Pathfinder Paddles – BC Girl Guides Wilderness Camping Opportunity

Karla

Murtle Lake 2018 July 14-21, 2018

Murtle Lake is world-famous as the largest canoe-only lake in North America. Come explore this beautiful lake set in a pristine mountain valley with us on a week-long canoe trip, where you get to develop your paddling technique, learn wilderness camping skills, and enjoy the tranquility of the lake.

If you were born in 2003-2005, you could join your sisters in Guiding to on this fabulous canoe trip. 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:

All completed application forms are to be returned to the following address by January 10, 2018.

Girl Guides of Canada – BC Council
ATTN – Pathfinder Paddles: Murtle Lake Trip 2018
1476 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6H 1E1

This is also reminder that the BC Camping Committee will be hosting an informational webinar November 30th at 8:00pm about the Pathfinder Paddles Murtle Lake trip. Information will be presented on the trip itself, how to apply and any questions that the girls may have. To join the session, please CLICK HERE.

If you need any additional information about this event, please contact Erin DeBruin, adventure.trex@bc-girlguides.org.

Next Meeting – Nov 15

Karla

On November 15, we’ll be doing the BC Shakeout Earthquake Preparedness Challenge with the 124th Brownies upstairs!  Come in uniform, be prepared to help lead some activities, and have fun with the younger girls.

Also, if you or a Pathfinder-aged friend would like to attend camp at Camp Olave, tonight is the final deadline to return forms and payment. Please contact Karla if you would like to discuss bringing a friend – the more the merrier, but we want to make sure they know what to expect!

The Kit List for Camp Olave is available for download now: Pathfinders Kit List Camp Olave Nov 24-26 2017

Enrolment Ceremony Outing – Old Spaghetti Factory – Nov 8

Karla

We’re heading to the Old Spaghetti Factory for our Enrolment Ceremony outing!  Here are some important things to bring/remember:

  • Meet at 29th Ave Skytrain Station at 6:30 pm sharp
  • Bring you compass card or bus fare!
  • Bring $10 for dinner, or talk to a leader about using your cookie cash for dinner
  • Uniforms are mandatory for this important special event
  • Pick-up is from the Old Spaghetti Factory in Gastown (53 Water Street) at 8:30 pm
  • Cookie money is due, as are camp forms if you’d like to attend fall camp at Camp Olave Nov 24 – 26. Talk to a leader if you’d like to use your cookie cash for camp.

The group will be leaving 29th Ave promptly, so if you miss the group, you can still meet us at the restaurant at 7:00 pm. Please call or text Karla at 604 720 7922 if you plan on meeting us there.

Unit Updates – Nov 1

Karla

We’ve got a lot on the go tomorrow!

Pathfinders new to the unit will be completing some very important modules in preparation for next week’s enrolment ceremony at Old Spaghetti Factory. These modules are mandatory for enrolment and for your Canada Cord! New Pathfinders will also receive their Pathfinder program books tomorrow.

2nd and 3rd year Pathfinders will be leading games and activities for the Brownies upstairs, and earning volunteer hours for their Canada Cords to boot!

Time permitting, we’ll be making up our camp meal plan!

Fall Camp forms and payment as well as cookie money are due tonight. Cheques for camp can be post-dated, but we need to know how many Pathfinders are interested in attending so we can prepare crests, crafts, delicious meals and more! Please speak to a leader if you have any questions.

Provincial Camping Opportunity – ROAM 2018

Karla

ROAM 2018 – Follow The Gold Rush – July 5-15, 2018

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:

All completed application forms are to be returned to the following address by January 10, 2018.

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

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

International Travel Opportunities – application deadline Oct 30

Karla

Girl Guides of Canada is sponsoring four amazing international trips for 2018.

Click HERE for more info and details on how to apply.

  • Pax Lodge, England, August 8 – 19, 2018

  • Our Cabaña, Mexico, November 8 – 16, 2018

  • Our Chalet, Switzerland,  August 19 – September 2, 2018

  • Sydney Olympic Park, Australia September 26 – October 8, 2018

The application deadline for Nationally Sponsored Trips is Monday, October 30, 2017 at 5pm EST.

Cookies and Fly Over Canada

Karla

Congratulations to everyone that attended cookie selling tonight – we sold the last of our chocolatey-mint cookies, despite the rain! Amazing!

Also, if you didn’t bring your forms and payment for Fly Over Canada but would like to attend, please e-mail your completed SG2 form to Karla no later than Saturday October 21 to confirm your spot for next week’s outing!

We’re back at the church on November 1, doing some enrolment preparation and camp planning! Forms and payment for our crafty camp at Camp Olave are due on November 1. Please speak to a leader if you’d like to use your cookie cash towards camp!

Cookie Selling and Flyover Canada Halloween Outing

Christa

On October 18, we’re selling cookies at Broadway-City Hall Skytrain Station! Note the early start time of 4:30 pm. Uniforms are mandatory for this public event.

On October 25, we’re heading to Canada Place to experiene Flyover Canada with a Halloween Twist! Bring your Compass Card or bus fare as we’re taking transit. Drop off and pick up are from 29th Avenue Skytrain Station.  More information in the Events Calendar. Note the early start time!

Drop off Time:  6:30pm

Pick up Time:  8:30pm

Cost:  $18

Forms and payment for Flyover Canada are due Oct 18.  Forms available here.

Cozy, Crafty Fall Camp at Camp Olave

Karla

From Friday November 24 – Sunday November 26, we’re heading to Camp Olave for a cozy, crafty fall camp! We’re staying at Brock cabin. We’ll be making lots of fun things to take home, and completing the BC Camping “Sleepover” Challenge! Camp costs $85. Talk to a leader if you’d like to use some of your cookie cash! Forms and payment are due no later than November 1.

Kit list will be distributed closer to camp.

More information is available in the Pathfinder Calendar!