Tag Archives: multi-branch unit

2,000 pictures

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

I have a thing about taking pictures. A lot of pictures. It started the first year I joined our unit, the 12th Ottawa Guiding group. First, I used photos to make personalized enrollment certificates. And then, collages of the photos … Continue reading →

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Girl Guide night in Qatar

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

It was important to me to enrol my daughter in Brownies to help her learn about all of the great things girls can do. I was pleased to see that participating in Brownies was one of my daughter’s favourite activities. … Continue reading →

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The un-meeting or…. what to do when your plans don’t go the way you planned

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

One of my favourite meetings unfolded in a most unlikely way. It was a bridging evening for our multi-branch unit in early spring. The third-year Guides were with the Pathfinders, and the Sparks, Brownies and remaining Guides were going to … Continue reading →

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Saturday morning Guiding

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

As busy Guiders, we all spend occasional weekends doing Guiding activities, sleepovers, camps, cookie sales and outings. But what about having your weekly unit meeting on a Saturday? Could this be a way to engage girls and families who aren’t … Continue reading →

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Small actions for inclusion

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

One of the things I really try to do as a Guider is foster a sense of safety and inclusion for all the members of our multi-branch unit. I think it’s a constant process and to be truly successful, needs … Continue reading →

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Managing Friend Drama

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Some years are better than others, but for every year I’ve been involved with our Brownies, it happens. There are inseparable friends who stubbornly cling to one another, in spite of our efforts to mix up groups and facilitate new … Continue reading →

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