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Voyageur Council Trail Guide
May 5, 2023
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Hello Scouters, Rovers and Venturers: Welcome to your latest Trail Guide.
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New and updated information this week: Amazing Race, Summer Camps at OPE, BP Guild, Fire Venturers Open House, Rocky Mountain trip, Scout Brigade of Fort George, Scouters Clubs, First Aid update, and more.
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!
Cut off for this issue was May 3. Deadline for the next issue is May 17. If you have something you would like included in an upcoming Trail Guide, click here to provide the information. Questions? Comments? Contact dave.stremes@scouts.ca.
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Camp Opemikon - Summer Camps
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Ottawa Fire Venturer Company Open House
Do you have an interest in Fire Services? Are you interested in a Fire Service theme program?
Come out to an Open House, Wednesday May 10 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Details about the Open House and the program are below.
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Job Opportunity - Scouting Relationship Manager Intern
The SRM Intern role will be a one-year contract position. The SRM Intern program was originally launched in 2019, seeing four successful candidates go through the program, who are all still with the organization today. The SRM Intern role presents a unique opportunity for individuals entering the organization to gain a holistic understanding of the work that happens in each department, the collaboration inter-departmentally, and how it drives our mission. During the lifecycle of this role, the SRM Intern will work through a rotation in each department of the organization where they will be fully immersed in the work supporting full lifecycles of projects, all while learning the key drivers for Group Health, Group Support, and being a trusted advisor to our Groups and Group Commissioners. For more information on the position, and to apply (ASAP), click below.
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Amazing Race “Active-Transportation Day”
Hey Scouters in the Ottawa area. There is a Scout event on Saturday May 13th called the Amazing Race “Active-Transportation Day”.
Similar to the popular TV show, teams of 4-6 Scouts will be searching for clues and completing specific tasks on various legs of the adventure. Bicycles will be the mode of transport instead of the OCTranspo as in past events. This year, teams will travel on and around Ottawa cycle paths with stops at many locations.
I have plenty of room for a few Troops or Venturers to attend. Contact Bruce Jones at scouterbrucej@gmail.com for additional details.
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Vents - Interested in a Rocky Mountain Adventure?
We are offering an adventure out West the first two weeks of July 2023. It will feature a multi-day backcountry camping trip in St. Mary's Alpine Park, biking in Fernie, a visit to the Badlands, and the potential for some caving, amongst other things. This is reprise of a trip we offered in 2019. Some flexibility in scheduling is possible. We require commitment by May 12, 2023 so we can purchase flights and finalize plans.
Venturers with good fitness are welcome, even without their own advisors, and would be asked to attend a prep camp in the Adirondacks with us over the May long weekend.
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Scout Camp Otter Lake Quebec Work Weekend
The Spring Work Day is Saturday May 27. The Work Activities List is at http://campotterlake.ca. Free to camp Friday to Sunday.
Saturday BBQ Lunch and Supper provided by the Camp Committee.
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We are an international, "living history", jamboree style camp that takes place on the 3rd weekend in September at Fort George National Historical Site, in Niagara-on-the-Lake. 2023 is our 40th Anniversary!
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BP Guild
The 7th BP Guild (Bytown) is growing and accepting new members. It’s ideal for Scouters who want to stay involved, but don’t have the time or energy to be active with the youth. If you have left Scouting, but would like to enjoy the fellowship in a relaxed environment, you are welcome to join us as well. We do welcome active leaders as well.
The Guild meets monthly from September to June at Scout HQ in Ottawa. We help out the Scouts Canada National Museum, and are looking to plan new activities for the future. We have members with ages ranging from 26 to 90; you must be 18 or older to join.
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Scoutrees Is Being Spruced Up!
After digging deep, Voyageur Council has found it’s new root for Scoutrees!
We are looking for Senior Youth to help our Scoutree Coordinator to grow our new plan! This is an ideal opportunity for youth looking for a project to complete their Top Section Award or other community projects. While the main focus will be in the Ottawa area, there are other opportunities for all youth!
Stay tuned, you wood not be-leaf what we have come up with!
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Scouters' Clubs!
Voyageur Council has started new Scouters’ Networks! They will be a monthly get-together for each Section (i.e. Colony Scouters, Pack Scouters, etc.) that will be running in a facilitated, virtual format. We hope to facilitate the sharing of great adventure ideas with Scouters and conduct mutual planning of events for youth in that age group as well as to suggest training activities for Scouters.
We are still looking for back up facilitators so that no one is stuck if they have a conflict. If you are interested in this role, contact Joni Boyd, Council Commissioner at joniboyd@scouts.ca.
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First Aid Update
As of the end of April, Standard First Aid will no longer be offered in Voyageur Council.
For future courses, please contact your local St John’s provider and ask for the Scouts Canada Discount. If they don’t know about it, please pass on this account ID code -SITE-146700.
We are also looking for a coordinator for Wilderness First Aid.
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YLT Mobile Workshop Team
In an effort to build confident and well-rounded youth leaders, and emphasize youth-led in all sections and programs, we are looking to build upon the Youth Training Framework, with a team that aids and procures the implementation of Youth Leadership Training (YLT) in group or section programming in Voyageur Council, from Beavers all the way up to Venturers.
We are looking for Enthusiastic Venturer/Rover aged youth who are interested in being part of this team, and are willing to take on a mentoring and support role, to help guide youth into being great leaders.
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Do you wanna Jamboree?
Do you have youth interested going to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Jamboree in West Virginia, July 19-28, 2023? The 63rd Ottawa does because we have heard it will be a BLAST. But we need more youth and leaders to make the trip worthwhile and to save on some of the costs, so we are inviting others from Voyageur Council to join us. The Jamboree is open to any Scouts or Venturers between the ages of 12 and 18. The more the merrier!
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Lake Tandem Canoe Course 2023
Our annual Lake Tandem course for senior Scouts and Scouters is happening at Otter Lake Quebec June 16 - 18. Check below for more information.
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Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective
Do you run a Scout Troop, Venturer Company, or Rover Crew in rural Ottawa? Would your Group be interested in learning about mental health topics? We want to partner with you! The Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective (ROYMHC) is a collective impact project consisting of 11 partner organizations invested in the mental wellbeing of youth living within the rural wards of Orleans East-Cumberland, Orleans South-Navan, Osgoode, Rideau-Jock, and West Carleton. ROYMHC works to provide a stronger safety net for youth if/when they face mental health challenges, through education, connecting youth with local mental health services, and removing barriers that prevent youth from accessing necessary services. Through the use of surveys and a Youth Advisory Committee, ROYMHC is committed to ensuring that all workshops are relevant to the needs and interests of Ottawa’s rural youth.
Our workshops are free of charge and facilitated by a local clinical mental health professional. Tailored to the interests of your specific group, our workshops include a presentation on a topic related to mental health, a recreational activity, and food! For more information please contact Meagan Ann Gordon at meagan@ruralOttawayouth.ca or visit our website www.ruralOttawayouth.ca. Ages 12-24 (although all Troop members are welcomed to participate).
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SAVE THE DATE: Scoutcraft for Scouters
Voyageur Council is pleased to present our next Outdoor Skills weekend training for Scouters, Scoutcraft 1 & 2, September 15-17, 2023, at Camp Sheldrick. This course will be of practical value for Scouters of all sections and all experience levels. It will include our Permit Guidelines, pioneering, shelters, environmental hazards, weather, navigation, and first aid considerations. Registration information will be posted in a future Trail Guide and on the Council Facebook page.
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SAVE THE DATE: Ottawa Redblacks Scout Night
Ottawa Redblacks Scout Night returns September 22nd, 2023.
Stay tuned for more details!
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Program & Activity Modifications — STAGE 5
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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