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Welcome to the South Lake Simcoe Area Scouts website!
South Lake Simcoe Area Scouts (SLS) is one of seven areas that comprise Ontario's Shining Waters Council within the Scouts Canada family. On this website you will find information of interest to SLS Scouters, youth and parents alike in Aurora, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Bradford and Ballantrae.
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Recent Updates to Website:
Paddling Guides
Nottawasaga-Wasaga Beach Ontario's Lake Country Scouts Canada National Approved Activity Providers "Hosted Hospitality" Information Toronto Scout Shop
NOTE - WE WILL BE OPEN AUGUST & SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER TBD August Hours MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:30 - 4:30 SATURDAY 10:00 - 4:00 SUNDAY - CLOSED September Hours MONDAY & TUESDAY - CLOSED WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY 10:00 - 6:00 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Venturer Algonquin Canoe Trip
Algonquin Provincial Park August 18-25 Scouter Needed ASAP Calling all Scouters, We are a group of Venturer SITs planning an Algonquin canoe trip Aug 18-25. We already have one scouter who is able to join us but we need two to be able to go through with our plans. Sorry about the last-minute notice. If anyone is able to volunteer, please contact us ASAP. P.S. We are SITs the week prior so we will not be able to respond after next Friday 9th. Contact: Aki Keighley (1)-416-316-5592 aki.keighley144@gmail.com 
SLS Red Arrow Scouter's Club Meeting
Sunday September 29, 2019 - 7:00pm Northridge Community Church Leslie St., South of St. John's Side road, West side, Aurora Come and socialize with your Scouting Friends!!! Important Reminder
To all Scouters If you have not confirmed your Code of Conduct for 2019-20 Please go to myscouts.ca now!!! 2019 SLS Algonquin Cub-Scout Canoe Camp Information
See below Events
SLS Algonquin Cub/Scout Canoe Camp
August 10-17, 2019 Registration Cut-off May 31, 2019 see details here... 
The registration for the Scout Brigade of Fort George 2019 is now open.
If any questions or you require further information see the sbfg.ca web site under CONTACT or email or call Bob Cole, 2nd Aurora scouts at 905-727-2003 or rfcole01@gmail.com 
The Scout Brigade of Fort George is an annual International Scout jamboree held the third full weekend of September. Located on the grounds of historic Fort George, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Canada. This is a living history camp focusing on the history of the War of 1812 and the formation of the Niagara Frontier.
The Junior Brigade (Cub Scouts) do hands-on activities such as games, crafts, candy making, lantern making, naval boat battles and cub-style fort building. The Cub Scouts have a fun busy weekend camping in the same field as the older youth so they can see what the ‘big kids’ are doing too. A great linking event for all 3 sections! The Infantry (Scouts) and Artillery (Venturers) Regiments, dress as militia or 1812 soldiers have a fun program which culminates in a battle which is the largest cap gun/capture the flag battle in the world on the grounds of Fort George. Throughout the weekend, we learn about the historic grounds we camp on and how the Canadian and US were changed by the War of 1812. The Venturers run their own Artillery Regiment. They maneuver close-to-scale cannons in artillery soldier uniforms in the battles. Aside from their own program, Venturers have the option of taking on leadership roles in the Cub Scout and Scout programs. The Venturers and Rovers can volunteer for site services and the vocational programs, Medical Venturers and Police Rovers, which provide invaluable service to our camp each year. click here for more info... 
2019 Light Weight Challenge Camp
September 20-22, 2019 see Shirley for details 
Co-op Camp 2019: Mad Hatter Tea Party
September 27-29, 2019 Youth 10-15 years of age Information Poster here... Camp website here... Beavers Train Day 2019!
September 28, 2019 I just wanted to let you all know that 3rd Aurora Beavers have booked our annual special "Beavers Train Day" at the Richmond Hill Live Steamers outdoor scale model railway in Stouffville (McCowan and Vivian) and we would like to extend an invitation to Beavers their parents and Colony Scouters from neighbouring groups to come and join us again this year. Richmond Hill Live Steamers offers Beavers the exclusive chance to ride on scale-modeled steam, electric and diesel trains through a beautifully forested property. More information about the facility and the club can be found at http://richmond-hill-live-steamers.tripod.com/ . The cost to attend this unique and fun filled event will be $20 per person and includes a BBQ lunch. The Richmond Hill Live Steamers, who operate the facility as a not for profit organization, will also have their own event badges available for sale for those who wish to purchase them on site. All Beavers must be accompanied at this event by a paying parent or guardian. Spaces made available on a "first come first serve" basis. Unfortunately due to the high interest in this event and limited number of spaces available(maximum 60 people total), this will be a Beavers event, with no spaces available for siblings or friends at this time. Those interested in joining us for this event are asked to contact myself as soon as possible to arrange payment in order to reserve your spaces. This event is all but assured to be a fun time for all. Yours in Scouting, Scouter Kyle "Lightning" Munro 3rdaurorascoutgroup@gmail.com 
Inviting all Scouting youth who will be 14-18 on July 27, 2020, and all adult volunteers to the European Jamboree 2020 in Gdansk, Poland!
Registration for the Canadian Contingent is now OPEN at https://www.scouterresources.ca/eurojam-registration, information is available at https://www.scouterresources.ca/downloads, and the news feed has started at https://www.scouterresources.ca/blog. You'll also find links there to EuroJam's organizer's website, Facebook page, and Instagram feed. Feel free to also follow along on Facebook, as well, at EuroJam 2020 Canadian Contingent Hope you can join the Canadian Contingent: it's going to be AMAZING!!! YIS, Scouter Heather White Luckow Head of Contingent Training
RESPECT - Group Youth Safety Training
Respect is in replacement for the CYS training and has been declared as mandatory for all Scouters and Rovers. The training must be completed by the 31st of August 2017 and will cost $30. The training can be accessed trough David Huestis Learning Centre online and will automatically update your record once it is completed. Info here... Online Event Form
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South Lake Simcoe Area - Who We Are
Scouts Canada is the country's leading coed, multi-faith, youth organization. For more than 100 years, we have brought a world of adventure, outdoor experience and friendship to 17 million Canadian youth.
South Lake Simcoe Area Scouts (SLS) incorporates Scouting Groups and hundreds of youth and volunteer leaders from across the Towns of Aurora, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Georgina and Bradford, as well as in the community of Ballantrae in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. 
Safe Scouting
Scouts Canada Safety Tips Page (2018)
Scouts Canada Safety Tips Page (2017) Scouts Canada Safety Tips Page (2015-16) DCC Safety Moment, May 2019
week 34 / week 35 / week 36 / week 37 Lightning Safety when Camping Lighting Safety and Preparedness Lightning Safety Review Lightning Rick Management for Backcountry Campers and Hikers DCC Safety Moment, April 2019
week 31 / week 32 / week 33 / week 34 Fire Safety Tip Emergency Preparedness 72 Hour Emergency Preparedness Pocket Guide to Emergencies Emergency Preparedness Pocket Guide National Approved Activity Providers Local Marketing Team
Happy New Year! I wanted to let everyone know that the volunteer Local Marketing Team is now open for business! Do you have an upcoming event or campaign that could use help with graphic design? Are you trying to develop a marketing plan to help promote your Group's or Section's activities? The Local Marketing Team can help! They're ready to help you, your Section/Group/Area to develop marketing-related materials and strategies. Feel free to reach out to them for support...in any of your marketing endeavours, whether it's promoting a small, day-long activity run by your Section, or something as big as an Area-wide weeklong camp (or bigger!). For more info, please email them at localmarketing@scouts.ca. To submit a request for graphic design or marketing help, please use the form attached. They'll do their best to accommodate your project deadline, but a minimum of 14 days notice is usually required. They're looking forward to hearing from you! *This is a national volunteer-led and run initiative, headed up by the National Marcomms team. The team's goal is to provide direct support to Scouters for your local marketing needs* Local Marketing Request Form Thanks for your support - and any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Ella Misfeldt Team Lead, Local Marketing Team Email: ella.misfeldt@scouts.ca 2019-20 Certificates of Insurance
Scouts Canada General Simcoe County District School Board York Region Board of Education York Catholic District School Board South Lake Simcoe Facebook Pages
SLS Vehicle Rally 2018 Final Results
Beaver, Cub, Scout and Adult Rally Results (Design and Speed) here...  Download a copy by clicking on the image above.
QR Code
SLS Area Scouts now has a QR code! This code can be added to your brochures and marketing materials. When scanned by a free smart phone QR Code App - including for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry users - it will take you to the SLS Area Scouts Website! |
