge for three season outdoor activities. This training is also ideally suited for those working towards the Canadian Path Wood Badge 2 Scouter Development cards related to outdoor activities.
Click here to access the course brochure with more details.
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The Beach Party is back on! The annual Carleton Camporee is returning May 27-29, 2022 at Fitzroy Provincial Park.
This is an all-section camp with a full traditional camp program: Beach party theme, parade, rounds of activities/games, competitions, campfire, Scouts Own. This year, we expect about 500 attendees, in our usual location that accommodates 1,200.
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Leatherwork Tools Available for Loan |
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Are you looking for a craft for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts or Venturers? You’d like to make a leather woggle, wristband, pouch, or sheath but don’t have the tools?
I have been leathercrafting for 30 years or so and have amassed enough mallets, stamps, punches, etc. for a group of 25 or so. Even a press for those who don’t want to use a mallet!
All are available for loan to any Scouting or Guiding group in the greater Ottawa Area (pickup is from the west end of Ottawa).
All you need to supply is the leather pieces themselves.
Unsure of exactly how to do leathercrafting? I can show you and your scouters the basics in a half hour or so!
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Meet Chief Scout, Survivorman Les Stroud!
As you may be aware, Survivorman Les Stroud was officially invested as Scouts Canada’s Chief Scout in December 2021. The ultimate adventurer, Les brings expertise in outdoor survival skills with a genuine connection and respect for nature. Through the year, the Chief Scout meets with Scouters and youth at Group meetings, ScoutCons, camps, and award ceremonies.
If you would like to invite Les Stroud to attend an event in the 2022 year, please fill out this form. Only events taking place after June 1st, 2022 will be considered to allow time for coordination. Depending on the Chief Scouts travel schedule, virtual attendance may be the only option.
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RSVP 2022
Friday, May 6 to Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Camp Opemikon
Welcome back to Scouting! RSVP is a camp open to Rovers, Scouts (13-14 Y/O), Venturers, and Pathfinders. Take part in archery, paddling, ropes, campfire, music and so much more!
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Orienteering Ottawa Programs
Orienteering Ottawa is running spring programs that may be of interest. They offer programs at three different levels, geared to different age groups. All of the programs are aligned with Orienteering Canada and Sport for Life's guidelines for age appropriate sport and orienteering. Programs run at the same time, and the adult program also runs during the 6:30-7:30 time slot each night — so dropping off your 8 and 12 year old happens at the same place, at the same time!
This season programs are running on two evenings:
- Ottawa West, Mondays from 5:00-6:00 OR 6:30-7:30
- Ottawa East, Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30
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Property status as follows:
- Camp Whispering Pines:
- Closed to all bookings until May 2022
- Camp Sheldrick:
- Not yet available to book.
- Camp Legewade:
- Currently closed.
Please note that all bookings must be made at least 72 hours in advance
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Camp Legewade - Camp Committee |
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