Try Now Join Later registration is now closed for 2025.
Girls across Canada are invited to join Girl Guides for free this spring and experience the fun, friendship and connection that makes Girl Guides unique.
This introductory program will let girls experience all that Girl Guides has to offer, like engaging in hands-on activities, forging new friendships and exploring their potential in a supportive environment – all before fully committing to membership.
Join now to unlock a world of endless possibilities!
What she gets from Girl Guides
Join weekly Guiding meetings
At Girl Guides, she’ll join a group of her peers and engage in our award-winning programming. Each unit creates its own unique experience -- no two meetings are the same! One week, girls might be creating amazing art, and the next, they’re learning outdoor survival skills.
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Make new friends, find herself
We’re a place where girls can connect, support each other, and form lifelong friendships. Whether they’re working together on challenges or cheering each other on, Girl Guides helps girls build strong, meaningful connections in a space where they truly belong.
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Skills that can last a lifetime
From leadership and teamwork to problem-solving and STEM, Girl Guides helps girls build skills that will support them for life. Whether they’re learning how to pitch a tent or speak up with confidence, every experience helps them grow into strong, capable individuals ready to take on new challenges.
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FAQs
Is it really free?
Yes! We don’t charge registration fees for girls to join this spring! There may be additional costs during unit meetings for activities or excursions*. After registration, we encourage you to speak to your volunteer unit leader (Guider) for more information!
*Due to availability or pre-booked activities, girls in Try Now, Join Later may not be able to attend all unit events.
How do I find a unit for my child to join?
Our
Unit Finder tool can help you find a participating group near you! You can register for any unit with availability. After she has been registered, your child will be placed in the unit and your volunteer unit leader (Guider) will reach out to connect.
If there are any issues with the unit you’ve selected, our customer care team will help you find an alternate unit.
I can’t find the specific unit I want to join. Why is that?
Only units with available spaces to bring on new members will participate in Try Now, Join Later in the spring. If you are unable to find a specific unit, like one that friends or neighbours are registered in, it is likely because they are not able to accept new girls. You can use our Unit Finder to look for a unit near you that is participating.
When can my child start going to unit meetings?
As soon as she’s registered, she can join a unit meeting! You will receive information about the location, date and time that the unit meets as soon as you’ve finished registration. Your volunteer unit leader (Guider) may also reach out before your first meeting to welcome your girl and provide additional information.
When does Try Now, Join Later end?
Try Now, Join Later registration closes on May 1, but girls enrolled before that date get to participate in Girl Guides until the last unit meeting of the year! This date will vary depending on your unit, but usually falls in late May or June, just like the school year.
Girls registered in Try Now, Join Later are welcome to attend all unit meetings, unless there are outstanding circumstances such as pre-booked activities. These will be communicated to you by your volunteer unit leader (Guider).
What age group (branch) will my child be joining?
See the list below for which branch your girl is eligible to join, and to get more information on the activities she’ll learn in each branch.
More information about each branch:
Sparks (ages 5 and 6)
Embers (ages 7 and 8)
Guides (ages 9 to 11)
Pathfinders (ages 12 to 14)
Rangers (ages 15 to 17)
Depending on her age, she may want to try the branch above to get an idea of what comes next! For example, if she is currently six but will turn seven in the fall, she might want to try Embers now!
My child is four, turning five. Can she still take part in Try Now, Join Later?
Girls who will be turning five before December 31, 2025 can join in on Try Now, Join Later by becoming Sparks! This is a great opportunity for them to get an idea of what it’s like in Girl Guides before joining us full-time in the fall.
Will my child need a uniform?
Girls in the Try Now, Join Later program do not need to wear a Girl Guides uniform, however you are more than welcome to purchase a uniform or other fun Girl Guide items from our online store!
Will my child take part in selling cookies?
It is not mandatory for girls in the Try Now, Join Later program to take part in cookie sales, but she may be invited to by her unit! You can talk to your volunteer leader (Guider) to find out more.
Will my child be able to attend events with the unit in the summer, such as camp?
Your trial membership will last until the end of August, so your child can attend any activities that may happen throughout the summer! Please note, extra fees and costs may apply for these activities, including camps.