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

GirlGuiding is about girls and young women (aged from 5 to 18 years). GirlGuiding offers opportunities for individuals to develop their personality, to be themselves and to grow.

We believe that confidence, self-esteem and an appreciation of the outdoors can be gained through a combination of choice, co-operation and personal challenge.  GirlGuiding is a great way for girls and young women to make new friends and enjoy a range of diverse activities in an environment of positive encouragement and fun.

The programme has changed a great deal over the years in response to the interests and needs of modern girls. One thing does stay the same, girls of all ages work in teams / patrols and through this they learn to make decisions and take responsibility for themselves and others.

Badges and awards give the girls the opportunity to develop personal interests and leadership skills.

GirlGuiding invests in the training and development of leaders. Training covers everything from personal skills, designing a balanced programme, understanding the development of the girls to managing risk.

The programme is organised differently for girls of different ages:
Pippins are 5 - 6 years
Brownies are 7 - 10 years
Guides are 10 - 14 years
Rangers are 14 - 19 years
Lones are 5 - 18 years
Leaders are 17+ years
 

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.

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.

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. 
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.