…is our last meeting before Spring Break! We’ll be working on our sock monkeys and enjoying some crafting time to end off the winter season. Missed the meeting where were started the sock monkeys? Don’t worry – we’ve got lots of materials and time to get caught up this week. We’ve got some tasty treats, too, so don’t miss this fun meeting!

Also, we’ve got three amazing weekend adventures planned for after Spring Break:

Southridge District Camp Skills Day

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

“Intro to Backpacking” Camp, Newcastle Island

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

Kayak Training Course with EcoMarine Paddlesport Centre

We’re doing an amazing kayaking course with EcoMarine Paddlesport on June 2-3 2018!

Over this two-day course, you 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. You will earn the Paddle Canada Basic Kayak certification upon completion.

Please complete the forms below and return with payment to a Unit Guider no later than May 2, 2018.  We received a very generous grant from the West Coast Area to help support this initiative, so are able to offer this course for $80 per person (regular value of approx. $200!).

Payment can be made in two instalments – $50 payable by May 2, and $30 payable May 30 (you can use 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

More information, including what to bring, is available in the Event Calendar posting.

…we’re working on a Canada Cord requirement – the Be a Model Citizen module! Bring your program book, and something that represents Canada to you.

We’re also collecting forms and payment for the Kayak Lessons with EcoMarine Paddlesport.  Speak with a Guider if you have any questions about using your current (and future!) cookie cash towards this amazing course!

Congratulations, Pathfinders! We earned +$180 for the CWFF at the karaoke fundraiser we hosted last week! We’d set our unit goal at raising $100, so congrats – you almost doubled that! What a fun night and amazing team effort.

This Wednesday, we’re starting an amazing sock monkey crafting project. We’ll be working on some crafting skills, but more importantly, be creating some lovely buddies to take home upon completion! This is a great hands-on project with fun take-home product.

Remember, we’re collecting forms and payment for the kayaking course in June with EcoMarine Paddlesport. Bring your detail back as soon as possible to secure your spot!

We’re doing an amazing kayaking training course with EcoMarine Adventures!

Over this two-day course, you 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. You will earn the Paddle Canada Basic Kayak certification upon completion.

Please complete the forms below and return with payment to a Unit Guider no later than May 2, 2018.  Payment can be made in two instalments of $50 payable by May 2, and remainder payable May 30 (you can use 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

More information, including what to bring, is available in the Event Calendar posting.

By completing this course, you 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).

We’re learning all about planning a trip to the outdoors – especially in the winter – in preparation for our snowshoe outing to Dog Mountain on Feb 18! If you haven’t brought back forms and payment yet for the snowshoe event or the CWFF bowl-a-thon on Feb 25, please bring them tonight.

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!

We’ll also be handing out the Karaoke Fundraiser tickets tonight!

July 5-15, 2018

The BC Camping Committee has extended applications to fill ROAM – Follow the Gold Rush Trail this summer.

Murder, mayhem and mystery were all part of BC’s gold rush. Come explore the beautifully scenic gold rush trail, from New Westminster to Barkerville, with your sisters in Guiding. Everyone will gather at Richmond Guide House to begin our exploration of the adventure of the gold rush. We will travel to the original capital of BC and then head north following the trail used by gold seekers, over 100 years ago, through the Caribou region. The possible activities are endless, including visits to museums, cultural and heritage sites, and walking tours. We will have plenty of opportunity to enjoy outdoor adventures, such as white water rafting and horseback riding, in between our geocaching and having fun. Be sure to pack your camera, as this trip will be filled with great Kodak moments.

If you are a registered Pathfinder at the date of the camp, these opportunities could be yours. Join 12 Pathfinders for a 10-night travelling tour, exploring the Gold Rush Trail. Check out the attached information sheet on how to apply for this exciting experience, to develop new friendships and make memories that will last a life time.

Attachments:

• ROAM Information Sheet
• Application Form Girl
• Girl Guiding Reference
• Girl Non-Guiding Reference
• Health Form Girl – H.1
• Camp Record form BCC.307
• Code of Conduct (to be signed by participant)
• Guidelines for Application to Events

All completed application forms are to be returned via email to fedelej@bc-girlguides.org, or by hardcopy to the Provincial office by February 15th, 2018.

If you need more information about this event, please contact Jeannie Crivea (Co-Responsible Guider) camping.events@bc-girlguides.org.

Girl Guides of Canada – BC Council
Attn: ROAM – Follow the Gold Rush Trail
1476 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC  V6H 1E1

Bad news – we aren’t able to go the West Coast Area International event at the end of this month. It was so popular that it was sold out well in advance!

Good news – we’re going snowshoeing on February 18! Check out the forms and event information for more details. Snowshoeing is $10 if you need snowshoes. If you have your own snowshoes, it’s free!

• SG1 Mount Seymour Snowshoe
• SG2 Mount Seymour Snowshoe

Snowshoeing forms and payment are due no later than February 7 2018.

For those that signed up for the WCA International event, your $15 can be applied to this event, an upcoming Pathfinder event, or refunded.

Stay tuned for updates and reminders for our next meeting on January 24!

Happy New Year! We’re very excited to see everyone on Wednesday January 10 for our first meeting of 2018. This Wednesday, we’ll be working on a few big projects, including setting goals and intentions for the second half of the Guiding year; finalizing our plans for group service projects; starting plans for Spring camp (which will be Gold camp for third years!); and talking about some water fun adventures.

Remember, the service projects and Gold camp are mandatory if you’re working on your Canada Cord, so be sure to attend this meeting!

Also, please bring back forms and payment for our first two fun activities of 2018 – the West Coast Area International Extravaganza on January 28, and the Thinking Day CWFF Bowling Fundraiser on February 25. Forms and more information are available on the Forms page.

It’s the last meeting of the year! We’ve got a few fun things planned. Bring a snack to share, if you like.

Also, don’t forget your forms and payment for the following 2018 events:

West Coast Area International Extravaganza – Sunday, January 28th

• Event Info Sheet
• SG1
• SG2

Bowling Fundraiser for Canadian World Friendship Fund – Sunday February 25

• Bowling-SG1
• Bowling-SG2

More information is available in the Calendar and on the Forms page!