1980s
The 1st Caledonia Pathfinder Unit was active during the early to mid 1980s, closing around 1986. We still use the original unit flag.
1993 to 1998
The unit reopened in September 1993 at St Paul's Anglican Church with 6 members and grew to 10 girls the following year. Two girls received their Canada Cords in 1996 and four more girls received the award in 1997. Sadly, the unit closed in 1998 due to lack of members.
Program Highlights:
1993-1994
- Sleepover with the 2nd Caledonia Guides in December
- Enrollment of 5 Pathfinders in January
- Warren Division Arts Day in the Spring
- Camping at La Fortune Park in June with the 2nd Caledonia Guides
- Ju-Le-Ra-Ca at Camp Kienuka in September
- Winter Camp at Crieff Hills with the 75th Hamilton Pathfinders in February
- Camping at La Fortune Park in June
- Winter Camp at Crieff Hills with the 75th Hamilton Pathfinders in February
- Gold Camp at Brant Tent & Trailer Park in July
- Camping at Byng Island Conservation Area in August
- Presentation of 2 Canada Cords in September
- Winter Camp at Crieff Hills with the 75th Hamilton Pathfinders in February
- Camping at Byng Island Conservation Area in August
- Presentation of 4 Canada Cords in September
- Winter Camp at Crieff Hills with the 75th Hamilton Pathfinders in February
- Camping at Byng Island Conservation Area in August
- Ju-Le-Ra-Ca at Camp Kienuka in September 1998
1999 to 2005
The unit reopened in September 1999 and operated until 2005, when it again closed due to lack of members.
2006 to 2015
The unit again reopened in September 2006 and continues today. The unit met at the Caledonia Lions Hall from 2006 to 2014.
2006-2007 - 1 member
2007-2008 - 4 members
2008-2009 - 5 members, 1 Canada Cord
2009-2010 - 9 members
2010-2011 - 11 members
2011-2012 - 8 members, 6 Canada Cords
2012-2013 - 8 members, 1 Canada Cord
2013-2014 - 10 members
2014-2015 - 1 member
2015-2016 - 4 members
Program Highlights
2006-2007
- Sleepover at the Ontario Science Centre in February with the 2nd Caledonia Guides
2007-2008
- Weekend on the Water ("Canoe Camp") in May, earning ORCKA A qualifications.
2008-2009
- Volunteering at the Road 2 Hope Marathon in November, followed by a Sleepover
- Winter Camp at Camp Corwhin near Guelph in January
- Thinking Day 2009 - Ontario-Nunavut Challenge - We started anew tradition of the Pathfinder running of the Thinking Day program for the other units. The 3rd Year Guides were brought in to help run the program.
- Weekend on the Water ("Canoe Camp") in May, earning ORCKA A and B qualifications
- Presentation of 1 Canada Cord
2009-2010
- 100th Anniversary Campfire in Brantford on October 21st (Campfires were held across Ontario on the same night, using the same songs to kick off the 100th Anniversary celebrations)
- Holiday Service Project Sleepover in December, where we made cookies for the Out of the Cold Program
- 100th Anniversary Launch Party at Casa Loma in Toronto in February
- Winter Camp at Camp Teka in Paris in February
- Service Project Sleepover in March
- 100th Anniversary Rally Day at Ontario Place in May
- Summer Camp at Byng Island Conservation Area in June
- Let's Get Loud! Pathfinder/Ranger Camp at Camp Adelaide in November
- Holiday Service Project Sleepover in December, where we made cookies for the Out of the Cold Program
- Skills Day at Conestoga College in Waterloo in January
- Winter Camp at Camp Teka in February where we did the 100 in 100 Challenge
- March Break Camp at Apps Ridge Conference Centre with the Mount Hope Sparks, Brownies and Guides in March where we worked on the Outdoor Know-How and Survivor Girl modules
- Great Toronto Scavenger Hunt in April
- DIBC (Dorchester International Brotherhood Camporee) at Camp Bel in May
- Summer Camp at Byng Island Conservation Area in June
- Just Between Friends Pathfinder Camp at Camp Wyoka in October
- Holiday Service Project Sleepover in December, where we baked cookies for the Out of the Cold Program, decorated mini Trees as gifts for the Out of the Cold Program, and packed gift baskets for the Women's Shelter
- Winter Camp at Camp Teka in Paris in February
- Spark/Brownie Day celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in March
- Virtual Rally Sleepover (hosted by Guias de Mexico) in March
- DIBC at Camp Bel in May
