Brownies (7-10)
What our 7–10-year-olds do, wear and the badges they earn
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!
What do girls do in Brownies?
Brownies think big, be bold and try their best. Take a look at some of the things they get up to.
Brownies follow our 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 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 badge, performing badge and inventing badge.
Discover all the badges Brownies can earn.
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 which are the leaders of a six.
What Brownies wear
We encourage members to wear a uniform to show they’re part of the Girlguiding family. Brownies wear a top and a pair of bottoms.
Badges can be attached to your child’s uniform – the promise badge, which they'll get after making their Brownie promise, should be on the left-hand side and all other badges can be attached wherever they choose.
Buy uniform and more from our online shop.
What’s after Brownies?
After Brownies, your child can move onto Guides, our section for girls aged 10-14. It’s a welcoming, fun-filled space where they’ll laugh, learn and expand their horizons.
