It will be three years in September that the Bowen Island Scout group nearly collapsed after leaders left the island and kids moved on to Outside 45. A small group of parents got together to bring it back to life, last announced that a series of grants have been awarded in order to improve programming and make it more accessible.
The group, with 28 registrants at the moment, will have money for new equipment and to subsidize camps (BC Gaming Grant), and a bursary fund so that financial obstacles don’t prevent kids from participating (Knick Knack Nook Foundation & Legion Grant).
The Scouts have enjoyed a snowy winter and have already had their first camping trip of the spring.
To apply for a bursary with the Bowen Scouts, go to the Scouts.ca website and look for “No-one left behind”.
