9th Vancouver Pathfinders

IN PERSON: Year-End Ceremony and Outing
2021-06-23 18:45 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

IN PERSON: False Creek Ferry Ride & Walking Tour
2021-10-20 18:45 - 20:30 | BC
We’re meeting for an adventure along the False Creek Seawall, including a ride on the False Creek ferries!
We’ll meet at Creekside Community Centre at 1 Athlete’s Way in Olympic Village at 6:45 pm, and starting with a ferry ride to Granville Island. Please be on time as the ferries leave by 7 pm! We’ll then explore the Seawall en route back through Southeast False Creek via Charleson Park, Hinge Park, Olympic Village and back to Creekside! Pick up is from Creekside Community Centre at 8:30 pm.
Come dressed for the weather, including wearing a warm and waterproof jacket at toque, and bring a headlamp or flashlight.

IN PERSON: Halloween Party!
2021-10-27 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
UPDATE: We’re going to have this meeting in person at St Thomas Anglican! Yahoo!
Come in costume, with a mask, and be prepared to have a spooky and fun evening of games, costume party, and Halloween-y fun!
For those that haven’t been into our meeting space at St Thomas Anglican before, enter from the side basement door off of St Margaret Street.

ONLINE: BC Girl Guides Virtual Career Fair 2021
2021-11-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-11-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Online
An independent opportunity to learn more about the many career options available to you. For more information and to register, visit the Eventbrite listing.

IN PERSON: Enrolment Ceremony and Winter Craftiness
2021-12-01 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
For our enrolment ceremony, we’re going to have a fun and winter-y evening at St Thomas.
We’ll have our enrolment ceremony, followed by a chance to make and decorate winter architectural masterpieces using graham crackers and lots of sweet treats. We’ll also have some tasty snacks and treats.
Please wear your uniform to this official ceremony.

IN PERSON: Thinking Day Event
2022-02-23 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
More info to come!

NiteHike @ Pacific Spirit Park
2022-04-09 19:00 - 2022-04-10 23:00 | Pacific Spirit Park, Blanca St & W 16th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nite Hike is back! After a two-year hiatus, the incredible outdoor adventure Nite Hike, organized by Scouting, is back! We’d like to take a group from the 9th Pathfinders to enjoy this awesome night of outdoor challenges, adventure and friendly competition. The hike goes all night long, but in previous years if girls have preferred, we’ve hiked for a few hours. This gives us plenty of time to enjoy the fun, and still have a comfy sleep after a few hours of adventuring in the dark.
$5 registration includes access to all of the adventures, challenge stations, and a cool crest! Kit list will be posted later in March.
What is NiteHike? Here’s what Scouting has to say:
Is this your first time attending NiteHike? Have you never heard of NiteHike before?
Welcome! NiteHike is an all night hike through Pacific Spirit Park near UBC. Participants register in self assigned groups of 4-7 youth plus at least two leaders and hike the approximately 18km of trails in the dark and compete in activity stations for points! The hike group with the most amount of points is declared the winner, and has their Group name engraved on the NiteHike trophy for all time! NiteHike usually has around 600 hikers, and 20-22 activity stations, and groups can complete as many or as few stations as they want. Youth from Girl Guides, Scouts Canada, and Boy Scouts of America are welcome to attend, with hikers ranging from ages 8 to 80! Most groups that complete the entire event are around 12-14 years of age, and some groups manage to run the entire trail network to try and finish before midnight!

SG1-NiteHike2022
SG2-NiteHike2022 Parent Permission Form

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

NOTE EARLY START: VanDusen Gardens EcoChallenge
2022-06-01 17:30 - 19:30 | VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5151 Oak Street, Vanncouver, BC, Canada
We’re heading to beloved Vancouver attraction VanDusen Gardens to try out their brand-new eco challenge and enjoy some time in nature!
Come dressed for the weather, as this activity will be fully outdoors.
This event costs $5 to attend. Forms and payment are due June 1 (on site).

SG1-2021-EN VanDusen Gardens June 1 2022
SG2-2018-EN VanDusen Gardens

Enrolment Preparation and Bridging Event
2022-10-19 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re preparing for enrolment, and doing a bridging activity with the Rangers! Come in uniform, and get ready to have fun!

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

Cancelled: WCA Camp Stove Cook-off 2022: Mad Science
2022-10-30 12:30 - 17:00 | Deas Island Regional Park, Delta, BC, Canada
It’s alive! Assemble your team of mad scientists and prepare to create a feast sure to please all atoms and cells! Teams of Pathfinders or Rangers will create a three-course menu using a selection of provided ingredients to wow our fabulous guest judges and vie for the ultimate award: the West Coast Area trophy for Culinary Supremacy!
When: Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 12:30 – 5 pm
Where: Fisher Field Picnic Shelter, Deas Island Regional Park, Delta
Who: Patrols of 4-6 Pathfinders or Rangers
Cost: $15 per Pathfinder
RSVP deadline to Unit Guiders: Wednesday October 12
Information Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12GF0FmmCl52uIDxej_g9nVewchzCruqV/view?usp=sharing
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Enrolment Ceremony
2022-11-16 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada

Canada Cord Ceremony and Bridging with the 1st Rangers
2022-11-23 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada

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!

Camp Planning and WAGGGS Activities
2023-03-08 18:45 - 20:30 | BC
Meet at the church! Bring your bottles for the bottle drive, and let Christa know if you’d like some cookies as we have some cases that can be distributed!

Pathfinder and Ranger District Event at Extreme Air Park
2023-04-23 18:00 | extreme air park, 109 Braid St Building E, New Westminster, BC, V3L 5H4, Canada
Southridge District is organizing an event for the Pathfinder and Ranger units in the district. Join us at Extreme Air Park in New Westminster to jump around with the district.
The event is from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and costs $5.
If you would like to take transit with the Guiders, please meet us at Nanaimo Station at 5:20 pm, pick up would be at 8:35 from Nanaimo Station.
Please wear your Guide shirt.
Completed forms (which you can find here) are due on Wednesday, April 12.

Southridge District Camp Skills Day -- CANCELLED
2023-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Woodward’s Landing, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
This event has been cancelled but we will have our own camp skills day.

Sleepover at BC Guide House in North Vancouver
2024-10-19 14:00 - 2024-10-20 12:30 | BC Guide House, 107-252 Esplanade West, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
On Saturday October 19, the 9th Vancouver Pathfinders will be heading to North Vancouver for a sleepover at the BC Guide House!
This adventure will involve taking transit from East Vancouver to North Vancouver to get to the Guide House (SkyTrain, Sea Bus and walking from the station). We will explore Lonsdale Quay and Shipbuilders Plaza and visit a local polling station as October 19 is the provincial election. We’ll go grocery shopping, make dinner, play games and make crafts. We may also visit the Polygon Gallery in Shipbuilders Plaza.
Please review the important information on these forms. Forms and payment of $30 are due to a Unit Guider by Wednesday October 6th. Remember, you can use Cookie Cash towards this fun event! Talk to Christa if you have questions about using your Cookie Cash.

SG1-EN Guide House Sleepover – information about the sleepover
SG2-EN Guide House Sleepover – permission form to return with payment
Guide House Sleepover Kit List – what to expect, and what to pack

Bridging Event: David Oppenheimer Elementary School
2025-04-30 18:10 - 20:20 | BC
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.
