9th Vancouver Pathfinders

Enrolment Outing - Welcome to the 9th Pathfinders
2019-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Off the Grid Waffle Cafe, 5943 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC, V5W 2Z6
We’re heading out for a special enrolment ceremony, featuring dessert!
Meet at Off the Grid Waffle Cafe at 5943 Fraser Street at 7:00pm. Please come in uniform.
We’ll start off with yummy waffle desserts and then have our enrolment ceremony to welcome the 1st years into our Unit.
Pick up is at 8:30pm from Off the Grid Waffle Cafe.

"Urinetown" The Musical @ Studio 58
2020-02-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Studio 58 @ Langara College, 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re heading out for a fun night on the town to watch “Urinetown” presented by Studio 58, Langara College’s professional theatre training program.
About “Urinetown”: In a city gripped by a severe drought, a large corporation holds a monopoly on all toilets and citizens must pay to pee! Heroic Bobby Strong incites the masses to revolt in this Tony Award-winning musical satire about capitalist greed, environmental catastrophe, and hope.
This outing will give Pathfinders a chance to visit the Langara post-secondary campus, explore themes of urban development and climate change, and enjoy a wonderful musical!
We will be meeting at the corner of 49th Ave and Manitoba Street, on the north side of the street, and walking into campus together. Note the slightly later meeting time, as the show starts at 8 pm.
This event costs $18 to attend. Talk to a Guider about using Cookie Cash. Forms are available here Forms and payment are due back to the unit no later than Wednesday January 29. Uniforms are mandatory for this fun public outing.

Urinetown Musical SG2
Urinetown Musical SG1

Volunteering at the NEW Greater Vancouver Food Bank
2020-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Greater Vancouver Food Bank – NEW location, 8345 Winston Street, Burnaby, BC, Canada
A perennial favorite! We’re going to do a volunteer shift at the new Greater Vancouver Food Bank warehouse in Burnaby. Note the new location, and earlier meeting time (6-8 pm)! Uniforms and close toed shoes are mandatory for this service event. Please also bring some non-perishable food items to donate to the food bank. Some of their most needed items are canned beans, dry pasta, pasta sauces, canned fish, and canned full meals (such as soup or chilli).
Drop off and pick up is from the new GVFB location (8345 Winston St, in Burnaby). If you are taking transit, the nearest Skytrain station is University-Production Way. Please let a leader know if you plan on taking transit.
Please also bring the attached Food Bank Volunteering Form with you on Wednesday.

Food Bank Volunteering Form

Outing: West Coast Area Travel Talks
2020-03-04 18:45 - 21:15 | York House School, 4176 Alexandra Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Our Guiding members have travelled all over the world and want to share their amazing experiences to you. Attend this inspiring evening of diverse speakers as they present their storytelling and insights from their Guiding adventures. Each presenter speaks for seven minutes; no more, no less. This is the TED Talks of Guiding travel adventures.
This is an event not to be missed! Join us for an evening of incredible, motivating travel talks!
All event attendees will receive a beautiful and unique event crest.
When: Wednesday, March 4, 2019 from 7pm to 9pm
Where: York House School Theatre at 4176 Alexandra St., Vancouver
Who: Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers, TREX members, Guiders and Family & Friends
Cost: $5 per person
Forms and information sheet are available here:
Event Info Sheet – https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LE_kNq4rL88JPauRCVBlpCEcBh9k__e-
SG1 – https://drive.google.com/open?id=1emktrU-xlkMOvmg0U5vsHBNrK_B243Ic
SG2 – https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oWdJuAjDdsZ3OFnm0RORLqMfOxfY-5NX
Check out the cool crest!

Girls Can Do It: International Women's Day Event
2020-03-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Vancouver Community College, 250 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Come join the Girl Guides of Canada – West Coast Area Council for a celebration of International Women’s Day and all the amazing challenges that women tackle every day. All ages are welcome.
WCA will be hosting a fun fair of cool things to explore. Beyond brochures and trifold display boards, we want to get girls trying new skills in hands-on ways. With hundreds of Girl Guide friends, come explore booths from local businesses, professionals, and organizations, who are contributing their time and enthusiasm. Girls will explore the tables at their leisure throughout the afternoon. There will be a variety of activities set up, with interesting people to talk to, demos to try, swag to take home, and more.
We will be registering for the 2:30 pm event start time. Meeting place will be at Stadium Skytrain Station, at the top (Beatty Street) exit. From there, we will walk to VCC. Pick up will be at the same place at 5 pm.
This fun event costs $5 to attend.
Please bring back this Girls Can Do It SG2 and $5 confirming your attendance no later than Wednesday January 29.

DIGITAL OUTING: AdventureSmart "Survive Outside" Webinar
2021-02-03 18:45 - 20:30 | Zoom
We’re going on a digital outing, and participating in the “Survive Outside” webinar facilitated by AdventureSmart BC.

Participants will learn about personal preparedness for the outdoors, safe activities and practices, to help reduce the number and severity of search and rescue incidents. What topics will be covered?
~ Trip Planning – making a plan and leaving a trip plan.
~ Training – physical, certification based, mentorship, mental strength, decision making.
~ Taking Essentials – basic safety items, plus adding season and sport specific gear.
~ What to do in an emergency.

Who can participate? Anyone interested in outdoor recreation and personal preparedness for outdoor activities such hiking, snowshoeing, backcountry adventures, mountain biking, snowmobiling, ski touring and winter hiking.

This meeting is being hosted by AdventureSmart, so you’ll have to sign up for the webinar for access to the meeting.
Sign up for this webinar in advance here:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7320453171404933136?fbclid=IwAR2JbfCyewd-LShEnbF_JXa8EYrp49NmAUT4sjS6MmKRHhOQcYTmHTVKcso
After the webinar, log on to Zoom for a debrief with the Pathfinder unit!
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IN PERSON: Nature Outing & Enrolment Ceremony
2021-02-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Queen Elizabeth Park, Corner of 33rd ave and Ontario St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
This Saturday we are celebrating the enrollment of our first years at Queen Elizabeth Park. We will also have a fun nature scavenger hunt, snacks, and maybe a few games. Please remember to do to the COVID-19 self-assessment prior to coming tomorrow, and do not attend if you’re not feeling well or have any of the symptoms identified on the self-assessment.
Drop off / Pick up: QE Park Reservoir Parking Lot parking area at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park
When: 1 – 3pm, Saturday Feb 20
What to bring: Pathfinder uniform, rain jacket, rain boots, warm layers, toque, gloves, mask, pen, water bottle, COVID-19 waiver (if you haven’t yet handed it in), personal hand sanitizer
We encourage everyone to review the Girl Guide Promise and Law in advance!
You can return cookie money for your fall cookies via cheque payable to Girl Guides of Canada (preferred), or cash), on Saturday.

ONLINE: Craft night
2021-03-10 18:45 - 20:30 | Zoom
We’re doing an awesome craft project! Stay tuned for information about materials delivery.
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ONLINE: Girl Led Meeting #1
2021-03-31 18:45 - 20:30 | Zoom
More info to come!
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IN PERSON: Mount Pleasant Mural Walking Tour & Photo Scavenger Hunt
2021-05-05 18:45 - 20:30 | Grimmet Park, 19th & Main (W side), Vancouver
We are going to do a self-guided walking tour and photo scavenger hunt of the murals in Mount Pleasant, with some surprises along the way!
You can also download the Mural Festival app in advance of our tour for digital access to the mural information. We will also have hard copies of maps and materials for our outing.
We’re going to meet at Grimmett Park, on 19th Ave, just west of Main Street, at 6:45 pm and walk north through Mount Pleasant.
Pick up is at the Mount Pleasant Community Centre (south end entry/exit, at 8th Ave and Kingsway), at 8:30 pm.
Wear your uniform, and bring a camera or device that you can take photos with!

IN PERSON: Mental and Physical Self-Defense Workshop with ARISE - at Trout Lake Park
2021-05-12 18:45 - 20:30 | Trout Lake Park, Meet at Trout Lake Concession Stand on south end of park (enter from 19th and Lakewood), Vancouver, BC, Canada
We are doing an in-person mental and physical self-defense workshop at Trout Lake Park with ARISE. Meet at 6:45 pm at the Trout Lake Concession Stand (in the south end of the park, near the parking lot – access from 19th & Lakewood).
For this meeting you will need to:
1) Complete the Digital Waiver: Please forward this link to parents https://app.cleverwaiver.com/render/templateByRefId/604428869ee3e500fe57407d. The waiver outlines the risks involved with learning self-defense and other important details.
2) Bring: Participants are to bring a blanket/yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing and have some water.
3) What to expect: The session will begin with a discussion time around the topics of safety, boundaries and consent and then transition into learning some jiu-jitsu based self-defense techniques.
Arise’s mission is to foster inner confidence, resiliency and awareness in young people, through fun, engaging and active workshops.
Arise Programs seeks to teach children and youth that they are worthy of being safe and respected.
Their whole-being approach brings together a unique combination of physical literacy and social-emotional learning. Equipping participants with the physical, emotional and intellectual skills essential to the development of self-confidence, awareness and character.
Through self-defense, mindfulness, role-play games and artful discussion activities, this session will focus on the exploration of movement, body autonomy, self-confidence and social awareness.
Part 1) Mental Self-Defense: Discussion-based activity addressing 1 or 2 concepts of personal safety, for example, non-verbal communication, consent/boundaries or emotional regulation. During this time, we may talk and draw, making mental and emotional connections to important topics.
Part 2) Physical Self-Defense: We’ll learn simple self-defense techniques that they can try at home solo or with a parent or sibling. These techniques can be implemented straight away and don’t involve any fighting or aggression, but rather reinforces individuals’ body autonomy and their right to say no.

IN PERSON: Special Guest - Archaeology Presentation and Global Issues Exploration
2021-05-26 18:45 - 20:30 | Cartier Park, 309 E 36th Ave, Vancouver, Canada
We have a special guest joining us tonight for a workshop on anthropology
Dr. Lisa Cooper will share what it’s like to be an archaeologist and professor, talk about her work in the Middle East, and bring some real artifacts that the girls can touch and discuss.
We’ll also learn about issues impacting people in other parts of the world, including refugee settlement programs and processes.
Come dressed for the weather, as we’ll be outside this evening.

IN PERSON: Shoreline Clean Up
2021-06-02 18:45 - 20:30 | Larry Young Park, 11th & Commercial, Vancouver
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
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.

IN PERSON: Camp Skills
2021-06-09 18:45 - 20:30
We’re doing a camp skills activity! More info to come.

IN PERSON: Year-End Ceremony and Outing
2021-06-23 18:45 - 20:30 | 2nd Beach Concession Stand, 8501 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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
– hat, sunglasses
– wear sunscreen
– your favourite Guiding memory from the year
– if you have a smartphone, download a geocaching app like this one: https://www.geocaching.com/play

The unit will cover the cost of the snack.

We will meet at 6:45 at the Second Beach concession stand outside the washrooms.

Special Outing: BC Girl Guides & TransLink All About Transit Outing!
2021-10-16 13:00 - 16:00
Come explore public transit with BC Girl Guides & TransLink this Fall at free outdoor events in North Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, and Coquitlam! These special afternoon events – designed for girl members of Girl Guides and other guests – will help girls get to know transit, gain valuable life skills, and connect with friends.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Discover public transit and explore free fun activities towards your Local Communities badge and other Girl Guide program themes/areas, with friendly staff from TransLink. Activities will include:
Bus tours
Station scavenger hunts
Transit-themed crafts & games
Safety information
Free crests!
Meet at 29th Ave Skytrain Station at 1 pm. Pick up at Central Park, in the parking lot off of Kingsway (north side of the park) near the children’s playground at 4 pm.
Dress for the weather and bring your bus pass!

Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt with the 6th Pathfinders
2021-11-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Granville Island, Anderson Street south of Kids Market, Anderson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
The 6th Pathfinders have invited us to join them for an Amazing Race activity at Granville Island!
About the event:
A series of fun activities in a race with a prize at the end. Event includes an Amazing Race participation badge. Badges will be sent to unit Guiders after the event.
For meeting up at the beginning of the event and pickup by parents, look for a blue canopy shelter, with a 6th Vancouver Pathfinder banner.
This event is being organized by Kaitlyn and Zoey, 2nd year Pathfinders in the 6th Vancouver Pathfinder Unit in Southridge District.
Deadline for RSVP by unit Guiders to the 6th Vancouver Pathfinders is Friday October 29.

Winter Celebration: Skating Outing
2021-12-08 17:45 - 19:30 | Hillcrest Community Centre, 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver, BC, Canada
For our last get-together of 2021, we’re heading to Hillcrest Community Centre (4575 Clancy Loranger Way) for a public skate!
We’ll meet just outside the community centre main door (west side of the building, next to the round-about, where you’d enter the pool and rink) at 5:45 pm, in order to get checked in for the 6 pm public skate time. Pick up from the same location at 7:30 pm.There is no cost to attend, but there are some important things to note – read on for more info!
What to know and bring:

Vaccine passports are mandatory for everyone 12 years and older, so please bring your vaccine passport with you! Youth 12 – 18 are not required to have government ID to go with the passport.
If you have your own skates and helmet, please bring them. If you don’t have skates, we’ll rent them for you.
Likewise, if you have Park Board monthly flexi-pass, please bring it with you. Otherwise, we’ll pay for your admission.
Wear warm and comfortable clothing, including gloves, scarf etc. as it’s cool in the rink!
Bring a water bottle, but leave valuables etc. at home.

Text Karla if you have any questions prior to meeting. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow night!

NOTE EARLY START: Glow Bowling at Grandview Lanes
2022-04-27 18:15 - 20:30 | Grandview Lanes Bowling Alley, 2195 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re going to Grandview Lanes for a fun evening for glow bowling as a group!
Please meet outside Grandview Lanes at 6:15 pm. Our bowling time starts at 6:30 pm. Pick up time is 8:30 pm from the bowling alley.
Come in uniform, and don’t forget your mask!

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Outdoor First Aid & CPR C Course with Coast Wilderness Medical Training
2022-05-29 10:00 - 14:30 | Pacific Spirit Park, Blanca St & W 16th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Ready to get geared up for outdoor adventures? We’re doing an awesome outdoor first aid course with Coast Wilderness Medical Training!
This course, designed specially for Pathfinders, will cover:
– Responding to an Emergency
– CPR/AED for adults & children (with CPR C & AED certification)
– Choking
– Hypothermia Wraps
– Minor Wound Care
– Splinting

…all in an awesome outdoor setting!

Meet at the Greater Vancouver Parks parking lot on 16th Ave, just west of Blanca St, on the north side of 16th Ave (Pacific Spirit Regional Park – Park Centre Parking Lot, 4915 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 3E9)

SG1-2021-EN First Aid May 29 2022
SG2-2018-EN Outdoor First Aid May 29 2022
Outdoor First Aid Kit List

Outdoor Camp Skills and Year-End Celebration
2022-06-08 18:45 - 20:30 | Trout Lake Park, Meet at Trout Lake Concession Stand on south end of park (enter from 19th and Lakewood), Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re heading to Trout Lake for a special evening of camp skills! More info to come.

NOTE EARLY START: Cookie Selling and Elections Visit at Britannia Community Centre
2022-10-05 17:00 - 19:00
We’re selling cookies. It’s important that everyone participate in this public cookie sales date, as we have a lot of cookies to sell this year!
Following cookie selling, we’ll be visiting Britannia Community Centre to check out the election advanced polls, and learn about our local municipal democratic processes and the 2022 civic elections!
Meet at Commercial and Napier, on the west side of the street, just beside the Choices Market. Please come in uniform!

Fall Festive Activity!
2022-10-26 18:45 - 20:30
Information TBC!

Craft Evening at 4Cats Studio on Main Street - NOTE EARLY START AND END
2022-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 | 4Cats Main Street, 3573 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re heading to 4Cats Art Studio on Main Street for a wonderful evening of crafting! Note the early start and end times. You’ll need to participate for the full two hours to complete this project. This is a two part project, so we’ll be back at 4Cats to complete this at a subsequent meeting. Come dressed to have fun!

Skating at Hillcrest Community Centre
2022-12-07 17:50 - 19:30 | Hillcrest Community Centre, 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re going skating at Hillcrest this week!
Please arrive at 5:50 pm. Bring skates and a helmet if you have them – otherwise, we will rent for anyone skating.
Note the early start and end times!!!

Snow Tubing at Mount Seymour
2023-02-04 08:10 - 14:00 | Mount Seymour Resort, 1700 Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
We are heading to Mount Seymour for an action-packed morning of snow tubing!
We’ll be taking the Mount Seymour shuttle to and from the hill together, so you don’t need to drive up the mountain. Drop off at 8:10 am at Rupert Skytrain Station, and pick up in the same location at 2 pm.
Please review the attached forms and kit list for more very important information. Forms and payment are due no later than Wednesday February 1. Speak with Christa if you’d like to use your cookie cash towards this this fun outing!

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Bridging Event: David Oppenheimer Elementary School
2025-04-30 18:10 - 20:20
This week the Pathfinders will facilitate a Bridging Night activity for the Girl Guides. We will meet at David Oppenheimer Elementary School (2421 Scarboro Ave, Vancouver) at 6:10 p.m. and we will finish at 8:20 p.m. The evening’s activities will focus on “Nature Discoveries” and will contribute to the Pathfinder’s program work.

Nature Discoveries (Walk in Central Park)
2025-05-28 18:45 - 20:30

Scavenger Hunt + Picnic
2025-06-11 18:45 - 20:30
This week, we will celebrate our last meeting of the year with a picnic and scavenger hunt at Trout Lake. We will meet near the picnic shelter at Trout Lake at 6:45 for a fun evening of games, snacks and pizza. Pathfinders should dress appropriately for the weather. Pickup is at 8:30.

End of Year Outing
2025-12-10 18:45 - 20:30
