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Traditidn of scouting lives on in Stouffvifle Stouflville scouts Dean Scharo (from left), Spencer Allen and Luke Scham canoe in the Millard Street reservoir. As a young boy, Lord Baden-Pow- ell was a self-taught outdoorsman. In order to trap, skin and cook rabbits, he learned how to silently creep through the woods, find his way around via landmarks, notice tracks and deciâ€" pher their meaning and use dead dry wood to create small, smoke-free fires so as to not give himself away to hunters or prey animals. Scouting was founded in the late 18005 by Lord Baden-Powell to complement education received in school and the family dynamic by teaching kids about life beyond those confines. Scouting is also no longer just for boys. In 2001, it became the policy of scouting organizations around the world to allow girls. However, scouting also focuses on teaching children about co-oper~ ation and leadership, while helping the youngsters gain self-confidence. “If you don’t like camping, don’t join scouts,” Mr. McDougall said. “We go in the winter; it doesn’t make any difference." Camping and other outdoor activities remain at the core of today’s scouting. aged 11 to 14, by England's Robert Baden-Powell, but over time, pro- grams have been created for other age groups. These include Beavers for kids aged five to seven, Cubs for kids eight to 10, Venturers for kids 14 to 17 and Rovers for people 18 to 26. b The ist Stouffvilie Scouts meet once a week in the basement of Stouffville United Church. For more information, contact Marg Daigle at fmdaigle@rogers.com, 905640-7642. The 1st Baliantrae Scouts meet weekly at the Ballantrae Community Centre. For more information, contact Doug McDougall at ballantraescouting@ hotmailcom, 905-642-3240. For more information on Scouts Canada, go to www.5couts.ca TRDOP TIME