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To help develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world.

06/11/2026

🌎 Exploring Is More Than Just Adventure
When most people think of Scouting, they think of campfires, hiking trails, and outdoor adventures. While those experiences are certainly part of the journey, Scouting is about so much more.
Scouting helps youth explore who they are and who they can become. Through friendship, leadership, teamwork, service, and new experiences, youth grow in every direction. They build confidence, develop strong character, learn to think critically, strengthen emotional resilience, discover their values, and form connections that last a lifetime.
Every meeting, camp, challenge, and adventure provides an opportunity to explore something new-whether that's a trail through the forest, a new friendship, a leadership role, a personal strength, or a passion they never knew they had.
Explore. Grow. Belong.
Register today: https://www.scouts.ca/join/register

06/09/2026

Every great adventure starts with a single step.
A first campfire.
A first climbing adventure.
A first time leading a team.
A first lifelong friendship.
At 253rd South Heritage Scouts Group, youth discover new skills, new adventures, and new confidence in themselves.
Start your Scouting adventure today: https://www.scouts.ca/join/register
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06/03/2026

Looking for a program that helps your child build confidence, independence, leadership skills, and friendships while having fun?
At 253rd South Heritage Scouts Group, youth learn by doing through outdoor adventures, teamwork, community service, camping, STEM activities, and leadership opportunities.
Scouting helps youth discover who they are and what they are capable of.
Registration is now open! https://www.scouts.ca/join/register

06/01/2026

🌟 Registration is Now Open! 🌟
Looking for adventure, friendship, confidence-building, and fun for your child? The 253rd South Heritage Scouts Group is welcoming new members for the upcoming 2026-2027 Scouting year!
Scouting helps youth develop leadership skills, build lifelong friendships, explore the outdoors, give back to their community, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Whether your child loves camping, hiking, canoeing, STEM activities, community service, games, or learning new skills, there is a place for them in Scouting!
📍 Serving families in Acadia, Fairview, Maple Ridge and Willow Park, and surrounding communities.
✅ Register today: https://www.scouts.ca/join/register
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Questions? We'd be happy to help! Send us a message to learn more about our programs and upcoming adventures.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💛 from the 253rd South Heritage Scouts Group
Today, we celebrate the many ways “mothering” shows up in our community and in the lives of our youth.
To those who are moms in the traditional sense, thank you. Thank you for the countless rides, the encouragement, the late nights, the quiet support, and the unwavering love you give. Our program is stronger because of you.
To those who may not carry the title of “mom,” but who show up to nurture, guide, support, and care for our youth, you are seen and appreciated. In Scouting, we know that it truly takes a community to help young people grow, and your presence makes a lasting impact.
We know today is not the same for everyone. As a community, we stand alongside those who may be grieving, reflecting, or experiencing this day in a more complex way. You are not forgotten, and your feelings matter.
In Scouting, we see every day the power of care, patience, encouragement, and compassion. These are the qualities that help our youth grow into confident, capable, and kind individuals, and they come from so many different people in so many ways.
However today looks and feels for you, we hope you find a moment of peace, connection, and support within your community.

04/17/2026

Our Troop and Venturers had an awesome night last Thursday diving into water challenges! 💧
From filtering dirty water, to building boats and testing how many washers they could hold before sinking, to calculating how much water their families use in a day, this was a night full of hands-on learning and problem solving.
They even took it a step further by exploring how to reduce water use at home and the impact those changes can make.
Learning, teamwork, and a little friendly competition, what a great night of Scouting!

04/16/2026

Our Beavers had an absolute blast on Sunday and Monday exploring the world of bubbles! 🫧
From experimenting with different ways to make bubbles to creating beautiful bubble art masterpieces, the focus was all about play, curiosity, and creativity.
There’s something pretty special about watching youth laugh, explore, and learn through something as simple as bubbles.
Honestly… who could ask for anything more? 💛

04/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated food for the and bottles in support of the this past Saturday.
Your generosity supports not only those in need in our community but also helps our youth grow through Scouting, building skills, confidence, and memories that will last a lifetime.
We are incredibly grateful for your continued support 💛

04/13/2026

Congratulations to our winners!
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the 253rd South Heritage Scouts Group by purchasing raffle tickets.
We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such an incredible community, our friends, families, and neighbours who continue to show up and support our youth.
Because of you, our youth, are able to explore, grow, and challenge themselves in ways that build confidence, leadership, and lifelong memories.
Your support goes far beyond a ticket; it helps our youth discover what they are capable of and inspires them to go out and conquer the world.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you 💛
253rd Scout Heritage Scouts Group

01/21/2026

Amazing camping weekend with Troop and Vents, this past weekend. Beautiful weather, shelter building, ice rescuing scenarios, hiking and learning about snares, and lots of great food. Over half spent the night outside on the second night in tents, their own shelter they built or a hammock. They all did a fantastic job in supporting each other, working as a team and treating each other respectfully. These youth are phenomenal!!

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