The 403rd Toronto Scouts officially became Sea Scouts on April 21, 2011.
Location
In the winter, the 403TO Sea Scouts, meet at 188 Carlton Street on Wednesdays from 7-9:00pm.
In May, June and September we meet at Queen City Yacht Club on Algonquin Island. Times vary by activity, but in June are from 5-9pm for sailing.
The Scout Program
The Scout program emphasizes having fun while learning by doing. We aim to youth expand their leadership skills and gain self confidence. As Sea Scouts, we are Scouts with an extra focus on water activities: canoeing, sailing, swimming, etc.
The program is designed in co-operation with you, the Scouts, around a lively variety of activities including outdoor skills, environmental concerns, citizenship, community service, leadership, and personal development.
The outdoors is an essential part of the Scout program and water activities are essential to a Sea Scout program. Weekend events, canoe trips, hikes, no trace camping and seasonal activities round out the Scout experience. Developing an active, healthy lifestyle is a prime goal. We are out at least 4 weekends a year and more usually 6 and will go to summer camp for a week. Many Sea Scouts will participate in sailing camp at QCYC for two weeks.
Commitment
Scouts is not a drop in program. Yes, we aim to do cool, adventurous stuff, but it’s not a pick and choose menu. It’s about teamwork–what we do, we do together. We will plan together and choose our activities and we will learn the skills to make those activities safe and fun. However, that depends upon everyone being there all the time, not just when the sun is shining. We grow as Scouts and people by living up to the commitments we make to the team even when things are a little difficult. And also when we challenge and support each other to do our best. We are there to help you do that.
Joining Scouts is entirely optional. We recognize it’s not for everyone. Sometimes Scouts is hard. We think that makes it even more valuable and ultimately more fun. To maintain that team environment, the expectation is that you will attend the camps and meetings unless there is a good reason like illness.
Scout Promise
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best;
To do my duty to the Land and its peoples
To help other people at all times,
And to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law.
Scout Law
A Scout is
helpful and trustworthy,
kind and cheerful,
considerate and clean,
wise in the use of all resources.
Scout Motto
Be Prepared.