Scouts For Sustainability at Everton Scout Camp
While Scouting youth are already known for leading environmental and social causes to benefit the world around them, Scouts Canada’s new Scouts for Sustainability program is taking our impact to the next level by aligning our existing Canadian Path program with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The 3 Objectives are - A More Generous Society - Fairer Communities - A Healthier Planet
Everton Scout Camp is a perfect place to explore your world where all species are thriving, create a world where we all work together to make a difference and where we have a world with new ideas and innovations.
Want to work on a Camp Project?
Speak to the Camp Rangers to find a good weekend or day for the project. Use the project registration form below.
Spring Work Weekend is April 27, 2024 and lunch is included this day - sign up here
Scouts for Sustainability Day is April 27, 2024 and lunch/Bronze Level is included in the $5 registration - sign up here
Fundraise or ask for donations for the supplies for the project.
Come to Everton Scout Camp to complete your project
More Information from Scouts Canada:
Sustainability Projects at Everton Scout Camp
Adirondacks and Tent Sites:
Adopt an Adirondack - some Adirondacks need new roofs - Learn how to maintain outdoor buildings that provide shelter to campers in the outdoors. (Scouts/Venturers/Rovers/Scouters)
Adopt a Campsite - Campsites get over grown, have branches that fall, need to have fire pits cleaned up, etc. Adopt a campsite and come to camp during each season to see how the sites change. (Beaver/Cub/Scout)
Create new tent sites other side of the river - creating new tent sites for backwoods camping, learning where is a good place to set up a campsite, clear the brush and create a fire pit. (Scouts/Venturers/Rovers)
Paint Kybos - some of the Kybos need to be re-painted - Learn how Kybos are an important part of outdoor camping and what goes into ensuring they are maintained properly (Cub/Scout/Venturers/Rovers/Scouters)
Leveling Plastic Kybos - Learn how Kybos are an important part of outdoor camping and what goes into ensuring they are maintained properly and not seep into the water shed (Scouts/Venturers/Rovers/Scouters)
Trails:
Adopt a Trail - Cleaning up an existing trail, making sure there are no tripping hazards and the trail is well marked to be able to be used (Beavers/Cubs)
Adopt a Trail - Create new trails by cleaning the way through the forest, marking the trail and using GPS points to map the location to add to the camp map. (Older Cubs/Scouts/Venturers/Rovers).
Adopt a Trail - Clear out the path to the Grotto so Beavers and Cubs can get to the caves to explore safely. Learn how to manage and make a cave safe to use.
Things that Fly:
Catalogue types of birds found at the camp - binocular kits available to use for this project while at camp. (Beavers/Cubs/Scouts)
Bat Boxes - learn what bats need to live in, make bat boxes and install them at camp. (Beavers/Cubs/Scouts/Venturers/Rovers/Scouters) Use Project Registration for help from Program if you need plans.
Make them on your own and then bring to camp to hang.
Make it a yearly task to clean them out
Bird Houses - learn what the local birds need to live in, make bird houses and install them at camp. (Beavers/Cubs/Scouts/Venturers/Rovers/Scouters) Use Project Registration for help from Program if you need plans.
Make them on your own and then bring to camp to hang.
Make it a yearly task to clean them out
Things that grow in the ground:
Catalogue types of trees found in the forest and create informational signs for others to learn about the trees. (Cubs with Scouters/Scouts/Venturers/Rovers). Learn how to identify local species of trees. Tree identification books are available to borrow while at camp.
Find invasive species and catalogue. Work with the Camp Rangers to try to eliminate these invasive species from the camp. Learn how they just appear in forests and why they are not healthy to have. (Scouts/Venturers/Rovers)
Plant Trees - a living forest regenerates itself with new planting to keep up the health of the forest
Speak to the Camp Rangers and find out a good weekend or Saturday for the project and where in the camp to plant the trees. All species must be approved by Camp Rangers or Program and obtained from Camp Committee. (Beavers/Cubs/Scouts/Venturers/Rovers/Scouters)
Pollinator Gardens - Perennial Garden in flower beds by Ranger House (Beaver/Cubs/Scouts/Venturers/Rovers/Scouters) Learn what plants are good for Bees and Butterflies while being appropriate for the forest and watershed at the camp.
Fundraise or ask for those splitting their perennials for plants that are drought hardy, zone hardy, weed free, non-aggressive ground cover, non-aggressive plants or flowers, not an invasive species, complementary at the camp.
Speak to the Camp Rangers and find out a good weekend or Saturday for the project and where in the camp to plant the trees.
Pollinator Gardens - New Garden Beds around the camp. (Beavers/Cubs/Scouts/Venturers/Rovers/Scouters) Learn what plants are good for Bees and Butterflies while being appropriate for the forest and watershed at the camp.
Fundraise or ask for those splitting their perennials for plants that are drought hardy, zone hardy, weed free, non-aggressive ground cover, non-aggressive plants or flowers, not an invasive species, complementary at the camp.
Speak to the Camp Rangers and find out a good weekend or Saturday for the project and where in the camp to plant the trees.
Pollinator Gardens - Wild living flowers for the local bees and butterflies to gather pollen from. Learn what plants are good for Bees and Butterflies while being appropriate for the forest and watershed at the camp. (Beavers/Cubs/Scouts)
Seed bombs - create seed bombs of watershed/forestry compatible heritage seeds and distribute while hiking the trails. All species must be approved by Camp Rangers or Program. (Beavers/Cubs)
Our Water:
What lives in the Eramosa River? How is the watershed managed and how do we work to be careful to keep the water clean? (Beaver/Cub)
We drink clean water at Everton Scout Camp, how does this work? (Scout/Venturer/Rover/Scouter)
Help your neighbour:
Maps at Entrances - need to re-do the maps in a way to make it easier for new campers and parents to know where the location to drop off or pick up is located. (Scouts/Venturers/Rovers/Scouters) Learn how to be good stewards of the property and deliver great customer service to the community of those using the camp.
How to teach your outdoor skills to others? Volunteer at Everton Scout Camp delivering facilitated program to groups at camp or volunteer to run sessions at events. Use the volunteer at events buttons under Events to sign up.