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• Rainbows to Brownies
• Brownies to Guides
• Guides to the Senior Section

Rainbows to Brownies

Moving from Rainbows to Brownies can seem a little daunting − but it needn’t be!  At Rainbows your daughter has had fun, made new friends, played games and taken part in all sorts of exciting activities − and joining Brownies is just a continuation of the fun and adventure!

Top tips:

• Ask your daughter’s Rainbow Leader about the Brownie units nearby and about what they do.
• Ask your Rainbow Leader if she can arrange for you and your daughter (or your daughter and her Rainbow Leader) to visit a meeting of the local Brownie unit so you can both get a better idea of what to expect.
• Many Brownie units have lists of girls waiting to join and you are encouraged to get your daughter’s name on the list as soon as possible. Being a Rainbow does not necessarily mean that your daughter will automatically have a place at Brownies. Ask your Rainbow Leader how to go about this in your area.

With so many girls on lists waiting to join us across the UK, we always welcome any help from parents!  Just one more Brownie Unit Helper can enable up to eight more girls to join guiding, or you can assist in other ways which will enable more girls to join. Ask the Leader in your new area about the many different ways you can help out.

Age requirements:

• The minimum age at which a girl may join Brownies is after her seventh birthday.
• A Rainbow will usually transfer to Brownies within six months of her seventh birthday.
• The age of transfer is flexible, with the emphasis on the girls being ready and happy to make the transfer. 
• The recommended time for a girl to spend in Rainbows is two years (three in Northern Ireland only).

Brownies to Guides

For a Brownie, moving up to Guides can be either a time of great excitement or a daunting prospect. Girls might be nervous about moving up with the ‘older’ girls who may seem terribly grown-up − but they needn’t worry.  At Brownies your daughter has had fun, made new friends, played games and taken part in all sorts of exciting activities − and joining Guides is just a continuation of the fun and adventure!

Top tips:

• Ask your daughter’s Brownie Leader about the Guide Units nearby and about what they do.
• Ask your Brownie Leader if she can arrange for your daughter and some of the other Brownies to visit a meeting in the local Guide unit so that you can get a better idea of what to expect.
• Some Guide units have lists of girls waiting to join and you are encouraged to get your daughter’s name on the list as soon as possible. Being a Brownie does not necessarily mean that your daughter will automatically have a place at Guides. Ask your Brownie Leader how to go about this in your area.

With so many girls on lists waiting to join us across the UK, we always welcome any help from parents! Just one more Guide Unit Helper can enable up to twelve more girls to join guiding, or you can assist in other ways which will enable more girls to join. Ask the Leader in your new area about the many different ways you can help out.

Age requirements:

• The minimum age at which a girl may join Guides is after her tenth birthday.
• A Brownie will usually transfer to Guides within one year of her tenth birthday.
• The age of transfer is flexible, with the emphasis on the girls being ready and happy to make the transfer. 
• The recommended time for a girl to spend in Brownies is three years.

Guides to the Senior Section

Moving up to Senior Section may seem like a big step for a Guide just reaching her 14th birthday − but she needn’t worry.  The Senior Section presents a range of flexible options and opportunities which your daughter’s Guide Leader can explain more about.

Top tips:

• Get your daughter to ask her Guide Leader about the Senior Section units nearby and what they do.
• Your daughter can ask her Guide Leader if a visit can be arranged to a nearby Senior Section unit, so she can get a better idea of what to expect.
• Senior Section units can differ greatly from each other − some will follow a more structured programme, while others may meet only once a month or follow a less formal structure. It’s important for your daughter to find a unit she feels comfortable with − she should talk to her Guide Leader about what kind of unit she would prefer to be part of.

With so many girls on lists waiting to join us across the UK, we always welcome any help from parents! Just one more Unit Helper can enable up to eight more girls to join guiding, or you can assist in other ways which will enable more girls to join.  Ask the Leader in your area about the many different ways you can help out.

Age requirements:

• The minimum age at which a girl may join the Senior Section is after her 14th birthday.
• A Guide will usually transfer to the Senior Section within two years of her 14th birthday.
• The age of transfer is flexible, with the emphasis on the girls being ready and happy to make the transfer.
• The recommended time for a girl to spend in Guides is four years.