Growing up is not all fun and games, but growing up the right way is a world of fun with the Girl Guide and Boy Scout associations. Lord Robert Baden Powell introduced the concept of "scouting" in 1909. The Girl Guide Association was registered one year later in 1910.

What is Guiding?

Guiding involves a patrol of girls who have come together to enjoy a game that is over 90 years old. It is something exciting to do while growing up. Guiding is enjoyed around the world and your school probably has a Girl Guide group. Guiding teaches moral principles - especially those of caring for other and doing good turns. Most importantly it is about building friendships both locally and abroad. The Girl Guide motto is: " Be Prepared ". It teaches members to be prepared for anything that life may present them with. Girl Guides is everyone, but there are categories for different age groups. If you are:

- Between 5 and 7 - you are a Teddie

- Between 7 and 10 - you are a Brownie

- Between 10 and 14 - you are a Guide

- Between 14 and 25 - you are a Ranger

Who are the teddies?

Teddies care and share and always try. They have fun teddy picnics.

Who are the Brownies?

The Brownie Law teaches unselfishness and thoughtfulness. A Brownie is truthful, obedient and cheerful and always put others before herself.

The Brownie Promise: I promise that I will do my best To do my duty to my God and to my country, To help other people And to keep the Brownie Law.

Brownie Motto: " Lend a hand "

Who are the guides?

The Guide Law teaches girls to be loyal, trustworthy, helpful, friendly, polite, considerate, caring, brave, cheerful, obedient, thrifty and respectful. Guiding is a game that teaches:

- Self discipline

- Service to others

- Home Making

- Personal Fitness

- Creative crafts

- Outdoor know how

- Conservation of living things

What are the Rangers?

A Ranger's challenge is to render service by taking the promise out into the world and being aware of her responsibilities as a young adult. Rangers undertake projects and decide on their own programs.

AND FOR THE BOYS.

Boy Scout's is everyone, but there are categories for different age groups. If you are:

- Between 7 and 11 - you are a Cub

- Between 11 and 18 - you are a Scout

- Between 18 and 28 - you are a Rover

Who are the Cubs?

Cubs enjoy a vast programme based on the popular Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. A play and learn method is used to teach concepts like teamwork. Cubs start their jungle trail at Cheetah Level, progress to Lion Level and eventually attain Leaping Wolf Status.

Who are the Scouts?

Scouts are a patrol of between six and eight boys, working as a team to perform their adventure filled tasks.

Who are the Rovers?

Rovers do not have a structured programme but concentrate on service to the Scouting community.