9th Vancouver Pathfinders

Neighbourhood Clean-up Party
2018-05-30 18:45 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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
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
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

Sock Monkey Making #2
2018-03-14 06:45 - 08:30
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

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!

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!

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.
