Abstract
In this chapter, we reflect on our experiences as adult members of Girl Guides Australia, particularly in relation to our way of being, mediated through outdoor activities. We are both Girl Guide Leaders in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, and our current appointments, as an Outdoors Leader and a Unit Leader, reflect our expertise in outdoor and leadership skills, and our desire to promote and facilitate outdoor activities and the Australian Guide Program (AGP) for youth members in local, state, national, and international settings. We were both youth members of Girl Guides, and our identities were formed through our engagement with Guiding activities. Circumstances brought us together as adults and, through our collaboration, international networks have been formed and international outdoor activities have been enjoyed. Most recently, we were invited to run a low ropes activity at the Canadian jamboree, Guiding Mosaic 2016.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Palgrave International Handbook of Women and Outdoor Learning |
Editors | Tonia Gray, Denise Mitten |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Pages | 513-527 |
Number of pages | 15 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319535500 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319535494 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- Girl Guides
- Girl Guides Association
- outdoor education
- outdoor recreation