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Guider Enrichment 2019 30 sessions to choose from – there’s something for everyone! Accommodation for out-of-town Guiders and childcare areavailable. This event is open to all Guiders and Rangers!

SCHEDULE – FRIDAY EVENINGA few sessions will be available on Friday evening for out-of-town Guiders and those who would like abit of additional crafting and learning:Friday Evening Sessions: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.1234Glass FusingElisha HardwickIn this hands-on session, you will assemble a glass fused pendant or ornament. You willexperience glass cutting, arranging colours and shapes and will finish with a beautifulfused pendant. Pendants will be available for pickup on Saturday morning (they will befused in a portable kiln and cooled on Friday evening).*Additional fee of 2 payable to the session leader.Glass MosaicCrystal HardwickLearn the fun craft of glass mosaics. You will make an 8x10 glass mosaic from a designof your choice. Learn to use glass cutters and grinders, as well as grouting techniques.*Additional fee of 5 payable to the session leader.Night Owl GamesRose HardieLearn to take control of the night. In this session you will learn fun games and activitiesto play in the dark at camp or at a meeting. This session is suitable all branches.Chainmail Bracelet WorkshopWendy DawsonLearn how to make a basic chainmail bracelet out of jump rings or wire. Please bringneedle nose pliers if you have them. If not, they can be borrowed from the sessionleader.*Additional fee of 3 payable to the session leader.SCHEDULE – SATURDAY8:15 a.m.8:45 a.m.Registration opensWelcome and event openingSaturday Morning Triple Sessions: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.ABC1ABC2TEAM Training: Communicating with GirlsRena KaplanskyThis TEAM module introduces Guiders to effective communication skills and techniques thatare helpful in their unit.TEAM Training: Dramatic ArtsSusan RobinsonThis TEAM module will help you learn about different styles and techniques of dramaticarts, including their benefits and the guidelines on how to do it properly and involve girls inan age-appropriate way. Participants will experience puppetry, mime and drama games.Saturday Morning Double Sessions: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.AB1AB2AB3TEAM Training: Building Strong TeamsLaurie RalphThis TEAM module will help you gain an understanding of the nature and function of a teamand provide skills to improve the teams you are on.TEAM Training: Understanding the Adult LearnerElisha HardwickThis TEAM training module will provide you with an introduction to the principles of adultlearning, learning preferences, the experiential learning cycle, and your role in facilitatinglearning.Hiking SticksCrystal Hardwick

AB4AB5In this DIY walking stick session, you will carve, wood burn, knot/tie, and or paint your way toa good old fashioned, homemade quality wood hiking staff in no time.*Additional fee of 10 payable to the session leader.Chocolate ChallengeSuzanne Anderson & Nicole KleinCome and take the Quebec Chocolate Challenge! Learn about how beans become chocolate,play a chocolate Kim’s Game, find out what fair trade chocolate is, become a ChocolateTester, find chocolate facts and myths, and learn how to present the Challenge to your girls.*Additional fee of 7 payable to the session leader, which includes a crest.LapbooksRose HardieA lapbook, kakbook, layer book, flap book, or shutter book is a type of single-subject book. Alap book generally consists of a paperboard folder such as a file folder with small pieces offolded paper glued inside. Come out and learn how to make different Guiding-themed books(i.e. Girl Guides in the war, WAGGS, history of Girl Guides in Canada, etc.).Saturday Morning Single Sessions: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.C1C2C3C4C5C6Camping HacksRose HardieCome discover fun new ways to brave the outdoors. A scholarly fellow once said camping is90% preparation; the rest depends on how well you deal with ghost stories, bug bites, andeating beef jerky for three days in a row. In this session, learn and share camping tricks andtips for your next outdoor adventure.Journey Through London: Traveling with a Girl with a DisabilityAshley HilliardGoing on an international trip can be exciting, scary, fun, and an experience of a lifetime.Going with a child with a disability increases that experience by a 10-fold. In August 2018, agirl and Guider/personal support assistant from Ottawa undertook international travel for thefirst time together and made Girl Guide travel history with 23 others from across Canada. Thehours of prep, days of travel, and months of anticipation finally became a reality. Thispresentation will explore a seasoned disability advocate and support person's experiencetraveling with a girl with a disability, and the process of participating in a nationally sponsoredtrip. The presentation will touch on the programming provide by Pax Lodge and the triumphsand challenges of traveling with a girl with a disability in a large group.Paper Bag ScrapbooksSusan DarcyAn easy, often inexpensive, and beautiful way to save and display your Guiding memories!Teach paper bag scrapbooks to your girls for camp, parties, and other unit events. Bring 10-202x3” and/or 8-12 3x4” photos (available at the Walmart machines under mini prints). If youown them, please bring sharp paper scissors and a paper cutter. All other materials will beprovided.*Additional fee of 5 payable to the session leader.Everyone Loves GimpLeanne ThompsonCome learn the basics or beyond basics of gimp though this hands-on session! Circles,squares, spirals, bricks, or a combination are all possible with the versatile plastic lacing. An ebooklet will be available.*Additional fee of 2 payable to the session leader.Wooden WhistlesElisha HardwickLearn all about the property of whistles and how to build them. Use a drill press, draw shave,and knife to carve a wooden whistle.How to Build an Escape RoomColette Gibney

Escape rooms are a fun way to challenge your girls while they learn. In this session, we will trya mini escape room and then discuss how to make one of your own.*Optional additional fee of 3 payable to the session leader should you wish to purchase anescape room crest.12 p.m. – 1 p.m.Lunch ActivitiesSaturday Afternoon Double Sessions: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.DE1DE2DE3DE4DE5DE6DE7TEAM Training: Time ManagementMartha PattersonIn this TEAM training module you will gain skills and knowledge to effectively manage thetime you spend Guiding and help make it more enjoyable!TEAM Training: Event PlanningPat KaeferIn this TEAM training module you will learn the steps taken to successfully plan an event, bigor small. Participants will also be introduced to the event planning process in Ontario.TEAM Training: Leading Active GamesSusan RobinsonThis TEAM training module will help you learn about leading active games, including thebenefits and guidelines on how to properly lead them and inclusive ways to get all girlsinvolved and active. This session will include active participation in games, allowing us toshare and learn from each other.Backpack CookingCrystal HardwickThis session will provide a brief foray into the world of backpacking and tripping cooking thatfocuses on the do's and do not’s of lightweight food options. This session will offer a fewrecipes, the chance to cook on lightweight stoves, and a little taste of the delicious andnutritious food you can take on the trail with you.*Additional fee of 3 payable to the session leader.Soapstone CarvingElisha HardwickDesign, carve, and polish your own soapstone carving. Learn about the various types ofsoapstone and how to use different types of tools. Tool kits/soapstone will be available topurchase at the session. If you wish to purchase a large quantity, please contact the sessionleader (Elisha Hardwick at elishahardwick@hotmail.com) ahead of time to ensure we haveenough supplies.Chocolate ChallengeSuzanne Anderson & Nicole KleinCome and take the Quebec Chocolate Challenge! Learn about how beans become chocolate,play a chocolate Kim’s Game, find out what fair trade chocolate is, become a ChocolateTester, find chocolate facts and myths, and learn how to present the Challenge to your girls.*Additional fee of 7 payable to the session leader, which includes a crest.Plastic Canvas NeedlepointRose HardiePlastic canvas needlepoint is a variation of traditional needlepoint, as it is used to createdecorative 3D designs. Before you can execute complicated patterns, master the basicstitches and familiarize yourself with the required materials. In this session participants willlearn the basics and create a unique piece to take home.Saturday Afternoon Single Sessions: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.F1TEAM Training: Guiding and the Promise and LawRose HardieIn this TEAM training module, participants will explore what the Promise and Law mean tothem, how they can live the Promise and Law, and how they can pass on the message of thePromise and Law.

F2F3F4F5Sign Language 101Peggy Vink & Nathalie LloydEver wanted to learn sign language? Come out and learn some basic common phrases, thePromise, and a few songs that you can teach to your girls. It is also handy if you want to haveprivate conversations between Guiders!Learning to Tie KnotsLeanne ThompsonKnots are fun! Come and learn to tie some basic and fancy knots, and the best places to usethem in this hands-on session. Use some of the knots to create a small swap. An e-booklet willalso be available.Kanban: Using Post-Its for Planning Success!Erin van SchaaykKanban is a visual way of managing the flow of work through a system (make a visual boardusing a wall and post-its). It's a simple, yet powerful way to get everyone on the same page interms of brainstorming the tasks that need to get done, so that each of your team memberscan decide what tasks they want to take on. This session will include a Guiding-orienteddemo.Face PaintingElisha HardwickWant to be able to add face painting to your event or meeting? Come learn some basic facepainting tips and tricks.4:15 p.m.Official ClosingThank you for joining us!

4 Chainmail Bracelet Workshop Wendy Dawson Learn how to make a basic chainmail bracelet out of jump rings or wire. Please bring needle nose pliers if you have them. If not, they can be borrowed from the session lea