All trip units are registered in iMIS in order to allow for a unified banking account to be opened for the managing of the trip unit’s finances.
New trip unit creation paperwork (SG.8A/B, IT.11 forms) should be sent to our Travel Assessor at nl-safeguidetravel@girlguides.ca The Travel Assessor reviews the forms and then sends them to National, who register the trip in iMIS and replies to the Travel Assessor. The Travel Assessor then forwards to the Responsible Guider.
As you move forward in developing your plans you will need to continue to be in close contact with and the Travel Assessor for approval of your plans.
Event Description:
NL Girl Guide Council is sponsoring one patrol consisting of ten (10) youth members and three (3) Guiders for this event.
The event highlights are as follows:
Our Chalet Explore 2027
Where: Geneva & Adelboden, Switzerland and Annecy, France
When: June 27 – July 5, 2027
(Tentative Itinerary)
- June 27: Group travel from St. John’s to Geneva
- June 28: Bus Tour of Geneva, visit Red Cross Museum
- June 29: Day trip to Annecy, France
- June 30: Travel to Adelboden, Switzerland (Our Chalet) via train & bus
- June 30 – July 4: Our Chalet Explore Event
- July 4: Travel to Geneva via train & bus, Shopping & group supper in Geneva
- July 5: Travel to St. John’s
Who: We are looking for:
- Ten (10) youth members born between 2009 and 2012, who will be between 15 and 18 years old at the time of the event.
- Three (3) adult Guiders
Cost to Youth: $3,850 includes flights, program fees, meals, travel and medical insurance, accommodations and activities in Geneva and Annecy prior to the Our Chalet Event. This does not include personal spending money. To reduce the cost for participants, there is an expectation that youth will sell 30 cases of cookies between the 2026 and 2027 cookie campaigns. Districts may subsidize travel for youth participants.
More information on this event can be found here: 2027 Explore 1 - WAGGGS World Centres.
Although the 2027 official event information package is not available yet, the 2026 Explore Info Package can be found here: Explore-2026-Info-Pack.pdf. We will share the updated Info Pack with those selected for the trip.
Key activities of the 2026 Explore program include:
- Adventure Park, Suspension bridge & Climbing tower
- Town Excursion- Spiez, Lake Thun & Castle
- Cable car ride – Engstligenalp & cheesemaker
- Pinning ceremony & Our Chalet evening programs
All youth will be staying and participating in the fully catered program at Our Chalet.
NOTE: Guiders and Youth MUST be physically fit to fully participate in this program and be able to walk a minimum of 10 kilometres daily on various types of terrain and inclines. Most of the event takes place in the Swiss Alps in mountainous terrain.
How to apply - youth members
Youth must complete the International Travel Opportunities Youth Application and provide two non-related references, one from within Guiding (e.g. unit Guider, district commissioner), the other from outside Guiding (e.g. teacher, coach). Applicants should send their referees the link to the Travel Opportunities Youth Reference. Parent/caregivers must read and agree to the Parent/Caregiver Agreement and Commitment for this trip.
Members may apply for more than one provincially sponsored trip, including one interprovincial and one international trip as a youth or guider. Where members meet the requirements of the application, preference will be given to members who have not previously participated in a provincially sponsored international trip.
Participation in this event is an independent travel experience. If you are applying with a friend, we cannot guarantee that you will both be accepted.
Guiders and all youth must be registered in Girl Guides of Canada in the 2026-2027 Guiding year to participate.
All youth and Guider applications and references must be received by Friday, November 28, 2025.
How to apply – Adult members
Adults must complete the International Travel Opportunities Adult Application and provide two non-related references, one from within Guiding the other from outside Guiding. Applicants should send their referees the link to the Travel Opportunities Adult reference.
Qualifications:
- All Guiders must have experience supervising a group of adolescents, including overnight; this experience can be in Guiding or outside of Guiding.
- Meet all physical requirements outlined on the event fact sheet
- Current standard first aid valid through duration of the trip
- Mental Health First Aid training as required for all international travel groups within Girl Guides of Canada. This can be completed once the Guider is selected for the trip.
Guider Responsibilities:
The selected Guiders will be responsible for the youth under their care and fully participate in all program activities of Our Chalet Explore 2027. The Guiders must provide oversight to all pre-trip planning, including Safe Guide forms, itinerary planning, and 2-3 virtual meetings of the travel group. The Guiders must also complete a post-trip survey to share experience with Girl Guides NL Council.
All youth and Guider applications and references must be received by Friday, November 28, 2025.