Upcoming Events
This page is where you will find all the information you need to know
about upcoming International events. As these are international events,
applications close well before the actual event. Make sure you get your
application in early so you don't miss out.
If you have any questions please phone the International Team at National Office, 03 366 8409 or email info@girlguidingnz.org.nz
Forms for Overseas Events
If you are wanting to apply for any of these events please download the application forms from the Forms page.
Applications are currently open for these events
- Stavanger 2013, Norway ( 6 - 13 July 2013)
- "The Northwest Centennial Roundup", USA (6 - 12 August 2012)
Stavanger 2013, Norway
An invitation from the Norwegian Guide and Scout Association
6 - 13 July 2013
Open to girls aged 14 years and over at the time of the event, plus leaders.
The programme is still in the planning stages but please check out the website at www.stavanger2013.no for further information. The camp takes place in Stavanger on the scenic west coast of Norway. The campsite is easily accessed by plane, train and boat. Over 15,000 participants are expected to attend from all countries in Europe, USA and many more.
During the camp all patrols will be hiking in different areas close to Stavanger. All participants will also take part in a day trip to one of the most spectacular Pulpit Rocks in the world. The Prekestolen towers 604 metres over the Lysefjord. In addition to the special feeling of standing "on top of the world", the trip up and down is an experience in itself.
Closing date to National Office is 1 May 2012.
"The Northwest Centennial Roundup", USA
6 - 12 August 2012
Open to girls aged 13 - 17 years at the time of the event plus leaders.
Join the Girl Scouts of the Oregon and SW Washington in celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting in the USA.
Event Fee
USD $175.00 per person (approx NZD
$210.00) - please note this price is subject to change. More information
is provided about fees and costs in the below PDF.
Programme
Programme areas include a waterfront
for swimming and boating, a sports area for games and sports, a workshop
area for many, many different crafts, skills and demonstrations and a
main stage for the opening and closing ceremonies as well as night
entertainment. On the final day, Roundup participants will be bused to a
huge council-wide 100th Birthday Celebration for Girl Scouts of all
ages in Albany, Oregon.
International Subsidy
$750 for the Contingent Leader, $500 for each extra leader and $500 for up to four girls to attend.
Closing date to National Office is 1 May 2012.
Please see the PDF for more information regarding event fees and general information on this event.
Other upcoming events
Applications for these events have now closed
- Camp 101, Ireland (4 July - 11 July 2012)
- Girls World Forum 2012, Chicago, USA (12 - 16 July 2012)
- Ayrwaves 2012, Scotland (25 July - 5 August 2012)
- Snapshots in Time, USA (8 - 12 August 2012)
- 'fanTAStic' 2013, Tasmania (6 - 12 January 2013)
Camp 101 - Ireland
4 July - 11 July 2012.
Activities will incorporate the Global Action Theme and include abseiling, orienteering, canoeing, outdoor cooking, hiking, crafts, dance, swimming and development education games. Lough Key also has the Boda Borg – challenges with imaginative puzzles but no instructions. This is the only one of its kind in Ireland!
Girls’ World Forum, Chicago, USA
12 - 16 July 2012
Programme
GWF 2012 will focus on three millennium goals:
MDG 1: to end poverty and hunger,
MDG 3: to promote gender equality and empower women
MDG 7: to achieve environmental sustainability.
The Forum will include the following elements:
Exchange with external partners
Develop advocacy skills
Identify viable solutions to MDG issues and incorporate them into designs of personal action plans
Participate in local take action projects
Review and incorporate Member Organizations 2010 and 2011 Forum action plans
Centenary celebrations
Ayrwaves 2012 - Scotland
25 July - 5 August 2012.
Activities may include – hikes, day trips, abseiling, climbing, boating, Scottish crafts plus much more…
Snapshots in Time - USA
8 - 12 August 2012
The four days will be spent doing countless activities from swimming and cooking to crafts galore, off-site trips and much more.
'fanTAStic' 2013, Launceston, Tasmania
6 - 12 January 2013
Programme
Activities could include:
- Day in central Launceston followed by an exciting evening in the Launceston Cataract Gorge
- Bivouac for 12 - 13 year olds
- Over night off site activity for 14 - 17 year olds
