08/26/2026
Dear new Girl Guides,
Hi! ๐
If you're reading this, there's a good chance you're about to start your Girl Guides adventureโฆ and I couldn't be more excited for you!
I know starting something new can feel like a mix of excitement and butterflies. You might be wondering:
Will I make friends?
What if I don't know anyone?
What if I've never been camping or tried any of the activities before?
Here's the truth: you don't have to have it all figured out.
None of us did when we started, not even me!
Girl Guides isn't about being the loudest, the bravest, or the most outdoorsy person in the room. It's about showing up exactly as you are.
Some days you'll build something amazing. Some days you'll laugh until your cheeks hurt. You might discover a new hobby, learn a skill you never thought you'd enjoy, or surprise yourself by doing something that feels impossible now.
One of my favourite things about Girl Guides is that everyone belongs. Whether you love science, art, hiking, music, coding, crafts, sports, or you're still figuring out what you love, there's a place for you here.
You're going to meet other girls and youth who cheer you on, volunteers who believe in you, and friends who might just become some of your favourite people.
And if Iโm lucky, youโll get to meet me!
So bring your curiosity, your questions and your big ideas. Bring your whole self.
Because Girl Guides isn't about becoming someone else. It's about discovering just how amazing you already are.
Welcome to Girl Guides! Iโm so glad you're here.
- Andrea, Your Guiding Ambassador