Maplewood-Colchester Ranger Unit

Everything she wants to be

Record #: VBH0048
Last Modified: 27 Aug 2018
Last Full Update: 27 Aug 2018

Location

Located In Valley
Where To Find Us
Guider's Residence
Valley, NS
Areas Served Central Colchester ; Colchester County

Contact

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Website www.girlguides.ca
E-Mail ggcns@girlguides.ca
Phone Provincial Office: 902-423-3735  
Membership Line: 1-800-565-8111
Contact Jo Swinemer, Membership Support & Community Development

Description & Services

Information Rangers is all about leadership and community involvement and a flexible program that allows teens to create their own unique Guiding experience. Young women begin to explore career options and learn valuable skills such as budgeting and event planning. Rangers are also involved in active leadership opportunities like global development projects, eco-awareness initiatives and teaching skills to younger girls as Girl Assistants. 
Sample activities may include: 
• Exploring career options and learning how to write a great resume 
• Learning about budgeting for living away from home 
• Leading discussions about body image and the media 
• Planning an overnight canoe trip 
• Volunteering as a Girl Assitant with younger girls 
• Connecting with the wider world through international travel and global development projects 
• Furthering their education through Girl Guides of Canada scholarships
Eligibility Ages: 15 year(s) - 17 year(s)
Meetings Sundays 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Special Information

Tags Connecting People & Nature ; For women & girls ; Fundy Connect ; Girl Guides ; Outdoor Recreation ; Personal Development ; Recreation Categories ; Volunteer Opportunity ; Youth