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Scouting builds resiliency and if we can help our kids find resiliency, we know they’ll be prepared for future success in the world. So we called in an expert.

Did you miss the "Raising Resilient Children Webinar" with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe? Don't worry — we recorded the webinar and live Q&A so that you can catch Robyne's interactive session! Watch the webinar to gain an understanding of the principles of building resiliency and discover some steps you can take to better support youth amidst these changing times — and also in daily life.

Watch the recorded webinar in the David Huestis Learning Centre, or download the free Guide to Resilient Children to explore more.

Click here for the Guide to Resilient Children PDF

Presentations

Mark Little Presentation June 24, 2019

COVID 19 Messaging - Archive

Posted May 1st, NOW SUPERSEDED BY POST ON MAIN PAGE MADE MAY 8, 2021

On May 3rd, 2021, new restrictions in the province of Alberta will take effect and they will have an impact on some Scouting groups.

The newest restrictions are targeted to areas deemed to be "Hot Spots." If your group is located in one of these "Hot Spot" locations, indoor meetings are NOT allowed. It is important to note, that given the fluid nature of the COVID situation in Alberta, the list of communities impacted by these new restrictions can change rapidly, so please check the provincial guidelines or contact your Relationship Manager BEFORE your group plans to meet inside.

Under these new restrictions, groups that are located in Hot Spots will still be able to:

Meet in-person outside in groups of 10 people or less (maximum of 8 youth to meet the 2 Scouter ratio), with members of different households maintaining two metre distancing at all times.
Scouters may volunteer with more than one Scouting cohort provided they are meeting on different days OR at different times

eg. A Scouter cannot be part of two separate Scouting cohorts that are meeting at the same time

Example 1: Scouter Sally and Scouter Rob work together to support two different patrols in the Cub Section. To meet the provincial guideliens, they decided that Patrol A will meet Tuesdays at 6 PM while Patrol B will meet on Wednesdays at 6 PM. The GC reviewed and approved their plan
Example 2: Scouter Kris and Scouter Andrea work together to support two different patrols in the Troop Section. To meet the provincial guidleiens, they decided that Patrol A will meet on Saturdays from 10 AM until noon while Patrol B will also meet on Saturdays, but their start time will be at 12:30 PM. By staggering these start times, the Scouters are able to santize the equipment AND ensure there is no crossover between Patrols. Their GC reviewed and approved their plan

Please discuss options with your Relationship Manager so our volunteers are not in violation of the PHO and subject to fines

Masks are highly encouraged for outdoor meetings (please follow all provincial guidelines on this)
All other guidelines of Stage 2 would need to be adhered to, including submission of a M-AAF to Group Commissioner

Newest Public Health Order (PHO): https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/health-cmoh-record-of-decision-cmoh-order-17-2021.pdf

For groups NOT impacted by the new provincial restrictions:

Meeting in-person inside in groups of 10 people or less (maximum of 8 youth to meet the 2 Scouter ratio), with members of different households maintaining three metre distancing at all times--provided your group is NOT in a "Hot Spot"

We strongly recommend that all planning of activities continues to 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.

Meeting in-person is at the group’s discretion as approved by the Group Commissioner and is not mandated by Council. A modified-AAF form will be required for all in-person meetings.

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!

NLC Council Key 3

Tryton Harper--Council Youth Commissioner

Norm Kerr--Council Commissioner

Tonille Mallette--Council Relationship Manager

Posted March, NOW SUPERSEDED BY POST ON MAIN PAGE MADE MAY 2, 2021

We have recently received clarification from Alberta Health Services about provincial health restrictions and how they apply to Scouts Canada. These clarifications will allow us to remain in a Scouts Canda modified Stage 2, with some restrictions loosened.

Please read below to get the updated details of a modified Stage 2 in NLC (current as of April 8th, 2021):

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:

Meeting in-person outside in groups of 10 people or less (maximum of 8 youth to meet the 2 Scouter ratio), with members of different households maintaining two metre distancing at all times.
Meeting in-person inside in groups of 10 people or less (maximum of 8 youth to meet the 2 Scouter ratio), with members of different households maintaining three metre distancing at all times.
Scouters may volunteer with more than one Scouting cohort provided they are meeting on different days OR at different times
- > eg. A Scouter cannot be part of two separate Scouting cohorts that are meeting at the same time
  - Example 1: Scouter Sally and Scouter Rob work together to support two different patrols in the Cub Section. To meet the provincial guideliens, they decided that Patrol A will meet Tuesdays at 6 PM while Patrol B will meet on Wednesdays at 6 PM. The GC reviewed and approved their plan
  - Example 2: Scouter Kris and Scouter Andrea work together to support two different patrols in the Troop Section. To meet the provincial guidleiens, they decided that Patrol A will meet on Saturdays from 10 AM until noon while Patrol B will also meet on Saturdays, but their start time will be at 12:30 PM. By staggering these start times, the Scouters are able to santize the equipment AND ensure there is no crossover between Patrols. Their GC reviewed and approved their plan
- Please discuss options with your Relationship Manager so our volunteers are not in violation of the PHO and subject to fines
Masks are mandatory for indoor meetings and highly encouraged for outdoor meetings (please follow all provincial guidelines on this)
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

Meeting in person is at the group’s discretion as approved by the Group Commissioner and is not mandated by Council. A modified-AAF form will be required.

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!

Posted January 1, NOW SUPERSEDED BY POST ON MAIN PAGE

Good Morning Families and Scouters!

While NLC will be starting the 2021 Scouting year off at Stage 1 (virtual) following the province's update on Jan 7th, that doesn’t mean we can’t have awesome adventures.

By leaning on and leaning from our Scouting community, we will come out of the pandemic stronger and wiser. Here's to a new year filled with new adventures and new friendships! Where will Scouts take you in 2021?

Our team has been working hard to produce more solutions for our members to be able to deliver exciting virtual programming. Take advantage of the resources on scouts.caand the additional program resources that have been developed by the Program Support Team and your local Councils. These include the Personal Achievement Badge portal and our Scouts for Sustainability program.

Remember, Virtual Scouting is more than just Zoom meetings; it is an opportunity to provide a unique way to explore all 6 program areas--including the Environment & Outdoors. Instead of experiencing these activities at an in-person meeting, our youth and Scouters will be doing them within their family units and virtually sharing those experiences with their Scouting friends. Our youth can still earn badges for the activities they complete with their families and develop those important skills. These are all great options to keep our youth and Scouters engaged and Scouting--even when we are apart.

Our request to Scouters, families and youth is to please keep Scouting open and accessible. Our program is more than a weekly in-person meeting; it is about helping youth develop social, physical, intellectual, characterful, emotional, and spiritual skills to help them be successful today and in their future endeavours. If the pandemic has taught us anything it is that Scouting can be done anywhere and in any format. Let's keep the Scouting spirit alive and we encourage everyone to stay connected through social media.

This is an opportunity for us to share best practices and demonstrate the resiliency and importance of Scouting.

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