Directory of Community Programs and Services in Barrie Ontario

Scouts Canada

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

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Record #: BAR1524
Last Modified: 25 Apr 2025
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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scoutscanada
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scouts-canada
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/scoutscanada
Primary Contact Kristy Carthew, Scouting Relationship Manager; Email: kcarthew@scouts.ca

Addresses

Site Location Meetings are held in schools and churches throughout the area
Address & Map Simcoe, ON
Canada
Physical Access Not Accessible - Meeting locations vary, not all locations are accessible, call or email for more information

Description

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
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
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    Service Details

    Legal Status (50) Non Profit
    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
    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
    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.

    Subjects

    Service Categories Scouting Programs
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