The Scouting Stuff Podcast

Everything you should know about #Scouting in #Canada, and occasionally other places.

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Scouts Canada Summer Camps
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April 30, 2026

Scouts Canada Summer Camps

Learn a bit more about Scouts Canada’s Summer Camps program, open now to Scouting and non-Scouting youth!
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Scoutrees
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March 24, 2026

Scoutrees

Learn all about Scoutrees, Scouts Canada’s fundraising partnership with Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation to plant the Scouts Smart Forest in Ontario.
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Mattresses and Makeshift Compasses
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Feb. 6, 2026

Mattresses and Makeshift Compasses

Scouts around the world help out their communities in different ways. And which is better: a foam mattress, or an air mattress?
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Back to September
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Jan. 23, 2026

Back to September

Scouts Canada returns to academic year registrations, Mafeking Rover Camp burns down...and Princess Kate partners with Scouts. Again.
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Closing One Year and Opening Another
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Jan. 9, 2026

Closing One Year and Opening Another

Lots of international Scouting events happened to close out 2025!
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New Direction
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Dec. 29, 2025

New Direction

The Interamerican Scout Conference encourages diversity...while Scouting America comes under fire for same. And Scouting Stuff is changing!
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Scouting Five - Week of October 27, 2025
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Oct. 31, 2025

Scouting Five - Week of October 27, 2025

JOTA-JOTI wraps up, as does the Asia-Pacific RSC...and Scouts in the US put out a church fire.
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Experiences Canada
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Sept. 27, 2025

Experiences Canada

Ever wanted to set up an exchange visit with another Scout group somewhere else in Canada?
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Scouting Five - Week of September 15, 2025
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Sept. 18, 2025

Scouting Five - Week of September 15, 2025

This episode is a bit more off the cuff (to start). Also, does anyone have Scouting contacts in Saudi Arabia?
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Scouting Five - Week of August 25, 2025
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Aug. 28, 2025

Scouting Five - Week of August 25, 2025

Scouting reaches 60 million members worldwide...and one Scout in the US grabs all the badges.
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It's Popcorn Time! Again!
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Aug. 22, 2025

It's Popcorn Time! Again!

Scouts Canada have massively overhauled not only their popcorn fundraiser program, but also groups' ability to manage fundraising.
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Scouting Five - Week of July 21, 2025
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July 25, 2025

Scouting Five - Week of July 21, 2025

Scouts Canada cuts staff and sells a camp, Switzerland wins Roverway 2028...and Angolan Scouts get major recognition.
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Recent Blog Posts

59th Edmonton Scout Group Packing List
June 10, 2022

59th Edmonton Scout Group Packing List

This is the default packing list that we - by which I mean the 59th Edmonton Scout Group - send out ahead of all camps.Default Packing ListPacking List AdditionsThe list above is a general list that would be suitable for an overnight camp in…
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About the Hosts

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Reviews

Great podcast!

"I’m a new Scouter volunteer and was looking for a variety of ways to get information on scouting besides just the learning through Woodbadge and the scout website and this has been great to listen to…"

Robin4971 | Oct. 22, 2020

Great information with lots of laughs

"This is one of the best ways to learn about Scouting after you have put your hours in on the path. Learning by stories and lots of laughter."

Jenfinlay | April 19, 2017

Truly enjoyable!

"Just getting back to Scouting as my own kids are of age. This podcast has been a great connection for me to get into a Scouter mindset and rediscover a passion from my youth. I appreciate the wisdom …"

Osbot | Aug. 20, 2021

Enjoyable

"Recently discovered your podcast. I am a Scout Leader in the UK and am enjoying listening to you guys. From listening to just a few episodes, already spotted a few differences in Canadian and UK Scou…"

Chris | May 18, 2023

Hey Scouter Ken! I’ve been listening to the podcast to the last couple years! I love the Scouting Five episodes but also love when you and scouter Colin have discussions. Keep up the great work!

"Great Podcast! Love how its focus is scouting related!"

Simon Hogue | Sept. 5, 2023
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