Scouting During COVID
Good Morning Families and Scouters!
We are now approved by Scouts Canada to move to a Modified Stage 2 programing phase. Please see below for dt
Under a Modified Stage 2, planned and Group Commissioner approved in-person meetings of up to a maximum of 10 people are permitted, as long as both the provincial and Scouts Canada guidelines are followed. These include, but are not limited to:
- Our members are able to meet in-person OUTSIDE in groups of 10 people or less (maximum of 8 youth to meet the 2 Scouter ratio, if they choose to)
- Scouters and youth may only belong to ONE Scouting cohort under current restrictions
- Members of different households must maintain 2 metre distancing at all times; Outdoor group activities where 2 metre distancing cannot be maintained areprohibited (as per Alberta Government Restrictions on both Outdoor Sport and Recreation and Social Gatherings) https://www.alberta.ca/enhanc
ed-public-health-measures.aspx - See guidance for outdoor winter recreation for additional information
- Masks are highly encouraged
- Use of enclosed warming shelters are not permitted but use of fire pits are acceptable—provide
d physical distancing is maintained - All other guidelines of Stage 2 would need to be adhered to, including submission of a Modified-Adventure Application Form (M-AAF) to Group Commissioner
We strongly recommend that all planning of activities be done using technology and practices that do not involve meeting in person. While we can ease some restrictions, we must ensure we are following the provincial guidelines and doing our best to minimize the spread of COVID-19 by limiting our face-to-face social interactions. Please discuss options for meetings with your Relationship Manager or Group Support Scouter.
Meeting in person is at the group’s discretion as approved by the Group Commissioner and is not mandated by Council. A M-AAF form will be required.
Our request to Scouters, families, and youth is to please keep Scouting open and accessible. While how we Scout is changing, why we Scout has stayed the same; you are still making a positive impact on the lives of our youth even when the delivery method is different.
Scouting is essential to the well-being of youth—now more than ever. Let's keep the Scouting spirit alive and continue to show our youth and the world why we Scout!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your, Group Commissioner.
Have a great day and stay safe!
NLC Council Key 3
Tryton Harper--Council Youth Commissioner
Norm Kerr--Council Commissioner
Tonille Mallette--Council Relationship Manager
