World Centres
How many world centres are there?
5
How many provinces and territories in Canada have Guiding units?
All 10 provinces and three territories
Which country was the first to have a Girl Guide community?
United Kingdom
What does WAGGGS stand for?
WORLD ASSOCIATION OF GIRL GUIDES AND GIRL SCOUTS
You’ve gone to Oregon, U.S.A., to do a Girl Scouts astronomy adventure camp. You want a chocolate that costs $1. You grab your dollar from your pocket – is it a bill or a coin?
A bill
Which continents do NOT have a world centre?
Australia, South America and Antarctica
How many countries around the world have Guiding communities?
a. 100
b. 150
c. 300
b. 150
Who was the founder of the Girl Guide movement?
Agnes Baden-Powell
Name one WAGGGS global campaign or program
Stop the Violence, Surf Smart, Be the Change, and Free Being Me
What type of currency is used at the Our Cabana world Center?
Pesos
What’s the name of the world centre in London, England?
Pax Lodge
Why do we celebrate World Thinking Day?
To celebrate Guiding and think about our sisters around the world
When did Girl Guides come to Canada?
1910
“Surf Smart” is an international WAGGGS campaign about what?
a. Active living
b. Creating a positive online presence
c. Surfing the ocean waves
b. Creating a positive online presence
You’ve fallen in love with a Guiding sweatshirt that costs 30 francs, what world centre might you be visiting?
Our Chalet in Switzerland
What is the name of the world centre in India?
Sangam
Which country has the most Girl Guide/Scout members?
USA (over 3 million members)
What was created in 1928 at the 5th International Guiding Conference?
WAGGGS
What was the goal of WAGGGS’ “Free Being Me” program?
To boost body confidence
You’re visiting Sangam and want to buy a World Centre crest. What currency will you use?
Rupees
In what country is the Kusafiri world center?
It moves between different countries in Africa (in Ghana this year)
How many people are part of the global Guiding community?
a. 100 million
b. 1 million
c. 10 million
c. 10 million
How many Canadian delegates were sent to the first International Girl Guiding Camp in 1924?
35 campers
What issue does WAGGGS raise awareness about every year with the 16 Days of Activism campaign?
Gender-based violence
You’ve just bought a tea in London and the cashier asked for “70P”. What is she asking for?