9th Vancouver Pathfinders

Cookie Selling @ Broadway-City Hall Skytrain Station
2018-10-10 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Broadway-City Hall Skytrain Station, Broadway-City Hall Station, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re selling cookies at Broadway-City Hall, and then checking out the advanced polling station for the upcoming municipal election! We’ll be cookie selling from 4:30-6 pm, and visiting City Hall from 6-7 pm. Dress for the weather, as we’ll be outside rain or shine! Uniforms are mandatory for this public event.
Drop off at Broadway-City Hall station. Pick up at 453 W 12th (City Hall), on the south side of the building.

Girls First: A Vision for the Pathfinder year!
2018-10-03 18:45 - 20:30 | First Lutheran Church, 5745 Wales St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
What skills do you want to work on this year?
What experiences do you want to have?
What new adventures do you want to challenge yourself with?
We’ll dig into these questions and more as we start planning events and adventures for the 2018/2019 Pathfinder year.

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.

Intro to the Pathfinder Program and Sleepover Planning
2018-09-26 18:45 - 20:30 | First Lutheran Church, 5745 Wales St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re diving into the Girls First program and learning about Pathfinders.
We’ll also be doing some planning and preparation for our kick-off sleepover at the Fraser Delta Guide House.

First meeting of the year
2018-09-19 18:45 - 20:30 | First Lutheran Church, 5745 Wales St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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 cheque payable to GGC – 9th Pathfinders)

Summer Camp at Camp Olave
2018-07-06 16:45 - 2018-07-08 16:15 | Camp Olave, 3965 Sunshine Coast Hwy., Sechelt, British Columbia, V0N 3A1, Canada
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

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

Last meeting of the Pathfinder year
2018-06-06 18:45 - 20:30 | BC
More info to come!

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).

Neighbourhood Clean-up Party
2018-05-30 18:45 - 20:30 | First Lutheran Church, 5745 Wales St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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 storm water runoff that impacts our waterways
Help neighbourhoods feel vibrant and safe

Camp Deconstruction, Clean Up, and Crafts!
2018-05-23 18:45 - 20:30 | First Lutheran Church, 5745 Wales St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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!

"Intro to Backpacking" Spring Camp at Newcastle Island, BC
2018-05-19 08:00 - 2018-05-21 15:00 | Newcastle Island, BC, Canada
“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 trail, cook in pairs, use and learn about backpacking gear, and earn the BC Spring Camping challenge!
This will also be gold camp for any 3rd years completing their Canada Cord this year.
Please complete the forms below and return with payment of $40 to a Unit Guider no later than May 2. We’ll be using RSVPs to plan food, gear, etc. starting May 2nd, so need to know who is coming to camp to ensure the plans include everyone!

SG1-Newcastle Island May 2018
SG2-Newcastle Island May 2018

Camp Skills #3 - the final countdown....
2018-05-16 18:45 - 20:30 | First Lutheran Church, 5745 Wales St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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

Camp Skills #2 - Getting down to business
2018-05-09 18:45 - 20:30 | First Lutheran Church, 5745 Wales St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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!

Camp Skills #1 - It's all about gear!
2018-05-02 18:45 - 20:30 | First Lutheran Church, 5745 Wales St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re getting ready for our backpacking trip to Newcastle Island! Tonight, we’re covering the following topics:

Camping here we come #2: individual kit lists for backpacking
Camping here we come #3: group gear
Camping here we come #4: menu planning

Even if you’re not coming to camp, this information is valuable and counts towards your Canada Cord.
We’ll also spend some time making crafts and finishing up some other modules!

Stitchery Evening
2018-04-25 18:45 - 20:30 | BC
We’ve got a great activity and special guest lined up for a crafty evening! Come get creative. 🙂

Registration for 2018/2019 Pathfinder year starts today!
2018-04-23 | BC
Registration for the 2018/2019 Pathfinder year starts today! Register online early to save your space in the unit for the fall.
Looking for the unit online? The information is:
9th Vancouver Pathfinder Unit, Southridge DS, West Coast Area / ID: 37088

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

Cookie Selling at Broadway-City Hall Canada Line Station
2018-04-18 16:00 - 19:15 | Broadway-City Hall Skytrain Station, Broadway-City Hall Station, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re selling cookies at Broadway City Hall Station, and will have a great surprise to follow! Uniforms are mandatory for this public event.
Note the early start time, and longer meeting.

Career Night - Human Library
2018-04-11 18:45 - 20:30 | First Lutheran Church, 5745 Wales St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
This is going to be a great night! We have a lovely assortment of women coming in to join us for a human library exploring “Your Dream Career!”
This evening may cover some of the following modules:
Follow Your Dream Career #1, #3, and #5

Be a Model Citizen and Broaden Your Horizons
2018-04-04 18:45 - 20:30 | First Lutheran Church, 5745 Wales St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re working on the Be a Model Citizen and Broaden Your Horizons modules! This is mandatory for your Canada Cord, so you’re not going to want to miss this one!
We will also be handing out cookies to sell!

NO PATHFINDERS - SPRING BREAK
2018-03-28, 2018-03-21 | BC

Sock Monkey Making #2
2018-03-14 06:45 - 08:30 | BC
We’re crafting! Hooray!

Be a Model Citizen and Sock Monkey Catch-Up
2018-03-07 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Didn’t make it on Feb 28? You still have a chance to catch up on the sock monkey project we’re doing as a group.
Ahead of the game on sock monkeys? We’re doing a few modules from the Be a Model Citizen program area, which is a big project and mandatory for your Canada Cord.

Sock Monkey Making #1
2018-02-28 06:45 - 08:30 | BC

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

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.

Snowshoeing at Dog Mountain, Mt. Seymour Provincial Park
2018-02-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Mount Seymour Provincial Park
We’re going on a snowshoeing adventure!

SG1 Mount Seymour Snowshoe
SG2 Mount Seymour Snowshoe

Forms and payment of $10 (if you need to rent snowshoes – otherwise this event is free!) are due on February 7, 2018.

Valentine's Day Party
2018-02-14 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re going to have a fun evening of love, laughter and celebration!
We’ll also be testing our equipment and making the final plans for the karaoke fundraiser on the 21st, so bring your planning notes!
