Updated February 17, 2022
NEW Vaccine Requirement – November 1, 2021 – Full vaccination will be required for all in-person Scouting activities across the country.
Scouts Canada is currently running a staged return to Scouting based on geographical location. Currently, Shining Waters Council is on Stage 5 of the Scouts Canada’s Return to Scouting plan. Following the Province’s Roadmap to Reopen, Ontario has released details of steps to cautiously and gradually ease public health measures over the coming weeks. As a result, effective February 17, 2022 at 12:01 AM, the 6th Richmond Hill Scout Group will be moved to Stage 5 of Scouts Canada’s plan.
Here is an overview of Stage 5:
- Size of gatherings – Outdoors: Outdoor Scouting activities have no limit on the number of participants, physical distancing of 2 meters and mandatory masks
- Size of gatherings – Indoors: Limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of 2 meters from every other person in the space and mandatory masks (O. Reg 364/20, Schedule 2, Section 14, Paragraph 2)
- Patrols: No restrictions
- Sharing of equipment: No restrictions
- Camping: All sections are allowed to camp indoors or outdoors.
- 2-Scouter Rule to be observed
A at-a-glance view of Scouts Canada’s Stage Progression can be found here.
Here is an overview of Scouts Canada’s actions regarding registration, membership, program, Scouts Canada shops and properties:
- A limited number of properties will open for Scouts Canada members only at this time, supporting safer outdoor Scouting adventures. Please refer to our Camps page for more information.
- All Scout Shops are permanently closed.
- Scoutshop.ca remains available.
- Scouts Canada’s list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found on their website here.
Please refer to Scouts Canada’s website or Ontario’s COVID 19 website for additional information.
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If you have any questions, please reach out to one of the Section Scouters. Thank you for everyone’s patience and understanding. Stay safe!