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Welcome to the West Coast Area Girl Guides camping website. We are so lucky to live in an area surrounded by mountains, ocean, and still have all the commodities a big city has to offer. We have tons of opportunities for adventure and camping in our area. So get out there and explore!
If you ever have any West Coast Area camping questions please email: wcacampingadviser@gmail.com. 
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Upcoming Camping Events & Trainings
WCA Camping Calendar 2019-20
Check out the WCA Camping 2019-20 Calendar, more information and events coming soon!
WCA Snow Series 2019-20
WCA SOAR Patrol Guider Meetings
Each SOAR patrol guider should attend one of the following meetings:
Save the Date: OAL Residential Training
This training is designed for new leaders or inexperienced campers to acquire all the skills and knowledge needed to take units on a one or two-night residential camping experience. Specific topics include leadership styles, supporting and preparing girls, planning timelines, thinking about gear, menu planning, allergies and dietary restrictions, and camp life. Look for more information about registration in the new year!
When: Saturday, March 7th 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Where: Provincial Guide House 107-252 Esplanade W, North Vancouver
Who: Guiders and TMBRs
Check out the WCA Camping 2019-20 Calendar, more information and events coming soon!
WCA Snow Series 2019-20
- Snow Series Information Poster
- Sun Nov 24th - Snow Camp Training, 12 to 3 pm at Kathleen McNeeley Elementary School, Richmond
- Did you ever want to learn more about Snow Camping or maybe try it out? This training session is for Pathfinders, Rangers, Trex and Guiders to introduce them to Snow Camping and give them the basic skills and knowledge to go snow camping. This training is required for the girls/guiders interested in participating in the upcoming West Coast Area - Snow Series camps.
- Topics that will be covered include:
- Tents and winter shelters
- Fun and fit food for frosty weather and winter water
- Comfy cold climate camp clothing, footwear and sleep systems
- Snow Camping First Aid & Self Care
- Online Registration Form: https://forms.gle/zm22MqfAb5kPL6kw8 (Registration deadline Nov 20th)
- Topics that will be covered include:
- Did you ever want to learn more about Snow Camping or maybe try it out? This training session is for Pathfinders, Rangers, Trex and Guiders to introduce them to Snow Camping and give them the basic skills and knowledge to go snow camping. This training is required for the girls/guiders interested in participating in the upcoming West Coast Area - Snow Series camps.
- Sun Jan 5th - Practice Snowshoe Hike, Cypress Mt
- Sat Jan 25th - 2nd Practice Snowshoe Hike, Mt Seymour
- Jan 24th to 26th - Patrol Snow Camp, Mt Seymour Group Campsite
- Introductory snow camp in tents and snow shelters with a warming shelter.
- Feb 7th to 9th - Snowshoe Backpacking Trip
- Participants must attend at least one snowshoe practice hike.
WCA SOAR Patrol Guider Meetings
Each SOAR patrol guider should attend one of the following meetings:
- Wed Nov 27th - 7 to 9 pm at Richmond Guide House
- Wed Dec 5th - 7 to 9 pm at Saint Mary’s South Hill Church (50th & Prince Albert, Vancouver)
Save the Date: OAL Residential Training
This training is designed for new leaders or inexperienced campers to acquire all the skills and knowledge needed to take units on a one or two-night residential camping experience. Specific topics include leadership styles, supporting and preparing girls, planning timelines, thinking about gear, menu planning, allergies and dietary restrictions, and camp life. Look for more information about registration in the new year!
When: Saturday, March 7th 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Where: Provincial Guide House 107-252 Esplanade W, North Vancouver
Who: Guiders and TMBRs
