Events

 

The World Centres are all completely different and offer a diverse selection of activities throughout the year to suit all ages, abilities and interests.  The information below lists just some of the exciting events available to our members and their families.  Contact the centre directly for more information or to book an event.

 

 

 

       Our Chalet

 

The beautiful Swiss Alps offer a host of exciting activities in the spring and autumn: hiking; paragliding; rock climbing; abseiling; mountain biking; day trips; night hikes; scavenger hunt; campfires and Swiss night to name but a few.  Check out full details here.

 

During the winter activities on offer are:  Ski week; Winter Adventure week and Roverweek as well as sledging; snowshoeing; snowtubing and winter hiking.  Check out full details here.

 

Adelboden is beautiful in the summer and Our Chalet offer a number of events to suit all aged groups, whether you want full board or self catering.  Check here for more information.

 

Contact Our Chalet

 

      Our Cabana

 

Mexican Fiestas and Traditions

27 October 2011 - 4 November 2011

This 8 night event will focus on Mexican traditions, particularly the Day of the Dead. Families build altars in their homes and visit graveyards to commune with their dead, taking garlands and gifts of the dead one’s favorite foods and objects

 

100 deseos de Año Nuevo

29 December 2011 - 6 January 2012

Welcome 2012 with a very special New Year celebration. 2012 is the last year of the centenary celebrations and what better place to end the celebrations than Our Cabaña!

 

From the cactus to the bottle

4 October 2012 - 13 October 2012

Our participants will be able to experience and know all they have ever wanted to know about tequila´s destilling process in a relaxed and exciting way.

 

Thinking Day and Butterfly Event

16 February 2012 - 25 February 2012

This very special moment for everyone will be even more special during 2012 because we will end the centenary celebrations of girl guiding and girl scouting with hundreds of Mexican Guides who will spend the day with us.

 

A - Z of Mexico

5 March 2012 - 11 March 2012

During this 6 night event we will look at everything Mexican from Aztecs to Zapata and everything in between and after.

 

Easter Event

2 April 2012 - 10 April 2012

The Easter season in Mexico is far different than it is in the rest of the world and you can be part of this special celebration by joining us

 

Spring Break

12 April 2012 - 17 April 2012

This is the perfect opportunity to discover Mexico and Our Cabaña while having a relaxing and fun spring break.

 

WAGGGS Advocacy Seminar

19 April 2012 - 25 April 2012

This seminar will be a stimulating mix of theory, active learning and community action that will make this an unforgettable and unique

 

Girl Friendship Event

7 June 2012 - 15 June 2012

Our Cabana holds Girl Friendship events specifically for 13 to 18 year old members of WAGGGS.

 

Contact Our Cabana

 

     Sangam

 

 

Discover Your Potential IV,

21 December 2011 - 1 January 2012

During this hands-on community action project, become friends with locals as you make a difference. Experience real international Christmas Celebrations and organize your own New Year's party with your new friends in Sangam!

 

 

Essence of India I and optional children's camp

3 January 2012 - 14 January 2012

Immerse yourself in Indian culture and grow your confidence as you discover the colourful city of Pune. After the event, stay on, take a daybreak and get involved in a community action project as you plan and run a camp for local children.

 

 

Celebrate Our Centenary I - 2012

15 February 2012 - 24 February 2012

Celebrate the centenary of international Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting at Sangam and capture the spirit of World Thinking Day as you discover local traditions!

 

 

Essence of India II,

1 March 2012 - 9 March 2012

Experience the excitement of cultural exchange in the centenary year of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Sangam.

 

Essence of India III

25 June 2012 - 1 July 2012

Experience the excitement of cultural exchange by sharing your traditions and learning about Indian ones. Explore India through dance, music, crafts, food, fashion and more! This is a great introduction to the diversity of India, a rapidly changing country with ancient traditions.

 

 

Essence of India IV

27 August 2012 - 2 September 2012

Discover Indian culture as you witness daily life in Pune. Build your confidence to go out and about and interact with locals, try Indian food and witness how traditions and modern trends can exist side by side in the colourful and busy city of Pune.

 

Feasts & Festivals

10 September 2012 - 21 September 2012

A celebration of Indian food and culture! Meet local people, explore Indian cuisine and celebrate the Ganapati festival.

 

 

Celebrate our Centenary II (including World Sangam Day)

8 October 2012 - 19 October 2012

Join in the fun on World Sangam Day together with staff and volunteers on-site! Find out the latest news about the ten million strong World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, as we celebrate over one hundred years of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting across the globe.

 

Contact Sangam

 

     Pax Lodge

 

Pax Lodge have a number of exciting events on offer for the autumn and winter:

 

Autumn Activities - Sunday 30th October to Thursday 3rd November include a Service Project; Harvest Festival Activities; International Autumn Activities; Halloween party; Day of the Dead celebrations and Centenary night.

 

Winter Activities: We have a large variety of seasonal and festive activities planned, ranging from Christmas markets to ice skating at the Tower of London and even caroling in the local area. In the spirit of the season, you can also take part in a Charles Dickens walk and see the places where he wrote many of his books and the locations that featured in them

 

Contact Pax Lodge