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Provincial, National, International & Other Guiding events coming soon that you may find useful in program planning are listed below.
Check out our Calendar Page for lots of links to celebrations, events and more.
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NATIONAL EVENTS
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National events will be posted here.
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PROVINCIAL EVENTS
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| May 30 - 31, 2009 |
Guides Exploring Science and Technology (G.U.E.S.T.) is coming to the Okanagan! G.U.E.S.T. 2009 will be held in Kelowna on May 30-31, 2009. This exciting event gives Guides a chance to visit a university campus and experiment with hands-on activities led by local scientists and engineers. Girls will meet role models and have loads of fun exploring science and technology. Participants: Patrols of 6 Guides and 2 Guiders from districts in the East Kootenay, West Kootenai, Monashee and Thomson-Nicola areas. Applications will be accepted at the provincial office between February 13 and February 20, 2009. See the G.U.E.S.T. 2009 Patrol Application form for more details. pdf word document
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| July 25-August 1, 2009 |
BUZZ BC 2009 is an exciting chance for 20 Pathfinders in BC and two Pathfinders from each province to get together for a fun camping adventure experience. The camp will be held at Camp Olave on the Sunshine Coast, where everyone will have the opportunity to make new friends from across Canada, while sharing activities like campfires, crafts, swimming and evening events. We need Guiders to apply as well. See Attached Brochures "BUZZ BC Information and Guider Application" and "BUZZ BC Information and Girl Application"
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| INTERNATIONAL EVENTS |
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Application forms for International events are available from your International Adviser or from the Forms Section of the National website. Note, some dates may be approximate.
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June 28 - July 8, 2008
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Adventure to the Capitals - Ottawa to Washington, DC:
Travel to Ottawa to take part in Canada Day celebrations and see the popular sites in and around our capital city. Spend a day on Parliament Hill, visit important locations such as Rideau Hall and the National Museum. Then travel to Washington DC to take part in the July 4th celebrations. Visit such well known sites as the museums of the Smithsonian, the Washington Monument, and see the many sites around Washington. Participants: 8 girls, 13 to 15 years of age by the start of the event and 2 Guiders. See Fact Sheet for full details. |
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| July 25 - August 2, 2008 |
Footsteps of the Founders 2008 - Pax Lodge, World Centre, London, England:
Meet new friends from many countries as well as see the popular sights of London. An exciting program following the footsteps of our founders Lord and Lady Baden-Powell. Visit the historical sights of Guiding and Scouting and learn how it all begun. Through your travels, retrace the early days of the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting movement while leaving some footprints of your own! From camping at Brownsea Island to setting up camp at Foxlease. Participants: Fourteen girls aged 14 to 16 years of age by the start of the actual event (excluding travel days) and two Guiders. See Fact Sheet for full details.
Overall Dates: Appx. July 21 - August 3, 2008
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July 25 - Aug 10, 2008
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Discover Dominica Camp 2008 - Commonwealth of Dominca:
The Girl Guides Association of Dominica invite you to participate in their Discover Dominica Camp. An outdoor camping experience where you will meet new friends across cultural differences and share issues common to the worldwide Girl Guide movement. Take part in a local craft development and discover one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. From Dominica's lush mountain peaks, to the many waterfalls and rivers, hike and explore a pristine tropical rainforest, and much more. Participants: 14 girls aged 15 - 17 years of age by the start of the actual event (excluding travel days) and 2 Guiders. See Fact Sheet for full details. |
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August 1 - 15, 2008
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African Safari, Kenya 2008:
An exciting adventure to the birthplace of mankind. Go on safari in one of Kenya's famous national parks - will you see a giraffe or a lion? Participate in a service project with the Kenyan Girl Guides Association! Visit Lord and Lady Baden-Powell's home and resting place in Nyeri, and find out where Queen Elizabeth learned she was a queen! Participants: 8 girls, 16-18 years of age by the start of the event and 2 Guiders. See Fact Sheet for full details. |
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August 4 - 12, 2008
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Friendship Session 2008, Our Cabana - World Centre, Cuernavaca, Mexico:
Experience International Friendship, games, arts and crafts, swimming, singing and dancing, a Mexican Fiesta, workshops on current WAGGGS initiatives, an opportunity to participate in a service project with the local community, sightseeing and shopping trips to Cuernavaca, Taxco (a silver city) and a visit to the rural village of Tepoztlan where there is a traditional Mexican craft market and to the archaeological site of Xochicalco and a few days to explore Mexico City. Participants: Fourteen girls aged 13 - 15 years of age by the start of the actual event (excluding travel days) and Two Guiders. See Fact Sheet for full details.
Overall Dates: Appx. July 31st - August 13, 2008
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August 10 - 16, 2008
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Discover Your Potential, Our Chalet 2008 - Switzerland:
Over a week of fun and International friendship, hiking and exploring in the mountains and areas near Our Chalet. The group will also have a few days to explore in and around a Swiss city and/or village. Participants: Fourteen girls aged 15 - 17 years of age by the start of the actual event (excluding travel days) and two Guiders. See Fact Sheet for full details.
Overall Dates: Approx. August 6th - August 17th, 2008
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February 13 - March 9, 2009
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WAGGGS Around the World seminar - Sangam 2009: Join with members of the world's largest organization for girls and young women as we celebrate World Thinking Day at the Sangam World Centre in India, February 13 - March 9, 2009.
This event is open to young adult Members between the ages of 18 and 30. Click here to download the event Fact Sheet. Note: The fundraising policy for young adults is to be the same as for adult-only trips. Adult Members are not allowed to fundraise for adult-only trips.
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| OTHER EVENTS |
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| September 26 - 28, 2008 |
Mix It Up 2008
Sixth annual Girl Scout and Girl Guide encampment, a fun weekend with our neighbours across the border.
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2008
Click here for information and application.
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