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Create a poster that shows something about the various branches of Guiding.  Put it up in your meeting place for the other girls to see.

Sparks Theme of the program:  For Fun and Friendship  Paper Doll (shows the uniform) Girls ages 5 & 6 yrs What they do:  games, songs, field trips and crafts Promise:  I promise to share and be a friend.

Brownies Theme of the program:  For Fun and Adventure Paper Doll (shows the uniform) Girls ages 7 & 8 yrs The adult leaders are known as Brown Owl, Snowy Owl, Tawny Owl and similar names. What they do:  Program work, earning badges, games, crafts, songs and field trips.

• Three sections to the program work:  "My Window on People", "My Window on Outdoors" and "My Window on Today and Tomorrow"
• Motto:  Lend a Hand
• Promise: 

I promise to do my best, 
To be true to myself, my God/faith and Canada; 
I will help other people,
And keep the Brownie Law.

• Law:

As a Brownie
I am honest and kind;
I help take care
Of the world around me.

Guides

• Theme of the program:  For the Fun and Challenge of It
• Girls ages 9, 10 & 11 yrs
• The adult leaders are known as Guiders.
• What they do: Program work, camping under the stars, badge work, games, crafts, songs and field trips.
• Four sections ("pathways") to the program work:  "My Community", "My Outdoor Environment", "My Horizons" and "My Future"
• Motto:  Be Prepared!
• Promise:  

  I promise to do my best, 
  To be true to myself, my God/faith and Canada; 
  I will help others,
  And accept the Guiding Law.

• Law

  The Guiding Law challenges me to: 

  • be honest and trustworthy
  • use my resources wisely
  • respect myself and others
  • recognize and use my talents and abilities
  • protect our common environment
  • live with courage and strength
  • share in the sisterhood of Guiding.

Pathfinders Theme of the program:  For Fun and Opportunities Girls 12,13 & 14 yrs. What they do:  Earn the Canada Cord.  Program work, community service and camping combine to make Pathfinders interesting and challenging. Seven sections ("emblems") to the program work:  Be Prepared, Camping, Community, Home, Leadership, Outdoors and the World.  When the Gold level of all the emblems is achieved, the Pathfinder receives the Canada Cord.

Seniors (Cadets, Rangers and Junior Leaders) Girls 15 and older most of the girls spend time helping with the younger groups When core program is complete, the Commissioner's Gold Award is received

Trefoil Guild

• women age 30+
• The guild gives the opportunity for women to help support the guiding movement and continue to be involved in the guiding family.