For many, the West Coast camping season starts on the May long weekend, but help for rookie campers is already on tap thanks to Scouts Canada.

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Scouts Canada, which offers programming in multiple languages to more than 50,000 youth aged five to 26 is all about being prepared. Starting May 1, they乌鸦传媒檙e helping all Canadian campers navigate common camping calamities.

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The Scouts Canada Camptastic Helpline at 1-844-SCOUT101 offers 24/7 advice on 10 camping conundrums: wild wildlife: bear necessities; it乌鸦传媒檚 like rai-aaa-ain乌鸦传媒� on your camping day (though a certain knowledge of Alanis Morissette is required to read that one in the appropriate tone); gimme shelter 乌鸦传媒� tactical tent tips; don乌鸦传媒檛 be a crappy camper; the ways of water; crafty ways to keep insects at bay; treading light-ly; first aid fundamentals; and up the creek without a paddle.

Campers with internet access or planning ahead for their trip can access helpful resources, guides and videos at .

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