in response to bduke's question above i think that it has become very difficult on wikipedia to say anything general about guiding and girl scouting because someone will always point out that some guides are boys this is a fair point but i think it has become overdone if you take a look at the wagggs website it's all about girls not girls and a few boys they say of themselves the world association of girl guides and girl scouts is a worldwide movement providing non formal education where girls and young women develop leadership and life skills through self development challenge and adventure their catchphrase starts girls worldwide say wagggs has not felt it necessary to change its name this is not because they don't realise some wagggs member organisations take boys it's because taking boys is an anomaly not the norm it's an anomaly we shouldn't ignore but nor should we get too wrapped up in it