we love camping

Our Vision: Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada,
the organization of choice for girls and women,
makes a positive difference in the life of every girl and woman who experiences Guiding,
so she can contribute responsibly to her communities.

Upcoming Camping Events

Camping opportunities are listed here. Check back often as new camping and adventure opportunities are posted here regularly.

Camping Forms
Please click here to download the required application forms for camping events.

Boots in Motion 2008 - Backpacking
August 2008 - 8 days on the trail - Eight participants and two Guiders will experience an unforgettable adventurous backpacking trip along BC's spectacular West Coast Trail from Port Renfrew to Bamfield. Highlights will include beach camping, shipwrecks, waterfalls, suspension bridges, cable car crossings, lighthouses, sea caves, whales, sea lions, sea otters, tidal pools filled with sea life, and much more. Don't miss this exciting adventurous backpacking opportunity!
Participants: Senior Branches, 3rd year Pathfinders and Trex members 14 years and older
Girl Fact Sheet (Word)
Guider Fact Sheet (Word)

Trex Rendezvous 2008 - June 6 - 8, 2008
Experience the ultimate adventure for Trex Age girls ( 12-17 ) in a fun weekend near Squamish, BC
Come and experience the high ropes course, climbing wall, mountain biking and more. This is the perfect weekend for the active girl. This event is for Trex girls and any other girl that is in this age group!
Challenge yourself and apply individually or as a patrol for this exciting adventure based weekend. Girls and Guiders can apply individually or as a patrol of one Guider to seven girls.
DEADLINE: April 15th
Trex information and application sheet.

Pacific Coast Experience IV - "Experience the Adventure" - July 19 to 23, 2008 - Explore your wild side at Pacific Coast Experience (PCE) IV, an “introduction and taster” for wilderness adventure camping. This year PCE is welcoming both Senior Branches and Trex girls (age 16 or older at time of event) and Guiders. This event will allow participants to experience the basics of light-weight camping and offers an opportunity to explore BC by a variety of methods. Everyone will participate in core knowledge sessions including: navigation, leave no trace, lightweight camping, lightweight cooking and winter camping. In addition, participants will venture out on one taster trip choosing from adventure activity sessions including: canoe tripping, kayak tripping, novice backpacking, intermediate backpacking, road bike touring and trail bike touring.

DEADLINE: April 15th
click here for application (Word document)

Location: Camp Kanaka, Maple Ridge, BC

Participants: Senior Branches and Trex Girls (Age 16 and older at time of the event) - Guiders

Prerequisites: Everyone should have

  • an enthusiasm for camping
  • passion for the wilderness
  • a zest for adventure

Guiders should have OAL Path or equivalent experience
Girls should have Pathfinder Silver Camping Emblem or equivalent experience

Cost: Canoeing or kayaking $150
Backpacking or cycling $100

Contact camp@bc-girlguides.org for more adventure camping information

Mix It Up 2008- September 26 - 28, 2008
Sixth annual Girl Scout and Girl Guide encampment, a fun weekend with our neighbours across the border. Click here for information and application.

DEADLINE: May 1st, 2008

Camping Resources

Camping Resources:
Check out our Adventure and Camping Resources page for lots of great camping ideas, news, forms and more!

Leader's Toolkit & Resources:
Looking for ideas, activities, challenges or resources? Don't miss our Leader's Toolkit page and Resources for Girl Guide Leaders page.

Cupcakes and Candles:
Cupcakes and Candles is a residential camping event with an International theme that may be happening in your Area. Please check with your Camp Adviser for more information. Check out the Cupcakes and Candles Program Information for details.

Under the Boughs:
Under the Boughs is an Area or Inter-Area Hosted basic camping event for Pathfinders. Units apply as Patrols and come with their own equipment and food. Check out the Under The Boughs Program Information for details.

Past Event Reports:
Want to see how much fun was had at a BC Guiding event? Don't miss our Event Reports page.

More Upcoming Events:
Check out our Upcoming Events page to see more of the Guiding events coming soon - because there's always something fun and challenging in BC Girl Guides!