2018 Provincial Girl Events. Let s Go Camping!

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1 2018 Provincial Girl Events Let s Go Camping!

2 Agenda Welcome Who Are We? What is a Provincial Girl Event? Details on Backpacking Assiniboine 2018 How to Apply Next Steps Questions?

3 Welcome! Many thanks to everyone who has logged on to the webinar. We appreciate all of you for coming for more information, and would appreciate all comments on how to get information to girls, Guiders, and parents more effectively in the future. Please send any and all feedback to

4 Who Are We?! The BC Camping Committee supporting and promoting camping in British Columbia. Joy Andersen, Kootenay Area - BC Camping Adviser Annalisa Adam, Lions Area Jeannie Crivea, Pacific Shores Area Erin DeBruin, West Coast Area

5 What is a Provincial Girl Event? There are many different kinds! Individual Events ROAM, Pathfinder Paddles, Mt Assiniboine Patrol Events Guide Jubilee, Mix it up, Trex Rendezvous Provincially-Sponsored Interprovincial Camps SOAR Yukon 101 The Provincial International and Program Committees also put on Events for girls, but Camping may not be the focus of these International Trips Ranger Revolution, Pathfinder Summit, GUEST, etc.

6 Who Are We?! Mt Assiniboine trip leaders Tammie Gibson Kootenay Area GGC Trip Lead Wilderness First Aid Recent highlights: Slocan Lake Canoe Valhalla Backpack Kootenay Pass Snowshoe Kokanne Glacier Backpack

7 Who Are We?! Mt Assiniboine trip leads Colleen Aven Monashee Area - GGC Trip Lead - Wilderness first aid (40 hr) - Member of BC Search & Rescue Recent Highlights: - Babine Mtns, SOAR 2017 Ranger Outtrip - 29 day of trekking in Annapurna, Nepal - 10 day river rafting trip in Idaho - Canadian Mosaic 2016 Ranger hiking and mountain biking in Canmore

8 Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 When: July 19 26, 2018 Who: 10 girls (Rangers) born between September 1999 and August 2003.

9 What: Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Eight amazing days Backpacking the spine of the Canadian Rockies Experiencing adventure camping in a world renowned outdoor destination.

10 Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Prerequisites: Good Physical condition: carry a pack weight 16 kg/35 lbs backpack a distance up to 16 km in a day Five nights tenting with Girl Guides of Canada consecutive or non-consecutive Ability to adapt and work co-operatively Ability to cope with daily adventure camp activities no trace camping, back country cooking

11 Pre-trip Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Once selections are complete the group will participate in pre-trip communication, (eg. , conference calls) to work on: travel menu selection kit lists trip planning. A pre-trip fitness commitment will also be required.

12 Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Gear Expectation Appropriate gear is important for a successful trip BEG - BORROW - RENT - BUY Good boots, backpack, sleeping bag, raingear Can make or break the experience.

13 Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Day 1 Arrive at Calgary Airport travel to Banff and stay in a hostel, possibly visit to Banff Hot Springs. Review trip plan, route, maps, gear, expectations. Sort and distribute group gear.

14 Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Day 2 Travel by shuttle from Banff to Sunshine Village Bus from Sunshine to trailhead, 9km Hike 12.5km to the first campsite at Porcupine campground.

15 Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Day 3 Hike 9.5 km and camp at Og Lake

16 Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Day 4, Day 5 Hike 6.7 km to the core of Assiniboine Park. Options being explored: Stay a second night Day hiking in the heart of the park - Overnight in a Naiset Hut - Heli food resupply

17 Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Day 6 Hiking 10.6km towards Mount Shark from Mount Assiniboine. Camp at Marvel campground.

18 Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 Day 7 Hike out 15.5km. Pick up at Mount Shark trailhead and shuttle to Canmore Once in Canmore we will stay in a hostel and have a fabulous meal at a restaurant.

19 Day 8 Mt Assiniboine Backpacking Transfer from Canmore to Calgary airport and onward to home

20 Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 We will camp in some beautiful locations and see many amazing sunsets

21 Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 and perhaps see some local wildlife along the way

22 Mt Assiniboine Backpacking 2018 We know for sure that we will return from our exciting adventure with lifelong memories, new skills, new friends and great stories Don t miss the adventure of a lifetime!

23 Girls How to Apply What You Need Camp Information Sheet (Check List & Permission) Girl Application Form Code of Conduct (signed by the girl) Health Form (H1) Camp Record Form Guiding & Non-Guiding Reference Event Application Guidelines (PDF) June 2014 Girl Guiding Reference Forms (Word) January 2016 Girl Non-Guiding Reference Forms (Word) January 2016 Girl Provincial / Inter-provincial camp application (Word) October 2017

24 What to do Next 1. Find your references (ask them early!) One reference who you know from Guiding One reference who you know from outside of Guiding Neither of your references should be family members 2. Complete your forms (previous slide) 3. Send your application, and ensure that your references are sent to Guide House (hard copies) by January 10, 2018 BC Council Mt Assiniboine Backpacking West 8 th Ave Vancouver, BC V6H 1E1

25 Other Important Notes 1. Late applications will not be considered Applications and/or references date stamped by January 10, 2018 will be considered on time. You can drop applications off in person at Guide House by sliding them through the mail slot. 2. Applicants will be contacted via the address on their application form (make sure it s an address that you will check!) 1. We will contact all applicants in late January with one of three outcomes: You have been selected You have been selected as an alternate You have not been selected this time

26 Questions?

27 Q&A Can we our applications A: No. Only the references can be ed at this time I went on a trip as a pathfinder, can I go on this one? A: You can go on a provincially sponsored trip once in each branch. (eg. once as a Guide, once as a Pathfinder, once as a Ranger) Does experience camping through Duke of Edinburgh count toward necessary camping experience? A: Yes, any relevant camping should be included in the camping log as part of your application. When will applicants be notified about selections? A: Late January or early February

28 Q&A For pre camp training what would you suggest us doing? Running, going to the gym? A: Best is getting out and hiking with a pack. You can work it into your daily activities by carry around backpack while walking dog or add weight to bag walking to school. Building cardio with biking or other sports is good as is strength if possible. What is the most important personal gear to have? A: Good boots. They are harder to borrow and they can make the difference between a great trip and an unhappy trip

29 For Further Information Joy Andersen, BC Camping Adviser Erin DeBruin, Adventure Camping & Trex Coordinator Or do some research at: BC Parks website Assiniboine Lodge website