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

Summer Camp @ Camp Olave
2017-06-30 13:45 - 2017-07-03 13:45 | Camp Olave, 3965 Sunshine Coast Hwy., Sechelt, British Columbia, V0N 3A1, Canada
We’re heading to summer camp! We’ll be sleeping in platform tents at Si Yay Lum at beautiful Camp Olave, BC.
We’re meeting to catch the ferry from Horseshoe Bay on Friday, June 30 at 1:45 pm (ferry leaves at 2:15), returning to Horseshoe Bay by Monday, July 3 at 1:45pm.
Forms available here – due by May 17, 2017, and need to be returned at the latest by May 24, 2017.

First Meeting of the 2017/2018 Pathfinder Year!
2017-09-13 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
It’s our first meeting of the year! Please bring a completed Personal Health Form and $50 unit dues. Parents, please plan to stay for the first half hour of the meeting to meet the Guiders and make sure we have all of our registration paperwork in order!

Regular meeting
2017-09-20 18:45 - 20:30, 2017-09-27 18:45 - 20:30, 2017-11-22 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada

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!)

International Day of the Girl!
2017-10-11 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
It’s International Day of the Girl! We’re doing the International Day of the Girl WAGGGS Challenge, and planning out enrolment ceremony.
Please bring back cookie money and forms and payment for call camp at Olave, if you have them! Reminder that camp registration is due November 1.

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

Cookie Selling at Broadway-City Hall Skytrain Station
2017-10-18 16:30 - 18:30 | Broadway-City Hall Skytrain Station, Broadway-City Hall Station, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re selling cookies at the Broadway-City Hall Skytrain station! Note the early start time of 4:30 pm.
This is a high-profile public event, so uniforms are mandatory! Dress for the weather as we’ll be outside.

Halloween Outing - Fly Over Canada
2017-10-25 18:30 - 20:30
We’re heading to Canada Place to experiene Flyover Canada with a Halloween Twist! We will hang suspended, feet dangling, immersed inside a huge 20-metre spherical screen, while the ride takes us on a thrilling 8-minute journey across Canada. The complete Halloween at FlyOver Canada experience will last between 20 – 25 minutes including:

The Ultimate Flying Ride FlyOver Canada, a breathtaking 8-minute flight ride experience
Witches Academy Themed Pre-Show
A Witch Academy Diploma to take home
Halloween theming and spine-tingling decorations

Bring your Compass Card as we’re taking transit. Drop off and pick up are from 29th Avenue Skytrain Station.
Drop off Time: 6:30pm
Pick up Time: 8:30pm
Cost: $18
Forms and payment due Oct 18. Forms available here.

Enrolment Prep and Volunteer Shift
2017-11-01 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Enrolment is next week, so Pathfinders new to the unit will be completing some very important modules in preparation for next week’s ceremony.
2nd and 3rd year Pathfinders will be spending some time with the Brownies upstairs and earning some valuable community service hours leading games, activities, and sharing stories about Guiding!

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.

Bridging Event - BC Shakeout Challenge - with 124th Brownies
2017-11-15 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re hosting a bridging evening for the 124th Brownies! Come in uniform, and be prepared to lead some fun, educational activities about earthquake preparedness!

Cozy, Crafty Fall Camp at Camp Olave
2017-11-24 17:15 - 2017-11-26 13:00 | Camp Olave, 3965 Sunshine Coast Hwy., Sechelt, British Columbia, V0N 3A1, Canada
We’re heading to Brock cabin at Camp Olave for a cozy, crafty fall camp. We’ll enjoy the seashore, cook together, and make lots of crafts and fun things to take home. We’ll also be completing the BC Camping “Sleepover” Challenge!
We’ll meet at 5:15 pm at Horseshoe Bay, and walk on to the ferry together. Bring food or some money to have dinner on the ferry. On Sunday, pick-up at Horseshoe Bay is at 1:15 pm.
Forms and payment are due no later than Nov 1 2017. Please speak with a leader if you’d like to use your fall cookie cash towards camp!

SG1-Camp Olave Nov 2017
SG2-Camp Olave Nov 2017
Pathfinders Kit List Camp Olave Nov 24-26 2017

Creative Crafty Fun!
2017-11-29 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re making a tasty treat to take home, and another fun craft for yourself or gifting! Bring your most creative energy. 🙂

Card making for seniors with the 124th Brownies
2017-12-06 18:45 - 20:30
We’re having a bridging evening with the 124th Brownies! We’re going to be making holiday cards for seniors, to bring others in our community some holiday cheer.

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

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.

First meeting of 2018!
2018-01-10 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada

Regular Meeting
2018-01-17 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada

Final Karaoke Fundraiser Planning Meeting
2018-01-24 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Be sure to attend this meeting – it’s our last chance to plan for the karaoke fundraiser we’re hosting in February! Remember, this event is mandatory if you’re working on your Canada Cord.

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

Volunteering at Greater Vancouver Food Bank - EARLY START
2018-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Vancouver Food Bank, 1150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver, BC
An annual 9th Pathfinder favourite! We’ll be helping sort food at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank warehouse. Wear your uniform, bring the signed waiver (below), and bring some items from the Food Bank’s most needed food and household items to donate.
The Food Bank’s most needed food and household items

Pasta (canned or dry) and pasta sauces.
Canned and frozen meats and fish.
Meat alternatives (peanut butter, soy, assorted nuts)
Canned goods (beans, soups, and stews)
Dairy (fresh, canned, and powdered milk)
Canned vegetables and fruit.
Whole grain cereals.
Infant foods and baby formula.

Food Bank Volunteering Form – bring this to a meeting in January, or with you to the volunteering night at the Food Bank!

Winter Adventure Preparation and Learning
2018-02-07 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re learning all about the outdoors – especially in the winter – in preparation for our snowshoe outing to Dog Mountain!
We’ll be covering off:
Winter Wonderland #4 – layering
Survivor Girl #5 – prepare for the woods
Survivor Girl #6 – route planning
Outdoor Know How #1 – plan a trip away from civilization
Plus…. a camp planning budgeting exercise in preparation for our camp in May!
These activities all count towards your Canada Cord!

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!

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.

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.
