In Brownies Scouting, one participant in the programme is called a Brownie.
Brownies are the younger-girl section of many Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations. The exact age range varies by country, but the section commonly serves children from about seven or eight to around ten or twelve. A group may be called a unit, although terminology differs between national organisations.
The name has an interesting early history. The section was first organised in Britain in 1914, originally under the name Rosebuds. The girls disliked that title, and it was replaced with Brownies, inspired by folklore about helpful brownie spirits. Agnes Baden-Powell, Robert Baden-Powell’s sister, helped establish the section, while Olave Baden-Powell later took responsibility for the Guide movement.
A common mix-up is treating Brownie as the name of the whole group rather than an individual member. In the United States, Brownies are part of Girl Scouts, while in many other countries they belong to Girl Guides. Their activities typically include outdoor skills, crafts, community service and age-appropriate badges.