Tag Archives: outdoor activities

Why giving girls a little bit of freedom in the great outdoors is a recipe for awesome

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Think Sparks are too little to cook their own meal or set off on an adventure? Think again. As this Guider writes, when girls get outdoors and have the chance to discover just what they can do on their own, … Continue reading →

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The best seat at the campfire

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Sit-upons, bum buckets or camp chairs: The great debate One of the central parts of a camping trip is the campfire. It’s where we cook and eat, where we bond and strengthen our sisterhood, and where we sing and create … Continue reading →

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When Guiders amp up their camp skills

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

There’s nothing quite like March in Canada – cold enough to qualify as winter camping, but often with no snow on the ground. That didn’t stop the group of Ontario Guiders I guided on an overnight trek into the woods … Continue reading →

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Sparks CAN Snowshoe!

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

This re-post is a great reminder of what girls – and Guiders! – can achieve on a moonlit winter’s night.  Three years ago at my first monthly District Guider meeting, one of our (amazing!) 50+ year Guiders advised our group … Continue reading →

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Sparks CAN Snowshoe!

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Three years ago at my first monthly District Guider meeting, one of our (amazing!) 50+ year Guiders advised our group that the district had a huge cache of snowshoes at our disposal. It was my first year as a Guider … Continue reading →

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