By Lawrence Lai As a diverse group of Scouting members, we were exhilarated to be visiting the World Scout Bureau in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The day ahead inspired us to see the Scouting World in a whole new perspective. On May 6th, our contingent’s first stop before going to the World Scout Bureau […]
By Sandra Lee I have never visited an orphanage before. This place completely surprised me. The building was small but efficient. Dorms were separated by boys and girls. There was a clean kitchen and open common room for the children to maybe nap on the couch, colour, or share music. Before the contingent entered the […]
On November 15, 9 members of the 180th Pacific Coast Scout Group attended the National Annual General Meeting 2014 in Toronto. As one of the featured workshops at the conference, we shared our story and idea of how we can all help our organization move towards a sustainable future! Click the link below to listen […]
Outdoor activities are an inevitable component of scouting that contributes to mental and physical health of youth. While there are lots of outdoor gems in nature throughout the world, for those living in British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, the opportunities are endless! From unique hiking and biking trails, to wonderful opportunities for snowshoeing, mountaineering, rock climbing, […]
The students and teachers of Volcanes Primary School have sent us a heartfelt message written on an adorable collage of photos that they put together, to express their gratitude for our International Community Service Project in Mexico. See their message & beautiful collage below.
Here is a nice infographic of 10 reasons why mentoring helps make a difference in the lives of youth. You can also read more about key elements of mentoring in our mentoring guide series. Plus mentoring lets youth know that they are someone who have remarkable potential and talents, and that they matter! […]
By: John Wong, Advisor of Integrated Outdoors Program Vince Poulin and I led 7 rovers to the Smoke Bluffs in the early hours of July 18, a Friday which would be less crowded than the weekend. There would have been a few more people had it not conflicted with the camping crew up at Garibaldi […]
Read how Integrated Outdoor Program of the 180th Pacific Coast Scout Group enables you to achieve exciting goals, by having a Healthy Body, a Healthy Mind
By Linda Koch “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela On July 18th, 2014, 11 Rovers embarked on a backpacking adventure to Garibaldi Lake. The challenge before us was approximately 18 km round trip, with an elevation gain of 900 metres. Our […]
By: Clarice Fu Mentoring. It’s a familiar idea to most, yet elusive and difficult to define. To me, mentoring is both an art and a science. It involves careful planning, the support of a well-defined structure and the use of precise techniques. Yet at the same time, it requires immense skill in relationship-building, the ability to […]