The scouting movement was founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell in England in 1907. The movement began in Canada in 1908. In 1915 the Provincial Council of Saskatchewan Scouting was established, although there were scouts prior to that. The aim of the Boy Scouts of Canada is to help members become resourceful and responsible members of the community by providing for their mental, physical and spiritual development. This included learning about outdoor living through camping and hiking along with good deeds.

The first boy scout troop in Moose Jaw was organized on September 28, 1910 when boys from all denominations met in the Zion Methodist Church. Rev. G.F. Salton presided at the meeting and outlined the work, aims and objects of the scouting movement. Enthusiastically a troop was formed and patrol divisions were created. In 1911 the following scout troops existed in Moose Jaw: Divisions “A”, “B”, “C” First Moose Jaw Troop, Zion Church; Second Moose Jaw Troop, St. John’s Church; and the Y.M.C.A. Troop , Y.M.C.A. In 1914 there was a scout troop at St. Michael’s and All Angels Church on South Hill. Troop No. 9 (Hillcrest) was organized in 1926. Troop No. 1 St. George’s was formed around 1923. Scout Master was C.F. Kempton. Senior Patrol Leader was Herbert (Bert) Gray.

Over the years there were many changes. Scouting was divided into sections for the various age groups: Beavers, 5-7, began in 1974; Wolf Cubs, 8-10 years, began in 1916; Boy Scouts, 11-14 years; Venturers, 14-17 years, began in 1966; Rovers, 18-26 years, began in 1917. Scouting is now open to both boys and girls.

In 1971 there were nine scout troops in Moose Jaw, 1970 seven troops, 1993 five troops. In 2004 there was one active group, Troop No. 5, Hillcrest with approximately thirty children in Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. There is no longer a local district, there is an area commissioner.