Camp Forms - December 2 - 4 at Camp Woolsey

Hi Families,

 Please check your email for the forms for our camping weekend at Camp Woolsey, December 2 to 4. The theme is “master chef”. We will also work on our kitchen creations badge, do some community service work, go on a hike and do some crafts. Please return camp forms and payment by November 10 if your Guide is interested in attending.

This week, November 3rd, is enrolment for the unit’s new Guides. We will do a short ceremony starting at about 7:45. Parents/family members are welcome to attend. For the first part of the meeting we will talk about camp planning, so please have your Guides think about their favourite camp food, songs and activities.

Other Reminders/Upcoming events:

- Our unit is collecting milk bags (the coloured outer bag that holds the three inner milk bags). Please bring any clean, dry, bags (kept flat if possible) to our weekly meetings.

- We will be doing two separate donation drives as part of our Community service work in the lead-up to Christmas holidays: first, Operation Christmas (Nov. 10) and second, “Make a Difference” bags for our Action on Poverty Challenge (Nov. 24). We would appreciate any help you could give on either of these initiatives. “Wish lists” will be posted soon on the blog. 

- Another optional camp will be held Feb 25-26 at MacSkimming. Stay tuned for details!


Thanks and see you soon,
Jen

Please let us know your Guide's plans for October 27!

Hi Families,

Could you please let us know if your Guide will be attending all or part of our Halloween meeting next week (October 27)? We know that some of the Guides may be attending the SMPS Halloween dance at the same time, and we need to confirm our numbers for snacks, crafts, etc.  It would be great if you could please let us know via email by this Sunday what your Guide’s plans are.

Also, the Sparks units are having a sleepover on November 12 at the North Gower Community Centre, and have asked for some of our Guides to come help with the early events. We are looking for 5-10 Guides (2^nd and 3^rd years preferably) who can come from 5pm to 8:30pm to help run an outdoor game and lead a short campfire. Guiders Lisa and Jen will also be there. The Guides will receive a pizza dinner, a crest and credit towards the sparks helper badge for their efforts.  If your Guide would like to attend, please let us know that by Sunday as well.

Many thanks for your help,

Jen

Travel badge this week and reminders for the Parliament Hill trip this Saturday, Campfire on October 19

Hi Families,

I hope you all had a nice long weekend!

This week we will be working on the travel badge in preparation for Saturday's scavenger hunt on Parliament Hill. Please find a few reminders below about this event, as well as some information about the campfire in Barrhaven on Wednesday October 19 (for those attending). Please note that we will still have our normal meeting on October 20 as well.

1. Parliament Hill Trip Itinerary:

8:30 am – meet at OCTranspo Station Riverview 1A (across from Moncion’s Your Independent Grocer on Earl Armstrong)

8:54 am – board OCTranspo bus #94 to downtown Ottawa

9:51 am – arrive at Rideau Centre

Walk to Shepherds of Good Hope, 233 Murray St, to deliver sandwiches to kitchen

10:30 am (approx.) –arrive at Major Hill’s Park for snack

10:45 am to 2:00 pm – Complete scavenger hunt challenge. Unit will be broken into smaller groups, each of which will be accompanied by an adult.

-          During this period, Guides will also stop to eat their packed lunch

2:00 pm – Groups meet at Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill for snack, to discuss scavenger hunt and sing a few songs around the Flame.

2:50 pm – head to Albert and Bank St. bus stop.

3:09 pm – catch 94 bus home

4:00 pm – arrive at Station Riverview 1A. Parents to pick Guides up.

To bring:- A back pack - Lunch (light snacks will be provided)- Refillable water bottle- Sun screen, hat (mandatory!!), rain coat/poncho if it is calling for rain- Sweater, warmer hat and mitts.  (if they are wearing they don't need to pack extra)- Optional - paper and pen 
**Guides should wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather, dress in layers as we will be outside all day. Please go to the washroom before leaving home as well.
  

We could still use another parent volunteer or two if you are interested in joining us.

2. Campfire, October 19 (optional - we are also holding our meeting on October 20):

Location: 333 Beatrice Drive Mont Sir Paul Baxter (see map here). We will be in the field to the left of the school (when facing the school-opposite side from the parking lot). If it rains we will be inside.

Drop-off/Pick-up details: Drop offs are to be done in the school bus lane in front of the school.  Look for either Guider Jen or Guider Lisa with a large sign. Guides should be dropped off at 6:20pm. Pick-up is at 7:45pm in the bus lane. Please do not park in the parking lot - it is for the Leaders. Please remind girls to have gone to the bathroom before arriving, as the entrance to the school is on the other side of the building from our campfire. Don’t forget  -Flash lights as it get dark early  -sit-upons or a tarp are needed

Please confirm this week with Lisa if your Guide is attending either of these events.

Thank you!

Guider Jen