3rd Ottawa
Scouting Group

Scouts (ages 11-14)

Scouts are youth aged 11-14 take meaningful control of leading their adventure; camping, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking and more. The Scout motto is: Be Prepared.

Scouts portaging gear and their canoe during a paddling trip.

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Scouts take control of their unique experience through exploring the outdoor adventure skills, leading their multi-day camps, building their own campfires, canoeing on lakes and moderate rivers, earning their axe and saw permit and implementing Leave No Trace. Community service is also an important element of Scouts, instilling a sense of civic pride and duty.

The 3rd Ottawa Scouts have many opportunities to build adventure into their camps in all seasons (yes, we camp in the winter!) as well as learning how to survive and thrive outdoors, work efficiently and effectively as a small team (patrol) and support the adventure goals of everyone in the troop.

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Overview / About

Discover What Makes Scouts an Unforgettable Experience

A Scout Section is referred to as a “Troop”, and youth within the Troop are organized into smaller teams called “Patrols” A Scout takes more of a leadership role in the types of adventures your Troop is undertaking, and sometimes adventures as a Patrol, and you’re learning more advanced skills.  Scouts also help leading activities with the younger Sections in the Group, and begin attending Provincial, National and International Scouting events.

Scouts canoeing together in Algonquin Park, Ontario
3rd Ottawa scouts decorating plant pots for a seedling project.
3rd Ottawa Scouts at winter camp in Gracefield, Quebec sleeping in tents and building a large Quinzhee
Scouts hiking in to a fall lightweight camp with their packs, in front of a beautiful lake.

Upcoming Events

An Event is a special meeting outside of our regular meeting such as a camp, an activity (like Remembrance Day), a regional Klondike Derby races or a Scout Camp. The details of each event and any required paperwork or fees are included in the event description.

Scouts Calendar

Scouts Weekly Meeting Details

Weekly meetings have specific information about that meeting included, and you will also receive an email when we are outside our usual meeting place. For regular meetings in the winter or inclement weather, please ensure your Scouts has their uniform and a pair of clean, dry shoes with non-marking soles.

Location

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Address

470 Roosevelt Avenue Ottawa, ON K2A 1Z6

Date & Time

Wednesdays 7:15pm - 8:30pm

Latest Posts

Information of interest to parents and youth from our Troop Scouters and Group Committee.

Scouts Blog

Resources

Thank your Scouter

All of the Scouters at the 3rd Ottawa are volunteers who take regular training and development to help your youth have safe, fun adventures. Thanking your Scouters is a great way to provide meaningful recognition, and Thanks lead to formal recognition of their efforts. Please – thank a Scouter today.

You will need to know our Council (Voyageur) and our Group name (3rd Ottawa) to fill out the simple form and then provide your “Thank you” message to the Scouter you are seeking to thank.”

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Say Thank You to a Scouter today!

Leaders

Scouters

Here is a list of Scouters for the 3rd Ottawa Scouting Group Scout Troop. If you have any questions please contact the Communication Scouter using the link below.

Testimonials

Testimonials from our Scouts Families

Our members and our community share how Scouting has made a positive difference in their lives.

  • Teaches my children new skills

    Teaches my children new skills - outdoor but also leadership, teamwork and self/motivation - encouraged with badges, which they love.

  • Thank you!

    The scouters are truly engaged and caring mentors to the kids. Thank you!

  • They Get All This At The 3rd Ottawa

    I wanted my child to become self-sufficient, independent and caring and a contributing member of society. To gain outdoor skills and have outdoor (e.g. camping) experiences – they get all this at the 3rd Ottawa.

  • Scouting and the 3rd Ottawa Offer Exactly That

    We want our child to participate in outdoor activities and appreciation of nature, and to become more independent and develop leadership and cooperation skills – Scouting and the 3rd Ottawa offer exactly that.

  • The 3rd Ottawa is a member of the community

    The 3rd Ottawa is a member of the community, and we really appreciate the community aspect of Scouting for our children. The emphasis on leadership and self-reliance helps build confidence and that sense of community in our kids.

  • She is Happy and So are We!

    When our daughter moved to the 3rd Ottawa from another program, she was looking to learn skills with like-minded friends; in just two years she has gained the skills to do a 4-day remote canoe camp – paddling, portaging, carrying in food and leaving no trace. She is happy and so are we.

  • Skills Development and Camping Trips

    We love the skills development and camping trips, along with the activities on the water like canoeing.

  • Wanted the Same for My Children

    We brought our child to the 3rd Ottawa because I was in Cubs and was exposed to things I would otherwise not have learned or experienced as a child -and wanted the same for my children.

  • All from His Experience in Scouting

    [Our son] has really come out of his shell since joining the 3rd Ottawa; he’s realized others don’t just exist to serve him, and that he is part of a community that helps everyone within it. Helping around the house, getting ready for school, and looking forward to being outdoors.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a question you cannot find? Let us know and we well be happy to answer it.

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  • Where is the 3rd Ottawa Located?

    For Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts our indoor meeting location is located at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 470 Roosevelt Ave, Ottawa.

  • Are age brackets for the Sections flexible?

    Yes. Parents & the group (Group Commissioners and Scouters for that section) need to agree that including the youth in a section outside of their age range is the best decision for the youth and the group as a whole before the youth is provided with an exception.

  • When does the Scouting year start/end?

    The Scouting year will run from January 1st – December 31st. However, if your child is a 2024 member and knows they will continue Scouting next year, and you wish to register early to save your child’s spot in their preferred Group – you will have the opportunity to do so starting August 1st, 2024.

    New and lapsed members can register for the 2025 Scouting year beginning on August 28th, 2025; by registering in the fall, they benefit from a free Scouting season if space is available in their desired Scouting Group, ahead of their commencement in 2025.

  • What are the costs to join?

    The annual National Registration fee is $270 per youth. The 3rd Ottawa also adds an additional registration fee of $25 to cover church rental fees. Throughout the year, there are additional costs related to uniforms, camping, special events or activities. To learn more about the 3rd Ottawa’s additional costs or subsidies, please contact your Section Contact Scouter or the Group Commissioner. The value of Scouting is much greater than the fee. Youth who are registered in Scouting gain valuable skills through fun and engaging non-formal programming that prepares them for success in the future.

  • How do I purchase a uniform and other Scouting supplies my child will need?

    You can purchase a uniform and many other Scouting supplies online at Scoutshop.ca. Please note you do not need to buy a necker or woggle (the tie that holds the necker together) as these will be provided for your child by the 3rd Ottawa, as will crests and badges as they are earned.

  • Is there financial aid for families of limited means to assist with the costs of joining Scouts?

    Financial aid is available for families of limited means through the No One Left Behind national program.

    The 3rd Ottawa Scouters will help you through this process, or you can read more about it and apply on your own here on the Scouts website for: No One Left Behind

  • What will my child gain from Scouts Canada programming?

    Scouting uses non-formal educational methods to engage youth in the process of their own development, giving them program activities, guidance and tools to help them become self-reliant, confident, caring, responsible and committed to the world around them.

    For information on Scouts Canada programs visit the Scouts Canada Programs page.

  • What screening is required for parents/guardians to attend an activity overnight?

    Please note this includes camps, overnight sleepovers in meeting locations or other facilities (e.g. local Ottawa museums…yes we do that…), any overnight activity.

    • Scouters will discuss what is expected of parents at the activity.
    • Parents will need to read, understand and sign our Code of Conduct annually.
    • Scouters will introduce the parents to the rest of the youth and explain their role at the activity.
    • Parents will need to take the Safe Scouting for Parents course.

  • My son/daughter has special eating requirements, can they come to camp?

    The 3rd Ottawa is proud to have hosted all manner of youth with specific dietary needs – celiac, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, food allergies with peanuts, shellfish, religious preferences (e.g. pork), many others – we are experienced handling these situations and use them as ways to explain to other youth how it is easy to accommodate these requirements.  We take these special needs very seriously and will cover with you, the parent, how we will handle them – we’ve never turned a youth away from camp because of dietary restrictions.

  • My son/daughter is currently taking daily medication, can they come to camp?

    Of course.  We ask that you provide the medication with written instructions (usually frequency and dose) in a ziplock bag clearly marked with your child’s name, and we are happy to ensure your child takes their medications on time and at the right dose.