Rainbows are either 5 or 6 years old. Keen and eager to enjoy themselves, your local Rainbow unit is the ideal place for your daughter to join in the fun of Girlguiding with her new-found school friends, and some new friends too!
Brownies are between 7 and 10 years old. Over a quarter of all females were Brownies when they were younger, and this is still a very popular section of Girlguiding. Teamwork is developed, as well as individual skills, and the annual Pack Holiday that many units arrange is often the first time many of the young people will have been away from home and family for a few days.
Guides are between 10 and 14 years old, and by now the emphasis is on individual development whist still retaining the small groups essential to teamwork skills.
Senior Section are aged between 14 and 25. By now the young people have strongly developed identities and in Banstead help at units as Young Leaders, preparing for the opportunity to become Adult Leaders from age 18 upwards.
Trefoil Guild is for any adults who have been members of Girlguiding in the past and who wish to continue to be involved – Banstead has its own branch of the Guild.
And of course, don’t forget that none of the opportunities for the young people would be possible without our teams of adult volunteers – there’s quite possibly various opportunities for you in your own local area. If you’d like to join the team, feel free to contact us for more information.