Raising flags of awareness for Scouts & Girl Guides

Did you know that February 19-25 is Scout- Guide Awareness week? Scouts Canada and The Girl Guides of Canada invite you to learn more about these kidfriendly programs that contributes to kids’ educations through a value system that puts an emphasis on developing young people physically, intellectually, socially, and spiritually. Scouts Canada has over 50,000 participants country wide, while Girl Guides of Canada empowers around 97,000 young girls.

The 1st Paris Scouting group had a busy Family Day weekend. It kick-started with Scouter/Senior Section First Aid training at Camp Impeesa and Snow Moot Camp. It was the epitome of scouting with Scouters of all ages learning standard, yet life saving, First Aid. On Sunday, St. James Anglican Church welcomed the group to a Scout Sunday Service (top left photo). On Monday, Scouts and Girl Guides gathered behind the County of Brant Council Chambers (top right photo) to raise the Scout and Guides flags. Mayor David Bailey joined representatives from both groups to raise flags outside of Brant County Council Chambers in honour of the week of recognition. “I was a Boy Scout and Cub in Glen Morris a few years ago, I remember it very well,” said Mayor Bailey. “The friends you make today will be friends for life,” he added. “And we appreciate the leaders and volunteers who take on the roll to be mentors.”