Canadian Traditional Scouting Association
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| Canadian Traditional Scouting Association | |||
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| Incorporated as | "Canadian Traditional Scouting Association" | ||
| Formerly known as | Traditional Explorers Association Council of Ontario | ||
| Formerly known as | BPSC Canada / BPSC Ontario | ||
| Headquarters | Waterloo, Ontario | ||
| Founded | 2000 | ||
| Commissioner | Kenneth Weir | ||
| President | Kimberly Griffiths | ||
| Affiliation | World Organization of Independent Scouts | ||
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| Website ctsac | |||
The Canadian Traditional Scouting Association is a Traditional Scouting association in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, and British Columbia in Canada. The Association is a conditional member of the World Organization of Independent Scouts. The Association is affiliated with the Baden-Powell Scouts' Association in the United Kingdom.[1]
Sections
The Association's programs are based on the writings of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell who founded the Scouting movement in 1907. Of particular importance are B-P's books Scouting for Boys, The Wolf Cub's Handbook, Aids to Scoutmastership, and Rovering to Success. The programs have an emphasis on outdoor activities, skill development, youth leadership, and international travel. The Association uses the Scouting uniform as a tool to support their programs and generate pride in Scouting. Some troops wear the Stetson-style hat.
The Association has five program sections:
| Section | Ages |
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| Otter Romp | 5–7 |
| Timber Wolf Pack | 8–11 |
| Explorer Troop | 11–14 |
| Senior Explorer Troop | 15–17 |
| Rover Crew | 18+ |