OUR CHALET-SWISS ADVENTURE 2015 Switzerland

When is the trip? June 29 – July 14, 2015 Please note these dates are subject to change.

Who can participate? • Eight girls aged 15-18 as of August 31, 2015 and still registered as a youth member • Two Guiders

In order to qualify, participants must be active members of Girl Guides of Canada (GGC), be physically fit, and have a minimum of two nights of camping experience at the Guide level or higher.

What will you experience? Our Chalet is one of the five World Centres of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Located in the Swiss Alps, Our Chalet offers girls and women the opportunity to get close to nature while developing their fullest potential through outdoor challenges.

This experience offers the chance to: create international friendships, experience being personally challenged, and experience adventure in a spectacular outdoor environment – the Swiss Alps! You will hike some of the most popular trails in the Adelboden Valley, visit historic Swiss towns, experience high adventure activities, explore the natural landscape of Switzerland, and participate in exciting programs such as Swiss culture night, international festivals, and more! Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about WAGGGS and issues that concern girls and young women today around the world.

Additionally, you will also get a chance to spend time in Zurich, Switzerland, prior to arriving at Our Chalet. Tours and sightseeing in Zurich may include museums, cathedrals, zoological garden, olde town walking tours and shopping!

One day before and after the program will be spent participating in a pre-departure and debriefing session, an essential part of the travel program.

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Cost For girl members The total value of this program is approximately $5,000 per person. As a member, you will receive a financial subsidy of $2,500 from GGC. This includes:

• Domestic and international airfare and transportation costs • Medical/travel insurance • Program and registration fees • Some tours and transportation in Switzerland • Accommodation in Toronto for pre-departure and debrief sessions

If a girl needs to cancel for any reason other than illness or a family emergency, she will be responsible for covering any fees/charges incurred by GGC.

Girls will be responsible for paying the remaining $2,500 cost of the trip.

Additional personal costs girl members are responsible for:

• Cost of your meals en route and in Toronto before and after the trip • Travel to and from your local airport • Personal spending money and souvenirs • Meals while in Zurich • Kit list requirements • Passport fees

If you need additional financial support, please check with your Provincial International Adviser to see if your Provincial Council may be able to assist you with this event. Girl members may fundraise part of their trip cost by following the fundraising policy and procedures (Governance Policy 01-19-01).

For Guiders The total value of this program is approximately $5,000 per person. As a member of GGC, Guiders will receive funding through the Jean Youngson Memorial Bequest to the Canadian World Friendship Fund (CWFF) for the following costs:

Additional personal costs adult members are responsible for:

• Cost of your meals en route and in Toronto before and after the trip • Travel to and from your local airport • Personal spending money and souvenirs • Meals while in Zurich

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• Kit list requirements • Passport fees • First aid kit • Incidentals that occur over and above the actual trip costs, such as telephone calls and/or long distance cell phone plans, Wi-Fi internet, etc.

Note for all participants: 1. Both girl and adult participants may be required to have uniform pieces that they do not own and it will be necessary to borrow or purchase these items. 2. If participation is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, GGC will not accept responsibility for expenses incurred in preparation for this event. 3. Participation in this event by Canadian representatives is dependent on acceptable health and safety conditions in the country at the time of the event.

How do I apply? Please fully complete all of the forms listed below. Application forms are available at: http://forms.girlguides.ca/SitePages/Home.aspx#national

Trip specific question for Section H (BOTH GIRLS AND GUIDERS):

Programs and activities at Our Chalet are designed to challenge participants. What do you see as your greatest challenge and how do you think you can learn to overcome it at Our Chalet?

For girl members  STG. 1R Trip Application form Girl Member (including response to question posed above in Part H of application)  STG. 2 Reference Form Girl Member

To assist in your application, please refer to the following resources: • Application Instructions – Girl Members • General Qualification Guidelines for Nationally-Sponsored Events: Girl Members

For Guiders  Your iMIS Profile to be attached with the application set  STA.1R Trip Application Form Guider (including response to question posed above in Part H of application)  STA.2 Reference Form Guider

To assist in your application, please refer to the following resources: • Application Instructions – Adult Members • General Qualification Guidelines for Nationally-Sponsored Events: Adult Members

Please note: All Guiders must have current Standard First Aid qualifications in order to accompany girls on this trip.

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Application Deadline Complete application packages including all supporting documents and references are due by November 9, 2014 to your area or provincial office. Please submit your application electronically.

Girls please ask your Guider for assistance with the application process.

Guiders contact your Provincial International Adviser or Area International Adviser for more information about the application process and to whom your application should be submitted electronically.

Provincial International Adviser Contact Information

British Columbia [email protected] Alberta, Yukon and NWT [email protected] Saskatchewan [email protected] Manitoba [email protected] Ontario and Nunavut [email protected] Quebec [email protected] New Brunswick and PEI [email protected] Nova Scotia [email protected] Newfoundland and Labrador [email protected]

Note In order to provide as many members as possible with the opportunity to participate in nationally sponsored trips, members are eligible to partake in one domestic and one international trip as follows: • Once as a girl • Once as a Guider • Once as an adult participating in a WAGGGS event or GGC determined endorsed event • In a designated role as determined by the Board, i.e.: Chief Commissioner, International Commissioner, CEO, etc.

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