East Kilbride Old Parish Church
Our Space - Brownies
The 17TH EK Brownies belong to West Lanarkshire Girlguiding County, which is part of the wider Girlguiding UK organisation.
Brownies welcomes all girls from 7 to 10 years old for nonstop fun, learning and adventure.
Brownies is full of firsts: your child can explore their creative side, get out into the great outdoors, learn how to look after themselves, others and the world we live in.
They might grow their first plant, cook their first cake, put up (and take down) their first tent or go on their first fun-packed weekend away with guiding friends. There's something for every girl!
Brownies think big, be bold and try their best.
Brownies follow a programme. Around 60% of what girls do in regular unit meetings (local groups where Brownies meet) is our programme. It’s created with girls and is full of fun, adventure, and variety. Our programme for Brownies encourages fun whilst developing new skills.
They do fun activities, play games and earn skills builder badges, all while being supported by our trained volunteers who give up their time for free.
Your child could get skills builder badges in themes such as camping, communication, and first aid. They can even earn badges at home, like the aviation, performing, and inventing badges.
Many units split girls into small groups called sixes for some activities, and as your child gets older, they'll have a chance to become the sixer or seconder, who are the leaders of a six.
The 17th EK Brownies participate in a wide range of activities, such as celebrating the Chinese New Year and making paper lanterns with battery tea lights. They also hold an annual Burns Supper with traditional and vegetarian haggis to sample, and some of the girls entertain the unit with poems and dance. Our activities often tie into Scottish traditions and celebrations as the year progresses.
In February, the Brownies make cards or love bud die pictures to give to family members or friends to celebrate Valentine's Day. They also work on badges that add to their personal development, such as the mindfulness badge. Part of the ethos of Girlguiding is to share and help other people. As part of our programme, the Brownies prepare ‘Gratitude Jars, ’ which are decorated and filled with items they are grateful for: family, friends, homes, education, food, and our natural world.
If you wish to find out more about Brownies and Girlguiding, or apply to join a unit, please visit www.GirlguidingUK
