Chipmunks Scurry!
Scouts Canada is piloting a new “Early Years” section starting this September: Chipmunks!
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Scouter Ken is joined by Heather Ferguson and Ruchi Manikthala from Scouts Canada to discuss the recently-announced Chipmunk Scouts, which is now the official name of the “Early Years” program offering that Scouts Canada will begin piloting this September.
Building off of what The Scout Association did with Squirrel Scouts, Chipmunks will welcome youth 4-5 years old into an introductory Scouting program, involving parents and – hopefully! – driving more recruitment of both youth and adult volunteers.
Learn More: All About Chipmunks
March 1st, 2025
March 7th, 2025
And if your group wants to volunteer to run one of the pilot Chipmunks sections, express your interest using this form.
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Heather Ferguson
Director, New Program Strategy
Heather has worked for Scouts Canada since 2015 in various roles, including Area Support Manager in White Pine, Oshawa, Whitby and Owasco, as well as Council Relationship Manager in Greater Toronto Council.
Ruchi Manikthala
Associate Director, Early Years
Ruchi has been with Scouts Canada since 2023, first as a Program Specialist and then as the Associate Director for the Early Years program, now called Chipmunks.
