GUIDER TRAINING


Please check this page regularly to see our updated list of Training sessions and campsite Orientations!

To register for your Training session call Heather at 403.283.8348 or email ggcinfo@calgarygirlguides.com

Register early so we don’t cancel a training that you’re interested in! Provide your Name, District, Phone Number, Email address, Guiding Branch and your iMIS #.

 

MANDATORY TRAININGS

 

SAFE GUIDE

Mon Aug 23 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Sat Sep 11 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Tue Sep 14 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Wed Sep 22 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Wed Oct 6 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Sat Oct 16 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Mon Oct 25 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.

 

Safe Guide compliance is part of all of our activities! That is why it is a mandatory session for Guiders within the first 12 months. This session is devoted to understanding our responsibility as Members of GGC in ensuring safety while managing risks in all of our activities. We will explore the contents of the document – you do not need to know it all....you just need to know what to look for and where to find it! This session is geared to assisting you with that!

 

 

UNIT GUIDER STREAM


ABOUT THE GIRL & PROGRAMMING FOR THE GIRL

(Guider Stream: Multi Branch)
Sat Nov 6 9:30 a.m. – noon

Find out more about the stages and ages, needs and challenges for each age group. You will better understand the programs in each branch and how you can best engage your girls in their program planning and facilitation

 

QUICKSTART

(specific to each branch)
Brownies Wed Sep 1 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Guides Sat Sep 11 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Guides Sat Oct 16 9:30 a.m. – noon
Sparks Tue Sep 7 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Sparks Tue Sep 14 1:15 – 3:00 p.m.

 

Over the session you will laugh and learn with other Unit Guiders from around the city. You will take away new ideas on ceremonies, events, programs planning and strategies in behaviour management and inclusivity as well as a good understanding of your branch’s program goals.

 

CAMPFIRE MAGIC

Tue Oct 12 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.

 

You do not need to be able to carry a tune – just a desire to have fun and gain ideas to add sparkle and pizzazz to your campfires.

 

CEREMONIES

Mon Sep 27 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.

 

This session is designed for all Guiders in all branches.
We will look at meeting openings, enrolment ceremonies, campfires, flag raising and other traditions that are part of Guiding.

 

 

CRAFTS TO SHARE WITH YOUR GIRLS

Spark and Brownie Guiders Sat Oct 23 9:00 a.m. – noon
Guide and Pathfinder Guiders Sat Oct 23 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

 

Join us to try out some festive, seasonal crafts you can take back to do with your girls. Cost is $15.00 per registrant (non refundable) payable by cash or cheque to GGC-Calgary Area at registration. The cost will cover the craft supplies.

 

INTERNATIONAL GUIDING

Sat Nov 6 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.

 

We will explore international games and activities so you can introduce and celebrate the concept of Guiding as part of the worldwide organization with your girls. We will focus on the World Centres, the Canadian World Friendship Fund (CWFF) and the culture and customs of Sparks, Brownies and Guides in other countries.

 

SAFE GUIDE FOR THE EXPERIENCED GUIDER

Wed Sep 8 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.

 

Come for a more in depth exploration of Safe Guide and hands on focus on forms completion.
Pre-req: Safe Guide training

 

 

COMMISSIONER STREAM

 

 

DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS – ONE MONTH IN: PUTTING IT TOGETHER

Thu Sep 30 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.

 

Join us as we explore the basics of your role as a DC. You will learn lots of helpful tips and tricks to make your job a little easier.

 

ADMIN STREAM

 

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Tue Oct 19 1:15 – 3:30 p.m.


This session is designed to assist treasurers in keeping the Unit or district books the Guiding way.

 

REVIEWING FINANCIAL BOOKS (for district treasurers and anyone who reviews Unit or district books)

Wed Nov 17 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.

 

Come join us for “tips and tricks” to make reviewing financial books (Unit and district) a breeze.

 

 

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY LEADER STREAM

 

 

CAMP PLANNING 101 (Guides/Pathfinder Guiders)

Tue Nov 9 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.

 

You will leave this session with great ideas and skills so you can start to plan your first camp with your Guides and Pathfinders.
Pre-req: Safe Guide training

 

 

FOOD HANDLING & FOOD SAFETY

Thu Oct 28 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.

All you ever wanted to know about safe food handling best practices.

 

SLEEPOVER PLANNING (geared to Spark and Brownie Guiders)

Thu Oct 7 9:15 – 11:15 a.m.

 

You will leave this session with great ideas and skills to help you plan fantastic overnight activities with your Sparks and Brownies.
Pre-req: Safe Guide training

 


Register early so we don’t cancel a training that you’re interested in! Provide your Name, District, Phone Number, Email address, Guiding Branch and your iMIS#


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CAMPSITE ORIENTATIONS


Jubilee Campsite Orientation

IASG Campsite Orientation

Mockingbird Campsite Orientation

Westover Campsite Orientation

To register please call 403.283.8348 or e-mail ggcinfo@calgarygirlguides.com

If no one is registered, there will be no Orientation.

Please contact the Calgary Guide Centre if you need a campsite Orientation, and we will put your name on a waiting list.


MORE TRAINING INFO


Register for Training Sessions
Contact Training Committee
TEAM Chart (description of Trainings)
What to bring to a training
à la Carte Training Feedback Form
Child Safe Canada First Aid Courses
(discount for GGC members)
Life-Safety Training First Aid Courses