Pre and Post JLS experiences


There is plenty to do before and after the JLS, you can explore the city that your JLS will be taking place in. Visit another country nearby your JLS and meet other participants. Or maybe there is a country that you are transiting through that has a Girl Guide and Girl Scout experience on offer.

Find out more below.

 

Please note: That the follwowing pre and post tours are optional, as such these tours are not included in your JLS event fee. There are no scholarships and grants available for the experiences listed below. You do not have to be a JLS participants to take part in these tours. 

Explore England


Clitheroe, England, UK

Hosted by Girlguiding (UK)

Ideal for participants attending a JLS hub in Europe  Region.


Dates: 11 November - 13 November 2019 

Activities: 

  • Enjoy six onsite activities (from the following list) ee list below) Adventure play area, Archery, Bush craft, Canoeing, Circus skills, Climbing, Code breaking, Greater challenge,  Then seeing, Games, Giant gender, Grass sledges, House tours in, Jacobs ladder, Kayaking, Low rates, Nightline, Parachute, Pioneering,,  Contradicting, Raft building, Team building, The cave, Trial walks and orienteering, Tree climbing, Waddow’s Warren, Zip wiret to the floating market  
  • A walking tour of Clitheroe (including shopping time)

Prices: GBP 69.99 (+VAT)

Price includes: shared ensuite accommodation, activities and all meals (Monday evening to Wednesday lunchtime). 

You will be responsible for your own travel to your pre event tour, and if staying in London your onward travel to Cliteroe station for the seminar. Or if attending a post event tour, you will be responsible for your own travel to the post event tour and then onwards home after. Support with routes and how to book will be available.  

This tour is subject to a minimum number of 5 people booking.  

Baden Powell Museum in Kenya

Explore Kenya


Kenya 

Ideal for participants attending a JLS hub in Africa Region.


Dates: 22 November - 24 November 2019

Activities: 

  • A visit to Baden Powel Park in Nyeri 
  • Explore the Baden Powel museum.
  • A day with members of KGGA, visit their community girls empowerment programme at Hawkers Market and see how KGGA takes Action in their community.
  • Explore the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre.

Prices: USD 335

Price includes: Transport during field visits in Kenya, accommodation, meals and drinking water and entry fee to David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

Explore London (1)


England, UK 

Hosted by Pax Lodge, World Centre

Ideal for participants attending a JLS hub in Europe.


Dates: 7 November - 14 November & 20 November - 27 November 2019

Pax Lodge are offering different activities each day of the week, you can join the tour for a minimum of 2 days to a maximum of 7 days.

Activities: 

  • Traditional British Cream Tea

  • Explore the London landmarks

  • Theatre Outing  

  • Barbeque

Prices:
Starts at GBP 21 per person per night

Price includes: Accommodation, meals, all activities, These prices are for bed and breakfast.

Packed lunch is available for groups of 10 or more for £5.50 per person

Image above show Pax Lodge, World Centre

Image above shows, the ICANDO centre in London. 

Explore London (2) at ICANDO


England, UK

Hosted by Girlguiding (UK)

Ideal for participants attending a JLS hub in Europe  Region.


Dates: 20 November - 22 November 2019 

Activities: 

  • Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of London, a trip on the London Eye, a visit to Madame Tussauds or London Sea Life Centre or London Dungeons (a group decision will need to be made)
  • See Buckingham Palace (5 mins walk from ICANDO)
  • ICANDO challenge
  • Museum visits
  • Optional theatre visit for £25 extra.  

Price includes: sleepover style accommodation and all meals (Wednesday evening to Friday lunchtime). 

Please note:

You will be responsible for your own travel to your pre event tour, and if staying in London your onward travel to Cliteroe station for the seminar. Or if attending a post event tour, you will be responsible for your own travel to the post event tour and then onwards home after. Support with routes and how to book will be available.  

This tour is subject to a minimum number of 5 people booking.  

Explore Thailand (half a day)


Thailand

Hosted by Girl Guides Assocaition of Thailand (GGAT)

Ideal for participants attending a JLS hub in Asia Pacific Region.


Dates: before and after the JLS

Half a day tour: Visit the Royal Grand palace and The Temple of The Emerald.

  • 07:00 Pick up at GGAT headquarters
  • 08:00 City and Temple Tour.   Visit to The Royal Grand palace and The Temple of The Emerald Buddha 
  • 11:00 Return to GGAT headquarters

Prices: 1,800/PAX (+Tax 7%) for minimum 8 persons 

Price includes:  VIP Van with 9 seats, Sightseeing as described, English-speaking guide, travel Insurance, Drinking Water and Sparkling Water on Van

Explore Thailand (full day)


Thailand

Hosted by Girl Guides Assocaition of Thailand (GGAT)

Ideal for participants attending a JLS hub in Asia Pacific Region.


Dates: before and after the JLS

One-day tour: Visit the Floating Market, Crocodile Farm & Rose Garden. 

  • 06:30 Pick up at GGAT headquarters
  • 07:00 Leave Bangkok go to Rachaburi Province  
  • 08:30 Arrive at the boat pier, then enjoy scenery of rural life by long tail speed boat to the floating market 
  • 09:00 Arrive at the floating market, watching and buying foods and local products directly from local sellers on the boats. 
  • 12:30 International buffet lunch at Rose Garden Restaurant 
  • 13:20 Enjoy watching the crocodile show and the elephant theme show  
  • 15:00 Return to GGAT headquarters

Prices: 2,300/PAX (+Tax 7%) for minimum 8 persons  

Price includes: VIP Van with 9 seats, Sightseeing as described,  Long-tailed boat ride along the river, International buffet lunch, English-speaking guide, Travel Insurance, Drinking Water and Sparkling Water on Van

Image above shows Floating Market in Bangkok, Thailand

Image above shows the Kandersteg Scout Centre

Explore Switzerland


Hosted by Kanderstag Scout Centre, Switzerland

Ideal for participants attending a JLS hub in Europe.


Dates: 21 November - 24 November 2019

Activities: 

  • Exploring Kandersteg international scout centre
  • Visit of the World Nature Forum in Brig, guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Jungfrau-Aletsch region
  • Brigerbad Thermal pools
  • Visit Bern

Prices:
Option 1: CHF 285
Option2: CHF 264
Option3: CHF 250,5

Price includes: Accommodation, meals, entry to the World Nature Forum, 3hrs entry at the Brigerbad Thermal pools, return train ticket to Brig, return train tickets, to Bern.

Our JLS 2019 Hosts


The Polish Scouting and Guiding Association