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World Centers

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Ready for adventure? Start planning your trip now.

Ever dreamed of exploring the world and connecting with young people from across the globe?

As a Girl Scout, you’re automatically a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), which means you can visit the WAGGGS World Centers. These five incredible destinations—created just for Girl Scouts like you—are fun, affordable, and safe places to stay while you broaden your horizons and make new friends.

Girl Scout members, troops, volunteers, and families are invited to join us for adventures in Mexico, Switzerland, England, India, and across the African continent.

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Our Chalet

Located in the picturesque Swiss Alps, was the first World Center to be built. Explore the network of trails and footpaths that lead to snow-capped peaks, crystal-clear waters, alpine forests, and wildflower meadows. Our Chalet offers high-adventure activities, leadership seminars, and much more.


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Our Cabaña

A beautiful retreat in historic Cuernavaca—47 miles from Mexico City—is the largest of the World Centers. It can accommodate up to 90 guests and offers Girl Friendship and Adult Adventure programs throughout the year. Packages of five, eight, and nine nights are available to girl and adult members.


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Pax Lodge

Located in Hampstead Village, is just 20 minutes by train from the center of London. It’s an ideal base for exploring the city's rich history and culture, offering a vibrant selection of cultural programs for youth and adults as well as leadership seminars and day activities.


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Kusafiri

Provides a World Center experience via existing facilities in different countries across Africa. Kusafiri has no fixed site; rather, location varies by event, bringing international experiences to girls and young women in different countries throughout Africa.


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Sangam

Situated along the banks of the Mula River in Pune, India, is a few hours from Mumbai. Sangam, which means “coming together” in Sanskrit, engages girls in events from June to March, emphasizing cultural sharing, issues that impact girls, and the rich cultural heritage of India.


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Dress
Girl Scouts and Girl Guides are expected to bring their official uniforms, including the older girl scarf, when visiting the World Centers.

Atmosphere
The informal atmosphere encourages interaction among visitors, who are expected to contribute to the daily operation of the facility. As space in these facilities is limited, visitors are asked to bring only essential items. Small SWAPS to share with new friends are always welcome, though!

Gifts and Donations
Contact the center before your visit to find out what’s needed to maintain operations, or donate to the World Foundation, a private nonprofit organization that supports the World Centers.

Visits
Contact the World Centers directly to inquire about accommodations, programs, and events.

Volunteer or intern at one of the WAGGGS World Centers

Want to take your World Center visit to the next level?

Girl Scouts and Girl Guides (18+) from around the world may apply to join the staff of a WAGGGS World Center for several weeks or months, depending on availability. Responsibilities can range from running programs for visitors throughout the year to working on special WAGGGS projects, helping to build community partnerships, supporting center staff with logistics, and planning for guests. and planning for guests.

Interning or volunteering at a World Center will provide Girl Scouts with the opportunities to develop and implement cross-cultural competency skills, as well as gain experience in hospitality, business, non-profit management, and program development. Interns and volunteers will make lifelong memories and friends as they experience a new country alongside Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from around the world.

How to Apply
  1. Must be 18+ years old

  2. Apply to the WAGGGS Volunteer Resource Pool.

  3. Complete your application form and email to globalgirlscouting@girlscouts.org for review and to help finalize your application.

  4. Once you’ve been accepted into the Volunteer Resource pool, review the opportunities across the World Centers and apply to the Center of your choice.

  5. Reach out to us with any questions at globalgirlscouting@girlscouts.org.


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