Program
Program Structure
Putting the Canadian Path philosophy into practice, here is the high-level summary of our Troop’s program structure
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Our Troop Program is for youth ages 11-14. We are 1 of 5 sections within 6th Richmond Hill Group and Scouts Canada's core program. The other sections are Beaver Scout for ages 5-7, Cub Scout for ages 8-10, Venturer Scouts for ages 15-17, and Rover Scouts for ages 18-26
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Each Scouting Year (September to August) is divided into 4 Cycles - Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Each cycle consists of multiple Thursday regular meetings and a weekend overnight camp
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In addition, a few Group Events and Special Events are scheduled throughout the year
The basic unit in our Troop is the Patrol. Each patrol consists of 6-7 youths, where they work together and support each other during meetings and camps to accomplish tasks and projects. All 9 patrols belongs to 1 of 3 Patrol Groups in our Troop.
To support Youth Leadership, each Patrol Group is led by a Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), and each Patrol is led by a Patrol Leader (PL) and an Assistant Patrol Leader (APL). SPL, PL, and APL are experienced youth willing to take on additional leadership challenges to serve other youths.
In addition, for the purpose of knowledge & skills introduction, youths are grouped by their experience level into 4 Program Teams – Pioneer for Year 1, Voyageur for Year 2, Pathfinder for Year 3, and Trailblazer for Year 4. Each Program team is supported by a dedicated team of 3-5 Scouters. Scouters are adult volunteers providing support and mentorship to youth members in the Troop.
Fall Cycle
Fall Cycle runs from September to November each year, with focus on our youth's outdoor technical skills.
Depending on the youth's level, topics include personal gear, Troop tools & equipments (safety permits), menu & cooking, campsite construction, and camp management.
The Key Event (the weekend outdoor camp) is the Fall Camp in early November. New Troop members will also be invested at the end of this camp. Investiture is the official ceremony where new youths are accepted into the Scouting Movement.
Spring Cycle
Spring Cycle runs from March to May each year, with focus on our youth’s leadership capabilities and potentials.
Some activities our youth experience include Debate Contest, Neighbourhood Scavenger hunt, Learn Quick & Teach Quick, Troop Open Night for Advancing Cubs & New Scouts, and formal planning process
The Key Event is the Victoria Day Weekend Leadership Camp during 3rd weekend of May for Year 1 Pioneers and Year 2 Voyageurs. This camp is held jointly with our Beaver Scouts and 3rd Year Cubs. For Year 3 Pathfinders and Year 4 Trailblazers, the Key Event is the Spring Leadership Camp during the 4th weekend of May.
Winter Cycle
Winter Cycle runs from December to February each year, with focus on our youth's outdoor technical skills under winter environment.
Topics are similar to Fall but with special emphasis for the winter outdoor environment.
The Key Event is the Winter Camp in late January or early February. The camp, while held in the outdoor, is a safe environment where our youth develop their confidence, self-esteem, and stamina.
Summer Cycle
Summer Cycle runs from June to August each year.
We usually start off with a Troop Annual Dinner Gathering in June.
In July, youth can choose to attend 1 of 2 workshops, where they may have the chance to earn Trails 1-3, Duke of Edinburgh Award (Adventurous Journey), a SPL/PL/APL role next year, and have fun. In August - all Voyageurs & above can join the 1-week camp at Haliburton!
Fall Cycle
Fall Cycle runs from September to November each year, with focus on our youth's outdoor technical skills.
Depending on the youth's level, topics include personal gear, Troop tools & equipments (safety permits), menu & cooking, campsite construction, and camp management.
The Key Event (the weekend outdoor camp) is the Fall Camp in early November. New Troop members will also be invested at the end of this camp. Investiture is the official ceremony where new youths are accepted into the Scouting Movement.
Winter Cycle
Winter Cycle runs from December to February each year, with focus on our youth's outdoor technical skills under winter environment.
Topics are similar to Fall but with special emphasis for the winter outdoor environment.
The Key Event is the Winter Camp in late January or early February. The camp, while held in the outdoor, is a safe environment where our youth develop their confidence, self-esteem, and stamina.
Spring Cycle
Spring Cycle runs from March to May each year, with focus on our youth’s leadership capabilities and potentials.
Some activities our youth experience include Debate Contest, Neighbourhood Scavenger hunt, Learn Quick & Teach Quick, Troop Open Night for Advancing Cubs & New Scouts, and formal planning process
The Key Event is the Victoria Day Weekend Leadership Camp during 3rd weekend of May for Year 1 Pioneers and Year 2 Voyageurs. This camp is held jointly with our Beaver Scouts and 3rd Year Cubs. For Year 3 Pathfinders and Year 4 Trailblazers, the Key Event is the Spring Leadership Camp during the 4th weekend of May.
Summer Cycle
Summer Cycle runs from June to August each year.
We usually start off with a Troop Annual Dinner Gathering in June.
In July, youth can choose to attend 1 of 2 workshops, where they may have the chance to earn Trails 1-3, Duke of Edinburgh Award (Adventurous Journey), a SPL/PL/APL role next year, and have fun. In August - all Voyageurs & above can join the 1-week camp at Haliburton!