What is Scouting?

Scouting is an international, uniformed, youth movement. Today, over 57 million young people, supported by millions of dedicated volunteers, take part in Scouting activities and events worldwide.. In Canada, scouting is divided into several main sections:

• Beaver Scouts (Ages 5 - 7)
• Cub Scouts (Ages 8 - 10)
• Scouts (Ages 11 - 14)
• Venturer Scouts (Ages 14 - 17)
• Rover Scouts (Ages 18 - 26)

The aims of Scouting can be basically surmised as providing an opportunity for young people to develop, to learn and to enjoy themselves. Scouting can offer a wider range of skills and services than perhaps other youth organisations could provide. Scouting is open to any young person, of any creed or colour, mental or physical capabilities and of any gender.