Outdoor programme
As part of the programme all girls have the opportunity to experience fun outdoor activities and camps, and work towards badges and certificates that teach them outdoor skills.
Camping is one of the most favourite activities in Guiding. Some camps are for girls in the same section, while others include all ages. At camp girls will be able to do cool activities and hang out with their friends.
- Pippins have the opportunity to go on indoor camps
- Brownies start to camp in tents
- Guides can work towards running their own camp
- Rangers can run camps for Pippins, Brownies and Guides
Outdoor Discoveries are small camps that can involve girls from all over New Zealand. Some past Discoveries have been:
- Splashing Out – a week long camp in the Marlborough Sounds for Brownies - sailing, dolphin watching and much more.
- River Queens - 4 days canoeing down the Whanganui River
- Winter Wonderland – Skiing at Porter Heights for older Guides and Rangers
- Milford Track, Abel Tasman, Queen Charlotte – Tramping for older Guides and Rangers
Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Girls aged 14 plus can enrol in the D of E award through GirlGuiding NZ and work towards an award that is recognised worldwide. There are aspects from the GirlGuiding New Zealand programme that can be cross-credited into the Duke of Edinburgh's Hilary Award programme which re-inforces our girls learning and experience.
View the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award brochure.
