What sort of prize is suitable?
Guiding is organised into the following
sections:
- Rainbows (aged five to seven)
- Brownies (aged seven to ten)
- Guides (aged 10 to 14)
- Senior Section (aged 14 to 25).
Competitions aimed at our younger girls should involve a fun and
developmental activity to give the girls a sense of achievement
regardless of whether they win. Ideas that have proved popular
include colouring and design-based competitions and activities that
Leaders can use as part of a meeting.
Prizes for Rainbows, Brownies and Guides must benefit the whole
unit (up to 24 girls) rather than just the winner. Popular
prizes have included cinema screenings, dance workshops, visits to
attractions and story readings from authors. Prizes must be
worth at least £300.
'Winning a private screening of the movie Hop was
a unique and different prize which our Brownies enjoyed
immensely. The girls had a truly fantastic day which they told
all their friends about! Next time we see a Girlguiding UK
competition, we shall certainly be entering and would encourage
others to do the same!' Pauline Crisp, 1st
Whiteknights Brownies.
For Senior Section members and adults it is possible to offer
prizes for an individual or a small group. For example, you
could offer theme park tickets for a Senior Section member and her
friends, or a voucher for craft materials for Leaders.
Girlguiding UK is active nationally, so prizes should be
available to girls in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern
Ireland. Please
read our Competition Terms and Conditions for more
information.