District Outing to Camp Jubilee
2017-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Camp Jubilee, 2706 Spring Street, Port Moody, BC, Canada
The Southridge District’s annual event is a trip to Camp Jubilee! This day trip includes round trip boat transport from Deep Cove to Camp Jubilee, lunch and activities.

This event was postponed from October 2016. If you signed up for the October trip and are no longer able to attend, please speak with Karla.

Nite Hike
2017-04-08 18:00 - 2017-04-09 06:00 | Pacific Spirit Park, Blanca St & W 16th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
An annual favourite! Patrols hike through the night in Pacific Spirit Park, visiting stations hosted by other youth in Guiding and Scouting to earn challenge points. More info to come!

Emergency Preparedness Workshop with City of Vancouver
2017-05-03 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Do you and your family have the tools and information you need in the event of an emergency? Families are welcome to attend this Emergency Preparedness Workshop with an emergency management expert from the City of Vancouver.
This session will cover some key requirements for the “Prepare for the Unexpected” module, so if you’re working towards your Canada Cord, you’ll want to attend this meeting!
More information about how you and your family can be best prepared for an emergency is available on the City of Vancouver’s website.

Hands Across the Border
2017-06-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Peace Arch Provincial Park, Surrey, BC, Canada
More info to come!

Southridge District Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up
2017-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Fraser Foreshore Park, Byrne Road and Fraser Park Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada
It’s the annual Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-Up at Burnaby Fraser Foreshores Park! Come in uniform, and help keep our rivers and waterways spectacular. Event is free, and includes snack and a crest. See the attached information sheet for more information.

Southridge Shoreline Clean Up info 2017

Fire Extinguisher Training with Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services
2017-10-04 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Learn a critical skill in this interactive session with Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services! Pathfinders will learn the essentials of home fire suppression system, and practice using a fire extinguisher. This workshop covers activities from the “Safe at Home and Out and About” module, which is mandatory of your Canada Cord.

MEC Club Night
2017-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | MEC Vancouver, 130 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada
It’s the annual MEC Club Night!
Mountain Equipment Co-op is hosting another Club Night October 5th that is open to all members of the Scouting and Guiding community in the Vancouver Lower Mainland including Guiders, girls & their parents. During the Club Night, MEC will also be providing info sessions on equipment including how to choose the right hiking boot and pack, details in layering and many more. This would be a great opportunity for a unit to learn more about outdoor gear or purchase items for the upcoming year. Attend in Guiding uniform/clothing! Receive 10% off all regular priced items purchased that evening – including bikes and boats! Only on in-stock items, does not apply to previous purchases, no exceptions. Further details are available on the RSVP.
Working on your Canada Cord? Protip: talk to a MEC staff about outdoor tips, backpack fitting, gear care, and more to cover off some of your Canada Cord program requirements!
Location: MEC Vancouver, 130 West Broadway
Online Registration Form: https://goo.gl/forms/saYTyhp8L sawpvhf2
(Registration due Wed Sept 27!)

Southridge District Outing to Taves Apple Farm
2017-10-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Ice Rink, 51st Ave & Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
It’s a tried and true favourite! We’re heading to Taves Apple Farm in the Fraser Valley for a day of fall fun, fruit and friends.
As a district, we will take chartered buses to the Taves Family Farms Applebarn in Abbotsford, BC. There the girls will have from 10am to 4 pm to explore the farm. Activities include petting zoo, apple cider factory tour, bouncy pillow and more. Girls will each leave with a pumpkin.
Forms and payment are due to Unit Guiders no later than September 20th 2017.

Taves 2017 SG1
Taves 2017 SG2

Enrolment Dinner - Old Spaghetti Factory - EARLY START
2017-11-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Old Spaghetti Factory, 53 Water Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B1A1, Canada
Enrolment is an important part of the Pathfinder journey! We’re heading to the Old Spaghetti Factory for a lovely meal together, and to celebrate our first year Pathfinders!
We’re meeting at 29th Ave Skytrain St at 6:30 pm. Please remember your Compass Card! Pick-up is from the Old Spaghetti Factory in Gastown at 8:30 pm.

Last meeting before the holidays!
2017-12-13 18:45 - 20:30 | BC

Camp Skills Day
2017-12-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Woodward’s Landing Girl Guide Camp, 11551 Dyke Road, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Save the date!! More information to come.

CANCELLED - West Coast Area International Showcase
2018-01-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
OUR OUTING TO THIS ACTIVITY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 🙁
Grab your passport at the door and travel the world while you visit displays of many of our WAGGGS countries. See the parade of flags. Learn about different cultures as you taste food, try games and activities and make crafts from around the world. There will be displays, cultural performances, an international uniform fashion show and presentations. Earn a special reward by completing the WCA International Showcase Challenge. If you love to travel and learning about other cultures and countries, this is an event not to be missed! All participants will receive a unique custom event crest.When: Sunday, January 28th, 2018 from 1 to 5 pmWhere: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, VancouverWho: Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers & AdultsCost: $15 per participant includes passport, crest, food samples, hat crafts, activities, challenge and more. Forms: Event Info Sheet – SG1 – SG2
Forms and payment due no later than January 10 2018.
If a Pathfinder comes to the International Showcase, she may cover some of the following program objectives:
Bridging:
With Rangers
With Younger Girls, ♣ 1. Guiding Activity
Broaden Your Horizons
5. Learn about the World Centres
6. Learn the songs of the World Centres
9. Compare our Promise, Law, & Motto to other countries’
Be a Model Citizen
5. Participate in a flag ceremony
A World to Discover Canada at Your Doorstep
1. Meet other Pathfinders
Girl Guiding International
1. Find WAGGGS countries
2. Learn about WAGGGS & CWFF
4. Discover the World Centres
Around the World at Home
1. Learn international dance(s)
2. Make an international craft
4. Listen to international music
6. Dress in international fashion
7. Have an international night
The Arts from A to Z
6. Make a new craft

CWFF Karaoke Fundraiser - EARLY START
2018-02-21 18:30 - 21:00 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
A fun-filled evening planned by the Pathfinders!
Pathfinders should arrive at 6:30 pm to help set up. The event is from 7 – 9 pm.

CWFF Bowl-A-Thon Bridging Fundraiser
2018-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Old Orchard Bowling Lanes, 4429 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H2A1, Canada
We’re going bowling!! This event is a fundraiser for the Canadian World Friendship Fund, and a bridging event with other Southridge Sparks and Brownies!
Cost is $10 to attend, and includes a crest! Forms and payment are due back on January 10, 2018.

Bowling-SG1
Bowling-SG2

Camp Skills Day
2018-04-21 08:30 - 16:15 | Woodward’s Landing Girl Guide Camp, 11551 Dyke Road, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
It’s the Southridge District Camp Skills Day. As burgeoning leaders, we’re going to help run some stations for Sparks, Brownies and Guides.
Its time again to have some fun and learn camping skills! Join us @ Woodward’s Landing for Camp Skills Day from 8:30am to 4:15pm on April 21st, 2018. There will be 6 stations (*subject to change), 2 snacks (am/pm), lunch provided, and each participant will receive an crest and have the option of purchasing a Woodward’s Landing crest ($1.5/crest). Come join us for a day of fun. Pathfinders will help to run stations, and earn valuable volunteer hours towards your Canada Cord. Volunteers will have warm drinks all day, free lunch and crest. This is a fun and valuable event to attend!
Please bring back the signed SG2 form on March 14 2018.

Camp Skills SG1
Camp Skills SG2

Kayak Training Course with EcoMarine Paddlesport
2018-06-02 08:30 - 2018-06-03 14:30 | EcoMarine Paddlesport Centre, 1300 Discovery Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re doing an amazing kayaking training course with EcoMarine Adventures!
Over this two-day course, Pathfinders will learn the essential kayaking skills needed for a great water-sport adventure. On the water we focus on skills such as boat handling, launching, landing and balancing. Once comfortable in the kayak you will learn how to safely exit your kayak in the event of a capsize, how to get back in with the help of a partner and how to get back in on your own. Pathfinders will earn the Paddle Canada Basic Kayak certification upon completion.
The course is 9:00 am – 2:30 pm each day, so we’ll meet at the beach at 8:30 am. Bring a lunch and lots of water with you each day. There is secure storage and coin operated showers at the Jericho Sailing Centre. See the attached forms for more information.
EcoMarine says… What to bring:

Clothing material should ideally be quick drying synthetic, nylon or wool (no cotton).
Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in.
Wear shorts or capris as you may get wet up to your knees launcing the kayak.
For Paddle Canada programs please bring a bathing suit for under a wetsuit & towel.
Programs run rain or shine so please bring sweater, jacket or rain jacket.
A full change of clothes. Our goal is to keep you dry but spills do happen on occasion.
Comfortable shoes for in the kayak. Your shoes may get wet. Sport sandals, booties or running shoes work best.
Water bottle.
Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses with secured neck string (all available to purchase before program)

Please complete the forms below and return with payment to Unit Guider no later than May 2, 2018. Payment can be made in two instalments – $50 payable May 2, and $30 payable May 30 (this will give Pathfinders a chance to use their Spring cookie cash, too!).

Ecomarine Acknowledgement of Risk Form
Medical Disclosure form
PC_Waiver_Minor
SG1 Kayak Lessons June 2018
SG2 Kayak Lesson with EcoMarine June 2018
SG5 Kayak Lesson EcoMarine June 2018

By completing this course, Pathfinders will complete the following modules: Out on the Trails #3 (kayak training), Outdoor Know How #8 (water safety), and Outdoor Know How #9 (weather forecasting).

Service Project: First Lutheran Church Community BBQ
2018-06-23 10:00 - 14:00 | First Lutheran Church, 5745 Wales St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We have been invited to run activities for kids at the Community BBQ at First Lutheran Church. We will reuse some of our games from Karaoke night, and do face painting, crafts and possibly balloon animals! We can also bring our last few cases of unit cookies to sell. This is another great opportunity to earn volunteer hours towards your Canada Cord and have some fun in the sun!
Please RSVP to Amy by June 6.
SG.1 Form

Sleepover at Fraser Delta Guide House
2018-09-29 14:00 - 2018-09-30 11:00 | Richmond Guide House, 4780 Blundell Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 1G9, Canada
By popular demand!!
We’re heading to IKEA to learn about interior design, budgeting, and delicious Nordic food! From there, we’ll take transit to the Fraser Delta Guide House for a sleepover to kick off the Guiding year.
Meeting place will be IKEA in Richmond. Pick up Sunday morning will be from the Fraser Delta Guide House (4780 Blundell Road).
We will be having dinner at IKEA. Please bring your compass card/bus fare for travel to Fraser Delta Guide House.
A kit list for camp can be found here: Kit List IKEA:Sleepover Sept 2018. We will have cars to store gear in while we are at IKEA.
Cost for camp is $25.00. Please bring your forms and payment no later than Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

Southridge District Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up
2018-10-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Fraser Foreshore Park, Byrne Road and Fraser Park Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada
An annual favourite for Pathfinders and family! Join the Southridge District clean-up crew for some fun on the banks of the Fraser. Wear your uniform, and stay for a treat and crest at the end of the event!

West Coast Area - Amazing Race
2018-10-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Queen Elizabeth Park, Corner of 33rd ave and Ontario St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Teams of four youth with one leader will embark on a race around the park to compete in a series of Halloween-themed challenges, some mental and some physical. Only when each challenge task is completed, will teams be able to move on to their next location. The first group to complete all the challenges will win a prize. It’s going to be AMAZING; don’t miss the fun!
This is a fundraising event with proceeds to help support the WCA India Trip 2019.
Who: Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers, Trex, Scouts & Venturers
Cost: $30.00 per youth participant
Where: Queen Elizabeth Park
When: Sunday, October 28th
Times: 1pm to 4pm

SG1 – QE Halloween Amazing Race – P,R,S,V (1)
SG2 – WCA Halloween Amazing Race 2018

Outing: We Day Family Vancouver - EARLY START
2018-11-21 17:30 - 20:15 | Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re going to We Day Family Vancouver! Come in uniform for this awesome event, featuring inspirational performers and lots of fun! Didn’t bring your form back on Nov 14? You can still join – just bring your signed permission form – SG2 WE DAY Family_9th Pathfinders_2018-11-21 – with you on Nov 21.
This event starts and ends at Nanaimo Skytrain Station. We will meet on the ground level at the entrance to the Skytrain platforms. Bring you compass card!

Girls Can Do It! Girl Guides Celebrate International Women's Day
2019-03-09 12:00 - 16:00 | SFU Segal Building – Beedie School of Business, 500 Granville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, 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, though the event will be most suitable for older girls and those of Brownie age and up.
We will be hosting a fun fair of cool things to explore, from basic displays to elaborate interactive demos. Beyond brochures and trifold 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/displays 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.
The event costs $5 to attend. We’ll meet at 29th Ave Skytrain Station at noon, and head downtown together. Bring your compass card, and dress for the weather!
Forms and payment are due no later than January 30. Talk to a leader if you’d like to use your cookie cash!

SG1 WCA Intl Women’s Day Event
SG2 WCA Int’l Women’s Day Event

St. John's Ambulance "LifeSaver" First Aid Course
2019-04-13 08:45 - 14:30 | St. John’s Ambulance, 6111 Cambie Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 3B2, Canada
This introductory first aid course teaches the skills most often required to save a life. This is a hands-on, interactive basic first aid course with no written examination. This course fulfils the Canada Cord First Aid requirements.

Topics include:

roles and responsibilities
management of an unresponsive casualty
adult resuscitation (1 rescuer CPR and first aid for choking)
severe bleeding
medical conditions
burns, and
poisoning

A certificate of attendance is issued upon completion.

Please bring a lunch, water, pencil case, and clothes you can move in.

SG1 LifeSaver First Aid Course
SG2 LifeSaver First Aid

Forms and payment of $39 for this course are due no later than Wednesday April 3rd.

Registration Opens for Girls Returning to the 9th Pathfinders in 2019/2020
2019-04-15 11:00 - 23:30 | BC
Registration opens at 11 am today for all girls that will be returning to the 9th Pathfinders in the fall.
Please register ASAP (we recommend registering by the end of April) to ensure your space in the unit for next year. The unit will fill up, so don’t wait!
You can register online at girlguides.ca
The 9th Pathfinders iMIS number is 37088. You will need this number to register in the unit.
If you’re moving to a different unit next year (either a different Pathfinder unit, or moving up to Rangers), registration start May 6. Please speak with a Guider if you have any questions about registering in another unit.

Easter Bridging Event
2019-04-17 18:45 - 20:30 | First Lutheran Church, 5745 Wales St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We are hosting an Easter party for the Brownies! Here is the agenda for the party:

6:45 – Games
7:00 – Crafts (divide Brownies into 2 groups and make bunny ears and easter baskets)
7:30 – Easter Egg Hunt
7:45 – Snacks & Brownies go home

After 8:00 pm, we’ll be doing a bit of planning for upcoming camps and events, and playing a game or two!
Come in uniform – this will be a fun evening!

West Coast Area Camp Skills Day
2019-04-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Deas Island Regional Park, Delta, BC, Canada
Pathfinders are invited to attend the Camp Skills Day event on April 20! We are not attending as a unit, but you can go on your own or with some Pathfinder friends!
Come out and learn intermediate to wilderness camp skills depending on your branch. The sessions will be interactive, hands-on, and lots of fun! Each participant will receive a crest and be provided with morning/afternoon snacks and lunch.
If you would like to participate, please bring forms and payment to our cookie selling event on April 10.
Who: Guides to Rangers
Where: Fisher Picnic Shelter, Deas Island
Cost: $10 per participant (or use your cookie cash!)
Forms: SG1 / SG2
Registration: Please register as an individual by completing the Online Registration Form.
Deadline: The deadline to bring back forms and payment to a unit guider is April 10 2019

Independent Opportunity: MEC Club Night
2019-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | MEC Vancouver, 130 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mountain Equipment Co-op is hosting another Club Night on May 9th, 2019 that is open to all members of the Scouting and Guiding community in the Vancouver Lower Mainland including Guiders, girls & their families. This is a great opportunity for Pathfinders to learn more about outdoor gear or purchase items for the upcoming year. We’d love to see the GGC members make use of this opportunity and attend in Guiding uniform/clothing!
Receive 10% off regular priced items purchased that evening – including bikes and boats (some conditions apply – see RSVP form!)
Further details and RSVP (deadline is May 1st): https://goo.gl/forms/XSfIvepklxrMRILD3
Location: MEC Vancouver, 130 West Broadway
RSVP REQUIRED – please sign up by May 1st!

Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-Up
2019-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Fraser Foreshore Park, Byrne Road and Fraser Park Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada
It’s the annual Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-Up!
In addition to taking part of the shoreline clean up, the 9th Pathfinders will be providing treats as a service project for the district! We will be circulating a sign-up for treat contributions on Wednesday September 25.
Please consider bringing a treat that is gluten free, such as rice crispy squares. All treats must be nut free, so check your ingredients closely while preparing your wonderful snacks!
Uniforms are mandatory for this public service event.

Halloween PARTY!
2019-10-30 18:45 - 20:30 | BC
We’re celebrating the season with a fun Halloween evening! Come in costume, bring your favourite board game, and bring a little snack to share (if you like). We’ll be ordering pizza for the group.
Should be a very fun evening!

Enrolment Outing - Welcome to the 9th Pathfinders
2019-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.
