British Guides in Foreign CountriesWe are in over 30 countries around the world! We follow the Girlguiding UK Rainbow Jigsaw programme, which enables the girls to have lots of fun and make lots of friends in a safe and stimulating environment. All Units have a minimum of 2 adults working with the girls.
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Rainbows
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Who are Rainbows?
Rainbows are aged 5 (4 and a half in Ireland) and over. When they reach 7 years old, a Rainbow normally joins Brownies.
The Rainbow Unit
Rainbow units have a recommended number of 12 - 15 girls with a maximum recommended number of 18 girls per unit.
This ensures that the individual girls are given as much help and care as they need.
Being a Rainbow is all about having lots of fun. The Rainbow meeting consists of many elements and the girls can do all sorts of things and are encouraged to make their own decisions. They play games, follow trails, make things, sing songs and sometimes even do some cooking! Rainbows often go on outings or trips to special places, and can also have parties! There are always exciting things to do, and it is a good way of making lots of Rainbow friends.
Rainbow Sleepovers
Rainbows are encouraged to go away on overnight sleepovers, this is a new and exciting addition to the Rainbow programme.
The Rainbows are celebrating their 21st Birthday
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For other information please refer to the Guiding Manual or The Guiding Handbook. |