215 Strathcona Scouts

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

Community spirit in action! 🎨✨ Some of our Scouts had a blast volunteering at the West Springs School Fun Fair, and what a rewarding experience it was.

From managing three busy craft stations to helping young creators bring their ideas to life, our youth truly stepped up. We were so proud to see them plan, prepare, and lead with such patience and kindness, ensuring every student felt supported and included throughout the night.

Big thanks to the school for the opportunity (and the laminated instructions were a huge help!). It was a busy, meaningful day, and seeing the high participation and all those happy faces made it worth every second. 🛠️👏

06/11/2026

Giving back to our community is ingrained in Scouting, and our incredible Howlers did just that for their final Seeonee Project!

These Cubs chose to raise money for one of their absolute favorite places: Camp Valaqua. At our year-end BBQ, they hit the ground running, selling awesome 3D-printed items and slingshots. Thanks to their hard work, they raised a grand total of $330 and happily donated every single cent to the camp! 💰⛺️

Originally, the team was supposed to head out and help Camp Valaqua with an outdoor clean-up day. Mother Nature had other plans, though, and we got completely rained out! 🌧️❌

But like in all Scouting adventures, we didn’t let a little rain stop us. We pivoted and focused our Howlers’ energy on a new mission closer to home: Camp Wildcat!

With Camp Wildcat coming up this weekend for all of our Cubs, the Howlers stepped up to get the recreation site in tip-top shape.

Our Howlers rolled up their sleeves and absolutely crushed the clean-up:
Swept the site clean 🧹
Collected and carried heavy logs 🪵
Cut back overgrown weeds and trees 🌿
Shoveled out the firepit for future campfires 🔥

Because of their hard work, the site is officially ready for an amazing weekend. Great job, Howlers! You made a real difference and showed us all what hard work looks like. 👏👏



ScoutingCares

06/09/2026

06/02/2026

3, 2, 1... BLAST OFF! 🚀

For homework last week, the Cubs were challenged to follow instructions and build their own bottle rockets. Tuesday and Wednesday night, it was time to test them out!

The Cubs absolutely crushed the challenge. Not only did they fly high, but we also got treated to some hilarious rocket acrobatics along the way. 🌀😂

So proud of their hard work and creativity!

06/01/2026

The 215 Strathcona Rovers spent last weekend (May 23-24) volunteering as the garbage and recycling crew for the Serbian Festival just outside of Calgary.

But it wasn’t just about keeping the grounds clean! Our crew got to dive headfirst into Serbian culture—learning traditional dances, exploring new customs, and fueling up on some absolutely incredible roasted meats and desserts. 🍖🍰

Huge thank you to the festival organizers for having us. We love supporting our community and expanding our horizons! 🌍❤️

05/26/2026

Swipe to see what community spirit looks like! ➡️ Our Scouts recently put out a call for food donations to support the Calgary Food Bank . After handing out flyers across the neighborhood, they went back out for pickup day—and we are absolutely blown away by the results.

Because of your immense generosity, the Scouts collected a massive 652 kg (1437 lbs) of food! 🚨💪

Every single tin, box, and bag is going straight to Calgarians who need it most. A huge thank you to everyone in West Springs who donated and supported our youth in making a real difference. 🙏🙏🙏❤️

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

“A Scout is brave...” and our Cubs proved it this week! 🪵⚜️

We had an unforgettable meeting with Lady Buggy , who shared her passion for all things insects. It was incredible to see the kids step out of their comfort zones, showing zero fear while holding various bugs—and discovering along the way just how cute a millipede’s face can be! 🐛✨

The ultimate test of courage came when Alice the tarantula made her grand appearance. Safe to say, both the Cubs and the Scouters passed with flying colors by giving her a warm welcome (and a turn to hang out on our hands)! 🕷️🎓

Thank you Georgia ! We all had such a fun night.

05/18/2026

Leadership was in fine form with our Scouts last week. Our 4th year Scouts took on the challenge of planning and leading a hike. The rest of the Scouts were tasked with packing their bags to prepare for an upcoming hike-in camp. The Scouts took on Nose Hill and visited the stone labyrinth, the medicine wheel and also the turtle rock rubbing stone. Great leadership, Scouts!! 🧭