On July 1, 1916, Newfoundland suffered one of the biggest tragedies in its history. 835 men from the Newfoundland Regiment went into battle at Beaumont Hamel, France during an offensive in the Battle of the Somme. The next morning only 79 men were able to answer roll call as the rest were dead, injured or missing.
There are five Caribou Monuments in Northern France and Belgium to honour the Newfoundlanders who fought in WWI. The sixth is located in Bowring Park, St. John’s. Newfoundlanders making the pilgrimage to visit these monuments refer to it as the Trail of the Caribou.
This challenge is to introduce members of GGC Newfoundland and Labrador to the history surrounding the Newfoundland Regiment, the Battle of the Somme, and the Battle of Beaumont Hamel. It is a celebration of our heritage, our history, and our past.
This challenge is designed to take place over several hours. There are six stations, one for each Caribou, as well as opening and closing ceremonies. A variety of activities for each station are provided so that girls of all branch levels can participate.
Check out the challenge document for full details of the activities designed by our Provincial Program Committee.
Challenge Document
This challenge was originally produced as a one-time event however due to it's popularity we are continuing to make the activity pack accessible. There are some of the crests left at Provincial Office, available for purchase on a cost recovery basis.