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


  • Claim the Flame: Opening Ceremonies and More!
  • Apply today for the Council Commissioner Role
  • Scout Seeds Townhall January 24th
  • Reminder: Sno Much Fun! Three Upcoming Winter Skills Days for Scouters
Claim the Flame Opening Ceremonies (and lots of other stuff!)

Live event online this Saturday

Opening Ceremony

Our first ever opening ceremony takes place on January 22nd at 7 pm live and online! Watch your Scouting friends from coast to coast pass the baton, sing songs, perform awesome skits, and more!

Share the link with your youth and families, pop some popcorn, stretch your calves, and get ready for a lot of fun!


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!


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.
Apply Today to Be 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 Returns; Join the Townhall on January 24th

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. Keep an eye out in the coming weeks as we will be updating our Scout Seeds 
Fundraising Trello Board with all the resources needed for you to run a successful campaign.  



Reminder: 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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