Effective March 13, 2020, and until further notice, the 67th Winnipeg Scout Group is suspending all of our Scouting activities, in compliance with Scouts Canada directive and in compliance with provincial strategies for slowing the spread and minimizing the impact of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Weekly meetings are held Thursdays (or, as determined by the Company itself) at St Aidan's Church, typically 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
 What's up with Venturer Scouts ... 2019-20 programming is suspended!
In normal times, Venturers would be planning, doing and reviewing their adventures!
You could register any time. You could drop in to a weekly meeting, register on line at www.myscouts.ca or email 67thWpg@gmail.com for more info.
St. Aidan's Anglican Church is Campbell St. at Kingsway, in River Heights (come in through southeast door, and go downstairs)
Please mark your calendar for the following special events (for the whole of the 67th Winnipeg Scout Group). Both a fun night and a fundraiser. Come out and test your trivial knowledge. This event is for those aged 16 and over, and includes a dessert auction, silent auction and 50/50 draw. Teams of up to 10 people. Tickets $15 per player – Contact your Section Scouter for tickets. Click here for more info.  CANCELLED - Thursday, March 19, 2020: Group Committee meeting 7pm – 9pm @ 274 Campbell Street, Winnipeg, MB, Canada (St. Aidan's southeast door) All leaders and Scouting parents are requested to attend. This is where decisions are made that affect your Scout group! Every family and registered member has an opportunity to provide direction on group management and administration. All Scouters and parents are requested to attend.  POSTPONED - Monday, April 6, 2020: All-Sections Advancement Ceremony 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm at St. Aidan's Anglican Church, 274 Campbell Street, Winnipeg, MB Senior Beaver Scouts move up to Cub Scouts. Senior Cub Scouts move up to Scouts. Senior Scouts move up to Venturer Scouts. Senior Venturer Scouts move up to Rover Scouts. Swim-Jump-Move Up Night - featuring ceremony, treats, and games 6:15 p.m. start. White-tail Beaver Scouts “swim up” to Cub Scouts; third-year Cub Scouts “jump up” to Scouts. Please have full uniforms on. All Scouting members and parents please attend, if possible. Juice/drinks will be provided. **Treats and snacks are requested from the families** Let us know if you can bring something. NOTE that this event will be held at St. Aidan’s (during the Beaver Scout meeting).  CANCELLED - Saturday, April 18, 2020: All-Sections Canvassing for Scoutrees 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (gather at St. Aidan's Anglican Church, 274 Campbell Street, Winnipeg, MB). We gather all ages from our Group to canvass the River Heights neighbourhood for donations in support of our Scoutrees planting activities. Please meet for 10:00 a.m. We will canvass 10:00 - noon, stop for a pizza lunch and then head out for a little while after lunch. Parents please pick up at 2:00 p.m. Can only come for part of the time? No problem. Arrangements can be made for early pickup or late arrival. Pizza lunch will be provided. Please wear full uniform and weather-appropriate clothing. Parents are welcome to join in.  CANCELLED - Saturday, May 2, 2020: All-Sections Scoutrees Planting Day Annual Scouts Manitoba tree planting.. Each year, Scouts of all ages gather at a designated reforestation site. About 15,000 trees are planted each year. Planting location to be determined. Drive yourself there, or meet at St. Aidan's at 8 a.m. for carpools. After planting, we may arrange lunch at picnic site, before returning to St. Aidan's by 3:30 p.m. Either way, please register at 67thWpg@gmail.com by Wednesday, May 1. Each participant should pack a water bottle and dress for the weather, with proper footwear and gloves. Also, please bring a spade and ice-cream pail or cloth bag to carry seedlings. Uniform is not required, but neckers should be worn.  CANCELLED - Thursday, May 21, 2020: Group Committee meeting 7pm – 9pm @ 274 Campbell Street, Winnipeg, MB, Canada (St. Aidan's southeast door) All leaders and Scouting parents are requested to attend. This is where decisions are made that affect your Scout group! Every family and registered member has an opportunity to provide direction on group management and administration. All Scouters and parents are requested to attend. What do Venturer Scouts do? Free time while helping at Operation Ice Cap winter camp  Traffic control
 Winter camping
 Section growth & joining with the Rover Scouts
 Camping at FortWhyte Alive
 Helping out at Scout Amik (winter camp for Scouts)
 Tree planting
 Helping out at Operation Ice Cap (winter camp for Cub Scouts)
 Collecting badges and crests
 Getting ready for colour parade
 How old are Venturer Scouts: Males and females, aged 14 - 17.What is the Venturer Scout Promise?On my honourI promise that I will do my best To do my duty to God and the Queen, To help other people at all times, And to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law. What is the Venturer Scout Motto?ChallengeWhat is Venturer Scouts?The Venturer Scout program is all about challenge. From start to finish, the program is run almost entirely by the youth members. Youth will have the opportunity to plan and execute activities which reflect their own personal and group interests. In Venturer Scouts, the sky is the limit! Plus, Venturer Scouts get the opportunity to "try on" different exciting career options through their activities.
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