Threads of Connection
What connects us all? From the threads in our clothes to the invisible bonds of friendship, community and our global Guiding sisterhood, this new all-branches program is all about exploring our connections!
Threads of Connection is packed with dozens of fun, hands-on activities for Sparks to Rangers. Youth will get creative with textile arts like weaving and upcycled fashion, build community through storytelling and kindness projects, and explore the global web through ecosystem games and photography.
With something for every age and interest, this challenge is the perfect way to strengthen our bonds with each other and the world. Get ready to pull on the thread of adventure!
Crests can be ordered now by visiting the BC Challenges page and filling out the BC Crest and Pin Order form.
Outdoors in our Community Challenge
Did you know your community has lots of activities that fit the Girl’s First programming? Are you looking for new and unique activities for your unit? Get outside of your usual meeting place and discover your community.
We have put together a program idea kit of community activities that your unit will want to explore. Check out Outdoors In Our Community!
Crests can be ordered now by visiting the BC Challenges page and filling out the BC Crest and Pin Order form.
Science Exploration Challenge
Science Exploration is a new resource developed by the BC Girl Guides Program Committee for all branches of Guiding to use this fall. This collection of engaging activities encourages youth members to learn and explore STEM activities. Youth will enjoy hands-on explorations and fun craft activities as they investigate different science concepts. They can dive into this easy-to-use and fun resource over two to three regular meetings or a day camp. We would love to see photos of your unit’s Science Exploration experience. Remember to check your unit roster on Member Zone to confirm image release (IR. 1 form) status for any members who appear in photos. Send photos to bc-program@girlguides.ca.
Crests can be ordered now by visiting the BC Challenges page and filling out the BC Crest and Pin Order form.
Extreme Weather Challenge
Are you ready to face nature's wildest challenges? Get set to dive into the exciting world of extreme weather with the new Extreme Weather Challenge! From scorching heat waves and blizzards to powerful tornadoes and forest fires, you'll learn how these forces shape our planet and how to stay safe. Discover the science behind global climate change, participate in hands-on activities and learn valuable skills to protect yourself and your community. Join us as we explore the power and wonder of extreme weather and earn a crest that shows you're ready for anything. This crest can be ordered now. This challenge is ideal to pair with Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4-10).
Crests can be ordered now by visiting the BC Challenges page and filling out the BC Crest and Pin Order form.
Sing BC Sing Challenge
If you want to learn more songs but don’t know where to start and if you want to build leadership skills in your unit, then check out the new Sing BC Sing Challenge. Learn new songs and build traditions with your unit. This challenge will include songs with lyrics and audio files (where copyright allows). Your unit can build their leadership skills by teaching songs while having fun. This crest can be ordered now.
Crests can be ordered now by visiting the BC Challenges page and filling out the BC Crest and Pin Order form.
BC Girl Guides Cookie Mystery
The BC Girl Guides Cookie Mystery is a new resource for Pathfinders and Rangers to use this spring. Developed by BC Girl Guides Program Committee, this resource provides an opportunity for youth members to enjoy role-playing and interacting with their peers, as they solve a mystery. Order the special crest and download the activity resource. The Challenge PDF below includes characters, descriptions and a script. We would love to see photos of your unit acting out this cookie mystery. Remember to confirm Image Release (IR.1 form) status for any members appearing in photos. Send your photos to bc-program@girlguides.ca.
Crests can be ordered now by visiting the BC Challenges page and filling out the BC Crest and Pin Order form.
Life Pursuit - A Girl Guide game
Life Pursuit - A Girl Guide Game is a new resource developed by the BC Girl Guides Program Committee for Pathfinders and Rangers to use this spring. This fun board game provides youth members the opportunity to learn about budgeting, think about career choices, make decisions about renting or purchasing a home, deal with unexpected expenses and enjoy the little things in life. This compact board game kit will be available for ordering this February and will be mailed to Guiders in April. Units in the Lower Mainland will be asked to do local pick up to save on shipping cost. The cost of the board game kit is $20, which will be suitable for a unit of 15 Pathfinders/Rangers. Each kit will come with a box, one board game, 10 game pieces, three sets of cards, a die, 200 happiness heart beads and a Where's My Money Tracker Sheet. The Board Game Instruction Manual will be available for download as a PDF to all units that order a board game kit.
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Cookie Palooza Aprons!
The BC Program team wants to help you with your cookie sales! What better way to grab people's attention than a special cookie apron that you can wear at cookie booths or during your door-to-door cookie campaign? The apron is a perfect way to represent Girl Guides when the weather is a little cooler and your uniform isn't visible. The aprons will fit Sparks to adults and cost $11 each.
Units in the Lower Mainland will be asked to pick up from central locations or shipping can be arranged for a fee.
There is a limited supply, so order now from the BC Program Committee Specialty Order form before they are all gone!
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Tree-mendous Trees
Tree-mendous Trees of BC is a resource developed by the BC Program Committee for all branch levels to use in their unit programming. This theme encourages units to get active and visible in the community, as well as familiar in nature - identifying trees, learning what roles they play in our ecosystem, and maybe even try their hand at making paper!
This theme combines several program areas, including physical activity, STEM, environmental awareness, exploring local community, and more. Our committee has worked together to design an easy-to-use enrichment resource for Guiders that can be easily applied to unit meetings (or day camps) with content that is relevant across all units in BC covering a subject that many may not have tackled before.
A limited number of crests are available for purchase. Contact bc-program@girlguides.ca.
Sparks: Let's Get Sporty
Your unit can enjoy favourite childhood activities while increasing your level of fitness with the Let's Get Sporty program-in-a-box. Units can order kits of sporty supplies to develop motor skills through individual and team fun – with activity instructions to use the gear – for unit meetings, unit camps or district/area Spark events.
The cost is $6 per Spark, including a crest for each participant, and kits will be sold in multiples of five. Orders will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will be available for local area pickup by Lower Mainland units, or mailed to those in other BC locations.
Some kits may still be available for purchase. Contact bc-program@girlguides.ca.
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