 Guiding today is a unique blend of the old and the new. It’s fun, active and relevant. It addresses the pressures that modern girls face by teaching them exciting skills in a safe environment. Girl Guides of Canada believes that when girls feel that they are good at something, they are more likely to feel good about themselves.
In Guiding programs across Canada girls are learning to camp, to horseback ride, to snowboard, to advocate for the environment, to plant trees, to enjoy the outdoors, to cook over a campfire, to sail, to sing, to act, to dance, to design and create clothing, to take digital photographs, to bake, to baby sit, to perform basic self-defense moves, to stargaze, to use computers and to investigate the areas of science and technology. Our activity-based, flexible program is appealing to girls with varying interests – we do a little bit of everything.
Girl Guides of Canada remains an all-female organization. Our Adult Members are women who are supported and trained to provide mentorship and act as role models. They encourage girls to speak up and be leaders in their communities and schools. For women, Guiding is a chance to meet others and to make a difference. Guiding also provides opportunities for international travel, and scholarships for those pursuing post-secondary education.
Mostly though, Guiding is about girls and women laughing and having fun together. It’s open to everyone – girls, women, young, old, those with daughters in the organization and those without. Why not become a Member?
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