2024-2025 Sing Ontario Sing Challenge: The theme is Sing the Rainbow. All the songs are connected to colours, through their lyrics or how they bring specific colours to mind. A big thank you to Meghan C. and the 1st Brooklin Pathfinders for submitting the theme and creating our wonderful song list. Units can order an exclusive crest after completing the challenge.
The Road Safety Challenge was developed in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario. The aim of the challenge is to educate and engage girls in the essential aspects of road safety, including cycling, pedestrian and vehicle safety. Through a series of interactive activities, girls will gain practical knowledge and skills to ensure their safety on the road.
Trade Blazers Challenge: ONNV Youth Forum has created a new challenge asking you to explore what it's like to work in the trades. By utilizing youth leadership and trade blazing, you and your unit can explore the various areas of trade. We would love to see you work on explore the trades themed challenges. Do so by sharing your photos (with image release forms (IR.1) with "yes" selected in iMIS for all visible participants) with us on social media using #ONNVYFTRADEBLAZERS.
Small Actions Big Change Challenge: Big change is only one small action away! The Ontario and Nunavut Youth Forum invites you to participate in a challenge made by youth, for youth. In this challenge units will learn about advocacy and how to advocate for themselves and their communities. The challenge is divided into four sections – youth members can explore different topics to champion like the environment and wellness. There are lots of fun activities to choose from, including colouring sheets, crafts using recycled materials, interesting and relevant discussions and interactive games. Units that complete this challenge will also be working towards program badges. This challenge is available until December 31. Crests are available for purchase. The challenge and crest were developed by the Ontario/Nunavut Youth Forum.
Staying Connected Challenge: Ontario Council wants to connect with you and your unit! Reflect on your Guiding experience during the pandemic and share it with us for the opportunity to earn the Staying Connected crest and to receive a personalized letter from the Provincial Commissioners. Girls who complete the challenge will also be working towards program badges. This challenge is only available until August 31, 2021.
Happy Trails Challenge: This challenge was designed by Mona J., a 3rd-year Guide in the 2nd Ontario Lone Unit, as part of her Design Your Own Badge project. Mona’s challenge was inspired by the Bruce Trail, a hiking trail going 900 km along the length of the Niagara Escarpment in Ontario. Mona encourages every girl taking this challenge to find a trail in her community to have fun and explore nature.
Land Surveyor Challenge: Surveying is the technique, profession and science that’s literally shaping our world! This challenge will introduce girls to the science behind the technology and day–to-day experiences all around them. Upon completion of this challenge, girls will be better equipped to fulfill the GGC vision “a better world, by girls.”
All Seasons Challenge: Experiencing the outdoors is an important part of the Guiding program. These activities aim to get units and girls outside throughout the year during regular meeting times.
Ontario Trefoil Challenge: This challenge was designed by the members of the 2nd Moira Trefoil Guild for their sister Trefoil Guild members, as a tool to help with activity planning. The Ontario Trefoil Challenge gives members the opportunity to explore, experience, learn, share and have fun through the sisterhood of Guiding..