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Saint George's Parish is a Sponsor for Scouts Canada Youth Programs. We offer co-ed programs for 5-16 year olds through Beavers (ages 5-7), Cubs (8-10), Scouts (11-14) and Venturers (14-18). Most of the children involved are from the north end, inner city community where the church is situated, and from the parish, a substantially gathered membership. Consequently the youth participants come for a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds
2nd Halifax was first chartered in 1920 and operated with Cubs and Scouts until 1962, the same time that Scotia Square was being developed displacing many families from the down town vicinity. The Group was reactivated in 1983. Soon the demand for a Beaver Colony was evident and Venturers has operated from time to time when there were young people of this age group interested in forming a Company. Let us know if you are interested - contact information appears below.
We were one of the earlier Groups to go co-ed in Nova Scotia when opening the programs to girls was optional. Now all Scouting Canada sections are co-ed.
Our Leadership teams are comprised of parishioners who see working with the youth through the Scouting Program as part of their Christian stewardship, parents of the youth involved, and others, including medical students who have a keen interest in working with young people. All adult members are registered Leaders with Scouts Canada and as such undergo an interview process and police record check. The program is part of Saint George's YouthNet.
All groups meet in Saint George's Church Hall.
The Royal St George's Society of Halifax and St George's YouthNet are additional supporters of 2nd Halifax providing both moral and financial support.