Join Girl Guides

Guiding was introduced to complement Boy Scouts, founded by Lord Baden-Powell. The programmes are specifically designed to help young girls develop into meaningful members of society.

A broad spectrum of interest badges can be earned and girls continuously learn new skills. Emphasis is put on having fun. Leadership is developed and many girls become leaders in their schools and communities.

Guiding offers girls as young as four the opportunity to join Teddies. Teddies play games, paint, draw, make things, bake, sing, dance and listen to stories. They also learn about caring for others, themselves and the environment, while having fun. The 1st Edenvale Teddies group meets at Glenvale Pre-Primary School on Friday afternoons and all girls aged four to seven years are welcome to join.

Girls aged from seven to nine years can join Brownies. Brownies learn to lend a hand and have lots of fun while doing their best. All girls in grades 1 to 3 are encouraged to experience Brownies. Cutty Sark Brownie Pack meets on a Thursday afternoon from 3.30pm until 5.15pm in Highway Gardens.

Girl Guides is for girls aged 10 to 14 years and provides valuable life skills whilst having fun, making friends and exploring the great outdoors.

Cutty Sark Girl Guides enrolled an additional nine young girls on June 20, bringing the total to 34 enrolled Guides. There are another four girls who will be enrolled by the end of July. Any girls in grades 4 to 7 who are interested in learning new skills and making new friends are invited to join the Girl Guides on a Thursday evening from 5.30pm until 7.30 pm, at the Scout Hall in Partridge Avenue, Highway Gardens.

Guiding does not end in primary school because Rangers is for girls in grades 8 to 12. Rangers help girls explore 10 different facets. Girls develop life skills, go hiking, camping and explore the world around them. Just as Scouts earn the Springbok Scout as the highest award in Scouting, Rangers earn the Protea Award. Rangers have the opportunity to travel abroad, volunteer at one of the World Guiding Centres and contribute meaningfully to society. All high school girls are welcome to join and make new friends. Cutty Sark Rangers meet on Tuesday evenings from 6pm until 7.30pm in Edenvale.

For more information on any of the Guiding branches, contact Beverley Holmes on 082 084 3161 or e-mail bevholmes@webmail.co.za