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Guides

Who are Guides?

In England, a girl may become a Guide any time after her tenth birthday, and usually moves up to the Senior Section after her fourteenth birthday.

What do Guides do?

Guides work in small groups called patrols and are encouraged to plan and carry out their own activities (with support from their Leaders!) They develop skills such as teamwork and managing responsibility, to increase their self-confidence.      

Guides can...

• Try interest badges,

• Go away on residential events (sleepovers, camps and holidays with their unit or patrol)

• Take part in activities with other sections (such as Senior Section)

• Go For It! - A series of challenges Guide patrols work together on completing, covering diverse topics such as Football, Passion 4 Fashion, Take your Toothbrush, Parties etc.

• Work towards the highest award in Guides - the Baden-Powell Challenge,

• Have the chance to go to fab events such as the Big Gig - a pop concert with top name bands just for Guides!!!!

When do Guides meet?

The day and length of meeting varies depending on where you live. Contact us for details of your nearest meeting. 

Guides meet together in groups called units. They usually meet once a week.  Most of the meetings take place during term time and last 1/12-2 hours. 

What do Guides wear?

Guides can choose from the range of clothing specially designed for Guides - see www.girlguidingukshop.co.uk for details of clothing and Guide gifts and how to buy.

More information about Guides:

Girls can visit the Guides website which has sections for Guides (with activities, resources, quizzes and badge help), and for parents and leaders.

Parents and guardians - you can also visit the information for parents pages on the Girlguiding UK website.

Girlguiding Cumbria South is the operating name of the Guide Association Cumbria South charity number: 524504

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