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Tag Archives: girl-driven
Why putting girls in the lead at camp – and beyond! – matters
Want to know the secret formula for creating amazing adventures for girls and how you can do it, too? Give girls a starring role in planning your event right from the get go. At Ontario’s recent LEAP camp, that’s exactly … Continue reading
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Tagged camp, girl engagement, girl-driven, LEAP, youth leadership
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Digging in and planting real leadership skills
Leadership skills aren’t something that sprout up overnight. They take a lot of nurturing. That’s where Girl Guides comes in. As our final girl-driven story contest winner, Guider Kelly shares how a community planting project was the perfect talent and … Continue reading
Girl Guides: The ultimate leadership incubator for girls
Girl Guides is all about building leadership skills and amplifying girls’ voices. All of our programs are designed to put every girl in the driver’s seat allowing her to choose what she gets out of Guiding. In April, we are … Continue reading
The power of carrying a canoe solo
Grit. Determination. Self-reliance. Those are just some of the skills girls unleash when they hoist a canoe and do their first solo carry. Along the way, they demonstrate to themselves and each other the limitless possibilities of what girls can … Continue reading
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Tagged camping, canoeing, girl-driven, outdoor adventure, outdoor experiences, positive identity
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How girls in Guiding are busting stereotypes about girls
Our Guiders help girls challenge stereotypes about what girls can and can’t do Continue reading
How a simple sleepover can be a chance for girls to step up and lead together
In a judgement-free zone like Girl Guides, it’s a whole lot easier for girls to step up, speak up and take the lead. It’s the perfect place for girls to lead the agenda for what they want to do – … Continue reading
Giving girls a space to try, fail, try again – and succeed
There’s a lot of judgment in today’s world but Guiding is a different kind of place for girls. In an accepting and judgement-free zone like Girl Guides, girls can seek challenges, try new things even if they might fail, learn … Continue reading
Here’s what happens when girls feel safe to spread their wings
Girls are under a lot of social pressure these days. They’re asked to be everything at once: smart, pretty, nice, athletic, ambitious and successful. And when they don’t meet the world’s expectations (because they’re impossible!), the judgments are often swift … Continue reading
Reality check: What girls are saying about gender inequality
“I think it was early elementary [school] when I was told that I could not be as good at math as the boys.” – Emily, Girl Guide National Youth Council member Whether they’re in elementary school or high school, gender … Continue reading
“Girls are ready to change the world and I am so here for it.”
Say ‘Hello!’ to Krysta Coyle, our new Guiding Ambassador. She collaborates with girls and volunteers to make sure we’re offering innovative, inclusive and empowering programming, while also serving as a Girl Guide spokesperson. Krysta has been a girl member, Guider, … Continue reading
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Tagged girl engagement, girl-driven, Girls First, Guiding Ambassador, youth engagement
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Why letting girls lead was the best thing to happen to our Guide unit
Last year, the Guiders of the 26th Orleans Guides stopped leading the horseshoe, the campfire, or organizing games – and it was the best thing we ever did. We had started our year with four Guiders and a productive planning … Continue reading