Scouting Polls 2009

Parents: I have signed up my child for Scouting in the fall because (please check all that apply):

I enjoyed Scouting as a youth (102) 21% Of the camping and outdoor fun (34) 7% I want my child to meet more friends (46) 9% Scouting encourages good values (116) 24% Scouting teaches valuable outdoor and life skills (191) 39%

For all Scouting youth…What I loved most about Scouting this year:

Camping (216) 69% Community outings (7) 2% Badge work (19) 6% Regular meetings (11) 4% Other outdoor adventures (37) 12% Helping my community (24) 8%

Leaders, youth and parents...

I would like to participate in some Scouting activities in the summer (289) 89% I would not like to participate in some Scouting activities in the 11% summer. (34)

Did you know? Which of the following facts were you not aware of:

I am aware of all items. (250) 42% Scouts Canada’s programs are completely co-ed. (69) 12% Scouting is a spiritually-based organization. (73) 12% Scout Popcorn is our official fundraiser. (68) 11% Scouts Canada offers uniform choices. (87) 15% Scouts Canada is multicultural. (46) 8%

In which of the following social media sites do you participate?

Facebook (615) 51% Bebo (19) 2% Twitter (57) 5% Flickr (58) 5% LinkedIn (85) 7% MySpace (79) 7% YouTube (288) 24%

What is your favorite section of Scouting Life Magazine?

Feature articles (39) 29% Regular columns (10) 8% Youth’s Own (10) 8% From Far and Wide (7) 5% All Things Green (8) 6% Engaging Youth (59) 44%

For leaders - how do you plan to organize and/or publicize Bring a Friend this year?

We'll host specific Bring a Friend nights (50) 30% We'll have a Bring a Friend month (12) 7% We'll send letters home to parents (29) 17% We'll place ads in the local papers (4) 2% We'll talk to the youth about Bring a Friend during our regular meetings (50) 30% We'll speak to the parents directly (22) 13%