Campfire’s Burning, Draw Near
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 fire pit, but it’s as real as the group can get to keep it safe and meet the safety standards of the City of Vancouver Fire department.
How did this start? It’s all thanks to the Cub Scout Centennial. For that entire year, the Cub Pack did unique events and adventures every month to highlight what being a Cub has become. The campfire was a group level event hosted by the Cubs and it’s become an annual tradition.
It takes a lot of working with the city to have the event permit issued – about three different departments. Since 2016, it’s become significantly easier to navigate the permit process.
We have found that having this unique event helps our group stand out.
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 of the individuals who has found a place within Scouts Canada to help carry on the vision.
