Last meeting of the year!

It is the final meeting of the year! At this meeting we will go geocaching in Stanley Park, get snacks from the concession stand at Second Beach, and have our closing ceremony. 

It is going to be hot so please dress for the weather and be sun smart. 

Things to bring:

  • mask, hand sanitizer 
  • bottle of water
  • hat, sunglasses
  • wear sunscreen 
  • your favourite Guiding memory from the year

The unit will cover the cost of the snack. 
We will meet at 6:45 at the Second Beach concession stand outside the washrooms

IN PERSON: Camp Skills

Tonight we have a guest coming to help us practice our camp skills including:

1. Making gadgets out of rope and sticks

2. Making shelters out of tarps

3. Using camping stoves

Please meet at the Trout Lake South Side Parking Lot (right by the Concession) at 6:45. 
Please bring:

1. Weather appropriate clothing

2. hand sanitizer and mask

3. a reusable travel mug for a warm treat

4. Optional – if you have some rope or twine for practicing tying knots feel free to bring it. 

Pick up will be at the Trout Lake South Side Parking Area at 8:30. See you there!

IN PERSON: Shoreline Clean-up

Today we’re going to do a community service project by cleaning up trash at Larry Young Park and along the Local Heros Pathway. Please find more information here:http://shorelinecleanup.ca/cleanups/1dkwd

Drop off and Pick up are at Larry Young Park. The address is 1736 E 11th Ave and there is a parking lot behind the ICBC building where parents can drop off and pick up. This is a small park under the skytrain line just east of Commercial Drive. Please drop off at 6:45 and pick up at 8:30. 
Please bring:

1. Clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather, including your uniform/scarf

2. Mask and hand sanitizer

3. One garbage bag

4. Set of metal tongs (like BBQ tongs)

5. Rubber or silicone gloves (like old yellow kitchen gloves or medical gloves)

We will bring extras if you don’t have tongs or gloves.