2017-18 membership fee

As we begin preparing for spring registration, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our valued leaders for delivering high-quality adventures and experiences throughout this Scouting year.  Scouts Canada surveys a selection of parents on their child’s Scouting experience throughout the year, and our quarterly surveys continue to show high levels of satisfaction:
  • 83% of parents report that they are very satisfied with Scouts Canada’s programs;
  • 83% indicate that they would recommend Scouts Canada to a family member or friend;
  • 86% report that they are very satisfied with their child’s Scouter.

 High parent satisfaction is a clear indicator that our Scouters are delivering a quality Scouting program. Working together, We are providing unique challenges through youth-led adventures that help kids develop into confident, well-rounded individuals, and that is something of which we can all be proud.
 
Now it’s time to gear up for another year of great Scouting adventures, and this message provides important details on 2017–2018 Membership Fees and Registration as you guide parents through spring registration.

The membership fees

The Scouts Canada National membership fee* for 2017–2018 has been set at $215, a modest increase that sustains our competitive advantage while enabling us to continue offering a high quality program.  An early registration discount is also offered:
Registration Windows: 
May 1, 2017 and June 30, 2017 qualify for a spring registration discount rate of $185.  
July 1 – December 31, a fee of $215 applies.
For registrations after January 1, 2018, a fee of $165 would apply.

NOTE: Some Groups will prefer to have a one time "Group Fee" added to the membership fee.  This upfront cost is used to offset some of the section operational costs associated with quality programing.  Other Groups will prefer to have weekly dues; essentially doing the same thing as an upfront fee.  

Start the scouting adventure immediately


Starting May 1st, 2017 it will be possible to register current members for the upcoming 2017–2018 Scouting Year in Myscouts.ca.

  • We are pleased to provide a three-week advanced registration period for returning members. From May 1 through May 22nd, parents will only be able to renew their children in the same Group in Myscouts.ca so that returning youth can guarantee their place in the Group. Registering new participants or returning participants in a new Group will be available on May 23rd. Groups will still be able to register both new and returning Scouts.
  • Immediate activation for new Participants registering for the 2017–2018 Scouting Year. When a new Participant is registered for the upcoming Scouting Year this spring, they will be able to participate in Scouting activities in June through August of this Scouting Year. Even if a child’s Group is not as active during summer months as they are throughout the rest of the year, membership provides access to summer camps and opportunities to participate with other Scouting Groups in summer activities.
  • Transition to Online Registration: Currently 70% of Scouts Canada Groups have enabled online registration, and starting September 2017, registrations will be processed exclusively online. Spring Registration is an ideal time for Groups to have a “dry run” for the transition this September. An online registration FAQ can be found here.
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