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Tag Archives: girl engagement
Why putting girls in the lead at camp – and beyond! – matters
Want to know the secret formula for creating amazing adventures for girls and how you can do it, too? Give girls a starring role in planning your event right from the get go. At Ontario’s recent LEAP camp, that’s exactly … Continue reading
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Tagged camp, girl engagement, girl-driven, LEAP, youth leadership
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THIS is how to make your voice heard – with Guiding’s Youth Council
No lie – joining the National Youth Council has been a life-changing experience for each and every one of us. There have been so many skills learned, memories made, and laughs had. Working with these girls and being able to … Continue reading
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Tagged girl engagement, girl leadership, National Youth Council, rangers
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5 Ways Guiding’s Youth Council is giving girls like me an edge
Being a member of the Girl Guides National Youth Council has truly been one of the most enriching experiences of my life so far. I’ve had the opportunity to travel, meet new people, share my ideas, gain tangible skills and … Continue reading
“Girls are ready to change the world and I am so here for it.”
Say ‘Hello!’ to Krysta Coyle, our new Guiding Ambassador. She collaborates with girls and volunteers to make sure we’re offering innovative, inclusive and empowering programming, while also serving as a Girl Guide spokesperson. Krysta has been a girl member, Guider, … Continue reading
Posted in Girls' Guides
Tagged girl engagement, girl-driven, Girls First, Guiding Ambassador, youth engagement
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Experts in the house!
This week, Girl Guides of Canada staff returned to the office after the holiday break to start work again on all things awesome and amazing for Guiding. And a few staff members brought their personal ‘in house experts’ with them … Continue reading
How low ropes taught me how to be a better Guider
Earlier this fall, I attended a large fall camp for 500 Guides and Pathfinders at Camp Wyoka, a phenomenal Girl Guide property near Minto, Ontario. I was an assistant for the first session of low ropes, an obstacle course that … Continue reading
Posted in Camping & Outdoors, Girls' Guides
Tagged camping, girl empowerment, girl engagement, low ropes
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Empowering girls – today and always
Over the past two days, there has been an incredible shift in the conversation about female role models and females in the lead – a conversation that has shifted from one of hope to one of despair. As the CEO … Continue reading
Posted in Global Guiding
Tagged 2016 election, girl empowerment, girl engagement, Hillary Clinton, leadership, U.S. election
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Special Delivery
It’s that time of year again: it’s time to unpack the toadstool, get everything in order and invite the girls back for another exciting year of Guiding. For some of the units in Newmarket, Ontario, that means sending out welcome … Continue reading
Posted in Awesome Activities
Tagged girl engagement, start of the Guiding year, unit ideas, welcome letters
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Dynamic Guiding Duo
In today’s blog post, we’re profiling Claire Morier and Brittany Batten, District Commissioners in Quebec’s Pointe-Claire District. Through mutual respect, self-knowledge and innovative ideas, these members share a common interest coupled with an openness to be creative, flexible and listen. … Continue reading
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Tagged District Commissioner, girl engagement, Guides Quebec, volunteering
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Sustainable crafting: Or, what can we do with all of that leftover fleece?
Three years ago, our Unit Guiders decided to try a new crafting philosophy. We would plan our crafts according to three main ideas: Take our cue from the girls about how often and what types of crafts to make. Emphasize … Continue reading