Scouts Canada and Survivorman, Les Stroud, launch epic youth adventure challenge
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OTTAWA, ON, April 19, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - After a year of on-and-off lockdowns and unpredictability, kids need something fun to look forward to as we emerge from the winter season.
Scouts Canada has partnered with Les Stroud, aka Survivorman, to launch the exciting Great 8 Challenge so youth can spring into adventure. Based on chapters from Les Stroud s new book,
Wild Outside: Around the World with Survivorman (Annick Press, 2021), the campaign will engage youth through eight epic weeks of fun challenges. From developing survival skills like shelter building, wilderness navigation and first aid to learning plant savviness and campfire cooking, each week will keep kids active and outdoors. For Scout Groups that aren t able to meet in-person, depending on municipal and provincial COVID-19 restrictions, youth can embark on each week