Scouting in Yukon dates back to 1913, serving thousands of young men and women.
Scouting in Yukon
Yukon
Yukon (; ; formerly called Yukon Territory and also referred to as the Yukon) is the smallest and westernmost of Canada's three territories. It also is the second-least populated province or territory in Canada, with a population of 43,964 as ...
is administratively connected to
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include ...
in the Cascadia Council (formally the BC/Yukon Council) of
Scouts Canada
Scouts Canada is a Canadian Scouting association providing programs for young people, aged 5 to 26, with the stated aim "to help develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world". Scouts Canada, in affiliation with the French ...
.
Among Yukon's varied Scouting groups are Scouts and Venturers.
Girl Guiding in Yukon
Girls from age 5 through 17 are served by the Yukon District of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada. Yukon District is part of the Aurora Adventures Area Council and Alberta Council. Through financial support from YRAC, Yukon District can provide administrative support to Guiders and girls through the Guide Office (102-302 Steele Street, Whitehorse, Y1A 2C5, 667–2455).
[For more information about Guiding in Yukon, email girlguides AT klondiker.com
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See also
References
External links
Yukon ScoutingBritish Columbia and Yukon Scouting OnlineYukon GuidingGirl Guides of Canada - National website
Scouting and Guiding in Canada
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