We believe that girls are not the only ones to be challenged.
For the adult member, Guiding provides a wealth of opportunities to expand your horizons, learn new skills, learn about yourself, and be a better You.
West Coast Area has the largest team of Trainers in the province, with an unmatched range of talents and expertise.
We'd love to help you learn, explore, and enrich your experience as a Guider.
For the adult member, Guiding provides a wealth of opportunities to expand your horizons, learn new skills, learn about yourself, and be a better You.
West Coast Area has the largest team of Trainers in the province, with an unmatched range of talents and expertise.
We'd love to help you learn, explore, and enrich your experience as a Guider.
Current Opportunities and Coming Attractions
SAFE GUIDE - don't get sidelined!
It's our mandatory risk management training, and the blueprint for planning all our activities. Safe Guide is the source of so many answers!
You need to get acquainted with Safe Guide within your first 6 months of membership.
You need to get acquainted with Safe Guide within your first 6 months of membership.
First Aid - Emergency
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Saturday, March 7th, 2020
9:00 am - 1:30 pm Vida First Aid #206, 7673 6th Street, Burnaby Course consists of an online component and 4.5 hours in class. Once you have registered, the online portion will be sent to you from Vida First Aid Cost is $75 Pay at the door, cheques payable to GGC West Coast Area |
First Aid - Standard
(keep reading if you only need Standard recertification)
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Saturday, March 7th, 2020
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Vida First Aid #206, 7673 6th Street, Burnaby Course consists of an online component and 7.5 hours in class. Once you have registered, the online portion will be sent to you from Vida First Aid Cost is $135 Pay at the door, cheques payable to GGC West Coast Area Registration: click HERE |
First Aid - Standard Recertification
Food Safe
NOT Just for New Guiders!
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Based on feedback from other brand-new Guiders, this series of training modules provides all the building blocks for success. All modules will be able to be taken online, on your own time; although certain of them may be offered in West Coast Area as in-person sessions too. Go to Member Zone, choose Training, then NEW GUIDER LEARNING PATH
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Chat With A Trainer
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These informal pop-up sessions in locations around the Area will be your opportunity to stop in and ask that little question that’s been the back of your mind for a while, or discuss a situation, or share an idea, or simply say Hi and have a social chat with a couple of our Area’s knowledgeable Trainers. No pre-registration needed and no Guiding topic is off-limits. If we don’t know the answer, we will find out for you. Watch the Whisper and check this site often for news about where the next one will be! |
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DCs, co-DCs, Deputies, and experienced Guiders with an interest in the topics ...
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Join the West Coast Area training team for a monthly series covering all the DC Training Modules. We'll be offering you the most current, up-to-date information on what you want to know, and what you need to know to function best in your position, with a focus on our unique Area.
Registration is ongoing - come to one session or a few sessions. The DC Training Recognition pin will be awarded to those who take the first 5 sessions, or who otherwise complete all 5 modules. Session #6 in March is completely optional and may not carry any additional training recognition. ALL sessions will take place at Richmond Guide House, 4780 Blundell Road TIME: 6:30 – 9:30 pm. |
February 3 – FOUNDATIONS: Where does a DC get her support? How does a DC manage her time? How to plan your short-term goals and long-term goals, including looking for your successor.
March 2 – BONUS! Based on feedback from the participants in the first 5 sessions, this will go into more depth on a particular topic, or might be a related module such as Bias Awareness or Effective Communication, or just informal Q&A and a wrap-up social. Participants' choice!
March 2 – BONUS! Based on feedback from the participants in the first 5 sessions, this will go into more depth on a particular topic, or might be a related module such as Bias Awareness or Effective Communication, or just informal Q&A and a wrap-up social. Participants' choice!
Coming in Spring 2020
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.
When: Saturday, March 7th - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Where: Provincial Guide House 107-252 Esplanade W, North Vancouver
Who: Guiders and Bridging Members
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.
When: Saturday, March 7th - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Where: Provincial Guide House 107-252 Esplanade W, North Vancouver
Who: Guiders and Bridging Members
What other trainings are available?
The full list and description of National TEAM trainings can be found on Member Zone (you’ll need to log in first!). Choose Training from the main menu, then GGC Trainings. Note that some of these topics are available via e-learning – look for the special icon.
In addition to the national trainings, West Coast Area has been able to offer the following custom training sessions, developed to answer the needs of our Guiders:
In addition to the national trainings, West Coast Area has been able to offer the following custom training sessions, developed to answer the needs of our Guiders:
- Campfire
- Ceremonies
- Crafts
- First Aid in Guiding
- Games
- Intro to Finances
- Knots & Gadgets
- Leadership Skills for Girl Assistants
- Paperwork 101 – Yellow activities
- Paperwork 201 – Red activities
- STEM
- Technology
- Unit Administration
CAMPING
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Are you looking for Camping training or camping events for girls?
Then you'll want to check out what's happening over at West Coast Area Camping |
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CONTACT US: TrainingWCA@gmail.com
This is email address is monitored regularly, and you should have a response within 72 hours.
This is email address is monitored regularly, and you should have a response within 72 hours.
