Thank you to all the Girl Guides of the 64th London Guides!!
We had a successful Sears Cookie Day because of YOU!
Thank you!!
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
We Were Featured on the GirlGuidesCANblog!!
We Were Featured on the GirlGuidesCANblog!!
Click here to see the article and the photo from the 64th London Guides selling cookies at Sears in spring 2011.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Chocolatey Mint Cookies at Sears on Saturday!
Chocolatey Mint Cookies at Sears on Saturday!
and now we'll be there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Get your chocolatey mint Girl Guide cookies!!
Only $4 a box!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Where has our Geocoin been?
Where has our Geocoin been?
Our Unit was able to place a Girl Guides of Canada 100 Years Geocoin (thanks to our Junior Leader / Ranger!) in a cache to help celebrate our centenary.
The geocoin has travelled throughout Southwestern Ontario and through several U.S. states!
We hope our geocoin travels worldwide!!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Packing Tips for Camp
Camp packing tips
To "teach" your daughter to pack, have her pull out each item on the kit list. Once she has it all out, discuss what was a good choice and what was a bad choice. Then put together outfits for each day and we bag them in zip lock bags. The next camp, give her the list and have her let you know when it is all assembled so you can check it.
eg.
Bad choice = tank top; good choice = tshirt.
Bad choice = baseball cap; good choice = bucket/brimmed hat.
Bad choice = sandals; good choice = runners.
anecdote from an Ottawa Guide Unit:
One year, there was this absolutely gorgeous souvenir-type t-shirt no one claimed. Finally one girl said that her sister had one just like that last year. So I suggested she pack it to take it home and they could give it back if it didn't belong to them ... it was theirs.
2. Use zip lock bags.
Pack for each day ie: 1 ziplock = socks/undies/pants/shirt and label the bag with sharpie markers
3. Remember the importance of having the name on everything.
anecdote from a New Brunswick Guide Unit:
It's amazing how many pairs of underwear and socks go to camp alone. I have a visual image of all these panties and socks walking down the lane eager to go to camp. Yet at the end of camp they are too tired to go home and just end up in the garbage because no one claims them. Poor little things.
4. Choose a bag the GIRL can carry.
The bag should NOT be too big for the girl to carry by herself. Girls are expected to carry their own bags and gear from the vehicle drop-off area to the camp site.
anecdote from Ottawa summer camp volunteer:
Too many times we've seen Brownies arrive with a hockey bag with all their clothes and bedroll in it, and the bag is at least a foot longer than the Brownie is tall.
5. Helpful tip - order of packing inside the bag.
One thing you might find handy is to have the bag packed so that the Friday night stuff is on top (jammies, toiletries). Under that should be the bag for dirty clothes. Then what they expect to be able to wear when they get up in the morning (barring weather complications). Basically, the bag should be packed so that they just work their way down it. And bad weather gear would be better to try and fit it along the side of the bag so they don't have to dig out everything to find it.
1. Have the camper pack her own bag.
If you really need to "help", choose the clothing and items to pack, lay them out and have the camper pack them. This gives her the opportunity to know what she has packed. More often than not, the items in the Lost & Found belong to a girl who didn't know her mom packed her some brand new tshirts, etc. that she had never seen before.
To "teach" your daughter to pack, have her pull out each item on the kit list. Once she has it all out, discuss what was a good choice and what was a bad choice. Then put together outfits for each day and we bag them in zip lock bags. The next camp, give her the list and have her let you know when it is all assembled so you can check it.
eg.
Bad choice = tank top; good choice = tshirt.
Bad choice = baseball cap; good choice = bucket/brimmed hat.
Bad choice = sandals; good choice = runners.
anecdote from an Ottawa Guide Unit:
One year, there was this absolutely gorgeous souvenir-type t-shirt no one claimed. Finally one girl said that her sister had one just like that last year. So I suggested she pack it to take it home and they could give it back if it didn't belong to them ... it was theirs.
2. Use zip lock bags.
Pack for each day ie: 1 ziplock = socks/undies/pants/shirt and label the bag with sharpie markers
3. Remember the importance of having the name on everything.
anecdote from a New Brunswick Guide Unit:
It's amazing how many pairs of underwear and socks go to camp alone. I have a visual image of all these panties and socks walking down the lane eager to go to camp. Yet at the end of camp they are too tired to go home and just end up in the garbage because no one claims them. Poor little things.
4. Choose a bag the GIRL can carry.
The bag should NOT be too big for the girl to carry by herself. Girls are expected to carry their own bags and gear from the vehicle drop-off area to the camp site.
anecdote from Ottawa summer camp volunteer:
Too many times we've seen Brownies arrive with a hockey bag with all their clothes and bedroll in it, and the bag is at least a foot longer than the Brownie is tall.
5. Helpful tip - order of packing inside the bag.
One thing you might find handy is to have the bag packed so that the Friday night stuff is on top (jammies, toiletries). Under that should be the bag for dirty clothes. Then what they expect to be able to wear when they get up in the morning (barring weather complications). Basically, the bag should be packed so that they just work their way down it. And bad weather gear would be better to try and fit it along the side of the bag so they don't have to dig out everything to find it.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Summer Camps Open House
Summer Camps Open House!
On Sunday, June 12 from 11am-3pm
Camps Adelaide, Doe Lake, Woolsey and Wyoka will fling open their doors for a chance for you to visit the property, speak with key staff and volunteers, try a summer camp program, make a craft and sample a snack! There is no charge so bring your friends, family and neighbours and come out and play GGC style!
Log on to the Ontario Girl Guides event page , under Local Specialty Camps, Summer Camps, or Girl Focused events categories for more information.
Locally, summer camp is also offered at Camp Orenda just south of London.
Please consider a GGC summer camping experience this summer!
On Sunday, June 12 from 11am-3pm
Camps Adelaide, Doe Lake, Woolsey and Wyoka will fling open their doors for a chance for you to visit the property, speak with key staff and volunteers, try a summer camp program, make a craft and sample a snack! There is no charge so bring your friends, family and neighbours and come out and play GGC style!
Log on to the Ontario Girl Guides event page , under Local Specialty Camps, Summer Camps, or Girl Focused events categories for more information.
Locally, summer camp is also offered at Camp Orenda just south of London.
Please consider a GGC summer camping experience this summer!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Girl Guide Summer Camp - Yes!
Thinking about Girl Guide Summer Camp?
Yes!
Camp Orenda:
Outplay, Outlaugh, Outcraft, Outclimb, Outcamp
available July 17 - 22, 2011 and August 7 - 12, 2011
Attend for six days of exciting camp activities! The theme this summer is meant to encourage girls to do their best and promote new experiences! Crafts, activities, and outings will be different each week, so girls are welcome to attend both weeks! Most days, the girls will participate in age specific program sessions including arts & crafts, sports, games, hikes and outdoor cooking.
July 17 - 22, 2011 - All age groups will come together for meals in a central area. We have two outings planned for this week which are: Fanshawe Conservation Area beach day with canoeing for Guides and Pathfinders and a visit to the Pioneer Village for the Brownies. We will also be going on an outing to a local pool to cool off!
August 7 - 12, 2011 - All age groups will come together for meals in a central area. We have two outings planned for this week which are: day trip to Rock Glen Conservation Area to climb and explore around rocks, find fossils and a beautiful waterfall, and have a picnic lunch. Will also be going on a second outing to a London pool to cool off!
Plan to include Guide Camp in your summer!
Click here for more information on Camp Orenda.
And then Register today!
Please note this is not a unit camp - this is an opportunity to enjoy Girl Guide camping in addition to our unit's spring weekend camp.
We encourage you to apply!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Community Carnival Night - a Success
Our Community Carnival Night was a Success!
Just look at the fun everyone had!
Thank you so much to everyone that attended!
The Slushy Machine was SO popular!!
The girls worked hard at each of the stations - face painting, bowling, bean bag toss, balloon darts, ring toss, as well as at the 50/50 and raffles.
We were pleased to see the crowds come out - and we hope everyone that won a prize was thrilled!
Thanks to everyone that donated prizes for the raffles!! They were amazing!!
Did everyone get a chance to visit the Guide Camp display? Watch your email and the blog for opportunities to attend Guide Camp this summer!
Thanks to all that stayed for a few minutes to help clean up too - many hands make short work!
Huge thanks to everyone!!!
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