Dear Leaders,

To celebrate 100 years of World Thinking Day, Bath Division is delighted to invite all sections to a Division-wide campfire event on Sunday 22 February 2026.

This event will bring together Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Leaders and Trefoil Guild for an afternoon of games, marshmallows and a campfire, followed by a leaders’ thank you event.

Event Details

Date: Sunday 22 February 2026
Location: Cleeve Hill Campsite
Cost: Free to attend (funded by Division)

Participants will each receive a special Bath WTD badge!

Schedule for the day

Arrivals:

• Leaders/Trefoil (recommended) – 13:45
• Guides & Rangers – 14:00
• Brownies – 14:15
• Rainbows – 14:40

14:15–17:15 – Wide games followed by a campfire with songs, hot chocolate and marshmallows

Departures:

• Rainbows – 17:15
• Brownies – 17:30
• Guides & Rangers – 17:45

18:00–19:00 – Leaders’ thank you event

Kit list

• Guiding uniform
• Warm, waterproof, outdoor clothing (layers, hat, scarf, gloves)
• Suitable outdoor footwear
• Torch or headtorch
• Mug for hot chocolate
• Water bottle
• Optional: 50p coin for the World Thinking Day Fund

This is an outdoor event that will go ahead unless severe weather is predicted, in which case we will postpone. Please dress appropriately.

Travel & Parking

• Car sharing or public transport is recommended where possible
• There is very limited parking so parents/careers are kindly asked to “drop and go”
• Parking will be available for leaders
• Marshals will be in place to direct this process

What We Need From Leaders

By Sunday 15 February 2026, please let us know:

• Number of people attending (girls and adults)
• Allergy information (especially those relevant to marshmallows & hot chocolate)
• Any access requirements/special considerations
• Girls without photo permissions – this is a large scale event and parents must specify if their child cannot have photos taken at this event
• Emergency contact details need to be submitted to the folder emailed, by filling in the template (emailed). This will be passed on to a Home Contact for the day (details TBC). 

Units need to ensure they have consent forms (emailed to units) for all participants under 18, cover their own ratios and bring a first aid kit.

On the day we will need volunteers to help with:

• Supervising games
• Campfire songs
• Parking marshalling
• Pouring hot chocolate
• Fire lighting and maintenance

If you can’t make it but you might be able to be a home contact, please reach out to Ella (divisioncommissioner@girlguidingbath.org.uk)

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Georgina (Guides@girlguidingbath.org.uk)

We look forward to celebrating World Thinking Day together!