Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Forum
The NL Youth Forum gives youth members an opportunity to make their voices heard and ensure youth have a say in Guiding in the province. Volunteering with Youth Forum gives youth the chance to meet other youth from across the province and make a difference in the future of Guiding. Youth Forum is a way to make new friends, develop new skills, strengthen leadership skills and build a resume.
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Youth Gathering
When: March 1-3, 2024
Location: The Wilds Resort, Salmonier Line
Theme: Be Anything You Want To Be!
The gathering is open to Pathfinders, Rangers and Bridging members.
The cost per participant is $150 plus HST. All meals, activities and accommodations are included in the registration fee. T-shirts are available for an additional $15 plus HST.
A bus will leave the west coast picking up participants at scheduled locations along the Trans-Canada Highway. Participants from Labrador should contact nearyc@girlguides.ca to book travel arrangements. Participants east of The Wilds are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the event.
More information about the gathering and a kit list will be shared with registered participants prior to the event.
If you have questions about the gathering, please contact Karleena at nl-youth@girlguides.ca.
If you have questions about financial assistance, please contact nearyc@girlguides.ca.
The deadline to apply is February 10. Apply now.
Youth Forum Challenges
The Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Forum is comprised of six members selected yearly from qualified applicants. Their collective goal is to provide a link between girl and youth members and the provincial council. They do so through organizing provincial service projects and province-wide events.
Youth Forum Challenges
Meet the Provincial Youth Council
Annalea P.
My name is Annalea. I am the Youth Chair. I am an 8th year member of Girl Guides and 3rd year Ranger. In Guiding I strive to achieve badges or complete challenges. I also like the responsibility and respect Guiding teaches us to have when engaging with our community. I am an active member of my school community of St. Bonaventure's College with debate club and social justice club. I am also employed by their after-school program tending to the elementary students. I am on the RCMP National Youth Advisory Committee and a part of Young Canadians Roundtable on Health and participating in Pride/Swell Queer Expression through art exhibit. I had participated in Miss Teen Trinity Conception Pageant and currently participating with Miss Achievement NL. I was the first-place winner of the first online summit facilitated by WRDC STEMforGIRLS.ca. I won silver at Skills Canada Green Energy Challenge for building a vertical axis wind turbine. I participated in a documentary overseen by Sharing Our Cultures Inc. I like to keep busy, forever learning and stay positive. Last year I won the GGC 2023 - Ranger - Change Maker Award for my effort towards various outreach projects in my various communities. Happy Guiding!
Madison B.
Hi, my name is Madison. I am the Deputy Chair for the Youth Forum! I am in my eleventh year of Guiding, and a 1st year Ranger in the Stephenville District. My favourite thing about Girl Guides is camping and making memories I will recall for the rest of my life. I hope to travel a lot in Rangers, and to become the best Guide and role model in my community I can possibly be. I’m so excited to hopefully make a positive change with Guiding in Newfoundland with the Youth Forum while I’m a part of it!
Laci M.
Hi, my name is Laci. My position on the Provincial Youth Forum is the Bridging Member and Link Liaison. I have been in Girl Guides for 14 years and am a member of the Killick Coast District. I am a Junior leader with an Embers group in my district. I am currently attending Memorial University and studying for my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I’m really looking forward to another great year of Guiding!
Amber A.
My name is Amber. I am the Youth Forum secretary. I am 16 years old and I have been in Girl Guides for 12 years. I have volunteered with younger groups for 3 years and now this is my first year with the youth council as the secretary. I work at Bulk Barn part time and currently completing junior year of high school (grade 11). I enjoy hanging out with friends, watching shows, baking, and crafting. Those are things I like to do in my spare time but I am usually an outgoing busy person that always has something to do.
Delaney M.
Hi, I’m Delaney, a 1st year Ranger, a Sparks Junior Leader, and the Youth Forum’s Pathfinder Liaison! This past year I received the Kay Penney Love of Guiding award and completed my 10th year of guiding. This coming summer I will be travelling to Pax Lodge in England with my Pathfinder/Ranger unit! In my spare time I like to dance, read, and make bracelets. I am so excited to be on the Youth Forum and see what this year brings.
Regan E.
Hi, my name is Regan. I’m the Activities and Service Project coordinator! I am 16 years old, and a second-year Ranger of the 1st Happy Valley rangers in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador. I have been a member of Guiding for 12 years.
In my free time I enjoy exploring my creativity through art and hanging out with friends, which being part of GGC has promoted. I have won multiple badge design contests within my Guiding years that have grown me as an artist and is definitely one of my favourite things to do in Guiding along with meetings with my friends and outings!