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's team of Trainers have a wide 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

DC Training 

Get a head start on the 2026-27 Guiding year!  You'll get lots of tips and ideas that you can start putting into practice right away, whether you are a brand-new or incoming DC, an existing DC looking to boost your knowledge, or simply interested in Guiding's administrative roles.
DC: Human Resources
Thursday, June 18 @ 6:30 pm

Join us as we talk about perfomance management, conflict management, leadership, team-building, and effective communication including "difficult conversations"
District Administration
Monday, June 22 @ 6:30 PM 

This session covers screening new guiders and keeping proper records, as well as tips about how to use all the iMIS resources at your fingertips. The DC is the chair of district council meetings, and this session will show you how to do it effectively.


Foundations of the DC Position
Friday, June 26 @ 6:30 PM

Where does a DC get her support? How does a DC manage her time?  This session also explores district planning and goal-setting, including succession planning
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Have you looked at the National Training Calendar yet?

Now you can see and register for sessions being offered by trainers across the country! 
The National Training Calendar can be found on Member Zone under Training.  Be sure to check it often to see what is happening! ​

NOT Just for New Guiders!



​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 "Unit Meeting Skills"
  • The Girl Program
  • Building Unit Guider Skills
  • Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
  • All About the Branch

CAMPING 

Are you looking for Camping training or camping events for girls?
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​Then you'll want to check out what's happening over at 
West Coast Area Camping
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