Scouting and Guiding in British Columbia

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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.

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Anglophone Scouting in British Columbia

British Columbia Council
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British Columbia is administratively connected to Yukon.

Councils

Local Groups and sections

In addition to typical groups, there are some vocational Company and Crews that serve special interests.

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. The award was since nationalized as the Medal of the Maple- a youth award for all councils.

Pacific Jamboree

The Pacific Jamboree or PJ, is a jamboree hosted by BC-Yukon Councils, it is typically held every four years rotating between Camp Byng, Camp Barnard, and Camp Hughes. Participation is open to all youth of Scout age who are registered members of Scouts. [5] PJ 2019 at Camp Barnard had approximately 2,600 attendees. [6]

YearLocationName
1966Camp PonderosaBritish Columbia - Yukon Adventure Jamboree
1974Camp BarnardBritish Columbia & Yukon Jamboree of Challenge
1979Douglas Lake RanchBritish Columbia & Yukon Scout Adventure Jamboree, Big Country
1983Camp BarnardB.C. Yukon Jamboree of the Pacific
1987Camp BarnardBritish Columbia - Yukon Jamboree, Adventure
1991Camp HughesB.C. - Yukon Jamboree, Exploration
1995Camp HughesBritish Columbia - Yukon, Frontier
1999Camp Byng
2003Camp ByngBC - Yukon, Pacific Challenge
2007Camp ByngPacific Jamboree, 100 Years of Adventures
2011Camp ByngPacific Jamboree, Quest for the Rings
2015Camp BarnardPacific Jamboree, Salish Sea Adventures
2019Camp BarnardPacific Jamboree, Myths and Legends
2024Camp BarnardPacific Jamboree, PJ Explores the World

Camp Byng

49°24′31.7″N123°35′10.8″W / 49.408806°N 123.586333°W / 49.408806; -123.586333 Camp Byng is a 208-acre (0.84 km2) 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, also known as the Pacific Jamboree. Camp Byng has hosted the 2011 Pacific Jamboree on July 9 to July 16, 2011. Over 3,200 participants and volunteers attended.

The facility has over a mile of oceanfront property, archery range, two playing fields, high and low ropes course with a zip line, four lodges with indoor cooking facilities as well as wilderness campsites. Outdoor showers are provided throughout the site.

Camp Barnard

Camp Barnard is a 250-acre (1.01 km2) Scouts Canada camping facility located in Otter Point, just west of Sooke on Vancouver Island. The site is centered around 17-acre Young Lake and was host of the Pacific Jamboree (PJ) in 1974, 1983, 1987, 2015, 2019 and 2024.

The facility has a swimming area, dock, boat house with canoes and kayaks, archery range, two Lodges, four cabin circles and a playing field.

Francophone Scouting in British Columbia

British Columbia District (Association des Scouts du Canada)
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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

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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 2011 was held in Agassiz, British Columbia, from July 23–30, 2011.

Agassiz is a friendly agricultural community situated in the rich alluvial floodplain of the Fraser Valley. It is located on the north bank of the Fraser River, southwest of Hope, east of Vancouver, and south of Harrison Hot Springs. It features a host of outdoor activities, cultural events, historical sites, and museums. SOAR will be located on the Agricultural Fairgrounds also known as Centennial Park.

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.

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).

See also

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References

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  3. ↑ "Contact 24th Fraser Valley Medical Venturers and Medical Rovers | MedVents". medvents.ca. Archived from the original on 2013-11-13.
  4. ↑ "Home". scubavents.ca.
  5. ↑ "About". July 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  6. ↑ "Scouts Canada | Annual Report: 2018-19 | Our Impact: Adventure and Leadership" . Retrieved 13 June 2024.
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