For Girls 5 - 7

Who are Rainbows?

In England, a girl may become a Rainbow any time after her Fifth birthday, and usually moves up to Brownies after her seventh birthday.

What do Rainbows Do?
Joining a local group means that fun is guaranteed!
They take part in indoor and outdoor activities as part of their programme called the Rainbow Jigsaw.

Their meetings are full of games and activities which provide challenging opportunities for Rainbows to think for themselves and take an active part in unit decision-making.

Everything a Rainbow does helps her to develop – it’s an opportunity to look, learn, laugh and love

What do Rainbows Wear?
Rainbows wear specially designed wear such as the new red and blue uniform or a tabard. Click HERE to see examples.

When Do Rainbows meet?
The day and length of meeting varies depending on where you live in Hertfordshire. Contact County Office for details of your nearest meeting.
Rainbows meet together in groups called units. Each unit has between five and eighteen girls and they meet once a week, often in the same place as the local Brownies or Guides. Most of the meetings take place during term time and last about an hour.

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Who are Guides?

Guides are usually aged between ten and 14, although some Guides like to stay until they are older. Any girl over the age of ten can become a Guide as long as she is able to understand, and wants to make, the Guide Promise.

What do Guides Do?
Being a Guide is all about learning new skills, making new friends and helping others. Each Guide is encouraged to achieve her own personal goals through a progressive programme with the opportunity to work for a wide variety of badges. This allows the girl to mature and develop at her own pace.

Guides work together in Patrols, groups of four to eight girls, providing a ready-made group of friends and helping the girls to feel that they belong to something special. They elect their own Patrol Leader. A Patrol plans its own activities with the support of the Guide Leader so that each Guide learns to share in decisions that affect herself and others in the Patrol.

What do Guides Wear?
Each Guide chooses the top she wants to wear from the options available in the Guide wear collection. This choice allows Guides to be themselves but also makes them feel part of the unit. Click HERE to see examples.

When Do Guides meet?
The day and length of meeting varies depending on where you live in Hertfordshire.
On average, Guides meet for one and a half to two hours in the evening, every week during term-time, however, some Guide units may meet at the weekend, or every fortnight!