Welcome to Guides!

Fun activities for 9- to 11-year-olds

Guides is a place for exciting activities for 9-11-year-olds. She’ll have a blast exploring the world and her unique talents as she takes the lead in group activities and helps organize events and community service projects. New friends, new skills and new experiences are waiting for her in Guides.

Guides usually meet once per week for 90 minutes.

Find a unit near you Register her today!

A group of Girl Guides aged 9 to 11 making a human pyramid outside in a park

Guides can try new activities like..

  • Discovering their leadership style through active group games 
  • Planting trees or organizing a supply drive for a local shelter 
  • Imagining, designing and building new inventions
  • Planning a celebration event for younger girls
  • Learning tips and tricks to stay safe online
  • Camping under the stars – she can even earn an award for that 

Find out more about Guides:

  • Learn how units pick fun activities for 9-11-year-olds, earn badges and receive awards.
  • Order the Girl Guide uniform shirt  and other special Girl Guide gear.
  • Check out the discovery badges on the program platform. This is a special set of badges that help Embers and Guides discover women role models, boost their skills and share their accomplishments with their community.
  • Try an activity from our Pinterest page, such as 3D Bubble Wands or Meal Budgeting.

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Four Girl Guides aged 9 to 11 lying in a circle in the grass outside, holding hands and smiling

FAQs about Guides

My child turns nine in November. Can she still join Guides?

Age categories are based on the age a girl will be as of December 31 of the current Guiding year. If your child is currently eight but is turning nine by December 31, she can join Guides! If she turns nine in January, she can join Guiding partway through the year. 

For more registration information, check out our registration help page.

How much does Guiding cost?

For fee and subsidy information, visit the Cost of Guiding page or Find a Group [Unit] tool for costs in your region.

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