As the CCRA is celebrating our 75th anniversary we would like to share some community milestones Happy 69th Anniversary wishes go to 2nd Highland Creek Cubs on the anniversary of their first meeting in the Centennial community ! 2nd Highland Creek Scout group has had a long relationship with Centennial Community & Recreation Association,(CCRA) who…
An aerial shot of the jamboree’s opening ceremonies. . This summer there were camping experiences at local camps such as Camp Adventureland and Haliburton Scout Reserve and the 24th World Jamboree in West Virginia that was hosted by Scouts Canada, Boy Scouts of America and Asociación de Scouts de México. There were 45,000 participants from 152…
By Tracy Forsyth The 2nd Highland Creek Beavers, Cub Scouts, Venturers and Rovers have been busy with weekly meetings, weekend camps and day events. The Scouts, Venturers and Rovers went camping at Cobourg Scout Reserve for a weekend in January. They all had an adventurous time hiking, tobogganing and taking part in other outdoor activities….
By Tracy Forsyth ( October 1 2018) The 2nd Highland Creek Scouting group started this Scouting year with an area canoe and paddling session at the Rouge Marsh. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and their Leaders learned about water and canoe safety, how to manage a canoe that tips, paddling, first aid and rescue techniques, and other…
By Kimberly Roy Troop Scouter ( October 1 2019) Ask any 2nd Highland Creek Scout about the highlight of the year, and the response you’re sure to receive is “Haliburton!” Haliburton is actually the Haliburton Scout Reserve, a 5,000-acre property in the heart of the Canadian Shield. For a magical week each summer we head…
by Scout Adam Roy ( February 1 2018) During the first weekend in January, when most kids are getting ready to return to school, I went camping with my scouting friends — it was loads of fun! While most Scouts camps are held almost completely outdoors, this one was more of a leisure-filled vacation, since…
By Krystle Forsyth (Chip) 2nd Highland Creek Beaver Scouts had a winter camp at Camp Samac, the local Scout Camp in Oshawa, at the beginning of March. Even though there wasn’t any snow for the camp, we had a blast enjoying the weather and our Pokémon-themed camp. The beaver scouts had the option of spending…
By Kathy Rowe (June 1 2022) If your family has been involved with the 2nd Highland Creek Scouts over the last 10 years, chances are you know Kevin Beleskey. His big voice, infectious laugh and buoyant personality are what make Kevin such a dynamic leader. As a graduate of the Ryerson University Technical Theatre program,…
By Kimberley Roy, Pack Scouter 2nd Highland Creek (April 1 2020) When someone says “camp food,” the very idea usually conjures up thoughts of hot dogs and spaghetti. Maybe pancakes and chilli. Definitely s’mores. And while classic camp fare has its place at 2nd Highland Creek’s weekend Cub camps, our dedicated cooks take pride in…
The 2nd Highland Creek Scouting sections have been busy outdoors this new scouting year. The Beavers went to the new UTSC Valley Land Trail at U of T Scarborough and had a fun evening exploring the accessible trail and are looking forward to a sleepover at the Science Centre. The Cubs had a Survivor weekend…
