1st Winona Scouts
1st Winona Scouts have been meeting in Winona Park since the troop first formed in 1944. The very first group committee shows a $25 donation from the Winona Men’s Club to get the group started.
They offer programs for children and youth ages 5 to 17. Beaver Scouts (5-7) enjoy multiple activities and adventures at the hut and in the community. Cub Scouts (8-10) explore new challenges and plan adventures as a Pack. Together, they navigate the very same jungle that Mowgli roamed in The Jungle Book.
The older programs, Scouts (11-14) and Ventures/Rovers (15-17) take adventure to the next level. These programs become more hands-on as youth take charge of more of their activities and camps, making friends in other troops and companies who share their passion to “Be Prepared” and “Climb Higher.”
Scouts of all levels are active in their community and are committed to learning more about the natural world. They develop valuable leadership skills and earn merit badges, showing skills in a wide variety of tasks.
Annual Scout Highlights
- Apple Day
- Cub Fun Day
- Scout Basics
- Leadership Skills Camp
- Winter Skills Camp
- J4E Competition Camp
- Beaveree / Cuboree
- Canoe Camp
- Haliburton Scout Reserve, Week-long Adventure
1st Winona Scouts are active in their community
See if you can spot their black, purple and gold neckerchiefs at these events throughout the year:
- Halloween Bash at Lake Pointe Community Park
- Firefighter Food Drive (In 2020, despite the pandemic, thanks in part to the support of the Winona Men’s Club, 1st Winona Scouts, Cubs and Beavers raised $1,700 in donations and collect over 4000 kg of food for the Stoney Creek Food Bank).
- Breakfast with Santa at Fifty United Church
- Easter Egg Hunt at Winona Park
- Adopt a Park for Winona Park