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The Greek Guiding Association , formerly known as the Greek Girl Guides Association , is the national Guiding
association of Greece
. Guiding in Greece started in 1932 and became a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
(WAGGGS) in 1933. The coeducational organization has 10,682 members (as of 2008).
the movement fell inactive, but it was revived in 1945. In 1948 it advanced to full membership with WAGGGS.
The association started special groups for girls with disabilities in 1951; since 1995, children with special needs are integrated in all units.
The 1990s saw a general overhaul of the organization's program: the organization opened for boys and a new branch for pre-school-age children was introduced – the Asteria (Stars).
The troops for each branch have distinct names:
Girl Guides
A Guide, Girl Guide or Girl Scout is a member of a section of some Guiding organisations who is between the ages of 10 and 14. Age limits are different in each organisation. It is the female-centred equivalent of the Scouts. The term Girl Scout is used in the United States and several East Asian...
association of Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Guiding in Greece started in 1932 and became a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is a global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only Scouting organizations in 145 countries. It was established in 1928 and has its headquarters in London, England. It is the counterpart of the World Organization of the Scout...
(WAGGGS) in 1933. The coeducational organization has 10,682 members (as of 2008).
History
The first Guide units were established in 1932. Only one year later, in 1933, SEO became an associate member of WAGGGS. During World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
the movement fell inactive, but it was revived in 1945. In 1948 it advanced to full membership with WAGGGS.
The association started special groups for girls with disabilities in 1951; since 1995, children with special needs are integrated in all units.
The 1990s saw a general overhaul of the organization's program: the organization opened for boys and a new branch for pre-school-age children was introduced – the Asteria (Stars).
Program and ideals
The association is divided in four age-groups:- Asteria – Stars (ages 5 to 7)
- Poulia – Birds (ages 7 to 11)
- Odigoi – Guides (ages 11 to 14)
- Megaloi Odigoi/Naftodigoi – Rangers/Sea RangersSea ScoutSea Scouts are members of the international Scouting movement, with a particular emphasis on water-based activities, such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and rowing. Depending on the country and the available water these activities are on lakes, rivers or sea in small or large ships. Sea Scouting...
(ages 14 to 17)
The troops for each branch have distinct names:
- Galaxias (Galaxy)
- Sminos (Flock)
- Omada (Troop)
- Omada/Pliroma (Troop/Crew)
Further reading
- World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, World Bureau (1997), Trefoil Round the World. Eleventh Edition 1997. ISBN 0-900827-75-0