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Become a Girl Guide!
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Sparks
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Ages 5-7
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Brownies
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Ages 7-9
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Guides
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Ages 9-12
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Pathfinders
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Ages 12-15
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Senior Branches
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Ages 15-17+
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Link
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Ages 18-30
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Adult Members
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Ages 19+
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To find a Girl Guide unit in your area
Aurora District Office:
Phone: 1 (250) 782-6388
Fax: 1 (250) 782-6698
Email: scurrie@eldoren.com
or the Provincial Office: 1 (800) 565-8111
Benefits of Membership in Girl Guides of Canada
Through participation in Girl Guiding, a girl:
- develops self-confidence
- has fun
- belongs
- meets new people
- feels needed
- makes new friends
- pursues her special interests
- participates in sports, games, the arts
- goes camping
- learns by doing
- develops pride in her heritage
- learns about the richness of other cultures
- explores career opportunities
- takes trips and travels to new places
- works with caring, trained women
- benefits from contact with female role models
- develops leadership skills
- learns new skills
- makes decisions
- learns about new technologies
- practises communication skills
- learns about the community and its needs
- gives service to others
- grows up to be a caring, resourceful, well-adjusted woman
- learns to care for and protect her environment
Through participating in Girl Guiding, a Leader
- be a leader in your community
- use your time in meaningful ways
- share your knowledge, experience and skills
- invest time and energy in your community
- contribute to the lives of others
- give direction to the future through working with girls
- have fun with your daughter and her friends
- discover outlets for creative expression
- enjoy opportunities for recreation
- be a role model for girls and your women
- meet new people
- experience a sense of accomplishment
- transfer your beliefs into action
- learn marketable skills and acquire experience that can be valuable in getting jobs and promotions
- grow and develop personally
- enjoy heightened prestige in your community
- feel that you are needed
- gain satisfaction from serving and helping
- make new friends
- become part of a national and international organization
- enjoy working with children
From "A Step by Step Guide to Membership Development in Districts" adapted May 1994
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