Scouts Canada - White Pine Council

Scouts Canada - White Pine Council As a Council within Scouts Canada, White Pine Council is dedicated to delivering an adventurous program to the Youth that they will remember for a lifetime

Symbolism of the Crest

Scouts Canada's Mission Statement [in 1997] emphasized the organization's dedication to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spritual potential. The White Pine Council crest has several symbolic features depicting the various aspects of this holistic approach to youth development. Physical - the strong lone White Pine gr

owing on the rock symbolizes two things:

Individuality - opting to choose the more challenging path of growing on the rock opposed to the natural choice of the grass. Strength and Perseverance - developing the strength and the iron will to make something happen. In this case, the ability to grow on the rock. Intellectual - the water all around the White Pine symbolizes all of life's mysteries that constantly surround us. The calm water illustrates the intellectual sense that a Scout develops to solve these mysteries and keep the waters calm. Spiritual - the setting sun depicts peace and tranquility. It symbolizes the inner peace and spiritual understanding that one can come to terms with through Scouting. The colour scheme used in the design is a representation of all the Scouting sections - this symbolizes inclusiveness. Scouting is available to all those wishing to participate. It may also be noted that the outdoor landscape represents one of Scouting's key learning resources as well as the fact that the majority of the Region is rich in natural resources.

Camp Samac Program Committee Presents:“Canoe Coaching Clinic for Scouters” 2026 Learn to Paddle or Improve your Basic S...
04/26/2026

Camp Samac Program Committee Presents:
“Canoe Coaching Clinic for Scouters” 2026
Learn to Paddle or Improve your Basic Strokes!
Date: Sat, June 27, 2026
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Cost: $25
Purpose: to introduce Scouters to personal canoeing. This activity will not prepare Scouters for a leadership role in canoeing. Specifically, this introductory canoeing activity will not prepare Scouters to take youth on a day or part-day canoeing or on a canoe trip. A recognized, provincially certified canoe course is highly recommended for the above type of activity.
Participant Prerequisite: must be able to confidently swim 100m (4 lengths of most municipal pools). There will not be a swim test for this event. Swimming ability must be self-assessed by the participants.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.whitbyscouts.org/machform/view.php?id=234222
THINGS TO KNOW for CANOE COACHING CLINIC JUNE 27, 2026
Timing: 9:00- 12:00 noon- stroke instruction and practice
12:00-1:00- lunch
1:00- 4:00pm- instruction and practice
Canoe Equipment: Provided: canoes, paddles, throw bag/bailers
Canoe Equipment Participants to Provide: properly fitting PFD
Other Items Participants to Provide: snacks, water, brown-bag lunch, coffee/tea, weather-appropriate clothing, including an effective sun hat and water footwear, camp chair
Inclement Weather: We paddle in all types of weather except thunder and lightning
Participant Registrations: 8 Scouters
Resources: Instructional Videos:
(1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu4OaqlXOo0
(2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrEcsWbAPx4
On the Water Safety Scouter: Wil Corneal
Canoe Instructor: Lewis Williams, ORCKA Canoe Instructor/Retired
Contact me if you have a question, 905-767-3180 or [email protected]

Our current Council Youth Commissioner Kathryn Marlatt’s term is ending soon, so applications are open to be our next vo...
02/16/2026

Our current Council Youth Commissioner Kathryn Marlatt’s term is ending soon, so applications are open to be our next volunteer Council Youth Commissioner until February 28th.

If you believe you have the skills, qualifications and knowledge necessary to do the job, please forward your resume (including work experience and any Scouting experience) with a covering letter to [email protected]

Calling all new Scouters! You’re invited to join the adventure!Great meetings don’t just happen. They start with Scouts....
02/13/2026

Calling all new Scouters! You’re invited to join the adventure!

Great meetings don’t just happen. They start with Scouts.

Join us for a 1.5-hour virtual Scouting Essentials session and discover how to bring the Canadian Path to life in your Section.

We’ll cover:
• Navigating online resources
• Creating a Code of Conduct
• Structuring engaging meetings
• Making planning fun
• The Patrol System
• Running a youth-led program
• And more

Choose your date:
📅 Sunday, March 1 | 7:00 pm EST
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fmx1YsWFRgi1t_mCajCstQ
📅 Sunday, March 15 | 8:00 pm EST
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/n9VPckdiRZaSrD2K8_W78Q

Feel confident. Build adventure. Create belonging.
It starts with Scouts.

Register here - https://www.whitbyscouts.org/machform/view.php?id=217314These nights are open to the public and any Scou...
11/13/2025

Register here - https://www.whitbyscouts.org/machform/view.php?id=217314
These nights are open to the public and any Scouting families whose groups are NOT attending on the Scouting nights. Please check with your group first and register through them if they are attending.
Registration check-in at Program Cabin
This event is from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.

We are offering an additional day of Range Line Safety Officer (RLSO) training course Sunday, January 11th to adult (18+...
10/20/2025

We are offering an additional day of Range Line Safety Officer (RLSO) training course Sunday, January 11th to adult (18+) members in good standing of Scouts Canada or Girl Guides of Canada who missed the first 2 sessions. It is highly recommended that each group who regularly attends the range at Camp Samac should send at least 1 registered Scouter or Guider who will run ranges for all their sections. The course is intended for serious volunteers only who plan to run ranges either for their own group or for a group who does not have an RLSO. This is not a general interest course.

Please note, there is also a change in fees for booking the range. If your group has their own RLSO they will be charged $4 per participant with a minimum of 10 participants. If a group does not have their own RLSO they will be charged $10 per participant with a minimum of 10 participants.
There is no cost for this course. Only Camp Samac certified pellet RLSOs can run a pellet range at Camp Samac. You can be qualified to run outdoor archery for Camp Samac at the Woodland Trails course.

The training Session will be offered on Sunday January 11th.

The morning session will be for Pellets from 9am-12pm and the afternoon session will be for Archery from 1pm-4pm. Click to register for January 11th, 2026.
https://www.whitbyscouts.org/machform/view.php?id=218887

2024-25 Certified RLSOs may qualify to write the exam at 9:00 am on any of the 2 days and not need to attend the training again if they have run a range for another group other than their own this past year. Please note: This will be the last year we will offer the option of just writing the test as we will not be calling on you to run ranges for other groups. There will be an option for other groups calling upon you if they do not have their own RLSO. If they can arrange for a qualified RLSO from the pool, they will only be charged the $4.

There will be limited space so please register early.

All Scouters in White Pine Council are invited to our 2nd Annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on Sunday, June 22nd at Camp...
06/09/2025

All Scouters in White Pine Council are invited to our 2nd Annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on Sunday, June 22nd at Camp Samac. Join us from 5pm - 8pm at Kitchie Lodge for a BBQ dinner, cake, campfire, and Council awards! We also have 90 Scouts Canada campfire mugs to present to our volunteers as thank you gifts. We hope to see you there!

If you will be attending, please RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5T6JZDV

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