January 10, 2026
*Scouts Canada Team Celebrates Achievement for their participation at the 1st International Youth Chef Jamboree*
During their festive New Year’s vacation in the vibrant country of Belize, the Bouchard/Riverol family took a moment to visit Dr. Rene R. Villanueva, the esteemed Chairman of the Belize Scout Foundation. In a warm and cheerful setting, Chairman Villanueva proudly presented them with their well-earned certificates of participation in the 1st International Youth Chef Jamboree (IYCJ).
As part of their contribution to this global culinary event, the Canadian team delivered a live cooking demonstration, broadcast to audiences around the world. This interactive experience allowed viewers to witness their culinary skills firsthand, and you can still catch the excitement by visiting the official International Youth Chef Jamboree Facebook page.
Among the honored participants were Beaver Scout Claire (Scout) Bouchard Riverol, along with her family members Guy Bouchard and Candice Riverol from the 1st Saint Lazare Beaver Timbertop Colony, Scouts Canada. They received their certificates in recognition of their involvement in the inaugural International Youth Chef Jamboree, which took place from October 31 to November 2, 2025, in the beautiful setting of Tlaxcala, Mexico. This unique event brought together young chefs from around the globe, fostering a spirit of creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange through the art of cooking.
The theme for this 1st IYCJ, “Uniting Friendship through Cooking,” reflects the spirit of collaboration and cultural exchange embodied in the event.
