What Guides Say
What Guides Say
- What Guides actually do.
- What I enjoy most about being a Guide.
- The best thing I've done in the Guides.
- How I would describe Guides to a friend.
- An activity that has made me think about something differently.
- How Guides has changed me.
- Why Guides is best just for girls.
- Words I'd use to describe Guides.
- What has surprised me about the Guides.
- What I would say to someone thinking about joining the Guides.
- What type of person should join the Guides.
- The best memory I will have of being in the Guides.
- What I have learned about other people.
- Why leaders are so important.
What Guides actually do
I work towards Guides badges, go camping, make friends and have fun.
Samantha from North Lanarkshire
Guides help people at home or a friend.
Leona from North Lanarkshire
We do so many things I couldn't list them all. Everything from abseiling to arts and crafts.
Joanna from Inverness-shire
Guides help other people and learn different activities and skills to help themselves and others.
Shona from Inverness-shire
Guides meet together every week to learn new things and to have fun.
Emma from Invernesss-shire
Have a look at a page of a scrap book from Rhona, a typical Scottish Guide.
What I enjoy most about being a Guide
I love the parties, camping, getting badges and traditions of Guiding.
Kirsty from North Lanarkshire
I like going to camps the best.
Leona from North Lanarkshire
I love all the activities, like abseiling, which I wouldn't normally get to do.
Joanna from Inverness-shire
I enjoy being with my friends and mixing with new people.
Caitlin from Angus
The best thing I've done in the Guides
The best things are the Go For Its. I also love the parties, making things, fitness and badges.
Claire from North Lanarkshire
Guide camp was Ab Fab and I really liked the people in my tent. We played hockey, earned a badge and had a BBQ. Overall it was brill.
Ailsa from Aberdeenshire
Recently I took part in the Big Gig at Wembley in London. It was a great experience.
Joanna from Inverness-shire
I loved Raft Building, it was great fun.
Kirsty from North Lanarkshire
How I would describe what Guides is all about to a friend
It's about meeting new people, going places, doing things and having fun!
Laura Marie from North Lanarkshire
It's about being a good friend and lending a hand.
Leona from North Lanarkshire
Some of my friends think Guides is rubbish and you don't do anything. I turn around and say Guides are cool and you get to go camping, have weekends away in hostels, make crafts, do lost of games and help the community.
Kimberley from Perth & Kinross
I would tell my friends that being a Guide is all about being kind and helpful people and having fun.
Emma from Invernesss-shire
An activity that has made me think about something differently
On an international night I learned about other cultures.
Samantha from North Lanarkshire
We did a Bring and Buy Sale and I realised that fundraising can be fun and for a good cause.
Joanna from Inverness-shire
How Guides helped changed me
I am ready for more challenges and always ready to try new things. Also I have found out that there is no reason to be scared of something just because you have never tried it.
Joanna from Inverness-shire
Guides made me go out more and learn how to enjoy myself. It made me know how to act around people and be more outgoing.
Jennifer from North Lanarkshire
It has taught me to help others.
Leona from North Lanarkshire
It has taught me to be more outgoing and willing to try new things.
Shona from Inverness-shire
Why Guides is best just for Girls
Time without boys can be more relaxing and fun because there's no competition. We see enough of them at school.
Lisa from North Lanarkshire
We trust each other and can talk about things that we are worried about.
Audrey from West Lanarkshire
Boys can be annoying at times and we wouldn't get so much done if they were there every week.
Ellen from Caithness
You can just be yourself and do not need to impress people.
Leona from North Lanarkshire
You are likely to act more normally and don't need to show off. Also you get more of a chance to do things because boys like to do everything first.
Shona from Inverness-shire
Words I'd use to describe Guides
Fun Enjoyable Adventurous Exciting
Claire
Helpful Loving Caring Sharing
Leona from North Lanarkshire
Funloving Sociable Noisy Outdoor
Ellen from Caithness
Cool Fabulous Excellent Fun
Kirsty from Peebles
What has surprised me about the Guides
I was surprised by all the outdoor activities and camping.
Lisa
The chance to help drive a speed boat at camp.
Leona from North Lanarkshire
I was surprised that I don't mind standing up in front of people and talking.
Shona from Inverness-shire
I went Snowboarding and I didn't think I would be able to do it, but I could and I was really pleased.
Nicola
What I would say to someone thinking about joining the Guides
Give it a go and have fun!
Lisa
It's good, especially the camping. I think it is really enjoyable.
Leona from North Lanarkshire
Join - it's great fun and you'll enjoy it.
Emily
It's a great club to get involved in and you can have so much fun.
Audrey
Go for it - it's a great opportunity.
Kayleigh from West Lanarkshire
What type of person should join the Guides
Someone who want to have fun and be more outgoing.
Lisa
Girls who are trustworthy and kind.
Kayleigh from West Lanarkshire
Anyone who likes to help people.
Jemma from West Lanarkshire
The best memory I will have of being in the Guides
I will remember parties, cooking, camping, activities and having good fun.
Catherine from North Lanarkshire
Meeting the Chief Guide at international camp.
Leona from North Lanarkshire
Meeting lost of people and making good friends.
Jemma from West Lanarkshire
I remember when everyone was at camp by the bonfire and we all started singing.
Kayleigh from West Lanarkshire
What I have learned about other people
I learned that being kind and helpful and charity work is important.
Samantha from Lanarkshire
I have learned its important to give money to charity to help other people.
Leona from North Lanarkshire
I have learned not to be selfish and to share with other people.
Kimberley from Perth & Kinross
I have learned that helping others is really good fun and rewarding.
Kirsty from Peebles
Why leaders are so important
Leaders have helped me make friends, have a good time. They don't shout and are friendly, caring and helpful.
Kirsty from Peebles
They are always there for us, help us and take us away camping.
Leona from North Lanarkshire
Leaders make sure you are not left out and they always listen.
Jemma from West Lanarkshire
Leaders are very important to me because they don't keep secrets and help me with personal problems.
Audrey from West Lanarkshire
The leaders are helpful and really happy.
Kirsty from Peebles
What Parents of Guides Say
- Why I wanted my daughter to join the Guides.
- What surprised me about Girlguiding.
- What I'd say to a parent thinking about sending their daughter to the Guides.
- The changes I've noticed since my daughter became a Guide.
- The advantages of Guides being just for girls.
- Describe your daughter's experience with Guides in four words.
Why I wanted my daughter to join the Guides
Shona had enjoyed the Rainbows and Brownies so much. It is also a non-competitive, fun and safe environment. It encourages girls to take responsibility and become organised.
Shona's Mum from Inverness-shire
Guides played an important part in my formative years. Being a part of a really good company and becoming a Queen's Guide was so important in developing a sense of individuality and achievement.
Marina's Mum from Inverness-shire
I wanted Rachel to enjoy new friendships and try out new hobbies. Also, it was important to me that she would be a part of an organisation that promotes a positive and caring approach to life.
Rachel's Mum from Inverness-shire
What surprised me about Girlguiding
The wide range of activities, which are available for the girls to participate in. Also the time, effort and commitment given by leaders in today's busy world is amazing.
Shona's Mum from Inverness-shire
I've been so surprised by how much Guiding has changed. They do such a wide variety of exciting activities from hiking to arts and crafts.
Marina's Mum from Inverness-shire
How much energy the Guide leaders have!
Rachel's Mum from Inverness-shire
What I'd say to a parent thinking about sending their daughter to the Guides
Definitely - try it out. The diverse range of activities they get up to is great, from pantomimes, water sports, abseiling, camping, skating, BBQ's etc.
Shona's Mum from Inverness-shire
It's a perfect way to let girls have fun while looking outward to new experiences and considering wider issues.
Marina's Mum from Inverness-shire
Go for it - it's such fun for her and everyone benefits!
Rachel's Mum from Inverness-shire
The changes I've noticed since my daughter became a Guide
Leona is more outgoing and enjoys meeting other people. She also helps around the house.
Leona's Mum from North Lanarkshire
Shona is more organised and responsible. She is also more aware of the difficult lives other girls have in some parts of the world.
Shona's Mum from Inverness-shire
Rachel is aware of other people and their needs. She feels a stronger sense of loyalty and responsibility.
Rachel's Mum from Inverness-shire
Kayleigh has much more self-confidence, takes more care of her.
Kayleigh's Mum from West Lanarkshire
Marina has definitely grown in confidence since joining.
Marina's Mum from Inverness-shire
The advantages of Guides being just for girls
I think the main advantage is the opportunity for them to bond.
Leona's Mum from North Lanarkshire
They don't get embarrassed about doing or saying things in front of girls. It's something special, being just for them.
Kayleigh's Mum from West Lanarkshire
They are much more likely to participate fully in activities.
Shona's Mum from Inverness-shire
Guides cater for that sensitive age when girls are aware of boys and can "play to the audience"! Having an all-girl environment means they can concentrate on tasks and be themselves.
Marina's Mum from Inverness-shire
It gives them the opportunity to mix with other like-minded girls from varied walks of life and share female company.
Rachel's Mum from Inverness-shire
Describe your daughter's experience with Guides in four words
Communication Fun Learning Leadership skills.
Leona's Mum from North Lanarkshire
Girl Guides are Great!
Kayleigh's Mum from West Lanarkshire
Fun Friendly Challenging Varied
Shona's Mum from Inverness-shire
Lots of new experiences.
Marina's Mum from Inverness-shire
Fun Adventure Friendship Education
Rachel's Mum from Inverness-shire
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