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We enable girls and young women to
reach their full potential and make a difference
in the world
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About Us
GirlGuiding Wellington stretches from Miramar in the south to Foxton and Shannon along SH 1.
We are part of the worldwide movement WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts) which has 10 million girl members in 144 countries. There are 16,000 guides and leaders in New Zealand with nearly 2,000 of them in Wellington
For more information see:
The Programme
Where to find us
Huntleigh GirlGuiding Centre
The Regional Team
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Pippins
Pippins is an informal programme where 5 & 6 year olds are encouraged to develop an awareness of themselves, others and the environment. Pippins get the opportunity to
- discover nature
- listen to stories
- go to interesting places
- make music
An apple is the pippin mascot. The pippin apple reminds us of summer,
blossom, fun and trees to climb. Pippins have lots of fun learning and growing.
To find more about and/or join Pippins - click
here.
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Brownies
Brownies is about making friends and experiencing new
things. It provides opportunities to try new physical, social and
educational activities.
A bright smiling yellow sunshine is the
brownie mascot. The sunshine sends out warm feelings to girls as
they work through the programme. Brownies have loads of adventure and do heaps of cool stuff with great
friends
To find out more and/or join Brownies - click here.
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Guides
Guides is about personal growth - having fun, learning new things and meeting new people. It's about challenging girls to reach their full potential in a safe, supportive environment.
Some neat stuff guides do: camping, computer games, craft activities, archery, mountain biking
Gidget is the mascot for guides. She is
mischievous, cheerful, young, busy. She loves the rain on the roof,
blue skies, adventures. She feels relaxed with a book, comfortable
in old jeans and happy with friends. She needs exercise, puzzles and
the telephone. Gidget would love to see peace in the world, all
people with enough to eat, animals cared for.
To find out more and/or join Guides - click here.
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Rangers
Young women 14-18 years plan and carry out their own activities based on different areas of experience and enhancing their all round development. Rangers play an active role in their local community.
Woozle is the mascot for the Rangers she is known
for her perseverance and to be affectionate, courageous, funny,
inquisitive, and loves the company of others of her kind.
To find out more and/or join Rangers - click here.
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Lones
Lones can be aged 5-18 and are girls who, because of study, distance or choice can't go to units in their area.
The activities
are the same but adapted for other forms of communication, email,
mail or fax. Girls are encouraged to camp and join in other
activities with girls when they can.
If you want to join Lones - click here.
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Leaders
Leaders are volunteers over 17 years of age who work as unit leaders, administrators
and support in their areas of interest.
Training programmes assist leaders build skills in
leadership, communication, team-building, administration, programme management and the outdoors. Leaders are also
helped to gain qualifications e.g. lifesaving, first aid, boating, camping
and catering.
Guiding provides an opportunity to meet, mix and
socialise with women from all walks of life. If you want to know more about being a leader - click here.
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