E-Patches & Crests

Welcome to EPC’s Blog, a one-stop spot for kids and youth activities, camp plans, challenges, meeting plans, free ideas, and more. Here you’ll be able to discover step-by-step crafts, how-to instructions, and even learn what the EPC community is up to.

Scouting and Guiding Branches Around The World

Aug 31, 2021

In 1908, Robert Baden-Powell’s book “Scouting for Boys” triggered the Scouting movement, and in 1910 Agnes Baden-Powell formed the girls-only Guiding organization. Since then, both Scouts and Guides have spread across the globe. Although the primary goal of the programs has stayed the...

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DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

Nov 24, 2020

Materials Required: Candy canes Regular sized square chocolate bar Small sized chocolate bars Tiny decorative chocolate bars Santa decoration (We used a chocolate Santa) Double sided tape Christmas...

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Kindness Rocks - At Home Activity

Mar 30, 2020

What can you do when you're stuck at home? Here are some activities that focus on caring for others and doing random acts of...

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Thinking Day Ideas

Jan 31, 2019

Searching for this year's Thinking Day theme? Each year the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scounts (WAGGGS) announces the theme of this years Thinking Day event and they even release a booklet with information and activities. The...

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Candy Science

Nov 5, 2019

Supplies: M&Ms Warm Water Shallow bowl or mini cups (you can try this in individual cups like you see below or in one cup like the video)   Ask the Beavers to create a hypothesis: What do they think will happen...

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Holiday Baking Recipe Book

Dec 19, 2018

We all have our favourite holiday recipes and look forward to spending time baking up a storm for friends and family! The EPC Staffers have submitted their favourite holiday recipes and we’ve created a printable PDF download just for you.   These recipes were presented on day...

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Christmas Carols

Dec 2, 2018

It’s never too late, or too early, to organize a Caroling Event in your community, break out the Karaoke machine, or just start practicing with the help of the shower-head microphone if you’re a little shy! Singing is one of the best ways to get yourself in the Christmas spirit! We...

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