Prince Edward Island Council

Welcome to the Prince Edward Island Council

The Prince Edward Island Council has been providing fun, safe adventures for the young people of our beautiful province since 1907. Canada’s smallest province offers four seasons of adventure and has proudly hosted Canadian Jamboree in 1977, 1989 and 2001.

The PEI Council for Scouts Canada is a non-profit organization, serving youth across the island. Celebrating over 100 years on PEI, Scouts has effected the lives of many island families, helping develop resilient and well rounded youth while making positive changes in the Communities they reside. This volunteer run organization offers a variety of skill programs in the areas of Leadership, Citizenship, Beliefs & Values, Creative Expression, Environment & Outdoors, Active & Healthy Living, along with Outdoor Adventure Skills and ceremonies.

Land Acknowledgement for Prince Edward Island

We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded territory of the Abeqweit Mi’kmaq First Nation who have lived in Mi'kma'ki, traditional Mi'kmaq territory, for over 12,000 years. Mi'kmaq know the island as "Epekwitk', meaning "lying in the water".

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Meeting Information - PEI

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Council News

February 12, 2023

Baden Powell Campfire - 2023

The Scouts groups on Prince Edward Island, including those in Summerside and Kensington, occasionally hold formal campfires as part of their camping and outdoor activities. The formal campfire is an opportunity for Scouts to come together, share experiences, and strengthen bonds within the troop.

September 17, 2021

Awards Night in Kensington

On Monday April 5, 2021 the Kensington Scouting Group Committee members and leaders, held a special meeting to present awards,

September 15, 2021

Kensington Tree Planting

The youth took their shovels and started digging and in no time at all they planted all the trees.

Programs

Scouting makes a difference in the lives of children, youth and young adults. With a versatile array of program areas to focus on, Scouting welcomes youth with diverse interests and goals.

Beaver Scouts (Ages 5-7) Venturer Scouts (Ages 15-17)

Cub Scouts (Ages 8-10) Rover Scouts (Ages 18-26)

Scouts (Ages 11-14) Volunteers (Ages 14 and up)

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As Scouts, the program leads us on our journey to become the best we can be. And with a focus on Youth-led planning and adventures, we are limited only by the boundaries of our imagination. It is a fun, hands-on learning experience where you can discover your potential in a safe, adventurous and inclusive way.

Kaelem Moniz, Scouting Youth

Scouting has taught my son so many skills and given him opportunities to try so many great adventures! I’d highly recommend the program to any parent who is looking for a value-packed, fun, challenging and diverse program where they can participate with their child.

Kathleen Lehman, Scouting Parent

My greatest Scouting memories are all coupled with first experiences. Sleeping in a tent for the first time, my first campfire, participating in two Canadian Jamborees; the first one allowing me to travel on a plane, alone, for the first time. All these experiences are things that I cherish and enjoy sharing because they are components of Scouting that have become amazing memories that will last a lifetime, but have also made me a confident and well-rounded person.

Kaitlyn Patterson, Rover Scout

Community service is a key aspect of our programming. It not only helps the community, but teaches youth how to make contributions to society as youth and adults. Maintaining a bee farm, organizing food drives and crafting Christmas cards has made an impact on the very grateful residents that the youth help.

Susan Rad, Scouter, the 4th Cranbrook Group

The most important skills I have learned through Scouts are the skills that have helped shape me as an individual. Scouts has taught me how to be a confident and patient person, how to talk to strangers and speak at public events. It challenged me to push myself to my limits. It gave me the courage to travel 1,400 km away from home to go to CJ’17 at the age of 10, and to fundraise all the money I needed for the journey. It also challenged me to hike 28 km in the Rideau Challenge as a first year Scout.

Quinn McPherson, Scout

I thank Scouters for my experience. I owe them so much for helping me to grow as a person. Scouting makes you aware of others. Teaching about the environment and community, Scouting stops you from focusing on yourself as much, and you become more thankful and willing to give back and help. It’s good for kids to learn that—I know it was good for me.

Rebecca Cairns, 1st Porcupine Plain A Venturer Company

Scouting is so amazing because it brings people from a variety of backgrounds and interests together to do the things they enjoy. It also makes me feel like I am where I belong. When I am anywhere else, I feel invisible and like nobody can see me, but when I’m at Scouting events or meetings I feel included and not invisible. I have made many fantastic friends in Scouting.

Cadence J., Scouts Canada Youth Spokesperson & Scout

Scouting has given me many opportunities and skills that are helping me to prepare for a life of success, including skills in camping, public speaking, writing, confidence and many, many more. Most recently, the experiences I gained from Scouting helped me successfully achieve a position within the RCMP’s 2018-2019 National Youth Advisory Committee (NYAC). I would not be the girl I am now without my nine years in Scouting, and without my NYAC experience.

Ana-Alexandra M., Scouts Canada Youth Spokesperson & Scout

Now that I have been in Scouts for a few years, I have learned to always be prepared, and that has influenced my ability to be prepared in life, not just the outdoors. Scouts has taught me helpful things that I will continue to use in the future. It has made a huge and extremely positive impact on my life.

Brooke C., Scouts Canada Youth Spokesperson & Scout

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Groups

Scouting in Prince Edward Island is driven by our community-based groups all across the province. Here you will find the Group Directory fpr Prince Edward Island, use it to locate the group closest to you.

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Volunteers Wanted

Scouts Canada is a co-ed youth development program run by volunteers (aged 14 and up) who inspire adventures and experiences and create lasting memories. What kind of memories will you create?

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