We're getting ready for Newcastle Island and covering the following topics tonight: Out on the trails #8: Contingency planning Out on the trails #2 - Foot care Out on the trails #7 - How to pack your bag!
Bring your pack fully packed for camp - we're testing their strength and efficiencies tonight! We'll be reviewing what's in our packs; practicing setting up our backpacking tents; and dividing up our group gear. Modules: Camping Here We Come # 5 - practice with tents Out on the Trails - #5 - essential items
"Intro to Backpacking" Spring Camp at Newcastle Island, BC We're heading to Newcastle Island for the May long weekend! Newcastle is a protected marine park off the coast of Nanaimo. We're staying at a group camping site overlooking the ocean. This is an "intro to backpacking camp," where Pathfinders will plan meals appropriate for the […]
Getting ready for camp is a tonne of fun, but decompressing, debriefing and cleaning up the gear afterwards is an important part of the journey. Bring your group gear to the meeting with you as we'll be reorganizing the gear and documenting out learning for next time!
We're doing a fun service project to help beautiful the neighbourhood and support the environment! Come dressed for the outdoors for this interactive, energetic night. When you volunteer to take part in a Neighbourhood Cleanup Party, you: Create a sense of community and purpose for friends, family, and colleagues in your neighbourhood Reduce pollution in […]
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 […]
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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 […]
We're heading to Camp Olave to stay at Si Yay Lum! Check out the attached forms for more information. Forms and payment of $70 are due no later than June 6 2018. SG2-Camp Olave SiYayLum 2018 SG1-Camp Olave SiYayLum 2018
Welcome to the 9th Pathfinders! We're looking forward to seeing you at our first meeting of the Pathfinder year. Parents, please plan to stay for the first 15-20 minutes of the meeting. Please bring the following items with you: completed Personal Health Form for Girls for all Pathfinders annual dues payment of $50 (cash or […]