West Coast Area held our annual Campstove Cook-out on Sunday, Oct. 29th, at Deas Island. This event is organized by the Area Camping committee and is open to patrols of Pathfinders, Rangers, and Trex.
Each patrol cooks up a 3-course harvest feast for the judges, one course at a time. As soon as the appetizer is served, it's on to prepping the main course. Then repeat the process for dessert. This schedule requires focus, time management, and some basic kitchen skills. Plus plenty of teamwork and fun! The catch is .... you don't always get the ingredients you want. Patrols take turns selecting one ingredient at a time, so there's always a chance that something will run out. Adaptability and thinking on your feet are important skills for this challenge. It was a sunny day for outdoor cooking. The teams showed amazing creativity in the kitchen and with their meal presentation! A finely-crafted dish description can swing the vote sometimes, so a wordsmith is welcome on every team. The judges were game to try all the usual – and unusual – conconctions, looking for presentation, taste, and use of key and bonus ingredients. Congratulations to all the teams and the 1st New Westminster Pathfinders for achieving Overall Culinary Supremacy!
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Fall Guider Hike Come meet and hike with other Guiders! Led by an Area Camping committee member, this 10km hike is for beginners to intermediate and will be casual and fun. The trail is clear of debris and is mostly gravel. There is an elevation gain of about 450m with one section of 500 steps. We can decide as a group if we want to go up or down those steps! What: Hiking for Guiders Where: Burnaby Mountain, meet at parking lot for the Burnaby Mountain Bike Skills Facility When: Saturday, October 21st, 9 am to 12 pm Online Registration Form: https://forms.gle/3pUEeZ2nKwqmTkrP9 If interested in joining us, please fill out the online registration form and email Trish ([email protected]). __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fall Guider Urban Walk Not comfortable heading onto park trails for a hike? Join other guiders for an urban walk led by an Area Camping committee member. Walking at a comfortable pace, participants will take a 3.45 km walk through the Grandview-Woodlands neighbourhood, enjoying unique public art along the way. What: Walking for Guiders Where: Britannia Community Art, meet at the entrance to the Britannia Community Services Centre When: Sunday, November 5th, 9:30–11 am Benefit: Learn to organize an urban walk with your unit Online Registration Form: https://forms.gle/vqWVWkvD46N5qcZW8 If interested in joining us, please fill out the online registration form and email Cindy at [email protected]. Area Camp Stove Cook-off 2023: Fall Fest Come celebrate the fall season. Assemble your team(s) of chefs and prepare to create a fall feast sure to please the senses. Teams of Pathfinders or Rangers will create a three-course menu using a selection of provided ingredients. The goal: to wow our fabulous guest judges and vie for the ultimate award—the West Coast Area trophy for Culinary Supremacy! When: Sunday October 29, 12:30–5 pm Where: Fisher Field Picnic Shelter, Deas Island Regional Park, Delta Who: Patrols of 4-6 Pathfinders or Rangers Cost: $80 per patrol Registration Deadline: October 21 Online Registration Form: https://forms.gle/BWj2sYqWFdx7hjzy9 Information:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oYBFKesT3Iv4wH87dIgmwzoNYDlKzapC/view?usp=sharing Patrol fees will be collected through unified banking via transfer after the registration deadline. For registration questions, please contact [email protected] Did you know that West Coast Area offers a subsidy for camping (or sleepovers) at Girl Guide properties? This support is open to any units and districts in our Area. How do you apply? After your event, fill out the 'Request for Bednight Subsidy' (on the Forms page of this website). Send it to the Area Treasurer, whose email is on the form. New this year – a support level for GGC facilities that charge $25+ per night. How much is the subsidy? It depends on the nightly rate, per person, charged by the facility. Rate per night, per person Subsidy per night, per person Under $5 $0.25 $5 – 9.99 $0.50 $10 – 13.99 $1.00 $14 – 17.99 $5.00 $18 – 24.99 $9.00 $25 & over $12.00 Why should I apply? The subsidy helps bring down the cost of your sleepover or camp. You can charge less per person to attend, to make your event more accessible to all members. Remember: your unified banking account must be able to cover the full cost before camp. The subsidy happens after camp, when you know how many stayed each night. Are there other financial supports from Area? Yes! Your girl and youth members can also apply for a campership, in case of financial need, or the Vick Malkin Traveller's Fund to help with the cost of a Girl Guides trip (IGT, or Independent Group Trip). Adult members can apply for specialized training support. This includes remote first aid, canoe/kayak training, and other trainings that support girl/youth activities in the unit / district / area. Adults who purchase items for approved Area events can fill out an Area expense claim form. These forms are on the 'Forms' page of this Area website (see tabs at the top of the page). |
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