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New!!! 2012 Nationally Sponsored International Trips
Girl Guides of Canada is offering several new and exciting Nationally Sponsored International Trips in 2012:
Environmental Service and Learning Trip, Costa Rica
WHEN?
Overall dates: July 31 – August 16, 2012
Event dates: August 1 – August 15, 2012
WHO?
- 2 patrols of 9 Girls aged 13 - 17 years of age as of July 31, 2012 per patrol
- 2 Guiders per patrol
Application Details:
Please contact your provincial international adviser for more information about the application processin your province including deadline dates and to whom your application should be submitted.
Environmental Service and Learning Trip Fact Sheet
Ayrwaves 2012, Scotland
WHEN?
Overall dates: July 23 – August 3, 2012
Event dates: July 25 – August 1, 2012
WHO?
- 10 girls aged 13 - 14 years of age as of July 31, 2012
- Two Guiders
Ayrwaves 2012 camp will take place in Ayrshire, Scotland, and is being organized by Girlguiding Ayrshire North. This exciting outdoor camp will bring together Girl Guides from around the world, who’ll have the opportunity to participate in many activities, including hikes, day trips, climbing, boating, Scottish crafts and so much more while meeting new friends, learning new skills and having lots of fun in the picturesque setting of Eglington Country Park.
Application Details:
Please contact your provincial international adviser for more information about the application processin your province including deadline dates and to whom your application should be submitted.
Ayrwaves 2012 Event Fact Sheet
Change the World – International Camporee, Connecticut, U.S.A.
WHEN?
Overall dates: August 3 – August 13, 2012
Event dates: August 5 – August 11, 2012
WHO?
- Two patrols – 8 girls in each patrol
- Girls aged 11-13 of age as of July 31, 2012
- Two Guiders per patrol
Girls from around the world will for fun and friendship at this international camporee. A girl forum where girls can address the ways in which they want to change the world will be included along with general camp program, international performances, and special shows.
Application Details:
Please contact your provincial international adviser for more information about the application processin your province including deadline dates and to whom your application should be submitted.
Change the World Event Fact Sheet
Northwest Centennial Roundup Camporee, Oregon, U.S.A.
WHEN?
Overall dates: August 5 – August 14, 2012
Event dates: August 6 – August 12, 2012
WHO?
- Two patrols – 8 girls in each patrol
- Girls aged 12-16 years of age as of July 31, 2012
- Two Guiders per patrol
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington is having a 100th Anniversary roundup camping event on Foster Lake near Sweet Home, Oregon. Activities will include various sports to play and waterfront swimming and boating. Each evening there will be entertainment on the main stage and a huge 100th birthday party with a wide variety of activities ending with birthday cake and a concert.
Application Details:
Please contact your provincial international adviser for more information about the application processin your province including deadline dates and to whom your application should be submitted.
Northwest Centennial Roundup Event Fact Sheet
UN Commission on the Status of Women
WHEN?
February 27 – March 9, 2012
WHO?
One adult Member aged 18-25
The UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the primary global policy-making body dedicated to gender equality and the advancement of women. As a WAGGGS representative at the CSW’s 2012 session, you will be focusing on developing strategies to enhance the economic empowerment of rural women. This international event is ideally suited for GGC Members who have experience living or working in rural Canada or studying the issues affecting rural women.
Application Details:
Deadline: November 30, 2011
Please contact your provincial international adviser for more information about the application processin your province including deadline dates and to whom your application should be submitted.
UN Commission Event Fact Sheet
Girls' World Forum 2012, Chicago, USA
WHEN?
Overall dates: July 11 – 17, 2012
Event dates: July 12 – 16, 2012
WHO?
2 Girls aged 14 – 17 years of age as of July 1, 2012
Note: a designated, fully-screened delegate will serve as the chaperone for the selected girls
The Girls’ World Forum is the third and final event in a series of forums that are part of WAGGGS’ global centenary celebrations. The 2012 Forum will focus on ending extreme poverty and hunger, promoting gender equality and empowering women, and achieving environmental sustainability. Participants will have an amazing opportunity to meet and interact with a global girl audience and look at the role they can play as global citizens.
Application deadline: January 20, 2012
Girls’ World Forum 2012 Event Fact Sheet
Girls’ World Forum 2012 Event Application
Young Women Leading For a Greener Future, Switzerland
WHEN?
Event dates: March 13 – March 20, 2012
Personal travel before/after event (optional)
WHO?
Application Details:
Please contact your provincial international adviser for more information about the application processin your province including deadline dates and to whom your application should be submitted.
Young Women Leading For a Greener Future Event Fact Sheet
WAGGGS Delegation at Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio, Brazil
WHEN?
June 9 - June 24, 2012
WHO?
- Three Adult Members (18 - 35)
Application Deadline: Jan 30, 2012
Download Application
Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development Fact Sheet
Independent Group Trips
Plan a trip with your unit leaders to another province or attend an international event or camp in another country!
Plan a Language and Cultural Exchange to learn another language, experience new ways of life, be part of a Volunteer Exchange in your community or a community in another province or territory in Canada, explore another city in Canada. The Society for Educatoinal Visits and Exchanges in Canada (SEVEC) offers exchange and educational trip opportunities in Canada that might be of interest to you and/or your Unit. Learn more about SEVEC Youth learning programs. http://www.sevec.ca/programs/
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