Sparkle & Glow Camp 2025 Application! 

Sparkle & Glow is the Provincial Girl Guide Camp for Sparks and Embers

Weekend One: Hardwood Lake 
62 Hardwood Lake Lane, Lake Paul, Kings County, NS B0P 1C0
(Friday July 25th, 2025 - Sunday July 27th, 2025)

OR

Weekend Two: Camp Kana'da 
600 W Petpeswick Rd, West Petpeswick, NS B0J 2L0
(Friday August 1st, 2025 - Sunday August 3rd, 2025)

Who: Sparks & Embers (Born 2016-2019) who live in Nova Scotia
Cost: $65.00 plus tax per youth 
Application Deadline: Thursday May 22nd, 2025 @11:55pm Atlantic Standard Time
Theme: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics)

Sparkle and Glow FAQ’s:

- Youth are encouraged to apply to attend Sparkle & Glow 2025!
- Sparkle & Glow Camps are open to all registered Sparks and Embers (born 2016-2019) in Nova Scotia.
- We anticipate the camps being very popular for our youngest branches. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept any youth applications after the posted deadline.
- Youth apply as an individual NOT as a unit.
- If youth are selected, it would be to attend one camp.
- We offer two weekends and locations to give more opportunities to youth throughout the Province.
- The weekends will both have the same theme.
- This is a two-night camp and everyone who is a successful applicant would be expected to stay the two nights. There is no option for one-night or just the day.
- Camping experience is not required.
- Please understand that this is an application and not a registration.
- Acceptance letters will be sent out after the application period ends, along with information on how to complete payment and submit health and Safe Guide forms.
- All applicants will be notified either way.
- If you have multiple youth who are applying, you will need to complete a separate application for each youth.
- Roommate requests cannot be guaranteed, and we ask that these requests not be made.
- Our quartermasters will ensure youth will be fed a variety of delicious foods and can accommodate most dietary needs. *Health Forms will accompany acceptance letters. If accepted, please ensure these details are noted in detail. Our quartermasters are happy to have conversations around food dietary needs with any families. 
- Activities at camp will consist of both indoor and outdoor activities.
- The weekend will consist of program activities, games, outdoor activities and campfire fun among other things.
- A kit list (a list of what to bring and not to bring to camp), along with other reminders will be emailed before camp.
- Sleeping Arrangements: For liability reasons, Guiders do not sleep directly with the youth, but whether you are sleeping inside or outside, Guiders are close by, if the youth need absolutely anything! Tents will be provided for youth and Guiders who are sleeping outside.

Please understand that this is an application and not a registration. Confirmations of acceptance will be sent out after May 22nd, 2025. Once accepted, permission forms and fees must be submitted before June 21st, 2025, otherwise acceptance will be cancelled, and that spot offered to someone else.

Please do not hesitate to reach out at any time with any questions or feedback to Sparkle and Glow Lead, Lauren @ ns-sparkleandglowlead@girlguides.ca.