Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
CELEBRATING OVER 98 YEARS IN THE COMMUNITY
- A MEMBER OF SCOUTS CANADA -
ONE OF CANADA'S LEADING YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
WITH BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 5-26
Who We Are
OUR STORY
The 1st Port Credit Sea Scout Group was established and chartered by the Boy Scouts Association of Canada as a scout group in May 1926. Known originally as the 1st Port Credit Scout Group, our group holds the distinction of being the oldest Scout organization in Mississauga. It wasn't until 1936, when our group decided to change our designation from a scout group to a sea scout group to include more on-water activities, when our Group officially became the 1st Port Credit Sea Scouts.
In the first years of existence, the 1st Port Credit Sea Scout Group only provided opportunities for boys in Cubs, Scouts and Rovers. Years later in the 1960’s, the Beaver and Venturer Programs were introduced, and the 1st Port Credit Sea Scout Group expanded to include all five sections: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, and Rovers. However, it was not until 1992 when Scouts Canada opted for a co-ed program in its Scouting program and the 1st Port Credit Sea Scout Group chose to adopt this same option locally. Since 1992, we have welcomed girls into all of our sections and we are proud to have been the first Scout group in our area to provide activities for girls and boys together.
More recently, the Boy Scouts Association of Canada changed its name to Scouts Canada by an Act of Parliament under Bill S-1001, which was given Royal Assent on February 21, 2007. In March of 2011, Scouts Canada changed the names of the group sections to Beaver Scouts (ages 5-7), Cub Scouts (ages 8-10, Sea Scouts (ages 11-13, Venturer Sea Scouts (ages 14-17) and Rover Sea Scouts (ages 18-23). There are approximately 60 youth and 31 adult volunteers currently registered with the 1st Port Credit Sea Scout Group.
OUR SPONSOR
With our ties to sailing, we are very fortunate to have the support of the Port Credit Yacht Club. In fact, the Port Credit Yacht Club has been our group's sponsor since the Club's inception in 1936 and the 1st Port Credit Sea Scout Group has been a member of the Club ever since.
OUR MISSION
The 1st Port Credit Sea Scouts Group and Scouts Canada is dedicated to providing a safe and positive environment for young people to learn, grow, and build lasting relationships. With a focus on education, environmnetal stewardship, recreation, and community involvement, we help youth develop the skills and confidence. Our program is designed to be fun, engaging, and relevant to the needs and interests of our members. In Scouting, we welcome all youth, regardless of background or ability, and strive to create a supportive and inclusive community for everyone. Our mission is to help develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world.
OUR VISION
Canadian youth making a meaningful contribution to creating a better world.
For over 100 years, Scouts have experienced new challenges and adventures, both at home and abroad. In doing so, Scouting youth have expressed a strong sense of civic responsibility and environmental awareness. From food and clothing drives, to shoreline cleanups and park maintenance, Scouts encourages youth to give back. Contributing to communities across the country, Scouts help build a better Canada as active citizens creating positive change.
News + Events
spring garden cleanup -no aerobics required!
Sasquatch - Real or mythical? are you ready for a challenge?
Sasquatch - Real or mythical? are you ready for a challenge?
Jumping into the garden cleanup too early, may disrupt hibernating pollinators like bees and butterflies seeking shelter in the debris. Waiting for the temperature to warm up to a consistent 10 degrees will help protect the habitat of the critical health of our pollinators in Ontario. Many bees and other pollinators overwinter in dead plant material and ride out the cold weather. By removing dead material too early, you risk destroying the materials these pollinators need to survive. By waiting until temperatures are warmer, insects have a better chance of survival by staying protected until they are ready to emerge.
Why does it matter? Pollinators help plants and trees to reproduce and grow, providing food for other insects and animals. They ensure the survival of the wildlife that depend on those plants for food and shelter. Pollinators are also responsible for an estimated one out of three bites of food that people eat, which is worth billions of dollars to the North American economy.
Sasquatch - Real or mythical? are you ready for a challenge?
Sasquatch - Real or mythical? are you ready for a challenge?
Sasquatch - Real or mythical? are you ready for a challenge?
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Scouts Canada is ready to launch an exciting National Challenge in the Scouting Program with Scouts Canada’s Chief Scout and Survivorman - Les Stroud. Officially known as the Sasquatch Seekers Challenge, this adventure is set to launch across Canada on February 26th and will run until April 1, 2024, with 4 weeks of quests to engage Scouting youth in the mystery surrounding Canada’s mystical Sasquatch.
Embark on a journey of investigation and discovery into the heart of the deepest and darkest Canadian wilderness, where an elusive creature, the Sasquatch, may wait. Is it a mythical legend or a real living being? As this four-week mystery unfolds, it's up to you and your fellow Scouts to uncover the truth.
As you delve into the wilderness, keep your eyes peeled for clues left behind by this mysterious creature. Some have reported finding fur hanging from trees and bushes, unexplainable footprints embedded in the snow, and remnants of half-eaten meals scattered throughout the landscape. The air is thick with anticipation as shadows dance in the twilight, leaving you wondering if you're alone in the wilderness.
The Sasquatch Seekers Challenge will test your resourcefulness, your ability to work in a team, and your Scouting skills as you navigate 4 weeks of challenges.
the grizzly den funding program 2024
Sasquatch - Real or mythical? are you ready for a challenge?
scope/olympia 2024 - woodland trails scout camp
Congratulations to all our youth sections for their successful applications to the Grizzly Den Program for 2024. With the generous support of Scouts Canada, and the Greater Toronto Scout Foundation, our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturer sections were each awarded funding for a adventure of their choice, and a chance to experience the fun and memories associated with Scouting. Grizzly Den is a Scouts Canada Program supporting next level adventures accross several regions in Ontario. Our Troop and Venturer Scouts have planned an amazing whitewater canoe adventure in July 2024 at the Madawaska Kanu Centre, Our Beavers and Cub Scouts have organized an epic experince in May 2024, and will spend a safari night at the Jungle Cat World. The Grizzly Den Program is truly a unique opportunity Scouts Canada provides to encourage and support the extra-amazing, adventures to as many Scouting youth in Ontario as possible. Don’t miss out on programs that inspire uniqueness, build self-confidence, and help create lifelong friends. It's never too late to register with Scouts Canada!
scope/olympia 2024 - woodland trails scout camp
scouts canada scholarship program - opens may 2024
scope/olympia 2024 - woodland trails scout camp
SCOPE/Olympia is an international exchange program that brings together Canadian Scouting youth from around the greater Toronto area, and American Scouts from Pennsylvania for an amazing, long weekend of fun activities and friendship. The SCOPE/Olympia Program began in 1967 when the Canadians visited the Baden-Powell District of Pennsylvania and has continued on a 4-year cycle for the past 57 years. In May of 2019, the American Scouts and adults visited the Canadian Troop and Venturer Scouts at Camp Woodland Trails, and in May of 2023, Canadians Scouts camped with their American friends from the Cradle of Liberty Council at the Resica Falls Scout Reservation in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. This year in May, our American friends and fellows Scouts are returning to Canada for SCOPE/OLYMPIA 2024. The event will be held again at the Woodland Trails Scout Camp and promises to be another memorable event for all who attend. The 1st Port Credit Sea Scouts and Ventuers had an incredible adventure last year in Pennsylvannia and look forward to reuniting with their Scouting friends once again.
history of kub kars in scouting
scouts canada scholarship program - opens may 2024
scouts canada scholarship program - opens may 2024
Kub Kars are the hand-held cars carved by Cub Scouts out of a block of wood and other standard materials in a standard Scouts Canada kit, then set on a race track to see which one gravity will pull to the finish line quickest. This Canadian Scouting tradition was adopted in 1978 from the Pinewood Derby, originating with the Boy Scouts of America in the 1950s. The Kub Kar program allows Cub Scouts to explore their creativity by designing and building their own cars and with the assistance of mentors, learn how to maximize speed while meeting the design requirements. Through Kub Kar rallies, youth have the opportunity meet new friends, gain a sense of achievement and have fun as they race their cars against youth from the Cub Scout Packs in the surrounding area. Beaver Buggies were later introduced to provide Beaver Scouts with the opportunity to develop the same skills. Scout trucks were also added for older Scouting youth.
scouts canada scholarship program - opens may 2024
scouts canada scholarship program - opens may 2024
scouts canada scholarship program - opens may 2024
Every year, Scouts Canada awards scholarships to individuals with a positive attitude and an aptitude to succeed. Eligible candidates must have a history in Scouting and have demonstrated leadership and positive contributions in their community. All applicants will complete an application form and submit a written piece on the value of Scouting in his/her life. The Scouts Canada Scholarship Program opens May 2024. More information can be found in the link below. Additional details will be added to the Scouts Canada page, as the date draws closer.
