Kildare girl guide jamboree hosts 1,500

Over 1,500 girl guides from across Ireland and around the world gathered in Clongowes College for a week-long international adventure last week (3-9 August).

This constellation-themed camp is set to be an unforgettable celebration of leadership, friendship, and fun.

Participants aged 10–17 embarked on a journey through nine immersive activity zones. 

These included everything from robotics and First Aid to African drumming, yoga, planetarium visits, and sustainability workshops, each designed to spark confidence, creativity, and global awareness.

"Orbit 2025 is the result of passion, commitment, creativity, teamwork, and a shared belief in the power of Guiding from an incredible team of volunteers,” said spokesperson Aisling Claffey.

“With Orbit, we wanted to show that just like stars in a galaxy each girl shines in her own way. And together, we’ve created something vast, beautiful, and full of potential.

“Orbit 2025 reminds us that real impact happens when we come together." said Aisling. Inspired by the belief that every girl is a star, the event invites participants to shine brightly within their own vibrant subcamp, each named after a constellation.

The theme of unity and collaboration runs through every aspect of the experience, celebrating the idea that while one person alone cannot change the world, together we can shape a better universe.

This year’s camp welcomed Guides from Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, India, Malta, New Zealand, Portugal, the United States, the UK, a powerful reflection of the global sisterhood of Guiding.

Entirely volunteer-led, Orbit 2025 is powered by the dedication of hundreds of Irish Girl Guides Leaders and volunteers-staff, who have created a space where girls can grow in confidence, connection, and leadership