The following are a few resources for Scouting administration and programming as suggested by the Area Service Team.  Suggestions for other resources should be forwarded to the webmaster.

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Area Forms

• Area Event Proposal Forms (MS Excel Spreadsheet)
• Fundraising Worksheet (MS Excel Spreadsheet)
• Fundraising Guidelines
• Popcorn Fundraiser Tally Sheet (MS Excel Spreadsheet)

By-Law, Policies, and Procedures

• Electronic Version of Scouts Canada's B.P.&P. Document 

Scouting Forms

• Camping and Outdoor Activity Application
• Tour Permit
• Incident Reporting Form
• First Aid Log
• Adult Photo Release
• Youth Photo Release Form 
• Adult Registration Form
• Youth Registration Form 
• Application for Group/Section Charter

The full Outdoor Guide can be found at the Scouts Canada Web Site.

Note: To read PDF files, you must have Adobe® Acrobat® Reader Installed. Press on the icon to download the software (external link).

Police Record Checks & Volunteer Screening

Revised Police Record Check Process - A link to a listing of the revised procedures that have been adopted for use in conjunction with the appropriate Police Service.

Basic Program Objectives (Woodbadge I Criteria) for Section Scouters

• Colony Scouter
• Pack Scouter
• Troop Scouter
• Company Advisor
• Crew Advisor

Note: To read PDF files, you must have Adobe® Acrobat® Reader Installed. Press on the icon to download the software (external link).

Interesting Group Projects

Camp Table Plans - build your own picnic table, presented by 15th Burlington

Candle Lantern Plans - PDF file for a great Troop project, presented by Scouter Mike Sheppard

Winter Scouting Resources

Winter Camp Kim's Game - get your Troop ready for Winter Camping in a fun way, presented by Scouter Don Burgess

Klondike / Dog Sled Plans - build your own dog sled for winter fun, presented by 15th Burlington

Winter Camp Equipment List, one Troop's suggested list for winter camping, presented by 15th Burlington

Campgrounds

Ontario Scout Camps - a comprehensive list of Scout Camps in Ontario, compiled by Scouter Don Burgess

Blue Springs Scout Reserve - home of the Gilwell Reunion and our District Winter Camp.

Camp Manitou - our own 96 acre Scout Camp

Camp Wheeler - Home of our annual District Canoe Camp, operated by 26th Hamilton

Wildlife & Nature Education

Camp Muskoka - hands-on endangered species education featuring traveling presentations, Safari summer camps.

Conservation Halton - protecting and enhancing our natural environment from lake to escarpment for present and future generations.

Local Hiking

Bruce Trail Association - dedicated to the development and maintenance of over 800 kilometers of hiking trails on the Niagara Escarpment 

Water Activities 

2002 Water Activities Manual - Suggested guidelines and tips for water activites provided by South Lake Simcoe District

Scoutcraft Course Outline

Minimum Standards for Scoutcraft (40K, Microsoft Word File)

Community Policing In Burlington

Officer Mike.com - youth-oriented website of Constable Mike Dinsmore, Village Constable/Foot Beat Officer in the downtown core of Burlington

Administration Software

Scouting Software - badge and membership tracking software for Windows, all sections, presented by Bruce Howson

Soap Box Derby

DERBY*GOKIT® - Canadian Soapbox Derby kits used in Burlington District's Soap Box Derby

All American Soap Box Derby - the world's largest soap box derby event!  Rules, plans, supplies, and more......

Kub Kars

Kub Kar Racing Page - information on racing and building Kub Kars, as well as Kub Kar Fun Day activities, presented by 15th Burlington

Outdoor Skills

Outdoor Action - offers a wealth of resources about the outdoors both for the Princeton University community and the Internet community.

Scouts Canada
Burlington Area Scouts
Central Escarpment Council
560 Guelph Line
Burlington, Ontario L7R 3M4
1-800-700-5915