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The Scouting Stuff Podcast
by The Scouting Stuff Team
Everything you should know about #Scouting in #Canada, and occasionally other places.
Episodes
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Popcorn: Funding Adventures
Continuing on the theme of Scouts Canada’s popcorn fundraiser, let’s take a look at the group-level impact of popcorn sales. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Scouter Faith from Chinook Council to discuss Scouts Canada’s popcorn campaign again, but this time from the perspective of a group...
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Popcorn 2026
Scouts Canada’s annual popcorn campaign has kicked off again. It’s a huge fundraiser for many Scout groups in Canada! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Rachel Kent, Fundraising Support Coordinator for Scouts Canada, to talk about the 2026 Scout Popcorn fundraiser that began on September 1st...
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Accommodations That Don't Cost a Dime
Everyone is welcome at Scouts Canada’s campfire. And sometimes, that means Scouters need to put in some extra effort to make sure that youth can take part in Scouting as they are. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Stephanie Youngdale, Associate Director, Relationships & Dispute Resolution...
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Scouts Canada Summer Camps
Learn a bit more about Scouts Canada’s Summer Camps program, open now to Scouting and non-Scouting youth! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Ryan Osborne and Kelly Middaugh to discuss Scouts Canada’s long-running Summer Camps program, which is offered at a number of Scouts Canada properties…
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Scoutrees
Learn all about Scoutrees, Scouts Canada’s fundraising partnership with Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation to plant the Scouts Smart Forest in Ontario. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Kashmira Bulsara, Scouts Canada’s Deputy National Youth Commissioner for Marketing and Communications....
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Mattresses and Makeshift Compasses
Scouts around the world help out their communities in different ways. And which is better: a foam mattress, or an air mattress? Podcast Topics Gear Recommendation: Should you use a foam mattress or an air mattress beneath your sleeping bag? There are pros and cons to each...but please use one or...
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Back to September
Scouts Canada returns to academic year registrations, Mafeking Rover Camp burns down...and Princess Kate partners with Scouts. Again. Podcast Topics Gear Recommendation: The Swedish Fire Knife, by LightMyFire, is a handy combination of a basic Morakniv knife and a firesteel rod. News Stories:...
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Closing One Year and Opening Another
Lots of international Scouting events happened to close out 2025! Podcast Topics Gear Recommendation: Always have a good sleeping bag for your overnight adventures, taking into account factors such as the weight and size of the bag, its temperature rating, and the weather you’ll be facing…
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New Direction
The Interamerican Scout Conference encourages diversity...while Scouting America comes under fire for same. And Scouting Stuff is changing! Podcast Topics Gear Recommendation: Luci Solar Lanterns News Stories Inclusive leadership and future horizons at the 29th Interamerican Scout Conference...
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Scouting Five - Week of October 27, 2025
JOTA-JOTI wraps up, as does the Asia-Pacific RSC...and Scouts in the US put out a church fire. News Stories Scouts worldwide connect for largest digital Scouting event Asia-Pacific kicks off 28th Regional Scout Conference in Kaohsiung Hong Kong to host the 29th Asia-Pacific Scout Conference in…
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Experiences Canada
Ever wanted to set up an exchange visit with another Scout group somewhere else in Canada? Podcast Topics In this episode, Scouter Ken is joined by Kira Berger from Scouts Canada and Kellen Turner from Experiences Canada to talk about the exciting partnership that’s helping Scouts explore new...
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Scouting Five - Week of September 15, 2025
This episode is a bit more off the cuff (to start). Also, does anyone have Scouting contacts in Saudi Arabia? News Stories Leadership, Legacy, and Loss: A Scout Reflection on Charlie Kirk 10th Africa Scout Youth Forum kicks off in Madagascar with a call for peace and youth leadership 10th Africa...
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Scouting Five - Week of August 25, 2025
Scouting reaches 60 million members worldwide...and one Scout in the US grabs all the badges. News Stories World Scouting’s membership reaches historic highs, led by growth in Africa region World Scouting and Malaysian Government renew strategic partnership to empower youth Braving the crisis:...
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It's Popcorn Time! Again!
Scouts Canada have massively overhauled not only their popcorn fundraiser program, but also groups' ability to manage fundraising. Podcast Topics Scout Popcorn has always been the biggest fundraiser of the year for Scouts Canada. This year, the program has been massively overhauled: Kernels…
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Scouting Five - Week of July 21, 2025
Scouts Canada cuts staff and sells a camp, Switzerland wins Roverway 2028...and Angolan Scouts get major recognition. News Stories Scouts Canada headcount reductions take effect Tamaracouta Scout Reserve: Navigating the Future Responsibly Rubene De Sousa, Gone Home: A Life of Purpose, Passion…
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Scouting Five - Week of June 9, 2025
Girl Scouts celebrate Taylor Swift, WOSM appoints a new Secretary General...and Scouts Canada looks for a hero. News Stories Taylor Swift childhood photo revealed by Girl Scouts Scouts to celebrate 110 years with biggest ever Garden Fete Scarf on a bicycle: Romanian Scouts lead a national…
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Profiles in Canada
Scouts Canada has launched a new podcast of their own, featuring interviews with notable Canadians. Podcast Topics Kaelem Moniz from Scouts Canada joins Scouter Ken to discuss the new Profiles in Canada podcast that the national organization of Scouts in Canada has just launched. Each episode...
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Scouting Five - Week of May 19, 2025
Scouts Canada’s financial woes, Scouts in the UK look ahead...and one Scout’s project gets bigger than expected. News Stories Scouting’s future in the UK is driven by young people 22 youth-led projects in 4 regions supported through Youth Empowerment Fund Boy Scouts organization defeats appeals...
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Scouting Five - Week of April 21, 2025
Paxtu becomes a heritage site, Messengers of Peace secures more funding...and Scouts rally to help in Argentina. News Stories PLANETE: Scouts in Africa and Europe leading change in peace, gender, and sustainability Madagascar hosts vibrant and colourful 15th Africa Scout Day celebration Paxtu...
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Scouting Five - Week of March 10, 2025
Scouts celebrate Founders Day, Girl Scouts mark Girl Scouts Day...and Canadian Scouts plant trees. News Stories 10,000 Scouts gather in Nyeri, Kenya to commemorate Founders Day Scouts Canada and Canada’s Forest Trust plant trees for your future Girl Scouts hit with lawsuit over alleged heavy...
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Chipmunks Scurry!
Scouts Canada is piloting a new “Early Years” section starting this September: Chipmunks! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Heather Ferguson and Ruchi Manikthala from Scouts Canada to discuss the recently-announced Chipmunk Scouts, which is now the official name of the “Early Years” program...
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Scouting Five - Week of February 17, 2025
Scouts Canada announces “Chipmunks”, Scouts in France spot fires...and UK Scouts hike, hike, hike. News Stories The Early Years Pilot Program Big News for Little Adventurers: Introducing Chipmunks! Scouts on Watch: 45 Years of Partnership with Firefighters to Fight Wildfire Risks Dunbartonshire...
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Scouting Five - Week of February 2, 2025
WOSM is looking for a new Secretary General, Scouts in BC help out after a fire...and Scouting America is official. News Stories Become our next Secretary General! Youth Leadership Fuels Recovery in Lytton, BC The Boy Scouts of America soon to become Scouting America Boy Scouts see a small...
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Escaping Jasper
How Venturer Scouts from the 23rd Nepean Scout Group kept their heads during the Jasper wildfire evacuation. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Cadence James (National Youth Commissioner for Scouts Canada, and a Rover Scout with the 23rd Nepean Scout Group), Molly Prevost (another Rover…
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Scouting Five - Week of January 20, 2025
Scouts in Guyana celebrate 115 years, Girl Scouts discontinue cookie flavours...and some good news about a Scout property. News Stories Neckerchiefs are here! There isn’t a storefront page on the podcast website yet, but we’ll get one in place soon. Uganda Scouts Provide Clean Water to Over 6,000...
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Scouting Five - Week of November 18, 2024
Scouts go walking for JOTA-JOTI, Scouts in Brazil celebrate 100 years...and UK Scouts help name new beavers. News Stories Scouts walk 70,000km for the planet during JOTA-JOTI 2024 JOTA-JOTI 2024: Record-breaking year of connections and green action Scout Centenary in Brazil Illuminates the Christ...
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International Scouting
Finding opportunities to meet Scouts from around the world. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Ethan Coudenys, a Scouter and Rover from Paris, Ontario, and the Head of Contingent for the Scouts Canada group heading to the 17th World Scout Moot, which will take place in Portugal in mid-2025.…
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Scouting Five - Week of October 21, 2024
WOSM Secretary General steps down, Scouts react after disasters...and JOTA-JOTI brings Scouts together over the air & Internet. News Stories Scouts unite for urgent disaster relief around the world Libya Hosts Arab Scout Moot: A Celebration of Discovery and Rich Heritage for Arab Youth Alhendawi...
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Liam Burns: Badges and Program Changes
Scouts Canada CEO Liam Burns offers his thoughts on “Youth Led”, the Canadian Path, badges, and more. Podcast Topics Scouts Canada CEO Liam Burns joins Scouter Ken for a discussion about...well, a number of things. Although it was Liam’s blog post about Scouts Canada’s badge program – which…
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James B Wood: It's Only an Hour a Week
Long-time Scouter and author James B Wood joins us to discuss his new book for current and prospective Scouting volunteers. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by James B Wood, a Scouter from the UK Scout Association. Having been “in the trenches” as a volunteer for many years, he took it upon...
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Scouting Five - Week of September 9, 2024
Albania (re)joins WOSM, the UK gets a new Chief Scout...and the World Scout Conference happened. News Stories Scouting in Albania joins as the 176th Member Organization of World Scouting 2,000 Scouts gather for the opening of the 43rd World Scout Conference in Cairo 84 people join Scouting every...
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Neckerchiefs
Why do Scouts wear neckerchiefs? Podcast Topics After far too long, Ken and Colin sit down for another chat, this time about neckerchiefs...arguably one of the most universal symbols of the Scouting movement. Scouts from around the world sport neckers – a short name they’re affectionately known…
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Scouting Five - Week of July 29, 2024
Philippine Scouts respond after a typhoon, Scouts Canada launches a helpline...and Italian Scouts take Vespas to Norway. News Stories Hope After the Storm: The Philippine Scouts' Relief for Typhoon Survivors Hope After the Storm: Donate Solidarity on Wheels: Italian Scouts' Vespa Expedition to...
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Scouting Five - Week of July 22, 2024
Kenyan Scouts double membership...and Scout jamborees take place in Canada, Iceland, and Norway. News Stories 5,500 Scouts and Guides Gather for the 7th Roverway 2024 in Norway Kenya Scouts Association doubles membership to 4.4 million Girl Scouts San Diego announces partnership with new baker…
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Scouting Five - Week of June 24, 2024
Scouts need (more) volunteers, Bear Grylls steps down...and Mali joins WOSM. News Stories Scouts Canada sidelines 700 in York Region because volunteer shortage puts children and youth on wait list Volunteers urged to step up for Scouts Canada in Barrie Scouts Canada Seeks Volunteers and Business...
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Scouting Five - Week of May 20, 2024
Scouts Canada plants trees, Scouts BSA pilots co-ed troops...and UK Beaver Scouts hunt for the Gruffalo. News Stories Launching the Canadian Climate Challenge Applications for the Scouts Canada Scholarship Program are now open! Combined Troop Pilot Scouts honor veterans by placing flags at…
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Scouting Five - Week of May 13, 2024
Scouts BSA renames to Scouting America, Scouts fundraise and rally to help...and a fire ravages a Canadian Scout Camp. News Stories Boy Scouts of America announces rebrand to ‘Scouting America’ Tides of Transformation: Thousands of Portuguese Scouts Leading the Charge Against Marine Litter Young...
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Giant Hogweed
Let’s learn a bit about a particularly hazardous invasive plant to watch out for this summer. Podcast Topics Scouter John Kemp of the 5th Brant Troop joins Scouter Ken to discuss giant hogweed, an invasive plant that looks a bit like cow parsnip, and which grows near watercourses. Anyone out...
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The Better Programs Initiative
What is the Better Programs Initiative? Let’s find out! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Scouter Alicia, who is one of the representatives of Scouts Canada’s new Better Programs Initiative, a knowledge-sharing forum where Scouters can share (and find) ideas on how to run a top-tier…
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Transition Planning
If you aren’t already planning for how different roles within your group can transition between people, you need to be. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Scouter Corey - the outgoing Group Commissioner for the 59th Edmonton Scout Group - to discuss the importance of planning for how to...
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Youth Scouters
Youth between the ages of 14 and 17 can also volunteer as Scouters, at least in Scouts Canada. Podcast Topics In their first in-person sit-down session of the year, Scouter Ken and Scouter Colin discuss Youth Scouters. This is an extension of the volunteer apparatus within Scouts Canada that…
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Busy Minds LIVE!
Scouts Canada has partnered with Busy Minds and Little Yogis Academy to help bring mindfulness into program content. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken and Scouter Mike are joined by Michelle Faber, the founder of Busy Minds, for a live discussion mindfulness, its importance to mental health, and the…
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Sasquatch Seekers LIVE!
The first ever LIVE episode of Scouting Stuff, and an introduction to Scouts Canada’s “Sasquatch Seekers” event. Podcast Topics In the first of what will become a series of LIVE episodes, Scouter Ken is joined by Kate Larkin - the Director of Program & Volunteer Services for Scouts Canada - to...
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#Beavers50
Beaver Scouts (at least in Canada) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken and Scouter Colin - finally, only two months into 2024! - sit down (virtually) to discuss Beaver Scouts. Despite a popular Canadian legend that the program for “younger than Cub Scout” youth...
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A Tale of Two Commissioners
Two brothers - twins, at that! - discuss their introduction to Scouts Canada and the roles they’ve served in therewith. Podcast Topics Scouter Shayne and Scouter Sheldon rejoin the podcast for another episode, this time to discuss their respective Scouting journeys with Scouter Ken. Though they...
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The Rangemaster
What is the rangemaster role within Scouting, and how do you become one? Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Scouter Sheldon, the program director for Camp Everton in Ontario (and, coincidentally, the brother of Scouter Shayne from Episode 144). Much of the discussion in this episode focuses…
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Scouts Lead Stuff
Where can youth find leadership opportunities? Funny you should ask! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Scouter Shayne from Ontario for this episode. Among many other roles, Scouter Shayne has served as a Group Commissioner, a Section Scouter, and a Contact Scouter, and has also been with…
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Scouting Five - Week of December 11, 2023
Scouts across Africa help the vulnerable, Scouts in Canada sell trees...and Scouts were even at COP28. News Stories Advancing Gender Equality through Scouting in Ethiopia Reintegrating Vulnerable Young People through Ticket to Life Initiative in Africa 4th World Scout Education Congress Shaping…
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Scouting Five - Week of Nov. 20, 2023
Scouts help with hurricane relief, JOTA-JOTI breaks records...and Hungarian Scouts camp on a river. News Stories Scouts de Mexico Extend a Helping Hand in Hurricane Aftermath A Record JOTA-JOTI! Digital Meets In Person for an Epic Jamboree No need to fear… the Boy Scouts are here! River Scout…
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La CyclOdyssée
Two of the three French Scouters who traveled by bicycle to WSJ 2023 tell us all about their adventure! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Florian and Antonin – two of the three French Scouters who comprise La CyclOdyssée, who we mentioned briefly in the January 16 episode of Scouting Five –...
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