Established in 1968

The 59th Edmonton was chartered over fifty years ago by the Knights of Columbus at St. Agnes Catholic Parish, who saw that there would be a need for a youth organization in the new communities being built to the south of the church.After a few years, the Knights handed off management of the group to the (then-new) Greenfield Community League.

Constantly Growing

Since that time, the group has grown to serve youth from many communities around Greenfield, including Lansdowne, Royal Gardens, Aspen Gardens, Blue Quill, Duggan, and Yellowbird.The group is — as of early 2025 — the 5th largest Scouting group in Canada. We currently have two Beaver Colonies, three Cub Packs, two Scout Troops, one Venturer Company, and even a Rover Scout or two.

Upcoming Events & News

Registration for returning members starts August 5th, 2025.Registration for new families starts Sept 8th, 2025.The registration fee for the 2026 Scouting year is $277. This will actually allow youth to take part in an extended program window that runs from September of 2025 through to December of 2026.

Support The 59th

The 59th Edmonton welcomes your support in a variety of ways. We have partnerships with Lovable Labels and TruEarth Laundry Strips; if you purchase either of those via the links here, the group will receive a share of the proceeds. We also welcome donations of bottle refunds year-round, via Skip the Depot.If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the 59th, you can do so via the Scouts Canada website. Click the Donate to the 59th button here to get started, and then follow these steps:

  1. Choose a donation amount, either a one-time donation or monthly.

  2. Under the Designate menu, choose Donate to a specific Scout Group.

  3. Fill out your contact details.

  4. Fill out your payment details.

  5. Once payment has completed, enter 59th Edmonton as the group you are supporting.

Beaver Scouts

Beaver Scouts experience diverse activities and a world of new adventures. Through nature walks, short hikes, tree planting, games, crafts and family events, Beaver Scouts gain valuable social skills while making new friends along the way. From camping to hiking and games galore, Beaver Scouts develop a respect for nature and others while exploring the world around them.Beaver Scouts take part in activities such as nature walks, tree-planting, campfires, sleepovers, and camps.Motto: Sharing, sharing, sharing!

Cub Scouts

As a Pack, Cub Scouts plan adventures like hikes, weekend camps and water activities (like canoeing and kayaking), discovering their unique capabilities and personal progression along the way.In Cub Scouts youth can sleep beneath the stars, hike with gear on their backs, eat gooey marshmallows on a stick or see an otter splashing in a stream just a few feet away.Motto: Do your best!

Scouts

Scouts learn to blaze their own trail, delving into more leadership opportunities by planning adventures with their Troop and giving back to their community in a meaningful way. Scouts can take their outdoor adventure skills to the next level with activities like mountain biking, rock climbing and lots of camping.Through Scouts, youth discover their unique capabilities and personal progression as they discover the world through Scouting.Motto: Be prepared!

Venturer Scouts

Venturer Scouts explore their potential and ambitions, and do so in the company of lifelong friends who share a love of Scouting.Venturer Scouts work to acquire the knowledge and skills for career development; and participate in thrilling outdoor adventures. Weekend events, extended hikes, Leave-No-Trace camping, spiritual reflection, community service and more, round out the Venturer experience.Motto: Challenge!

Rover Scouts

Rover Scouts are the senior Section in Scouts Canada's youth program, and in fact aren't "youth" at all; Rovers are between the ages of 18-26, and take complete control of their Scouting adventures.Although many Rover Scouts have progressed through all or most of the younger Scouting Sections, a Rover Scout is for any young person interested in self-discovery through adventure. Rover Scouts explore how they can fit and contribute as members of their community.Motto: Go beyond!

Personal Achievement Badges

Working on Personal Achievement Badges allows youth to further develop individual interests and skills, and affords them the opportunity to bring something of themselves into their Scouting experience. Personal Achievement Badges are section-specific and do not continue with the youth from one Section to the next.

Outdoor Adventure Skills

These are achieved in stages and continue with youth from one Section to the next. They mark progress in gaining skills with camping, hiking, aquatics, winter activities, and more.Only the highest stage earned in any particular skill area is worn on the uniform.

Top Section Awards

Third-years in each Section can pursue the Top Section Award — of which there are five, each specific to its particular section — through a combination of personal progression, accumulated Outdoor Adventure Skills, completed service hours, and a successful service project in their community.

Who Can Join Scouting?

Scouts Canada has been fully co-ed since 1997; any children between the ages of 5 and 17 (and also young adults between the ages of 18 and 26) are eligible to join provided that their local Scout Group has the capacity to accept them.Beaver Scouts is the program section offered by Scouts Canada for its youngest youth members, those between the ages of 5 and 7 years. Youth as young as 4 years old may be allowed to join, provided that their birthday falls within the first few months of the program year.Cub Scouts is the program section offered by Scouts Canada for youth members between the ages of 8 and 10 years.Scouts is the program section offered by Scouts Canada for youth members between the ages of 11 and 13 years. Some Scouts opt to stay on a fourth year/until they are 14 years old, in order to keep friend groups together.Venturer Scouts is the program section offered by Scouts Canada for youth members between the ages of 14 and 17 years. Venturers ("Vents") are afforded a much higher degree of independence, and are expected to plan and manage their own activities and budget. Venturers are also able to serve as Youth Scouters, supporting the Beaver and Cub sections.Rover Scouts is the program section offered by Scouts Canada for young adult members between the ages of 18 and 26 years. Rovers can also serve as Scouters, supporting all of the younger sections.Finally, Scouters are the volunteers that make Scouting happen. Volunteering with Scouting is immensely rewarding; it's a wonderful opportunity to share new experiences, foster your own personal growth, make new friends, and have a lot of fun. No prior experience is necessary, and you don't even need to have a child in the program; all that’s required is a willingness to learn and help.

What does it cost to join Scouting?

The registration fee for the 2026 Scouting year is $277. This will actually allow youth to take part in an extended program window that runs from September of 2025 through to December of 2026.Most of the registration fee, however, goes to Scouts Canada's National organization; individual Scout Groups are expected to be able to self-finance.Therefore, to fund our amazing adventures, we fundraise with casinos, bottle drives, and sales of chocolates, plant seeds, popcorn, tree saplings, and more.Scouts Canada also offers what they call the No One Left Behind (NOLB) program. NOLB is a means by which families facing economic barriers are able to find subsidies for Scouting membership and event participation fees.

What do Scouts do?

The short answer is: whatever they put their minds to!The 59th currently runs two Beaver Colonies, three Cub Packs, two Scout Troops, a large Venturer Company, and a growing Rover Crew. Each section is responsible for planning its own activities, although in general they all aim to have three or more overnight camps per year (one each in fall, winter, and spring, and then others as opportunity permits).Other activities include hiking, archery (for Cubs and older), pelletry/riflery (for Scouts and older), geocaching, orienteering, laser tag, curling, sledding/snow tubing, skiing, coding, and much more besides!

What do these activities cost?

While the 59th does subsidize the cost of activities out of its own budget, some portion of the cost for certain events are passed on to families.

  • Overnight camp fees are typically $40.

  • Activities with facility or equipment rentals involved (skiing, curling, snow tubing, etc.) are typically in the $5-$20 range depending on overall cost.

  • Larger events (e.g. jamborees) will be handled on a per-event basis.

Where can I learn more?

When does registration for 2026 open?

Registration for new families starts Sept 8th, 2025. While the "Scouting year" runs from January to December of 2026, the 59th's "program year" follows the school year calendar. Registering for 2026 will thus allow youth to take part in an extended program window that runs from September of 2025 through to December of 2026.Scouts Canada also offers what they call the No One Left Behind (NOLB) program. NOLB is a means by which families facing economic barriers are able to find subsidies for Scouting membership and event participation fees.

How can my child join Scouts?

All Scouts Canada registrations are done through Scouts.ca; no Scout group can process registrations individually. When you begin the registration process, you will be asked to input your postal code, and Scout groups in your area will be listed for you to choose between based on proximity to where you live.Note: The 59th might not be the closest group to you. We would encorage you to register your child(ren) in the group that is nearest to your community.Scouts Canada also offers what they call the No One Left Behind (NOLB) program. NOLB is a means by which families facing economic barriers are able to find subsidies for Scouting membership and event participation fees.

How can my child join the 59th specifically?

The 59th Edmonton has enjoyed truly remarkable growth over the last decade, and as such, we see an incredibly high demand for participation in our programming. Scouting is a youth-driven program, and our members are excited to return year after year...often bringing their friends and siblings along with them.Unfortunately, the demand for spots exceeds our current capacity. Scout groups are entirely managed and run by volunteers, and are required by Scouts Canada to maintain a minimum ratio of adults to youth; it is this ratio, more than any other factor, that defines how many youth a section can have in it.Therefore, the only way we can increase participant capacity and guarantee a registration spot is for an adult to commit to becoming an active volunteer (Scouter) for the 59th. Volunteering with Scouting is immensely rewarding; it's a wonderful opportunity to share new experiences with your child, foster your own personal growth, make new friends, and have a lot of fun. No prior experience is necessary; all that’s required is a willingness to learn and help.Training is provided, much of it conveniently accessible online. The 59th reimburses all training and screening expenses upon the attainment of Active Volunteer (Scouter) status. By committing to volunteer with us, you will secure a spot for your child(ren) to join our program. If you are ready to commit to volunteering, please create/log in to your MyScouts account and follow the prompts to register as a volunteer.

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