February - The Month to LOVE Camping!
Kim Rampfl and the Guiders of Langley Valley District provide February's camping resource document (see Resource list at right) which outlines some of the things they LOVE about camping. Check it out! There's all sorts of great hints, tips, recipes and games for you to LOVE too!
Winter Camping
Barb Aven provides January's camping resource documents (see Resource list at right) on Winter Camping including instructions for building a Quinzhee. For detailed instructions with pictures, check out The Complete Wilderness Survival Manual by Hugh McManners, c.1994 (p.51)
Dehydrating in the winter...
to get ready for the summer! December's camping resource document comes from Nina Mudry of Willoughby District (see Resource list at right) -- great tips and recipes for dehydrating foods and snacks!
Camping in the Fall....
November's camping resource document comes from Cindy McInnis (see Resource list at right)- tips and recipes for a successful fall camp!
Winter Camp!
at Lone Duck Campsite in Manning Park, March 9th to 11th, 2012. For 2nd and 3rd year Pathfinders. Pre-camp training will likely occur in January.
Pathfinder Leadership Camp (formerly Gold Camp)
will be held in Langley May 4-6, 2012. Pre-camp information meeeting is scheduled for January 12th at the Area Centre.
Be A Tourist in Victoria!
Check out October's camping resource from Sue Loucks (see Resource list at right)- a complete plan for a long weekend in Victoria for Guides or Pathfinders.
Camping Resources!
The Area Camping Committee will be providing regular monthly updates of resources such as recipes, tips, skills, games and more. Check out the links on the right for September's resources. Please note that these documents have been compiled from a variety of GGC publications and training events, for the express purpose of being shared widely within the Guiding community. Any concerns with regards to copyright can be directed to the WebAdviser.
Wilderness Leadership Training Modules & Wilderness First Aid - March 30 to April 1, 2012
Fraser Skies Area is pleased to host the next Provincial offering of Wilderness Leadership Training and Wildernness First Aid at our very own Camp McLanlin next spring.
Download the application forms here and don't miss the application deadline of January 15, 2012!
Wilderness Leadership Training Application (MS Word / PDF file)
Wilderness First Aid Training Application (MS Word / PDF file)
Outdoor Activity Leadership
The 2010 OAL Guide to Camping is a great resource for Guiders wanting to get their girls outdoors! Check out the Training page for upcoming OAL trainings being offered.
