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Voyageur Council Trail Guide
May 6, 2022
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Hello Scouters,
May is upon us and it looks like nothing but sunshine and clear skies over the next few weeks! With some great activities and events taking place this month, including the Atlético "Scout Night" event tomorrow, we hope you're all getting outdoors and having fun!
New and updated information this week: Atlético Soccer Club "Scout Night," Grizzly Den, Low-Risk Event Process, Advanced Wilderness First Aid Course, Ottawa BlackJacks, and Properties Update.
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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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
Important information for those attending:
Atlético has opened a new section for us, Section L, which has 300 seats; it's a general section for all Scouting Groups and Sections. If your current seats don't allow your Group/Section to sit together, you're welcome to sit in any part of Section L together!
Badges will be sent or delivered to Groups in the coming weeks due to production delays. More information will be shared by your Relationship Manager soon!
Atlético Ottawa, our local soccer club, will be hosting a “Scout Night” 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. We encourage everyone to wear their uniform to show off their Scouting pride!
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Grizzly Den
Submission deadline has been extended until May 20!
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)
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Application period: April 8 - May 20, 2022
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Pitch to the Grizzlies: May 21 - June 4, 2022
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Winners announced: Week of June 6, 2022
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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Low-Risk Event Process
Are you in the process of planning or thinking about planning a multi-Group, Council-wide, or previously described “Area” event? If so, keep reading!
The Event Management Playbook webpage on Scouts.ca has recently been updated. On the webpage, you’ll find a planning guide to support the development of great events as well as an application form that must be filled out during the initial process of your planning. Depending on the type of event you’re planning, the application form will be sent to the Council Key 3 or an Event Support Scouter, who will guide you through next steps and offer support to ensure your event is safe, fun, and successful!
Do you have questions or concerns? Reach out to any member of the CK3, Voyageur Council’s Program Support Manager, Marc Chamberland (mchamberland@scouts.ca), or the National Events Commissioner, Chris Stankaitis (chris.stankaitis@scouts.ca).
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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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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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Advanced Wilderness First Aid Course |
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1st Carp Scouts is 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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The Beach Party is back on! The annual Carleton Camporee will take place on 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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Ottawa BlackJacks
Exclusive to Voyageur Council, the Ottawa BlackJacks basketball team has created a promo code for members and their families and friends to use when purchasing tickets to their games this season!
Click the link below and use code “SCOBJ” for access to tickets at a reduced cost.
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Property status as follows:
- Camp Otter Lake (QC):
- Temporarily closed. Re-opening estimate coming soon.
- 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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