Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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OUR PROGRAM IS PACKED WITH A HUGE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURES. AND THE BEST PART, THE PROGRAM IS YOUTH - LED!
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
SCOUT SEEDS 2025 IS HERE! JANUARY 8 - MARCH 14, 2025
SCOUT SEEDS 2025 IS HERE! JANUARY 8 - MARCH 14, 2025
SCOUT SEEDS 2025 IS HERE! JANUARY 8 - MARCH 14, 2025
Scout Seeds is a National Scouting fundraiser that lets youth get their hands dirty while helping promote local Scouting adventures. It provides the perfect opportunity for Scouting youth to learn about the environmental impact of home gardens, business skills, how to grow seeds, and the importance of having nutritious vegetables.
Scout groups across the country sell these signature seed packs both in-person and online, offering something for everyone—even if your gardening skills stop at watering a cactus! We partnered again with our 100% Canadian supplier Make It Sow, to offer an exciting variety of non-GMO seed kits. Choose from 14 vibrant collections like Pepper Plot, Fall Harvest, Flower Bouquet, and so many more.
Join us from January 8th to March 14th, 2025. Scout Seeds are the perfect way to save money, offer the gift of biodiversity, feed your family, enhance your garden or deck while supporting our local Scouts in Port Credit!
There’s no limit to what your child can learn
SCOUT SEEDS 2025 IS HERE! JANUARY 8 - MARCH 14, 2025
SCOUT SEEDS 2025 IS HERE! JANUARY 8 - MARCH 14, 2025
Bring your child’s wildest ideas to life with Scouts! Through youth-led activities, we cultivate imagination, creativity, and the thrill of bringing their ideas to reality. At Scouts, we nurture the skills that turn dreams into lifelong adventures.
Don’t miss out on programs that inspire uniqueness, build self-confidence, and foster lifelong friendships. Our activities are designed to help your children discover their strengths, develop new skills, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Register now to secure your child(ren)’s spot with us for the 2025 Scouting year (January 1st - December 31st).
Invest in their future and watch them thrive.
Bring their skills to life with Scouts Canada!
Mississauga Kub Kar Rally -March 1, 2025
SCOUT SEEDS 2025 IS HERE! JANUARY 8 - MARCH 14, 2025
Mississauga Kub Kar Rally -March 1, 2025
The History of Kub Kars in Scouting
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.
The SCout uniform - how important is it?
scope/olympia 2024 - woodland trails scout camp
Mississauga Kub Kar Rally -March 1, 2025
Wearing a uniform is an essential part of the Scouting movement according to founder Lord Baden Powell, who said a common uniform helped to create a common bond amongst all Scouts coming from different walks of life. He first detailed the idea of a Scout uniform in his book, Scouting for Boys, noting they should be “comfortable, serviceable, and a good protection against the weather.” Practicality aside, Lord Baden-Powell believed the Scout uniform was one of the most important parts of being a member of the Scouting movement. He also believed wearing one’s Scout uniform incorrectly would be akin to “letting down the whole movement in the eyes of the public.”
Today, the Scout uniform has evolved through many years of changes, but the symbolism of the uniform remains intact for Scouts all over the world. When Scouts wear their uniforms, they are reminded of the privilege it is to belong to the Scouting movement while giving them a sense of pride, belonging and community. The uniform worn by Scouts reminds Scouts that they’re all equally deserving of respect. No matter who you are or what your family background is, when you put on your Scouting uniform, you become equal to the Scouts standing beside you.
scope/olympia 2024 - woodland trails scout camp
scope/olympia 2024 - woodland trails scout camp
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.
the grizzly den funding program 2024
scope/olympia 2024 - woodland trails scout camp
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!
