Baden Powell Groups

Rainbows

Rainbows comprises of small girls aged between 5 and 7. Rainbows have a uniform which consists of a green tabard. They go on trips, participate in fun games and basically have a good time.

Brownies

Brownies are girls between the ages of 7 and 10. It is the next step up from Rainbows in the female Baden Powell groups and is quite similar to Rainbows. They have a uniform which consists of a yellow sweater and a sash. The Brownies go on various fun trips and play fun games. They also learn new skills whilst participating in badge work and they get awarded with a badge when they have completed the task.

Guides

The 1st Barlestone Guides are girls between the ages of 10 and 14. They take part in various, fun activities such as Go for It's! where they try things out they haven't done before or want to extend an interest. Like seeing what their parents did (Traditions) or seeing how well they are (Healthy Eating, Fitness) or how well prepared they are (I will Survive, Streetwise) and even how well they can plan things (Parties or Lights, Camera, Action). Crafts, gaining Interest badges, games and working towards their Guide Challenge badges keeps everyone busy while having fun working together.  Previous years have seen them fencing, tobogganing, rock climbing and white water rafting. The Guides used to have their own pedal car team and took part in races scheduled across the year. They made the history books when they became the first Guide group to race in the National Scout Car Championships. Each year they go away somewhere together, usually camping or sometimes indoors. This year we are camping at Oaks in Charnwood with other Guides from our Division. We are also gearing up to the launch in September of Girlguiding's Centenary celebrations - 100 years old in 2010 - by taking part in various activities as part of our Change the World project. 'If everyone does a little bit, together we can make a difference' - our Guides have chosen ndcs (national deaf children’s society) and the WWF

Beavers

Beavers are a group of small boys who meet every week and are aged between 6 and 8. Beavers is the first step up for boys in the Baden Powell section and is the male equivalant to Rainbows. They have fun games, fun trips and is a MUST for all boys who are adventurous and fit in the age boundaries.

Cubs

Cubs is a boys Baden Powell group between Beavers and Scouts. It is for boys aged between 8 and 10. They also participate in fun games and outings; and also take part in fun competitions. They do badgework and recieve a badge for their completion.

Scouts

Scouts is for boys from the ages of 10 and 13. The Scouts learn new skills such as pioneering and engineering skills as well as playing fun games and taking part in organised camps. They also go on fun and educational trips.