World Centers

World Centers offer Girl Scouts and Girl Guides comfortable, safe places to stay for short periods or longer term, including during seminars, training sessions, or international events. Members and their families are encouraged to visit the centers and connect with visitors from other countries.

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) has World Centers in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Mexico, India, and Africa.

MEXICO
Our Cabaña, located 47 miles from Mexico City, is a beautiful retreat in historic Cuernavaca. Our Cabaña is the largest World Center. It can accommodate up to 90 guests and offers girl and adult members of WAGGGS and GSUSA five-, eight-, and nine-night sessions, including Girl Friendship sessions and Adult Adventure programs, throughout the year.

SWITZERLAND
Our Chalet, located in the picturesque Swiss Alps, was the very 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.

ENGLAND
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.

INDIA
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.

AFRICA
Kusafiri World Centre provides a World Center experience via existing facilities in Africa. The “centre” 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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