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==Anglophone Scouting in British Columbia== | ==Anglophone Scouting in British Columbia== | ||
British Columbia is administratively connected to Yukon. | |||
===Councils=== | ===Councils=== | ||
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===Camp Byng=== | ===Camp Byng=== | ||
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Camp Byng[http://www.sunshinecoastscouts.ca/Camp%20Byng/Camp%20Byng%20Home.htm] is a 208 acre Scouts Canada camping facility located in Roberts Creek on the [[Sunshine Coast (British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]], a 40 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay Terminal, | Camp Byng[http://www.sunshinecoastscouts.ca/Camp%20Byng/Camp%20Byng%20Home.htm] is a 208 acre Scouts Canada camping facility located in Roberts Creek on the [[Sunshine Coast (British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]], a 40 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay Terminal, Vancouver, British Columbia. The facility was host of the British Columbia Provincial Jamboree 2007. | ||
The facility has over a mile of oceanfront property, four lodges with indoor cooking facilities as well as wilderness campsites. Outdoor showers are provided throughout the site. | The facility has over a mile of oceanfront property, four lodges with indoor cooking facilities as well as wilderness campsites. Outdoor showers are provided throughout the site. | ||
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==Francophone Scouting in British Columbia== | ==Francophone Scouting in British Columbia== | ||
The first [[Association des Scouts du Canada]] Wolf Cub (Louveteaux) pack was formed in 1955 in | The first [[Association des Scouts du Canada]] Wolf Cub (Louveteaux) pack was formed in 1955 in Maillardville. A second pack followed in 1956 in the same town. In 1957, the first group of Scouts (Éclaireurs) was formed. | ||
==Girl Guiding in British Columbia== | ==Girl Guiding in British Columbia== | ||
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SOAR 2007 was held between July 20 - 28, 2007 at the Seven Springs Camp and Retreat Centre near [[Parksville, British Columbia|Parksville]]. The camp's theme was ''Mysteries of the Sea''. | SOAR 2007 was held between July 20 - 28, 2007 at the Seven Springs Camp and Retreat Centre near [[Parksville, British Columbia|Parksville]]. The camp's theme was ''Mysteries of the Sea''. | ||
SOAR 2004 opened on 2004-07-24. It was held in | SOAR 2004 opened on 2004-07-24. It was held in Merritt at the Merritt Mountain Music Festival site and 2,700 girls and leaders attended. | ||
===The Ranger Advisory Council=== | ===The Ranger Advisory Council=== | ||
British Columbian Rangers (Guides aged 15-18+) elect an advisory council each year. This occurs after their Annual General Meeting, which is held at their annual spring training and camp. This training, the Ranger RACket, is open to Rangers across British Columbia and their travel is subsidized by the British Columbia Council of Girl Guides of Canada. Five girls are elected each year and produce newsletter and plan the next Ranger RACket. In 2009, the event was renamed to reflect changes in the Canadian Girl Guiding program. Previously, the event was open to all members of the Senior Branches and was known as CAJURA (to stand for Cadets, Junior Leaders, and Rangers). | British Columbian Rangers (Guides aged 15-18+) elect an advisory council each year. This occurs after their Annual General Meeting, which is held at their annual spring training and camp. This training, the Ranger RACket, is open to Rangers across British Columbia and their travel is subsidized by the British Columbia Council of Girl Guides of Canada. Five girls are elected each year and produce newsletter and plan the next Ranger RACket. In 2009, the event was renamed to reflect changes in the Canadian Girl Guiding program. Previously, the event was open to all members of the Senior Branches and was known as CAJURA (to stand for Cadets, Junior Leaders, and Rangers). | ||
== Scouting by City == | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Prince George, British Columbia|Prince George]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Vancouver, British Columbia|Vancouver]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]] / | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Baden-Powell Trail]] | *[[Baden-Powell Trail]] | ||
*[[Scouting in Alaska]] | *[[Scouting in Alaska]] | ||
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*[[Scouting in Montana]] | *[[Scouting in Montana]] | ||
*[[Scouting in Washington]] | *[[Scouting in Washington]] | ||
*[[Scouting in | *[[Scouting in British Columbia]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in Canada]] | [[Category:Scouting and Guiding in Canada]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:08, 3 February 2020
Scouting in British Columbia has a long history, from the 1900s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.
Anglophone Scouting in British Columbia
British Columbia is administratively connected to Yukon.
Councils
- Cascadia Council - Most of British Columbia and Vancouver Island
- Fraser Valley Council - Most of the Fraser Valley, Nicomekl Area, Three Rivers Area, Coho Area, West SurDel Area, Green Timbers Area, Fraser Cheam
- Pacific Coast Council - Vancouver, Burnaby, the North Shore, Richmond, Whistler and the Lytton Area
Local Groups and sections
Among British Columbia's varied Scouting groups are Sea Scouts and Fire Venturers.
The Silver Walnut Award was created by youth in 2005 to recognize outstanding youth leadership outside their own section. The first silver walnuts were presented in April 2006 in British Columbia's Cascadia Council. This award was created by the Cascadia Youth Network and has been approved by the National Council for use on youth uniforms.
Camp Byng
Coordinates: 49°24′31.7″N 123°35′10.8″W / 49.408806°N 123.586333°W Camp Byng[1] is a 208 acre Scouts Canada camping facility located in Roberts Creek on the Sunshine Coast, a 40 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay Terminal, Vancouver, British Columbia. The facility was host of the British Columbia Provincial Jamboree 2007.
The facility has over a mile of oceanfront property, four lodges with indoor cooking facilities as well as wilderness campsites. Outdoor showers are provided throughout the site.
Francophone Scouting in British Columbia
The first Association des Scouts du Canada Wolf Cub (Louveteaux) pack was formed in 1955 in Maillardville. A second pack followed in 1956 in the same town. In 1957, the first group of Scouts (Éclaireurs) was formed.
Girl Guiding in British Columbia
Girl Guides are served by the British Columbia Council of Girl Guides of Canada.
SOAR
SOAR stands for Spirit of Adventure Rendezvous. It is held every three years in British Columbia for Girl Guides of all levels from all over Canada and abroad.
SOAR 2007 was held between July 20 - 28, 2007 at the Seven Springs Camp and Retreat Centre near Parksville. The camp's theme was Mysteries of the Sea.
SOAR 2004 opened on 2004-07-24. It was held in Merritt at the Merritt Mountain Music Festival site and 2,700 girls and leaders attended.
The Ranger Advisory Council
British Columbian Rangers (Guides aged 15-18+) elect an advisory council each year. This occurs after their Annual General Meeting, which is held at their annual spring training and camp. This training, the Ranger RACket, is open to Rangers across British Columbia and their travel is subsidized by the British Columbia Council of Girl Guides of Canada. Five girls are elected each year and produce newsletter and plan the next Ranger RACket. In 2009, the event was renamed to reflect changes in the Canadian Girl Guiding program. Previously, the event was open to all members of the Senior Branches and was known as CAJURA (to stand for Cadets, Junior Leaders, and Rangers).
Scouting by City
Prince George / Vancouver / Victoria /
See also
- Baden-Powell Trail
- Scouting in Alaska
- Scouting in Idaho
- Scouting in Montana
- Scouting in Washington
- Scouting in British Columbia
External links
- British Columbia and Yukon Scouting
- BC Girl Guides
- Les Scouts francophones de la Colombie-Britannique
- SOAR 2007
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