MACScout

Towards a unique generation of Muslim Scouts Leaders in Canada

Aims to raise Muslim youth in Canada on Islamic ethics and morals as well as building a positive, independent personality with leadership characteristics. Our leadership development follows Scouts Canada’s “The Canadian Path” curriculum developing scouts through “plan – do – review” method to foster critical thinking, personal development, and team participation. This framework is enriched and repurposed through mentoring, discussion, reminders, activities and other theme-based Islamic content to deliver a holistic understanding of Islam and build the scout’s Islamic personality and character. Our program includes outdoor adventures such as camping, hiking, biking and climbing, and indoor activities such as STEM, leadership activities and other scouting skills. Hands-on orientation provides a practical method of learning and helps youth build confidence. Activities and games provide a fun way to develop skills and provide contact with nature and the environment when pursued in an outdoor setting. Youth learn in small groups to build unity and a family atmosphere. Developing the characteristics of responsibility, self-reliance, self-confidence, and readiness, the scouts eventually learn collaboration and leadership skills. An attractive program of varying activities expands a scout’s horizons and bonds the scout even more to the group. The 1st MAC Scouts Group is open for all the youth in the community.