Camp Olave

We couldn't agree more! 💙🩵💙🩵

Why do Girl Guides love to camp? It's simple.

We believe that getting outdoors and connecting with nature builds valuable life skills for girls. Aside from the practical — tying knots, building a fire, learning to swim — it helps develop self-esteem, resilience and confidence.

From Today's Parent: "It comes as no surprise that kids spend less time outdoors these days, mostly as the result of increased screen time. But outdoor activities are essential for healthy development: research consistently shows that when girls take part in outdoor recreation, they reap many benefits. These include higher levels of self-esteem, self-trust, self-worth, assertiveness, self-sufficiency, independence, confidence, empowerment and body image, as well as stress relief through interaction with the natural environment and a greater sense of community."

It's more than just camping, hiking, or canoeing — it's giving girls the confidence to take on the world.

It's not too late to join the adventure! Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/42vvOTy

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On September 30, we pause to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This is a time to reflect on the truth of Canada’s residential school system, to remember the children who never came home, and to stand with Survivors, their families, and communities who continue to carry this painful legacy.

Girl Guides of Canada is committed to reconciliation, and use this day to ask our staff, our members and our supporters to reflect, learn and stand in solidarity.

Camp Olave is saddened by the findings of an additional 41 unmarked graves identified by archaeologists, at the site of the former St. Augustine’s Residential School grounds.

We stand with the Shishálh Nation

Our flags at camp have been lowered to half mast in honour of those lost 🧡

We hope everyone who attended Camp Along 2025 had a blast!

This is the final night of Camp-Along 2025! Guide/Pathfinder/Ranger campers return home tomorrow. We expect campers will leave with new friendships, skills, & memories, including everyone enjoying the Coastal Camp-Along at our iconic Camp Olave.

Watch for a camp photo roundup tomorrow for more pics from all five locations!