Membership and Registration Information:

Phone: 1-800-565-8111 (all calls are answered locally).
East Kootenay Area Website: www.ekarea-girlguides.org.

Boundaries:
West: East Side of Kootenay Lake;
East: Alberta Border;
North: East side of Rodgers Pass;
South: U.S.A. Border.

Camping:

Cranbrook Girl Guide Hall
Blue Point Camp (East Shore of Kootenay Lake)

Opportunities in East Kootenay Area Guiding:

Girls and women of all ages are invited to become Members of Guiding. Contact us by calling 1-800-565-8111 and you will be directed to the appropriate person in your community. If there isn't a Guiding unit already underway in your community, consider starting one! There are many resources available to get you started: trainings, books, one-on-one mentoring, as well as information here and on the Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada national website.

See our Girl Guide Programs page for information on the different branches and opportunities available through BC Girl Guiding. Lone Guiding is an option available for girls and women who are unable to travel to weekly meetings. For information on being a leader, see our Girl Guide Leader page.

Guiding is about girls and women laughing, having fun together and reaching their full potential. It’s open to everyone – girls, women, young, old, those with daughters in the organization and those without. Why not become a Member? Call us any time at 1-800-565-8111.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Contact us for information on the many volunteer opportunities that are available in East Kootenay Area. Specific positions are listed below.

Elkford District wants to know if you'd like to be our Cookie Adviser! Duties are minimal - twice a year (October and April) you would be the contact person for the delivery company and help receive orders (1-2hrs).  We'd love it if you'd help with the two Town Blitz's by opening boxes, handing out routes, etc.  You will also receive news from Province/National to pass along to our District members. Contact: Dallys at drawelk4d@hotmail.com

Elkford District has an immediate position open for a Secretary! This organized person should have computer/email access. You will be required to attend District meetings (approximately 1 per month) and take minutes, type them up, and have them distributed to all members before the next meeting, and may also be asked to help with mailouts if required. Total time commitment - 3 hours per month (including attending meetings). Contact: Dallys at drawelk4d@hotmail.com