Intro to Backpacking Opportunity

Karla

Are you interested in taking part in an intro to backpacking trip? This event is being coordinated by the West Coast Area. Pathfinders can register with the West Coast Area coordinating team directly. Check out the links below for more information.

Beginner Backpacking Trip to Cheakamus Lake
When: Nov 14 to 15
Where: Cheakamus Lake, Garabaldi Provincial Park
Who: 9 Pathfinders, Rangers or Trex
Cost:$45.00
WCA Camping Committee is organizing a beginner backpacking trip to Cheakamus Lake Backpacking Trip on November 14-15, 2015 for Pathfinders, Rangers and Trex.  This short, pleasant, easy 3 km hike winds through an amazing old growth forest of giant ancient cedars and Douglas firs that fill the forest with their amazing aroma. The trail will take us along the beautiful Cheakamus River to the stunning, clear, glacier-fed, turquoise waters of the lake.
Cost: is $45.00 and is due on October 31, 2015  Registration is limited to 9 girls maximum, so register ASAP, as it is first come first served.
Forms: Info Sheet / SG1 / SG2 / SG5 / Kit List / H1

October Reminders

Amy

We have lots of events happening in October, so here’s what you need to know.  Click each link for information about times/dates/location.

Cookie Selling at Killarney Community Centre – Let Karla know if you can come for a two hour shift.

Cookie Selling at Broadway Skytrain – This will be instead of our regular evening meeting.

Iron Chef – Girls who have said they are coming must bring their permission form and $15 to one of the cookie selling events.

Fright Nights – If you are planning to attend, you need to bring your money to one of the cookie selling events or the Fort Langley outing.  The cost is $32 in advance, $38 the night of the event.

Program Planning

Amy

This week we will be diving into the program modules to do some planning for the year.  Each girl who brings her program book will get a prize!

We also need to decide about some of our outing ideas for the year, so there will also be prizes for anyone who brings information about Fright Nights at Playland (times, cost) and volunteering at the SPCA (age requirement, time commitment).

Planning for the Year 

Amy

Next week we will start envisioning what we want to do together this year. Come with some ideas on the following topics, and your program book (girls who are new to Pathfinders will be receiving their books soon). 

  • What kind of bridging activity would you like to host/attend?
  • Where would you like to go camping?
  • What types of program work would you like to work on?
  • What kind of service/volunteer project would you like to do?
  • What kind of events or special outings are you interested in?

May Camp & Cookie Money

Amy

If you are coming to Camp Olave on May 8-10, forms and payments were due this week, but will still be accepted next week.  Please email Amy if you are coming because we need to know numbers for planning.

Cookie money will be due May 13.  If you’ve sold all your cookies already bring your money in ASAP.

If you forgot to bring $5 for yoga last week, please bring it on Wednesday as well.

Come next week with your ideas of what you’d like to do at camp.  Is there a module requirement you need to do?  Do you want to try something new like archery or geocaching?  Bring your book, Wednesday will be fun-filled with camp planning!

Upcoming Events: Spring Camp and Camp Academy

Karla

Just a reminder that we will be planning for our Spring Camp at Stave Lake this week!  If you are interested in coming to camp, please bring your permission forms, Stave Lake waiver, and $30 deposit to our meeting on March 4th.

We are also collecting permission forms for the Southridge District Camp Academy, which is taking place on Saturday April 25th.  There is no cost to attend if you’d like to register as a helper.  The cost to attend as a participant is $12.

Visit the Forms page for more information!

Snowflake Ball and Award Opportunities

Amy

Don’t forget that we are hosting the Snowflake Ball this Wednesday for the Sparks & Brownies.  Make sure you arrive at 6:00 to start decorating, and bring the materials for your station.  (Check the list if you can’t remember!)  Pathfinders are encouraged to dress up too!

Also, West Coast Area has released the applications for its awards and bursaries.  Check their website to see if you qualify and to download the application forms.  There are several arts based ones, so if you are involved in dance, figure skating, music lessons, etc make sure you check them out!

Welcome back! First meeting of the new year

Jenna

This week we’ll be doing a bit of planning for upcoming meetings & outings, and the upcoming Snowflake Ball, with a game or two at the end.

Also, Southridge District is doing a bottle drive to raise funds for future district events – please drop off rinsed, returnable beverage containers at the start of the Pathfinder meeting.

Remember to check our calendar for more information on future meetings, outings and camps!

Holiday Cards for Seniors

Jenna

This week we will be crafting holiday cards for a local seniors organization–the girls will be making two for giving away and two for keeping themselves. We will also be discussing upcoming events, including our Stanley Park Christmas Train outing.

Please remember to bring your forms and $6.00 for the Christmas Train outing, as well as any remaining cookie money. If you still have cookies left, please let us know how many.