Working on your Canada Cord? Don’t miss out on this great independent opportunity to learn about the history of Guiding, and about international travel opportunities with Girl Guides! Bring a family members, or a friend! We won’t be attending this as a unit, but we encourage you to check it out and report back at bowling on Sunday!

Provincial Guide House, 1476 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6H 1E1

RSVP by February 11. Space is limited! Call 604-714-6636 ext. 121.

SESSION 1

WHO: All adult members and their units, girls and their families.

WHEN: Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 10AM – 12PM

WHAT: A variety of sessions including crafts, games, photo booth, archival displays, and the opportunity to meet international travellers. A light snack will also be provided.

SESSION 2

WHO: All girl and Adult members Pathfinder aged and older.

WHEN: Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 12:30PM – 2:30PM

WHAT: A sit down tea with an international presentation

In light of the theme for 2018, “When we shine: she can be everything she wants to be”, we ask that attendees bring new or gently used books

3rd Year Pathfinders – ESPECIALLY those needing some bridging / Beyond Pathfinders modules for their Canada Cords!!  This invitation is from the Salish Rangers:

You’re invited to meet the Salish Rangers at our Laser Tag Pizza Party. We will play two games of Laser Tag together and then we will have a pizza party!

• When: Monday, May 8th from 6pm – 9pm

• Where: Planet Lazer at 14380 Triangle Road, Richmond.

• Why: A bridging event to learn about Rangers and have some fun.

• Wear: Your uniform or a Girl Guide Tshirt and shoes appropriate for running.

See SG.1 for more info as well.

How to RSVP: Forms are due Monday, May 1st. Please submit your completed permission form (SG.2), health form (H.1) and $10 cheque payable to “Salish Rangers – Girl Guides of Canada” by mail or in person to our Guider Crystal at 215-1675 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 2A2. If you wish to drop off forms in person please email Crystal at salishrangers@gmail.com to arrange a convenient time.

About the Salish Rangers:

We meet every second Monday from 7:30 – 9pm during the school year and go camping 3-4 times a year.

Our meetings usually take place in the Shaughnessy/Kerrisdale neighbourhood; we often meet at St. Stephen’s United Church at 7025 Granville St.

As Rangers, we are the oldest youth members of Girl Guides of Canada (ages 15 – 18) and the Ranger program focuses on leadership and community involvement.

Sample Ranger activities include:

• Exploring career options and learning how to write a great resume

• Learning about budgeting for living away from home

• Leading discussions about mental health, body image and the media

• Planning a weekend camp

• Volunteering as a Girl Assistant with younger girls

• Connecting with the wider world through international travel and global development projects

• Furthering our education through Girl Guides of Canada scholarships

Yeah Cookies! A major portion of the cost of this event is being paid by the Salish Rangers using cookie profits

Holidaze, West Coast Area Girl Guides’ annual summer camp at Camp Olave in Sechelt, BC, is taking place August 19 – 26. Pathfinders attend Holidaze as councillors-in-training (1st years) and councillors (2nd and 3rd years). It’s a tonne of fun, and great opportunity to learn leadership skills and meet girls from around the West Coast Area. Councillor and CIT positions fill up fast, so if you’re interested in attending, sign up as soon as possible. More information is available on the Holidaze website:

http://campholidaze.weebly.com

Note: this is not a unit camp. You must apply independently if you’d like to attend. Please speak to a leader about campership opportunities.

Dear 3rd year Pathfinders;

The Salish Rangers would like to invite 3rd year Pathfinders to join us for a winter fun-filled weekend at the Girl Guide cabin on Hollyburn Ridge on Cypress Mountain. This is a great opportunity to see what Rangers and winter camping are like. We’ll be playing outside in the snow, sledding and making igloos and we will have plenty of free time inside for board games and relaxing by the fire. We are planning a group beginner cross country skiing lesson Saturday afternoon and an evening walk to listen to the live music at Hollyburn Lodge. The food will be yummy and there will be all you can drink hot chocolate and hot apple cider.

Space at this camp is limited so interested Pathfinders should get their permission form, health form and $105 fee in promptly to Crystal. Cheques should be made payable to “Salish Rangers – Girl Guides of Canada”. The deadline for registration is Monday, Feb 6th at 9pm. Forms and fees can be mailed to 215-1675 W 10th Ave, Vancouver BC V6J 2A2 or you can email Crystal (writecrystal@gmail.com) to arrange to drop them off in person.

Cupcakes & Candles is a residential international themed camping opportunity for girls ages 9 to 13 (all Guides and 1st and 2nd year Pathfinders) in West Coast Area. This camp will provide opportunities for girls across the area to make new friends, learn about Guiding around the world, and get out camping over Spring Break!

When: March 17-19, 2017
Where: Camp Kanaka in Maple Ridge
Cost: $70 per participant (price includes GST)
(Fee covers food, accommodation, program supplies, t-shirt and crest)
Capacity: 48 participants

Forms:
SG1 – Parent Information
SG2- Permission Form
H1 -Health form

To register for this camp please fill out the online registration form here.

Then mail forms (SG2, H1) and registration fee to the address below. The registration fee should be a cheque made out to “Girl Guides of Canada-West Coast Area”. Registration for this camp will be done on a first come first serve basis.

Please mail all forms and registration fees to the address below by February 17, 2017.

Vicki Ferguson
206 1529 East 3rd Ave
Vancouver, BC
V5N 1G8

If there are any questions or concerns about this camp, please feel free to email the West Coast Camping Committee at wcacampingadviser@gmail.com.

Burnaby Mountain District is hosting a uniform exchange on September 10.  This event would be perfect for Pathfinders moving up from Guides– sell your old Guide shirt and find a new-to-you Pathfinder one.  Returning Pathfinders might also consider attending, especially if your shirt doesn’t fit quite as well as it used to!  The 9th Pathfinders will not be attending as a unit, so make your own arrangements with your family or a friend.  See poster for more information.

Uniform Exchange Poster

Intro to Adventure Camping Opportunity: ​Pedals, Paddles and Packs
May 6th to 8th, 2016 at Camp Olave – an adventure taster camp for Pathfinders & Rangers with one-night out-trips.  For more information please check out the poster.

Application Instructions: To be considered as a participant for this camp, please complete the following application in full. You must provide a reference from someone who has supervised you on a camping trip (i.e. a Guider, teacher, youth leader, etc.) by having them complete the online reference form on your behalf.
Online Application: Click here
Online Reference Form: Click here
Application & Reference Deadline: Mar 4th, 2015

**This camp is being hosted by the West Coast Area. Girls must apply individually. The 9th will not be submitting a unit patrol.

West Coast Area Program is hosting Under the Big Top, a Circus Arts Event.  Two dates are available, but many of the girls preferred April 3, so if you would like to join girls from our unit, register for the April 3rd session.  One registration package per attendee is needed, meaning girls and Guiders register directly to the event as individuals. Check out the links below for more information.

Under the Big Top Circus Arts Event
When: Sunday, April 3 or Sunday, April 17
Where: CircusWest Performing Arts Society, 2901 East Hastings
Who: 50 Pathfinders per session
Cost:$30.00

The Under the Big Top Event will include:

• Clowning Around Theatre Games
• Acrobatics
• Trapeze and aerials
• Trampoline
• Building balance with human pyramids
• Unicycling
• Balloon Animals
• Snack and more!!!

Registration closes on February 29, 2016 but may fill up sooner, so register ASAP as it is first come first served.

Registration / H1 / SG1 / SG2 / SG5 / FAQ