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Safety Resources

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Kimberly Burge

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September 24, 2021

Here’s resources from the Safety Talk at Camp McLean on September 25, 2021 by Kimberly. These are not linked. This is not an exhaustive list – just ones that I think will be helpful for you.

Safety Overview: https://www.scouts.ca/safety/overview.html

COVID updates from Scouts Canada: https://www.scouts.ca/news-and-events/covid-19/covid-19-latest-updates.html

Scouts Canada Vaccine Mandate: https://www.scouts.ca/news-and-events/news/2021/09/scouts-canada-introduces-vaccination-requirement-for-all-members

Forms and downloads: https://www.scouts.ca/resources/forms-and-downloads.html

The…

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Campfire’s Burning, Draw Near

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Kimberly Burge

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March 8, 2019

Since 2016, 23rd Elsie Roy Scout Group has been celebrating Founders Day/BP Day with an outdoor campfire. There’s nothing too special or unique about it, until you realize that it happens in Yaletown – part of the downtown area of Vancouver. The fire may be provided by a propane…

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The Power of Eleven

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Kimberly Burge

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November 10, 2018

On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, a war that shaped and rocked our society came to an end. Every year we gather, listen to our history, reflect on those who died, and remember. As a Scouter, I’m passionate about taking time to remember…

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A Crafty Celebration for Diwali

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Kimberly Burge

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November 8, 2018

This year, Diwali fell on our meeting night. Between Remembrance Day program and Diwali themed program, we felt that since we do our own program as close to Remembrance Day as possible that we would do something fun for Diwali.

In the past, we’ve purchased pre-made Diya lamps, added wax and wicks…

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Cub Car Camp

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Kimberly Burge

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March 1, 2018

Cub cars – probably one of the longest standing traditions of every Cub Scout’s experience in the last 50 years or so. I love how a simple block of wood can be transformed into a hot rod or a banana – it all depends on how creative the Cub…

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Founders Day

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Kimberly Burge

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February 22, 2018

A short 161 years ago in Paddington, UK – Lord Baden Powell entered the world. In his fiftieth year, Boy Scouts started, a worldwide organization that has helped, inspired, challenged, and I like to believe changed the lives of hundreds of thousands. I count myself lucky to be one…

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