Scouts Canada + STEM

SCOUTS CANADA STEM PROGRAM

The Scouts Canada STEM program is designed to promote interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) among Scouting youth and their families. STEM has long been an integral part of the Scouting experience, from building shelters and learning how to use navigation devices to connecting with and understanding the natural ecosystems around us. With a new emphasis on STEM, we hope to provide our youth and Volunteers with valuable tools and resources to make the most of their Scouting experience.

Relying on the Scouting practice of “learning by doing”, we aim to ignite curiosity, foster innovation and create a climate in which youth can see themselves as future leaders in the fields of science and technology. A variety of STEM activities will allow members to explore, design, build, and perform fun experiments and make interesting discoveries. Through this process, youth improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They develop into well-rounded individuals eager to learn and discover, and ready to tackle the challenges of the 21st century.

To learn more about how STEM fits into Scouts Canada’s program, The Canadian Path, as well as what resources are available for you to best integrate STEM into your program, download our complete guide: “STEM on The Canadian Path- Foundations, Guidelines and Resources”.

STEM on the Canadian Path Guide & Resources

STEM ACTIVITIES

We have a pool of STEM activities for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers to help youth and Scouters make STEM a part of their Scouting programs. The activities on our Activity Finder follow the “Plan-Do-Review” model to guide youth through activities. They include a list of the materials the group will need and links to online resources. You can find the activities in the Activity Finder or by clicking the learn more button below.

We are always working on expanding the amount of activities on the website. The best ideas are those that have been tried and tested in the field. If you have worked on a STEM activity with your Section, or if you have ideas that you think can develop into interesting activities, let us know. You can send your ideas to: stem@scouts.ca.

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STEM Kits

STEM kits are a great way to start your exploration of STEM on The Canadian Path. The kits provide activities and manuals for several STEM activities designed around a common theme. They will help your Section to plan, do and review exciting STEM activities with ease. The kits can be used over the course of a few meetings, or in a camp. We currently have the Around the Pond kit for Beaver Scouts, Space Exploration kit for Cub scouts and the Robotics kit for Scouts. They are all available to download from the STEM activity pages.

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Let's Talk Science

Let’s Talk Science and Scouts Canada have joined forces to assist Scouts and Scouters with running STEM activities in their Sections. Let’s Talk Science is a national charitable organization that focuses on science education and outreach support to youth development. They create and deliver unique, accessible learning programs and services that engage children and youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

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