TRCA Lake St. George Field Centre: May 23-25, 2025


TRCA Lake St. George Field Centre: May 23-25, 2025
Date/Time
Registration Begins
3/19/2025 12:00 PM
Last Day To Register
5/8/2025 11:55 PM
Location
950 Bethesda Side Rd
Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3G2, CA
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Outdoor Survival Skills!

TRCA Lake St. George Field Centre: May 23-25, 2025

May 23, 2025 6:00PM - May 25, 2025 12:00PM
950 Bethesda Side Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3G2
This Experience is meant for: Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers & Trex

 

 

Registration Requirements

Each Unit Must:
• Have a valid First Aider in accordance with the YELLOW level Safe Guide requirements.
• Meet the YELLOW level Safe Guide ratios outlined below, learn more.

GGC Paperwork
You must distribute, collect and bring the following Safe Guide forms with you to the Experience:

For Girls
SG.1 - Activity Plan
SG.2 - Permission Form
H.1 - Child Health Form

For Adults
H.2 - Adult Health Form
Each Adult must also review the SG.4 - Emergency Response Plan
Guiders must fill-out the SG.4 for your unit specifically in advance of your Outdoor Experience.

All paperwork is available for download at the links above. Units are ONLY responsible for completing the Safe Guide paperwork related to travel. All other Safe Guide paperwork is submitted on your behalf.

For any further questions, please see our FAQ page, or contact us at on-outdoorexperiencesfaq@girlguides.ca

 

 

Activities

Note - activities are weather dependent and subject to change at the discretion of the facility.

Wilderness Survival Skills
Working in a cooperative team situation, participants will understand and practice some important aspects of basic survival techniques in the outdoors. Each team will be challenged to construct a small cooking fire and/or shelter from natural materials. This program encourages a "no-trace" camping philosophy as well as the safety aspects of preparation and planning for a successful outdoor experience. This program is fun, outdoorsy, and team-oriented.
 
Canoeing
Participants will learn the basics of canoeing through hands on training, games and activities. Parts of the boats and equipment will be reviewed along with safety equipment, rules and expectations before taking to the water to practice paddle skills on our sheltered inland lake. This program is challenging, engaging, fun.
 
Low Ropes
Learners work in groups to solve a variety of defined challenges. Team success depends upon a combination of cooperation, communication and physical and mental efforts from all individuals. Each group dynamic is designed to build a cooperative group spirit and at the same time instill self confidence in the learner, and a mutual respect for team-mates.
 
Nature Hike
This program emphasizes the importance of biodiversity to the health of the planet. Hands-on activities may include identifying and measuring tree growth, sampling for aquatic organisms, and searching for wildlife. This program is: nature-focused, education, engaging.
 
Campfire
Many groups enjoy the tradition of beginning or ending their visit at the campfire circle. This evening program allows participants to take part in and contribute their own songs, skits, games and stories. They will also have an opportunity to roast marshmallows and reflect on their trip. This program is: fun, cooperative, outdoorsy.
 

 Program Area and Theme Connections

All fully serviced Outdoor Experiences have been strategically planned and connected to GGC's Program. Use the table below as a guide when looking at which program themes and areas are covered by activities at this Outdoor Experience. 

This activity counts toward the 2024-2026 National Service Project (NSP): Action for Wildlife requirement to learn about wildlife. Learn more. 

 

Meals and Snacks

The following meals will be provided during this Experience, with snacks interspersed throughout the day:

 

Friday: Snack

Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Sunday: Breakfast

 

A more in depth menu will be provided upon registration.

 

 

About the Facility
Located just 15 minutes north of Richmond Hill, one of the highlights of this site is Lake St. George itself, a beautiful kettle lake which the property surrounds. The property is also the headwaters of the east branch of the Humber River, and features mixed woodlands, open meadows, reforested areas, and wetlands that possess abundant fish and wildlife populations. 


Please note that this facility may be shared with third parties. GGCOC will ensure that if the facility is being shared, GGCOC members will have exclusive programming times/areas. All necessary COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Please see our Terms and Conditions for details surrounding our exclusive use agreement.

TRCA Lake St. George Field Centre offers washrooms on site.
See the TRCA Lake St. George Field Centre website for more information.

Cost
$125.00 per Girl
$125.00 per Adult Outside Ratio
Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your registration without penalty up until the Thursday FOUR weeks before the start date of your experience. You can cancel your registration or make changes to your registration details (e.g., participant numbers, names, dietary requirements) online by using your login details in your confirmation email to access your registration form. After this date, you will be charged a deposit. Please be aware that if you wish to cancel your registration after this date, your deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

You can continue to make changes to your registration details until registration closes. Registration closes on the Thursday two weeks prior to the start date of your experience. You will be charged the remaining balance at this time, and your payment will be confirmed.
Please be aware that if you wish to cancel your registration after this date, your payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.

If you need to make any changes to your registration details after the 4 week deadline, you must send an email to on-outdoorexperiencesfaq@girlguides.ca, as you will no longer be able to make changes online.

All deposits are non-refundable, and deposits cannot be transferred to another Outdoor Experience or unit. However, deposits for planned programs can be transferred to another participant who is joining the experience. Transferred deposits can be used only as deposits. They cannot be applied toward payment of a remaining balance.

We are unable to offer refunds unless there are extenuating circumstances (e.g., illness, death in the family). Any refund requests related to illness (including COVID-19) must be accompanied by a medical note signed by a doctor and received no later than 10 business days after the end date of the Outdoor Experience. Proof of a positive COVID-19 test may be submitted in lieu of a medical note. Refund requests, medical notes, and proof of positive COVID-19 tests may be submitted to on-outdoorexperiencesfaq@girlguides.ca.

If an Outdoor Experience is cancelled by GGC, a full refund will be issued.
Cancellations due to extreme weather, and any applicable refunds resulting from such cancellations, are at the discretion of the facility where the Experience takes place.
Refunds are provided via the same method used to pay for the experience.