Are you seeking ways for your kid to connect with other kids?

Are you looking for a fun, activity based social group?

The 88^th Polaris Scout group is geared towards youth with neurological or mental health conditions including sensory processing disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, OCD, nonverbal learning disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders including Asperger's, anxiety, Tourette's, ODD, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.

We are very excited about introducing the benefits of the Scouting program to youth who may not have had positive experiences in community organizations in the past. Our goal is to follow the Scouting program but structuring and supporting it in a way that ensures that our youth members experience growth, success and fun.

Scouts Canada is a volunteer-driven, youth focused, non-profit organization. Our mission is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society. A mission which becomes even more important for youth with special needs.

The exact composition and activities of this group will be based on the needs and interests of the participating youth following the guidelines of Scouts Canada. Parent or caregiver participation is required to ensure a successful experience for all.

The group meets Saturday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30 in the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital gym. Feel free to stop by to check out our program. Call first to ensure that we are on site that week. Our first meeting of the year is Saturday, September 18. We run most Saturdays until June. The cost for the year is $215/youth. We are running a cub section (ages 8-10) and a scout section (ages 11-16). We will only be offering a beaver section (ages 5-7) if someone steps forward to lead this section.

For more information, please contact either Carmen at Scouts Canada (780-454-8561, email: cspence@scouts.ca) or the parent liaison/Cub leader Sabrina (780-461-2178, email: park_w@telus.net)

Make memories you'll keep forever and share the adventure of a lifetime.