Scouts Canada

Site: Barrie, Alliston, Elmvale, Oro - No Physical Address

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Record #: BAR1524

Last Full Update: 23 Sep 2024

Contacts

Toll Free Phone	1-888-726-8876 * 1--888-Scouts-Now
E-Mail	helpcentre@scouts.ca
Website	www.scouts.ca/
Social Media	Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube
Primary Contact	Kristy Carthew, Scouting Relationship Manager; Email: kcarthew@scouts.ca
Hours	Meetings: Mon-Fri evenings, meetings run from 6:30 pm-8 pm or 9 pm depending on section and locations, email for information Dates: Sep-May * older sections hold camps in summer * Sea Scout Groups meet primarily during summer months

Description and Service

Former Name	Scouts of Canada ; Simcoe Phoenix Area
Description (Service)	Programs for girls and boys mission is to contribute to education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law outdoor activities as a learning resource include hiking, canoeing, camping, crafts, badge work community service activities are performed by members Jamborees are held over the summer with participants from across the world summer camps are available
Eligibility	Ages 5 years and up Children, Youth, Young Adults, Adults Beavers: 5-7yrs Cubs: 8-10yrs Scouts/Sea Scouts:11-14yrs Venturers: 14-17yrs Rovers: 18-26yrs Leaders 14 yrs and up Residency Requirements: South to Tottenham, East to Stroud and Alcona (Lake Simcoe and North of Hwy 27), West to Base Borden, North to Elmvale and Oro-Medonte
Application	Registration: Ongoing, by phone, email or online for online registration visit website, enter your postal code and the ten closest scout groups will be listed with contact information
Languages	English
Fees	Program - Annual registration fee and weekly dues * miscellaneous outing and camp cost ; Call for information about fee assistance available * Fee assistance available.
Volunteer Description	Need full time and part time volunteers (scouters), 14 yrs and older, male or female outdoors-oriented is an asset and available to take training online and/or in a social setting weekly meeting and occasional weekends for over night camps and outings Volunteers required to have a Police Record Check

Location Information

Areas Served	Alcona ; Alliston ; Angus ; Barrie ; Beeton ; Borden CFB ; Churchill ; Cookstown ; Creemore ; Elmvale ; Essa ; Everett ; Innisfil ; New Lowell ; New Tecumseth ; Oro-Medonte ; Springwater ; Stroud ; Tottenham
Boundaries	South to Tottenham, East to Stroud and Alcona (Lake Simcoe and North of Hwy 27), West to Base Borden, North to Elmvale and Oro-Medonte
Description (Site)	Scouts Canada Site Location: Barrie, Alliston, Elmvale, Oro - No Physical Address. Meetings are held in schools and churches throughout the area
Site Location	Meetings are held in schools and churches throughout the area
Located In Community	Simcoe
Address & Map	Simcoe, ON Canada
Physical Access	Not Accessible - Meeting locations vary, not all locations are accessible, call or email for more information

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