OUR PROMISE
The first promise is to be our best to do our duty to God. It was determined in 1972 that the Promise must express a spiritual dimension. The essence of duty to God is the acknowledgement of the necessity for a search for a faith in God, in a supreme being and the acknowledgement of a force higher than man, and of the spiritual principles
LOVING YOUR GOD
Here are some examples of loving your God
• Looking after the world
• Caring for and about others
• Being thankful to God for your eyes, mouth, nose, hands and ears, and for everything that God has given you at home, school and church
• Exploring what your faith teaches you and then living by it
• Sharing your faith with others
SERVING THE QUEEN AND YOUR COUNTRY
Serving your country, its people and the Queen means all sorts of things
• Keeping laws
• Being a useful member of your community
• Learning about the history and culture of your country
HELPING OTHER PEOPLE AND KEEPING THE GUIDE LAW
Service to other is important and helps us become useful members of our community.
Trying to live by the Guide Laws which challenge the way we live and the choices we make could affect almost everything you do
GUIDE LAW
• A Guide is loyal and can be trusted
• A Guide is helpful
• A Guide is polite and considerate
• A Guide is friendly and a sister to all Guides
• A Guide is kind to animals and respects all living things
• A Guide is obedient
• A Guide has courage and is cheerful in all difficulties
• A Guide makes good use of her time
• A Guide takes care of her own possessions and those of other people
• A Guide is self controlled in all she thinks, says and does
GUIDE LAW 1
LOYALTY
• A sense of duty or of devoted attachment to something or someone.
• LOYALTY connotes sentiment and the feeling of devotion that one holds for one's country, creed, family, friends, etc.
• ALLEGIANCE applies particularly to a citizen's duty to his or her country, or, by extension, one's obligation to support a party, cause, leader, etc.
• FIDELITY implies unwavering devotion and allegiance to a person, principle, etc
To whom are your parents loyal?
To whom should you be loyal?
TRUST
• A person on whom or thing on which one relies
• Reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence
Who do your parents trust- how much faith do they have in you?
Why would your parent/s not have trust in you?
Who do you trust and why do you trust them?
Is it a promise when your mother says she will bake you a cake?
Is it a promise when you say you will clean up your room?
How do you feel if your friend says she will play with you then goes and plays with someone else?
GUIDE LAW 2
HELPFUL
• Giving or aid or assistance;
• Service to others
When would you give aid or assistance to others?
When would you give service to others?
Why would you give aid or service to others?
Does helping around the house mean you are helpful?
Is giving service to the community included in this law?
GUIDE LAW 3
POLITE
• Showing good manners toward others, as in behaviour, speech, etc.
• Courteous; civil
What do we mean by good manners in behaviour?
What do we mean by good manners in speech?
Should we swear at other people?
Should we always be courteous and civil even if the other person is not?
CONSIDERATE
• Showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings, circumstances, etc
Do you think your parents are considerate of your and your feelings?
Do you think you are considerate of their feelings?
Do you think you are aware of how other people are thinking about you?
Should you care what they think?
Does having tattoos, body piercing, strange haircuts make you inconsiderate of other’s feelings if they do not like them?
Should you respect their feelings in this matter or should they respect your’s?
Is giving service to the community included in this law?
GUIDE LAW 4
FRIENDLY
• Kind; helpful
• A person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard
Do you have to be everybody’s friend?
Do you have to be friendly to everybody?
Is it appropriate to be friends to your parents?
Do friends gossip about each other?
SISTER
• Having a close relationship with another because of shared interests
What do you think this means when it comes to other guides?
What should you do to show this relationship with other guides?
GUIDE LAW 5
KIND TO ANIMALS
What do you think this law means?
What can we do to be more aware of this law?
Is there some type of service we can do to keep this law?
RESPECT ALL LIVING THINGS
• To show regard or consideration
• Respect is an important thing to give and to receive. Respect shows that you think that the other person has value and that you want to show them that
Do you have to respect everyone?
Do you have to respect someone just because they are older than you?
Do you have to respect someone just because they are your teacher, guide leader?
Do you have to respect someone just because they are your parent/s?
Why would you respect someone older than you?
Why would you respect your teacher, guide leader?
Why would you respect your parents?
Would you respect someone of a different religion?
Would you respect someone with completely different views from yours?
Would you respect terrorists even though they believe they are doing the right thing?
Do you have to respect everyone’s right to speak?
GUIDE LAW 6
OBEDIENCE
• To comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions
• To submit or conform in action to (some guiding principle, impulse, one's conscience, etc.).
Who do you think your parent’s obey- each other, the boss at work, the law- traffic rules, federal laws, state laws, local council laws- no littering etc, the police, fire brigade, ambulance, road traffic stop & go people, queues
Who does the Prime Minister obey- the people of Australia
Who do you think you should obey- parents, teachers, the law, guide leader, older siblings, the police etc?
Why should you obey these people?
GUIDE LAW 7
COURAGE
• The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear
• Have the courage of one's convictions, to act in accordance with one's beliefs, especially in spite of criticism.
Do you think standing up for something about which you feel strongly is courage?
Should you go to extremes to get people to take notice of your feelings about something, such as the war in Iran?
CHEERFUL
• Full of happiness
• Having positive thoughts and approach to life
• Enthusiastic
Do you have to be cheerful all the time?
What happens when something dreadful happens in your life- how do you stay positive?
Does counting you blessings help you in life?
Can enthusiastic and positive thoughts help you when you are down?
Can clinical depression be cured by positive thoughts?
GUIDE LAW 8
GOOD USE OF TIME
• Time management skills
• Prioritise
• Identify your needs
• Focus on activities
• Goal setting
Is time management necessary at this time in your life?
What is time management?
How do you prioritise?
Why set goals- short term, medium and long term ones?
GUIDE LAW 9
TAKES CARE OF HER OWN POSSESSIONS AND THOSE OF OTHER PEOPLE
Do you earn pocket money to buy goods?
Why bother to take of your own possessions?
What does it mean taking care of other people’s possessions?
What is wise use of equipment?
Would taking care of the environment be considered as this law?
Is leaving the television on and not watching breaking our laws?
GUIDE LAW 10
SELF CONTROL
• Control or restraint of oneself or one's actions, feelings, etc.
Why do we all have to exercise self control or self restraint?
Can loss of self control affect all the community?
Can I do what I like when I like and if not, why not?
Thursday, March 25, 2010
MOTHER'S DAY CRAFTS
BATH SALTS
Materials:
• Bottle or Jar
• Epsom Salts
• Food Colouring
• Perfume or Essential Oil
Instructions
• Combine the desired amount of Epsom salts (enough to fit in your bottle or jar) with food colouring.
• Mix well so colour is even.
• Add your perfume or essential oil and mix again.
• Spread the mixture out on a sheet of wax paper to dry for a couple of hours and then put it in the bottle or jar.
While the salts can be used right away, the perfume or essential oil will blend better with the salt if it is allowed to set in the jar for a few weeks.
BIRD BATH
Materials
• 16 inch or larger Terra Cotta Clay Pot
• 16 inch or larger Terra Cotta Clay Saucer
• Paint or Rub-ons
• Clear Acrylic Sealer Spray
Instructions
• Start out by wiping down your terra cotta pot and saucer with a damp cloth and let dry completely.
The decorating ideas are endless.
• You can find a neat stencil and paint it, or try sponge painting. For mine, I used simple rub-on decals available at pretty much any craft store.
• Decorate to your heart's content!
• The only real trick is to seal your bird bath well after you decorate it. I used several coats of clear acrylic sealer spray. Also, make sure you store your bird bath inside during cold weather months.
BLOOMING PENS
Materials
• Pen
• Silk or Plastic Flower with stem
• Wire Cutter
• Green Floral tape
Instructions
• Hold the flower next to the pen and clip the stem so it is about 1inch up from the tip of the pen
• The flower should sit on the end of the pen
• Remove leaves
• Hold the flower tightly and wrapt the entire length of the pen with floral tape
BODY GLITTER
Materials
• Aloe Vera Gel
• Glitter
• Food Colouring (optional)
• Small container (recycle old makeup containers or 35mm film containers, or look in stores that carry beads, crafts, or fishing tackle)
Instructions
• Fill your container about 3/4 full with the aloe Vera gel.
• If you are using food colouring, mix a few drops at a time in with your gel until you get the desired colour.
• Stir in a sprinkling of glitter at a time to avoid clumps. Add as much or as little glitter as you like.
• You can try larger glitter and even small shapes such as stars; or, for a more shimmering look, use fine glitter.
CANDY POT
Materials
• 3inch clay pot
• Oasis foam
• Wrapped Candy
• Paddle pop sticks
• Cellophane paper
• Hot glue gun
Instructions
• Paint clay pot to your own design
• Place oasis firm snugly in pot
• Hot glue wrapped candy to paddle pop sticks
• Wrap cellophane around candy
• Stick candy in foam
CANDY WREATH
Materials
• Wire coat hangers
• Wrapped candy
• Curling ribbon
• Wire cutters
• Scissors & pliers
• Duct tape if necessary
Instructions
• Straighten the hanger then cut it in half
• Bend one half into a circular shape twisting one end around the other to secure leaving about 3 inches of one free
• Bend that over to form a small circle or hook for hanging (use duct tape if necessary)
• Cut the curling ribbon into 8inch pieces
• Take one piece of candy and tie it to the centre of the ribbon then use the ribbon to tie the candy to the hanger
• Curl the ends of the ribbon
• Continue until wreath is full
FLAVOURED LIP GLOSS
Materials Needed:
• Powdered Cocoa Mix
• Petroleum Jelly
• Small Container
Instructions
• Put desired amount of petroleum jelly into a small glass bowl.
• Put it in a microwave for 30 seconds
• Take it out and stir.
• Continue doing this until the Vaseline is melted.
• Add the desired amount of cocoa powder (experiment!) and stir.
• Microwave for 30 more seconds and stir.
• Set it aside to cool.
• Once it is cool enough to handle, spoon it into a small container
• . Set it aside until the petroleum jelly gets firm, and then it is ready to use!
You can also use this recipe to make fruit lip gloss by using powdered juice mix instead of cocoa.
PLASTIC BAG WREATH
Material needed
• 3 Boxes of Regular, Plastic Sandwich Baggies
• 1 Wire Hanger
• Ribbons, Ornaments Etc. to Decorate (optional)
Instructions
Use the cheapest plastic sandwich baggies you can find.
• The bags with the 'ziplock' top do not work.
• Also, a white wire hanger works best, but and wire hanger will do.
• Start out by forming your wire hanger into the shape of a circle, leaving the hook on the top for hanging.
• One by one, take each baggie and tie it around the hanger in a normal knot.
• You do not need to make a double knot because one will work.
• Fill the hanger completely so the baggies are tied tightly together.
• Once your wire hanger is completely filled with the plastic baggies, it should look like a snowy, white wreath.
• You can embellish the wreath using small ornaments, ribbons etc.
• You can hang your beautiful wreath outside or inside. Not only will this wreath last for a long time, it will be waterproof!
SAND CANDLE HOLDER
Materials Needed:
• Jars
• Sand
• Food Colouring
• Ribbon
• Glue
Instructions:
• Place the sand in a glass or metal bowl and use the food colouring to tint it the desired colour (you can also use rice).
• Fill the jar about two thirds full with the coloured sand or rice.
• (It is easier to store these candle holders if you save the jar lids!)
• Glue and/or tie a ribbon around the top of the jar.
• Push a candle into the middle of the jar, pushing it into the sand.
SOAP
Materials:
• Mild Bar of Soap (I prefer Ivory)
• Warm water
• Cookie cutters
• Instructions:
Grate 1 cup of soap off the bar.
• Pour it in medium sized mixing bowl
• Start with 1/2 cut of warm water.
• Pour into the grated soap and knead to mix.
• Add more warm water, a little at a time, and continue to knead until all soap mixes in and it is the consistency of thick dough.
• If you want to make coloured bars of soap, mix food colouring in with the water.
• Once your water and soap is well blended, press mixture into cookies cutters.
• Set the cookie cutter on its side so the soap dries on both sides, or flip it often.
• Put in a dry place to dry for about 24 hours.
• Gently pop your soap out of the cookie cutter.
More: Instead of using cookie cutters, you can make miniature bars of home-made soap by pressing your mixtures into ice cube trays. You can also roll them into balls.
For a simple gift, tie a ribbon around the home-made bars of soap, or fill a small gift basket!
RING HOLDER
Materials Needed:
• Heavy Cardboard
• Paint or Markers
• Glue
• Tape
• Piece of Fabric
• Rice, Dried Beans, or Sand
• Ribbon
Instructions
• Trace your hand and part of your forearm (about 2-3 inches) on a piece of thick (corrugated) cardboard.
• Cut out the hand shape you just traced.
• You may need to use a utility knife with an adult's help!
• Use this cut-out to trace another hand shape, and cut it out also.
• Glue the 2 hand shapes together so they are facing the same direction.
• This double thickness will help make your jewellery and ring holder sturdier.
• Using the paint, decorate your hand shape. Use your imagination...
• You can paint it to look like a real hand complete with coloured nails and rings, or you can make it colourful to match your room!
• Paint one side and let it dry completely, and then paint the other side.
• Cut an approximate 18 inch circle out of the fabric.
• Working along the edge of the fabric, use a pair of scissors and make very small slits about every inch.
• You want the slits big enough only to be able to thread your ribbon through.
• Weave the ribbon through the slits in the fabric, going down one hole and up another until you get back to where you started.
• Pull a little on both ends of the ribbon until your fabric looks like a bowl shape.
• Place 1 - 2 cups of rice, dried beans, or sand in the fabric bowl shape until it is almost full.
• Stick the wrist section of the cardboard hand into the rice, dried beans, or sand.
• Once you get the hand shape secure, pull on both ends of the ribbon again to finish gathering your material.
• You want the fabric with the ribbon woven through it to be snug against your hand shape.
• Tie the ribbon into a bow!
• To help make this jewellery holder more stable, run a bead of glue along the section where the cardboard and ribbon meet.
• Always pick your jewellery holder up by the fabric base, never by the cardboard hand!
Materials:
• Bottle or Jar
• Epsom Salts
• Food Colouring
• Perfume or Essential Oil
Instructions
• Combine the desired amount of Epsom salts (enough to fit in your bottle or jar) with food colouring.
• Mix well so colour is even.
• Add your perfume or essential oil and mix again.
• Spread the mixture out on a sheet of wax paper to dry for a couple of hours and then put it in the bottle or jar.
While the salts can be used right away, the perfume or essential oil will blend better with the salt if it is allowed to set in the jar for a few weeks.
BIRD BATH
Materials
• 16 inch or larger Terra Cotta Clay Pot
• 16 inch or larger Terra Cotta Clay Saucer
• Paint or Rub-ons
• Clear Acrylic Sealer Spray
Instructions
• Start out by wiping down your terra cotta pot and saucer with a damp cloth and let dry completely.
The decorating ideas are endless.
• You can find a neat stencil and paint it, or try sponge painting. For mine, I used simple rub-on decals available at pretty much any craft store.
• Decorate to your heart's content!
• The only real trick is to seal your bird bath well after you decorate it. I used several coats of clear acrylic sealer spray. Also, make sure you store your bird bath inside during cold weather months.
BLOOMING PENS
Materials
• Pen
• Silk or Plastic Flower with stem
• Wire Cutter
• Green Floral tape
Instructions
• Hold the flower next to the pen and clip the stem so it is about 1inch up from the tip of the pen
• The flower should sit on the end of the pen
• Remove leaves
• Hold the flower tightly and wrapt the entire length of the pen with floral tape
BODY GLITTER
Materials
• Aloe Vera Gel
• Glitter
• Food Colouring (optional)
• Small container (recycle old makeup containers or 35mm film containers, or look in stores that carry beads, crafts, or fishing tackle)
Instructions
• Fill your container about 3/4 full with the aloe Vera gel.
• If you are using food colouring, mix a few drops at a time in with your gel until you get the desired colour.
• Stir in a sprinkling of glitter at a time to avoid clumps. Add as much or as little glitter as you like.
• You can try larger glitter and even small shapes such as stars; or, for a more shimmering look, use fine glitter.
CANDY POT
Materials
• 3inch clay pot
• Oasis foam
• Wrapped Candy
• Paddle pop sticks
• Cellophane paper
• Hot glue gun
Instructions
• Paint clay pot to your own design
• Place oasis firm snugly in pot
• Hot glue wrapped candy to paddle pop sticks
• Wrap cellophane around candy
• Stick candy in foam
CANDY WREATH
Materials
• Wire coat hangers
• Wrapped candy
• Curling ribbon
• Wire cutters
• Scissors & pliers
• Duct tape if necessary
Instructions
• Straighten the hanger then cut it in half
• Bend one half into a circular shape twisting one end around the other to secure leaving about 3 inches of one free
• Bend that over to form a small circle or hook for hanging (use duct tape if necessary)
• Cut the curling ribbon into 8inch pieces
• Take one piece of candy and tie it to the centre of the ribbon then use the ribbon to tie the candy to the hanger
• Curl the ends of the ribbon
• Continue until wreath is full
FLAVOURED LIP GLOSS
Materials Needed:
• Powdered Cocoa Mix
• Petroleum Jelly
• Small Container
Instructions
• Put desired amount of petroleum jelly into a small glass bowl.
• Put it in a microwave for 30 seconds
• Take it out and stir.
• Continue doing this until the Vaseline is melted.
• Add the desired amount of cocoa powder (experiment!) and stir.
• Microwave for 30 more seconds and stir.
• Set it aside to cool.
• Once it is cool enough to handle, spoon it into a small container
• . Set it aside until the petroleum jelly gets firm, and then it is ready to use!
You can also use this recipe to make fruit lip gloss by using powdered juice mix instead of cocoa.
PLASTIC BAG WREATH
Material needed
• 3 Boxes of Regular, Plastic Sandwich Baggies
• 1 Wire Hanger
• Ribbons, Ornaments Etc. to Decorate (optional)
Instructions
Use the cheapest plastic sandwich baggies you can find.
• The bags with the 'ziplock' top do not work.
• Also, a white wire hanger works best, but and wire hanger will do.
• Start out by forming your wire hanger into the shape of a circle, leaving the hook on the top for hanging.
• One by one, take each baggie and tie it around the hanger in a normal knot.
• You do not need to make a double knot because one will work.
• Fill the hanger completely so the baggies are tied tightly together.
• Once your wire hanger is completely filled with the plastic baggies, it should look like a snowy, white wreath.
• You can embellish the wreath using small ornaments, ribbons etc.
• You can hang your beautiful wreath outside or inside. Not only will this wreath last for a long time, it will be waterproof!
SAND CANDLE HOLDER
Materials Needed:
• Jars
• Sand
• Food Colouring
• Ribbon
• Glue
Instructions:
• Place the sand in a glass or metal bowl and use the food colouring to tint it the desired colour (you can also use rice).
• Fill the jar about two thirds full with the coloured sand or rice.
• (It is easier to store these candle holders if you save the jar lids!)
• Glue and/or tie a ribbon around the top of the jar.
• Push a candle into the middle of the jar, pushing it into the sand.
SOAP
Materials:
• Mild Bar of Soap (I prefer Ivory)
• Warm water
• Cookie cutters
• Instructions:
Grate 1 cup of soap off the bar.
• Pour it in medium sized mixing bowl
• Start with 1/2 cut of warm water.
• Pour into the grated soap and knead to mix.
• Add more warm water, a little at a time, and continue to knead until all soap mixes in and it is the consistency of thick dough.
• If you want to make coloured bars of soap, mix food colouring in with the water.
• Once your water and soap is well blended, press mixture into cookies cutters.
• Set the cookie cutter on its side so the soap dries on both sides, or flip it often.
• Put in a dry place to dry for about 24 hours.
• Gently pop your soap out of the cookie cutter.
More: Instead of using cookie cutters, you can make miniature bars of home-made soap by pressing your mixtures into ice cube trays. You can also roll them into balls.
For a simple gift, tie a ribbon around the home-made bars of soap, or fill a small gift basket!
RING HOLDER
Materials Needed:
• Heavy Cardboard
• Paint or Markers
• Glue
• Tape
• Piece of Fabric
• Rice, Dried Beans, or Sand
• Ribbon
Instructions
• Trace your hand and part of your forearm (about 2-3 inches) on a piece of thick (corrugated) cardboard.
• Cut out the hand shape you just traced.
• You may need to use a utility knife with an adult's help!
• Use this cut-out to trace another hand shape, and cut it out also.
• Glue the 2 hand shapes together so they are facing the same direction.
• This double thickness will help make your jewellery and ring holder sturdier.
• Using the paint, decorate your hand shape. Use your imagination...
• You can paint it to look like a real hand complete with coloured nails and rings, or you can make it colourful to match your room!
• Paint one side and let it dry completely, and then paint the other side.
• Cut an approximate 18 inch circle out of the fabric.
• Working along the edge of the fabric, use a pair of scissors and make very small slits about every inch.
• You want the slits big enough only to be able to thread your ribbon through.
• Weave the ribbon through the slits in the fabric, going down one hole and up another until you get back to where you started.
• Pull a little on both ends of the ribbon until your fabric looks like a bowl shape.
• Place 1 - 2 cups of rice, dried beans, or sand in the fabric bowl shape until it is almost full.
• Stick the wrist section of the cardboard hand into the rice, dried beans, or sand.
• Once you get the hand shape secure, pull on both ends of the ribbon again to finish gathering your material.
• You want the fabric with the ribbon woven through it to be snug against your hand shape.
• Tie the ribbon into a bow!
• To help make this jewellery holder more stable, run a bead of glue along the section where the cardboard and ribbon meet.
• Always pick your jewellery holder up by the fabric base, never by the cardboard hand!
CRAFT IDEAS
60 SECOND HATS
MATERIALS
• Large piece of paper such as gift wrap or newspaper.
• Masking Tape
• Ball or Bucket
INSTRUCTIONS
• Place paper centred over ball or upside-down bucket.
• Press paper with hands around bucket or top half of ball to shape.
• Hold in place while second person wraps large pieces of tape around to make hat band.
• Remove from ball or bucket.
• Decorate.
DANGLING BEAD PENCIL
Decorate a pencil using ribbon and beads. Make them in your favourite colours, your school colours, and many other designs!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Pencil
Ribbon (about 1/8-inch wide)
Various Beads (pony beads work well)
Tacky Glue
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Carefully remove the eraser from the end of the pencil and set it aside.
• Cut a piece of ribbon about 8 inches long. String one bead onto the ribbon, hold both ends together and push the bead into the centre.
• String other beads as desired by pushing both ends of the ribbon through each hole and push the beads down to rest on the first one.
• Once you have the bead design you want, trim the ends of the ribbon so there is about 1 inch extra.
• Put a few drops of glue into the eraser hole on the end of the pencil.
• Lay the ends of the ribbon into the eraser hole and then gently work the eraser back into the hole, on top of the ribbon.
• Let dry.
BEADED CURTAIN
Materials Needed:
• Neon Straws
• Yarn
• Artificial Flowers (optional)
• Novelty beads
Instructions
• Cut the straws into 2" sections and thread them onto 5' lengths of yarn interspersing flowers at various intervals
• Place novelty beads at the ends and hang the strands from small hooks and the result is not only fabulous but much more durable!
BIRD BATH
Materials
• 16 inch or larger Terra Cotta Clay Pot
• 16 inch or larger Terra Cotta Clay Saucer
• Paint or Rub-ons
• Clear Acrylic Sealer Spray
Instructions
• Start out by wiping down your terra cotta pot and saucer with a damp cloth and let dry completely.
The decorating ideas are endless.
• You can find a neat stencil and paint it, or try sponge painting. For mine, I used simple rub-on decals available at pretty much any craft store.
• Decorate to your heart's content!
• The only real trick is to seal your bird bath well after you decorate it. I used several coats of clear acrylic sealer spray. Also, make sure you store your bird bath inside during cold weather months.
BLOOMING PENS
Materials
• Pen
• Silk or Plastic Flower with stem
• Wire Cutter
• Green Floral tape
Instructions
• Hold the flower next to the pen and clip the stem so it is about 1inch up from the tip of the pen
• The flower should sit on the end of the pen
• Remove leaves
• Hold the flower tightly and wrapt the entire length of the pen with floral tape
CANDY WREATH
Materials
• Wire coat hangers
• Wrapped candy
• Curling ribbon
• Wire cutters
• Scissors & pliers
• Duct tape if necessary
Instructions
• Straighten the hanger then cut it in half
• Bend one half into a circular shape twisting one end around the other to secure leaving about 3 inches of one free
• Bend that over to form a small circle or hook for hanging (use duct tape if necessary)
• Cut the curling ribbon into 8inch pieces
• Take one piece of candy and tie it to the centre of the ribbon then use the ribbon to tie the candy to the hanger
• Curl the ends of the ribbon
• Continue until wreath is full
FLAVOURED LIP GLOSS
Materials Needed:
• Powdered Cocoa Mix
• Petroleum Jelly
• Small Container
Instructions
• Put desired amount of petroleum jelly into a small glass bowl.
• Put it in a microwave for 30 seconds
• Take it out and stir.
• Continue doing this until the Vaseline is melted.
• Add the desired amount of cocoa powder (experiment!) and stir.
• Microwave for 30 more seconds and stir.
• Set it aside to cool.
• Once it is cool enough to handle, spoon it into a small container
• . Set it aside until the petroleum jelly gets firm, and then it is ready to use!
You can also use this recipe to make fruit lip gloss by using powdered juice mix instead of cocoa.
PLASTER OF PARIS MOULDING
Materials Needed:
• Plaster of Paris
• Plastic Candy Moulds
• Paint and/or Markers
• Jewellery Findings and/or Magnet strips (optional)
Instructions:
• Mix plaster of Paris according to directions; do not get it too thick since it dries quickly.
• Pour into candy mould.
• Let set and harden.
• When dry, remove from mould and allow to dry thoroughly.
• Clean excess plaster off edges.
• Use paint or permanent markers to decorate the item.
• If small enough, you can glue a magnet on the back and use as a fridge magnet
PLASTIC BAG WREATH
Material needed
• 3 Boxes of Regular, Plastic Sandwich Baggies
• 1 Wire Hanger
• Ribbons, Ornaments Etc. to Decorate (optional)
Instructions
Use the cheapest plastic sandwich baggies you can find.
• The bags with the 'ziplock' top do not work.
• Also, a white wire hanger works best, but and wire hanger will do.
• Start out by forming your wire hanger into the shape of a circle, leaving the hook on the top for hanging.
• One by one, take each baggie and tie it around the hanger in a normal knot.
• You do not need to make a double knot because one will work.
• Fill the hanger completely so the baggies are tied tightly together.
• Once your wire hanger is completely filled with the plastic baggies, it should look like a snowy, white wreath.
• You can embellish the wreath using small ornaments, ribbons etc.
• You can hang your beautiful wreath outside or inside. Not only will this wreath last for a long time, it will be waterproof!
SAND CANDLE HOLDER
Materials Needed:
• Jars
• Sand
• Food Colouring
• Ribbon
• Glue
Instructions:
• Place the sand in a glass or metal bowl and use the food colouring to tint it the desired colour (you can also use rice).
• Fill the jar about two thirds full with the coloured sand or rice.
• (It is easier to store these candle holders if you save the jar lids!)
• Glue and/or tie a ribbon around the top of the jar.
• Push a candle into the middle of the jar, pushing it into the sand.
SOAP
Materials:
• Mild Bar of Soap (I prefer Ivory)
• Warm water
• Cookie cutters
• Instructions:
Grate 1 cup of soap off the bar.
• Pour it in medium sized mixing bowl
• Start with 1/2 cut of warm water.
• Pour into the grated soap and knead to mix.
• Add more warm water, a little at a time, and continue to knead until all soap mixes in and it is the consistency of thick dough.
• If you want to make coloured bars of soap, mix food colouring in with the water.
• Once your water and soap is well blended, press mixture into cookies cutters.
• Set the cookie cutter on its side so the soap dries on both sides, or flip it often.
• Put in a dry place to dry for about 24 hours.
• Gently pop your soap out of the cookie cutter.
More: Instead of using cookie cutters, you can make miniature bars of home-made soap by pressing your mixtures into ice cube trays. You can also roll them into balls.
For a simple gift, tie a ribbon around the home-made bars of soap, or fill a small gift basket!
RING HOLDER
Materials Needed:
• Heavy Cardboard
• Paint or Markers
• Glue
• Tape
• Piece of Fabric
• Rice, Dried Beans, or Sand
• Ribbon
Instructions
• Trace your hand and part of your forearm (about 2-3 inches) on a piece of thick (corrugated) cardboard.
• Cut out the hand shape you just traced.
• You may need to use a utility knife with an adult's help!
• Use this cut-out to trace another hand shape, and cut it out also.
• Glue the 2 hand shapes together so they are facing the same direction.
• This double thickness will help make your jewellery and ring holder sturdier.
• Using the paint, decorate your hand shape. Use your imagination...
• You can paint it to look like a real hand complete with coloured nails and rings, or you can make it colourful to match your room!
• Paint one side and let it dry completely, and then paint the other side.
• Cut an approximate 18 inch circle out of the fabric.
• Working along the edge of the fabric, use a pair of scissors and make very small slits about every inch.
• You want the slits big enough only to be able to thread your ribbon through.
• Weave the ribbon through the slits in the fabric, going down one hole and up another until you get back to where you started.
• Pull a little on both ends of the ribbon until your fabric looks like a bowl shape.
• Place 1 - 2 cups of rice, dried beans, or sand in the fabric bowl shape until it is almost full.
• Stick the wrist section of the cardboard hand into the rice, dried beans, or sand.
• Once you get the hand shape secure, pull on both ends of the ribbon again to finish gathering your material.
• You want the fabric with the ribbon woven through it to be snug against your hand shape.
• Tie the ribbon into a bow!
• To help make this jewellery holder more stable, run a bead of glue along the section where the cardboard and ribbon meet.
• Always pick your jewellery holder up by the fabric base, never by the cardboard hand!
MATERIALS
• Large piece of paper such as gift wrap or newspaper.
• Masking Tape
• Ball or Bucket
INSTRUCTIONS
• Place paper centred over ball or upside-down bucket.
• Press paper with hands around bucket or top half of ball to shape.
• Hold in place while second person wraps large pieces of tape around to make hat band.
• Remove from ball or bucket.
• Decorate.
DANGLING BEAD PENCIL
Decorate a pencil using ribbon and beads. Make them in your favourite colours, your school colours, and many other designs!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Pencil
Ribbon (about 1/8-inch wide)
Various Beads (pony beads work well)
Tacky Glue
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Carefully remove the eraser from the end of the pencil and set it aside.
• Cut a piece of ribbon about 8 inches long. String one bead onto the ribbon, hold both ends together and push the bead into the centre.
• String other beads as desired by pushing both ends of the ribbon through each hole and push the beads down to rest on the first one.
• Once you have the bead design you want, trim the ends of the ribbon so there is about 1 inch extra.
• Put a few drops of glue into the eraser hole on the end of the pencil.
• Lay the ends of the ribbon into the eraser hole and then gently work the eraser back into the hole, on top of the ribbon.
• Let dry.
BEADED CURTAIN
Materials Needed:
• Neon Straws
• Yarn
• Artificial Flowers (optional)
• Novelty beads
Instructions
• Cut the straws into 2" sections and thread them onto 5' lengths of yarn interspersing flowers at various intervals
• Place novelty beads at the ends and hang the strands from small hooks and the result is not only fabulous but much more durable!
BIRD BATH
Materials
• 16 inch or larger Terra Cotta Clay Pot
• 16 inch or larger Terra Cotta Clay Saucer
• Paint or Rub-ons
• Clear Acrylic Sealer Spray
Instructions
• Start out by wiping down your terra cotta pot and saucer with a damp cloth and let dry completely.
The decorating ideas are endless.
• You can find a neat stencil and paint it, or try sponge painting. For mine, I used simple rub-on decals available at pretty much any craft store.
• Decorate to your heart's content!
• The only real trick is to seal your bird bath well after you decorate it. I used several coats of clear acrylic sealer spray. Also, make sure you store your bird bath inside during cold weather months.
BLOOMING PENS
Materials
• Pen
• Silk or Plastic Flower with stem
• Wire Cutter
• Green Floral tape
Instructions
• Hold the flower next to the pen and clip the stem so it is about 1inch up from the tip of the pen
• The flower should sit on the end of the pen
• Remove leaves
• Hold the flower tightly and wrapt the entire length of the pen with floral tape
CANDY WREATH
Materials
• Wire coat hangers
• Wrapped candy
• Curling ribbon
• Wire cutters
• Scissors & pliers
• Duct tape if necessary
Instructions
• Straighten the hanger then cut it in half
• Bend one half into a circular shape twisting one end around the other to secure leaving about 3 inches of one free
• Bend that over to form a small circle or hook for hanging (use duct tape if necessary)
• Cut the curling ribbon into 8inch pieces
• Take one piece of candy and tie it to the centre of the ribbon then use the ribbon to tie the candy to the hanger
• Curl the ends of the ribbon
• Continue until wreath is full
FLAVOURED LIP GLOSS
Materials Needed:
• Powdered Cocoa Mix
• Petroleum Jelly
• Small Container
Instructions
• Put desired amount of petroleum jelly into a small glass bowl.
• Put it in a microwave for 30 seconds
• Take it out and stir.
• Continue doing this until the Vaseline is melted.
• Add the desired amount of cocoa powder (experiment!) and stir.
• Microwave for 30 more seconds and stir.
• Set it aside to cool.
• Once it is cool enough to handle, spoon it into a small container
• . Set it aside until the petroleum jelly gets firm, and then it is ready to use!
You can also use this recipe to make fruit lip gloss by using powdered juice mix instead of cocoa.
PLASTER OF PARIS MOULDING
Materials Needed:
• Plaster of Paris
• Plastic Candy Moulds
• Paint and/or Markers
• Jewellery Findings and/or Magnet strips (optional)
Instructions:
• Mix plaster of Paris according to directions; do not get it too thick since it dries quickly.
• Pour into candy mould.
• Let set and harden.
• When dry, remove from mould and allow to dry thoroughly.
• Clean excess plaster off edges.
• Use paint or permanent markers to decorate the item.
• If small enough, you can glue a magnet on the back and use as a fridge magnet
PLASTIC BAG WREATH
Material needed
• 3 Boxes of Regular, Plastic Sandwich Baggies
• 1 Wire Hanger
• Ribbons, Ornaments Etc. to Decorate (optional)
Instructions
Use the cheapest plastic sandwich baggies you can find.
• The bags with the 'ziplock' top do not work.
• Also, a white wire hanger works best, but and wire hanger will do.
• Start out by forming your wire hanger into the shape of a circle, leaving the hook on the top for hanging.
• One by one, take each baggie and tie it around the hanger in a normal knot.
• You do not need to make a double knot because one will work.
• Fill the hanger completely so the baggies are tied tightly together.
• Once your wire hanger is completely filled with the plastic baggies, it should look like a snowy, white wreath.
• You can embellish the wreath using small ornaments, ribbons etc.
• You can hang your beautiful wreath outside or inside. Not only will this wreath last for a long time, it will be waterproof!
SAND CANDLE HOLDER
Materials Needed:
• Jars
• Sand
• Food Colouring
• Ribbon
• Glue
Instructions:
• Place the sand in a glass or metal bowl and use the food colouring to tint it the desired colour (you can also use rice).
• Fill the jar about two thirds full with the coloured sand or rice.
• (It is easier to store these candle holders if you save the jar lids!)
• Glue and/or tie a ribbon around the top of the jar.
• Push a candle into the middle of the jar, pushing it into the sand.
SOAP
Materials:
• Mild Bar of Soap (I prefer Ivory)
• Warm water
• Cookie cutters
• Instructions:
Grate 1 cup of soap off the bar.
• Pour it in medium sized mixing bowl
• Start with 1/2 cut of warm water.
• Pour into the grated soap and knead to mix.
• Add more warm water, a little at a time, and continue to knead until all soap mixes in and it is the consistency of thick dough.
• If you want to make coloured bars of soap, mix food colouring in with the water.
• Once your water and soap is well blended, press mixture into cookies cutters.
• Set the cookie cutter on its side so the soap dries on both sides, or flip it often.
• Put in a dry place to dry for about 24 hours.
• Gently pop your soap out of the cookie cutter.
More: Instead of using cookie cutters, you can make miniature bars of home-made soap by pressing your mixtures into ice cube trays. You can also roll them into balls.
For a simple gift, tie a ribbon around the home-made bars of soap, or fill a small gift basket!
RING HOLDER
Materials Needed:
• Heavy Cardboard
• Paint or Markers
• Glue
• Tape
• Piece of Fabric
• Rice, Dried Beans, or Sand
• Ribbon
Instructions
• Trace your hand and part of your forearm (about 2-3 inches) on a piece of thick (corrugated) cardboard.
• Cut out the hand shape you just traced.
• You may need to use a utility knife with an adult's help!
• Use this cut-out to trace another hand shape, and cut it out also.
• Glue the 2 hand shapes together so they are facing the same direction.
• This double thickness will help make your jewellery and ring holder sturdier.
• Using the paint, decorate your hand shape. Use your imagination...
• You can paint it to look like a real hand complete with coloured nails and rings, or you can make it colourful to match your room!
• Paint one side and let it dry completely, and then paint the other side.
• Cut an approximate 18 inch circle out of the fabric.
• Working along the edge of the fabric, use a pair of scissors and make very small slits about every inch.
• You want the slits big enough only to be able to thread your ribbon through.
• Weave the ribbon through the slits in the fabric, going down one hole and up another until you get back to where you started.
• Pull a little on both ends of the ribbon until your fabric looks like a bowl shape.
• Place 1 - 2 cups of rice, dried beans, or sand in the fabric bowl shape until it is almost full.
• Stick the wrist section of the cardboard hand into the rice, dried beans, or sand.
• Once you get the hand shape secure, pull on both ends of the ribbon again to finish gathering your material.
• You want the fabric with the ribbon woven through it to be snug against your hand shape.
• Tie the ribbon into a bow!
• To help make this jewellery holder more stable, run a bead of glue along the section where the cardboard and ribbon meet.
• Always pick your jewellery holder up by the fabric base, never by the cardboard hand!
ANIMAL CRAFT IDEAS- BAT WREATH
Materials:
Ring of cardboard (empty cereal boxes work wonderfully)
construction paper (black)
scissors
glue
small piece of wool
Instructions:
Trace a small plate and a large plate onto a piece of old cardboard.
Empty cereal boxes or frozen dinner boxes work well as a source of recycled cardboard.
It doesn't matter if you go over the folds of the cardboard
Cut a small strip of cardboard and glue it onto the back of the ring over any folds in the cardboard.This will reinforce the ring.
Cut strips of construction paper (about 1 1/2 inches by 4 inches)
glue the strips into rolls (like making a paper chain)
Glue the rolls of construction paper onto the wreath. We made them all black, but you could use black and orange or black, orange and green.
Fold a piece of black construction paper in half and cut out a 1/2 bat shape (this will make both wings of the bat symmetrical). Use white pencil crayon to draw on facial features.
Tape a small piece of wool to the bat and the wreath so it hangs in the middle.
Ring of cardboard (empty cereal boxes work wonderfully)
construction paper (black)
scissors
glue
small piece of wool
Instructions:
Trace a small plate and a large plate onto a piece of old cardboard.
Empty cereal boxes or frozen dinner boxes work well as a source of recycled cardboard.
It doesn't matter if you go over the folds of the cardboard
Cut a small strip of cardboard and glue it onto the back of the ring over any folds in the cardboard.This will reinforce the ring.
Cut strips of construction paper (about 1 1/2 inches by 4 inches)
glue the strips into rolls (like making a paper chain)
Glue the rolls of construction paper onto the wreath. We made them all black, but you could use black and orange or black, orange and green.
Fold a piece of black construction paper in half and cut out a 1/2 bat shape (this will make both wings of the bat symmetrical). Use white pencil crayon to draw on facial features.
Tape a small piece of wool to the bat and the wreath so it hangs in the middle.
GUIDE'S OWN PRAYERS AND READINGS
PRAYERS / READINGS / STORIES
PRAYERS
Write prayers of thanks. For example: for the gift of sight - to be able to see the beauty of nature, to see a smile, tears of joy or sadness, familiar faces.
THANKSGIVING
Hold up cards of the individual letters of the word THANKSGIVING as thoughts are shared for each letter. That is:
• T is for togetherness and time spent with friends and family and at Guides.
• H is for happiness, harmony and honesty.
• A is for ability to learn new things and serve others
• N is for never giving up because we know we have our sisters in Guiding to help us
• K is for kindness for all people and animals
• S is for smile which costs nothing but gives much
• G is for giving of our time to help others which enriches those who receive it but does not make us poorer
• I is for I will follow the Promise & Law so I can live a better life
• V is for virtues which we will learn from following the Law & Promise
• I is for introducing others to our wonderful world of Guiding
• N is for nature and our need to help our environment
• G is for grateful for being alive and able to enjoy our lives
STORIES OF THE HEART:
• of people who experienced adversity and were still thankful, such as Helen Keller,
• of those who tried to make life better for others, like Mother Theresa or Dr John Flynn of the Inland (Royal Flying Doctor Service)
• Stories of the Dreamtime
READINGS
• Find readings by Helen Steiner Rice or in your Holy Book or from Sharing or Searching.
READING 1
I wish you enough sunshine to keep your attitude bright
I wish you enough rain to make you appreciate the sunshine more
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joy in life appears much bigger than it is
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your longing
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all you posses
I wish you enough Hellos to get you through the final goodbye
READING 2 Lord Baden Powell
I believe that God put us in this jolly world to be happy and enjoy life. Happiness doesn’t come from being rich, nor successful nor by self indulgence. Happiness is to make yourself strong & healthy while you are young so that you can enjoy life as a woman. The real way to happiness is by giving out happiness to other people. Try and leave this world a little better than you find it.
READING 3
A smile costs nothing to give but gives much. It enriches those who receive it without make us poorer for giving it. It takes but a moment but the memory of it can last forever. None is so rich or might they can go without a smile. A smile creates happiness, foster goodwill and is a sign of friendship. A smile cannot be bought, begged or borrowed for it has no value if it is not given away. If someone does not smile give them one of yours
READING 4
When I became a guide I made a promise to myself and to everyone else. A promise which I am committed to keep, no matter what happens in my life, no matter how I feel at any time.
A promise to do my nest, my very best and not just a best which is half hearted or second rate. A promise to do my duty to God, remembering that God that has many different names and many different meanings to us all. A promise to serve the Queen and my country so I can improve our lives here.
A promise to help other people whoever they are: not just people I know, not just people who look like me, not just when it suits me but whenever & wherever help is needed. W promise to keep the Guide law, whatever I am doing, day by day: to keep it so that other people can be sure I have the qualities that they expect of me- courage & loyalty, resect & consideration and self control
READING 5
Let us forgive and forget our differences
Let us strive for a better future for the world
Let there always be peace & no more wards
Peace is what everyone wants but do not always remember to keep
Let the example begin with me
READING 6
It is hard to be honest, to apologise, to always smile, to begin all over again
It is hard to make the best of things, to keep your temper, to admit error
It is hard to take advice, to forgive and forget, to help other people
BUT IS PAYS
READING 7
SOME THINGS TO LEARN ABOUT NOAH’S ARK
Plan ahead- it was not raining when Noah built the Ark
Stay fit- when you are 600 years old someone might ask you to do something really big
Don’t listen to negative criticism- do what has to be done
Speed is not always an advantage- the cheetahs were on board, but so were the snails
Don’t forget we are all in the same boat
Remember that amateurs built the Ark- professionals built the Titanic
Do not miss the boat
READING 8
SOME THINGS TO LEARN FROM DOGS
Allow the experience of fresh air and wind in your face to be pure ecstasy
When a loved one comes home always run to greet them
Run, romp and play daily
Be loyal
Never pretend to be something your are not
If want you want lies buried, dig until you find it
When someone is having a day, be quiet, sit close and love them
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk
Thrive on attention and let people touch you
PRAYERS
Write prayers of thanks. For example: for the gift of sight - to be able to see the beauty of nature, to see a smile, tears of joy or sadness, familiar faces.
THANKSGIVING
Hold up cards of the individual letters of the word THANKSGIVING as thoughts are shared for each letter. That is:
• T is for togetherness and time spent with friends and family and at Guides.
• H is for happiness, harmony and honesty.
• A is for ability to learn new things and serve others
• N is for never giving up because we know we have our sisters in Guiding to help us
• K is for kindness for all people and animals
• S is for smile which costs nothing but gives much
• G is for giving of our time to help others which enriches those who receive it but does not make us poorer
• I is for I will follow the Promise & Law so I can live a better life
• V is for virtues which we will learn from following the Law & Promise
• I is for introducing others to our wonderful world of Guiding
• N is for nature and our need to help our environment
• G is for grateful for being alive and able to enjoy our lives
STORIES OF THE HEART:
• of people who experienced adversity and were still thankful, such as Helen Keller,
• of those who tried to make life better for others, like Mother Theresa or Dr John Flynn of the Inland (Royal Flying Doctor Service)
• Stories of the Dreamtime
READINGS
• Find readings by Helen Steiner Rice or in your Holy Book or from Sharing or Searching.
READING 1
I wish you enough sunshine to keep your attitude bright
I wish you enough rain to make you appreciate the sunshine more
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joy in life appears much bigger than it is
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your longing
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all you posses
I wish you enough Hellos to get you through the final goodbye
READING 2 Lord Baden Powell
I believe that God put us in this jolly world to be happy and enjoy life. Happiness doesn’t come from being rich, nor successful nor by self indulgence. Happiness is to make yourself strong & healthy while you are young so that you can enjoy life as a woman. The real way to happiness is by giving out happiness to other people. Try and leave this world a little better than you find it.
READING 3
A smile costs nothing to give but gives much. It enriches those who receive it without make us poorer for giving it. It takes but a moment but the memory of it can last forever. None is so rich or might they can go without a smile. A smile creates happiness, foster goodwill and is a sign of friendship. A smile cannot be bought, begged or borrowed for it has no value if it is not given away. If someone does not smile give them one of yours
READING 4
When I became a guide I made a promise to myself and to everyone else. A promise which I am committed to keep, no matter what happens in my life, no matter how I feel at any time.
A promise to do my nest, my very best and not just a best which is half hearted or second rate. A promise to do my duty to God, remembering that God that has many different names and many different meanings to us all. A promise to serve the Queen and my country so I can improve our lives here.
A promise to help other people whoever they are: not just people I know, not just people who look like me, not just when it suits me but whenever & wherever help is needed. W promise to keep the Guide law, whatever I am doing, day by day: to keep it so that other people can be sure I have the qualities that they expect of me- courage & loyalty, resect & consideration and self control
READING 5
Let us forgive and forget our differences
Let us strive for a better future for the world
Let there always be peace & no more wards
Peace is what everyone wants but do not always remember to keep
Let the example begin with me
READING 6
It is hard to be honest, to apologise, to always smile, to begin all over again
It is hard to make the best of things, to keep your temper, to admit error
It is hard to take advice, to forgive and forget, to help other people
BUT IS PAYS
READING 7
SOME THINGS TO LEARN ABOUT NOAH’S ARK
Plan ahead- it was not raining when Noah built the Ark
Stay fit- when you are 600 years old someone might ask you to do something really big
Don’t listen to negative criticism- do what has to be done
Speed is not always an advantage- the cheetahs were on board, but so were the snails
Don’t forget we are all in the same boat
Remember that amateurs built the Ark- professionals built the Titanic
Do not miss the boat
READING 8
SOME THINGS TO LEARN FROM DOGS
Allow the experience of fresh air and wind in your face to be pure ecstasy
When a loved one comes home always run to greet them
Run, romp and play daily
Be loyal
Never pretend to be something your are not
If want you want lies buried, dig until you find it
When someone is having a day, be quiet, sit close and love them
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk
Thrive on attention and let people touch you
GUIDE'S OWN SONGS
SONGS
I CAME FROM THE DREAMTIME
I came from the dreamtime
From the dusty red-soil plains
I am the ancient heart
The keeper of the flames
I stood upon the rocky shore
I watched the tall ships come
For forty thousand years I’ve been the first Australian
I came upon the prison ships
Bound down by iron chains
I cured the land, endured the lash
And waited for the rains
I'm a settler
I'm a farmers wife
On a dry and barren run
A convict and a free man
I became Australian
I’m a daughter of a digger
Who sought the mother load
The girl became a women
On the long and dusty road
I’m a child of the depression
I saw the good time come
I’m a bushy, I’M a battler
I am Australian
Chorus:
We are one but we are many and from all the lands on earth we come
We'll share a dream and sing with one voice
I am, you are, we are Australian
I’m a teller of stories
I’m a singer of songs
I am Albert Namajera and I paint the ghostly gums
I’m Clancy on his horse
I’m Ned Kelly on the run
I’m the one who waltzed Matilda
I am Australian
I’m the hot wind from the desert
I’m the black soil of the plain
I’m the mountains and the valleys
I’m the drowned and flooding rains
I am the rock
I am the sky, the rivers when they run
the spirit of this great land
I am Australian
I STILL CALL AUSTRALIA HOME
I've been to cities that never close down
From New York to Rio and Olde London Towne
But no matter how far or how wide I roam
I still call Australia home
I'm always travelling, I love being free
And so I keep leaving the sun and the sea
But my heart lies waiting over the foam
I still call Australia home
All the sons and daughters spinning 'round the world
Away from their family and friends
Yet the world gets older and colder
It's good to know where your journey end
Someday we'll all be together again
When all of the ships come back to the shore
I realize something I've always known
I still call Australia
Still call Australia
Still call Australia home
WALTZING MATILDA
Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong
Under the shade of a coolabah tree,
And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled,
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
Down came a jumbuck to drink at that billabong,
Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee,
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag,
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me"
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag,
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
Up rode the squatter, mounted on his thoroughbred,
Down came the troopers, one, two, three,
Where's that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker bag?
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda
you’ll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
Where's that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker bag?"
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me"
Up jumped the swagman and sprang into the billabong,
You'll never take me alive, said he,
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong,
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong,
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me.
Oh, You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
LAND DOWN UNDER
Travelling in a fried-out Kombi
On a hippie trail, head full of zombie
I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She took me in and gave me breakfast
And she said...
Do you come from a land down under?
Where women glow and men plunder?
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover!
Buying bread from a man in Brussels
He was six-foot-four and full of muscles
I said, Do you speak-a my language?
He just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich
And he said...
I come from a land down under
Where beer does flow and men chunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover!
Lyin' in a den in Bombay
With a slack jaw, and not much to say
I said to the man, Are you trying to tempt me
Because I come from the land of plenty?
And he said...
Do you come from a land down under?
Where women glow and men plunder?
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover!
Yeah!
Living in a land down under
Where women glow and men plunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover!
Living in a land down under
Where women glow and men plunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover!
HOME AMONG THE GUM TREES
I've been around the world a couple
of times or maybe more
I've seen the sights, I've had delights
On every foreign shore
But when my friends all ask me the place
that I adore I tell them right away
(Chorus)
Give me a home among the gum trees
With lots of plum trees
A sheep or two, a kangaroo
A clothes-line out the back
Verandah out the front
And an old rocking chair
You can see me in the kitchen
Cookin' up a roast
Or Vegemite on toast
Just you and me, a cup of tea
Later on we'll settle down
And mull up on the porch
And watch the possums play
(Chorus)
Some people like their houses
With fences all around
Others live in mansions
And some beneath the ground
But me, I like the bush, you know
With rabbits running 'round
And a pumpkin vine out the back
I CAME FROM THE DREAMTIME
I came from the dreamtime
From the dusty red-soil plains
I am the ancient heart
The keeper of the flames
I stood upon the rocky shore
I watched the tall ships come
For forty thousand years I’ve been the first Australian
I came upon the prison ships
Bound down by iron chains
I cured the land, endured the lash
And waited for the rains
I'm a settler
I'm a farmers wife
On a dry and barren run
A convict and a free man
I became Australian
I’m a daughter of a digger
Who sought the mother load
The girl became a women
On the long and dusty road
I’m a child of the depression
I saw the good time come
I’m a bushy, I’M a battler
I am Australian
Chorus:
We are one but we are many and from all the lands on earth we come
We'll share a dream and sing with one voice
I am, you are, we are Australian
I’m a teller of stories
I’m a singer of songs
I am Albert Namajera and I paint the ghostly gums
I’m Clancy on his horse
I’m Ned Kelly on the run
I’m the one who waltzed Matilda
I am Australian
I’m the hot wind from the desert
I’m the black soil of the plain
I’m the mountains and the valleys
I’m the drowned and flooding rains
I am the rock
I am the sky, the rivers when they run
the spirit of this great land
I am Australian
I STILL CALL AUSTRALIA HOME
I've been to cities that never close down
From New York to Rio and Olde London Towne
But no matter how far or how wide I roam
I still call Australia home
I'm always travelling, I love being free
And so I keep leaving the sun and the sea
But my heart lies waiting over the foam
I still call Australia home
All the sons and daughters spinning 'round the world
Away from their family and friends
Yet the world gets older and colder
It's good to know where your journey end
Someday we'll all be together again
When all of the ships come back to the shore
I realize something I've always known
I still call Australia
Still call Australia
Still call Australia home
WALTZING MATILDA
Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong
Under the shade of a coolabah tree,
And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled,
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
Down came a jumbuck to drink at that billabong,
Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee,
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag,
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me"
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag,
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
Up rode the squatter, mounted on his thoroughbred,
Down came the troopers, one, two, three,
Where's that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker bag?
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda
you’ll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
Where's that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker bag?"
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me"
Up jumped the swagman and sprang into the billabong,
You'll never take me alive, said he,
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong,
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong,
You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me.
Oh, You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me
LAND DOWN UNDER
Travelling in a fried-out Kombi
On a hippie trail, head full of zombie
I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She took me in and gave me breakfast
And she said...
Do you come from a land down under?
Where women glow and men plunder?
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover!
Buying bread from a man in Brussels
He was six-foot-four and full of muscles
I said, Do you speak-a my language?
He just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich
And he said...
I come from a land down under
Where beer does flow and men chunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover!
Lyin' in a den in Bombay
With a slack jaw, and not much to say
I said to the man, Are you trying to tempt me
Because I come from the land of plenty?
And he said...
Do you come from a land down under?
Where women glow and men plunder?
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover!
Yeah!
Living in a land down under
Where women glow and men plunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover!
Living in a land down under
Where women glow and men plunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover!
HOME AMONG THE GUM TREES
I've been around the world a couple
of times or maybe more
I've seen the sights, I've had delights
On every foreign shore
But when my friends all ask me the place
that I adore I tell them right away
(Chorus)
Give me a home among the gum trees
With lots of plum trees
A sheep or two, a kangaroo
A clothes-line out the back
Verandah out the front
And an old rocking chair
You can see me in the kitchen
Cookin' up a roast
Or Vegemite on toast
Just you and me, a cup of tea
Later on we'll settle down
And mull up on the porch
And watch the possums play
(Chorus)
Some people like their houses
With fences all around
Others live in mansions
And some beneath the ground
But me, I like the bush, you know
With rabbits running 'round
And a pumpkin vine out the back
GUIDE'S OWN CEREMONY IDEAS
CEREMONY IDEAS
IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE THAT COUNTS!
Opening thoughts
It is inside that counts
Materials needed (per person): Small Square of fabric, elastic band, small rock, shell and feather.
Hand out square of material (about the size of your palm).
Guide 1
The world we live in is a material world.
Guide 2
But it is not the things we buy, or wear or what we look like that counts.
Guide 3
It's what is on the inside that matters most.
Hand out the rocks.
Guide 4
The rock represents the earth.
Guide 5
In our busy lives, whether at school or work, with our friends, or in our families, we need a solid base to build on.
Guide 6
Love your God & look after the world,
Guide 7
Keep the laws of the land
Guide 8
As Guiders and girls, we help to give each other this solid base.
Guide 9
Try to live by the Guide Laws which challenge the way we live and the choices we make which could affect almost everything you do
Hand out the shells.
Guide 10
The shell represents the water.
Guide 11
All living things need water; all things on land; all things in the air; all things in the water.
Guide 12
Through Guiding and in other parts of our lives, we explore the flowing currents of our faith.
Guide 13
Explore what your faith teaches you and then live by it
Guide 14
Be thankful to God for your eyes, mouth, nose, hands and ears, and for everything that God has given you at home, school and church
Hand out the feathers.
Guide 15
The feathers represent the air.
Guide 16
What we do and say can build up or hurt others.
Guide 17
Our words are like the wind -- you do not see them, but you see their effects.
Guide 18
A guide is courteous and shown good manners
Guide 19
A Guide is friendly and a sister to all Guides
Guide 20
A Guide is self controlled in all she thinks, says and does
Now wrap these things inside the material and tie it up with elastic
May this package remind us that we will always be ready to serve anyone in need, regardless of race, creed, religion or language
SAND CEREMONY
Opening thought- Once the grains of our sand are combined nothing can separate them again. This shows the unity of our Guide unit
You will need small jars containing coloured sand- which we can make previously- and a large jar into which we pour the sand
Guide 1- pours sand into the jar and says
Love your God & look after the world,
Guide 2 pours sand into the jar and says
Explore what your faith teaches you and then live by it
Guide 3 pours sand into the jar and says
Share your faith with others
Guide 4 pours sand into the jar and says
Keep the laws of the land
Guide 5 pours sand into the jar and says
Try to live by the Guide Laws which challenge the way we live and the choices we make which could affect almost everything you do
Guide 6 pours sand into the jar and say
A Guide is loyal and can be trusted
Guide 7 pours sand into the jar and says
A Guide is polite and considerate
A Guide is friendly and a sister to all Guides
Guide 8 pours sand into the jar and say
A Guide is kind to animals and respects all living things
A Guide is obedient
Guide 9 pours sand into the jar and say
A Guide has courage and is cheerful in all difficulties
A Guide makes good use of her time
Guide 10 pours sand into the jar and says
A Guide takes care of her own possessions and those of other people
A Guide is self controlled in all she thinks, says and does
Guide 11
Service to other is important and helps us become useful members of our community
Guide 12
Help other people and try to do a good deed a day
Guide 13
Be a useful member of your community
Guide 13
Learn about the history and culture of your country
Guide 14
Care for and about others
Guide 15
Be thankful to God for your eyes, mouth, nose, hands and ears, and for everything that God has given you at home, school and church
Guide 16
A Guide is helpful
Guide 17
A guide is courteous and shown good manners
Guide 18
Guides try to become fit, healthy & strong
Guide 19
Guides try to learn new skills
Guide 20
Guides take the opportunity of challenging themselves and learning to lead
Let this sand remind us to find ways of helping others, so that we may be true to our Promise, our Law and to each other
JEWEL BOX
Make a jewel box containing jewels
Opening thought- diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but it is cold and hard. We Guides are jewels beyond price because we live by the Promise & Law and bring joy into the world
Let us open our Treasure Chest and take out the jewels of our Promise & Law. Each guide will take out a jewel
Guide 1- the jewel of loving your God. Guides take care of their world
Guide 2 – the jewel of thankfulness. Guides are thankful for the opportunity of using the sense they have been given- their eyes, nose, mouth & ears
Guide 3- the jewel of exploring their faith. Guides can find out about their beliefs and how it will affect their lives
Guide 4- the jewel of sharing their faith with others. Guides can talk to other people about what they believe to allow them to share in their own joy
Guide 5- the jewel of law keeping. Guides not only obey Guide Law but also the laws of the land so people can see them as being responsible citizens
Guide 6 – the jewel of usefulness. Guides serve others and are useful members of the community
Guide 7 – the jewel of learning. Guides learn about their culture and the history of their country
Guide 8 – the jewel of challenge. Guides try to live by the Guide law that help us make the right choices
Guide 9 – the jewel of friendship A Guide who has friends must be friendly but she must be a sister to her fellow Guides.
Guide 10 – the Jewel of courtesy. When people talk to you- do not look at the sky. Give them your attention- look them in the eye
Guide 11 -The jewel of obedience. Guides respect and honour their parents, teachers, older people & Guide leaders and respectfully obey any directions given respectfully.
Guide 12- the jewel of caring. Anne Frank wrote- How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single minute before starting to improve the world
Guide 13- the jewel of giving. Guides do things for other people- they give their time & energy and ask nothing in return but the pleasure of doing it.
Guide 14- the jewel of cheerfulness. If a guide keeps her face to the sunshine she will not see the shadow
Guide 15- the jewel of thoughtfulness. Thoughtfulness is the language even the blind can see and the deaf can hear
Guide 16- the jewel of courage. A Guide who lives by the Promise and Law will have the courage of her convictions and can help right the wrongs of the world
Guide 17- the jewel of time- A guide will learn to use her time wisely
Guide 18- the jewel of kindness to all living things. A Guide respects all living things
Guide 19- the jewel of honesty. A Guide must be honest in all she says and does
Guide 20- the jewel of self control. A Guide must think before she speaks and acts
May these jewels remind us to work and play together so that our Guiding brings joy to others and ourselves.
IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE THAT COUNTS!
Opening thoughts
It is inside that counts
Materials needed (per person): Small Square of fabric, elastic band, small rock, shell and feather.
Hand out square of material (about the size of your palm).
Guide 1
The world we live in is a material world.
Guide 2
But it is not the things we buy, or wear or what we look like that counts.
Guide 3
It's what is on the inside that matters most.
Hand out the rocks.
Guide 4
The rock represents the earth.
Guide 5
In our busy lives, whether at school or work, with our friends, or in our families, we need a solid base to build on.
Guide 6
Love your God & look after the world,
Guide 7
Keep the laws of the land
Guide 8
As Guiders and girls, we help to give each other this solid base.
Guide 9
Try to live by the Guide Laws which challenge the way we live and the choices we make which could affect almost everything you do
Hand out the shells.
Guide 10
The shell represents the water.
Guide 11
All living things need water; all things on land; all things in the air; all things in the water.
Guide 12
Through Guiding and in other parts of our lives, we explore the flowing currents of our faith.
Guide 13
Explore what your faith teaches you and then live by it
Guide 14
Be thankful to God for your eyes, mouth, nose, hands and ears, and for everything that God has given you at home, school and church
Hand out the feathers.
Guide 15
The feathers represent the air.
Guide 16
What we do and say can build up or hurt others.
Guide 17
Our words are like the wind -- you do not see them, but you see their effects.
Guide 18
A guide is courteous and shown good manners
Guide 19
A Guide is friendly and a sister to all Guides
Guide 20
A Guide is self controlled in all she thinks, says and does
Now wrap these things inside the material and tie it up with elastic
May this package remind us that we will always be ready to serve anyone in need, regardless of race, creed, religion or language
SAND CEREMONY
Opening thought- Once the grains of our sand are combined nothing can separate them again. This shows the unity of our Guide unit
You will need small jars containing coloured sand- which we can make previously- and a large jar into which we pour the sand
Guide 1- pours sand into the jar and says
Love your God & look after the world,
Guide 2 pours sand into the jar and says
Explore what your faith teaches you and then live by it
Guide 3 pours sand into the jar and says
Share your faith with others
Guide 4 pours sand into the jar and says
Keep the laws of the land
Guide 5 pours sand into the jar and says
Try to live by the Guide Laws which challenge the way we live and the choices we make which could affect almost everything you do
Guide 6 pours sand into the jar and say
A Guide is loyal and can be trusted
Guide 7 pours sand into the jar and says
A Guide is polite and considerate
A Guide is friendly and a sister to all Guides
Guide 8 pours sand into the jar and say
A Guide is kind to animals and respects all living things
A Guide is obedient
Guide 9 pours sand into the jar and say
A Guide has courage and is cheerful in all difficulties
A Guide makes good use of her time
Guide 10 pours sand into the jar and says
A Guide takes care of her own possessions and those of other people
A Guide is self controlled in all she thinks, says and does
Guide 11
Service to other is important and helps us become useful members of our community
Guide 12
Help other people and try to do a good deed a day
Guide 13
Be a useful member of your community
Guide 13
Learn about the history and culture of your country
Guide 14
Care for and about others
Guide 15
Be thankful to God for your eyes, mouth, nose, hands and ears, and for everything that God has given you at home, school and church
Guide 16
A Guide is helpful
Guide 17
A guide is courteous and shown good manners
Guide 18
Guides try to become fit, healthy & strong
Guide 19
Guides try to learn new skills
Guide 20
Guides take the opportunity of challenging themselves and learning to lead
Let this sand remind us to find ways of helping others, so that we may be true to our Promise, our Law and to each other
JEWEL BOX
Make a jewel box containing jewels
Opening thought- diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but it is cold and hard. We Guides are jewels beyond price because we live by the Promise & Law and bring joy into the world
Let us open our Treasure Chest and take out the jewels of our Promise & Law. Each guide will take out a jewel
Guide 1- the jewel of loving your God. Guides take care of their world
Guide 2 – the jewel of thankfulness. Guides are thankful for the opportunity of using the sense they have been given- their eyes, nose, mouth & ears
Guide 3- the jewel of exploring their faith. Guides can find out about their beliefs and how it will affect their lives
Guide 4- the jewel of sharing their faith with others. Guides can talk to other people about what they believe to allow them to share in their own joy
Guide 5- the jewel of law keeping. Guides not only obey Guide Law but also the laws of the land so people can see them as being responsible citizens
Guide 6 – the jewel of usefulness. Guides serve others and are useful members of the community
Guide 7 – the jewel of learning. Guides learn about their culture and the history of their country
Guide 8 – the jewel of challenge. Guides try to live by the Guide law that help us make the right choices
Guide 9 – the jewel of friendship A Guide who has friends must be friendly but she must be a sister to her fellow Guides.
Guide 10 – the Jewel of courtesy. When people talk to you- do not look at the sky. Give them your attention- look them in the eye
Guide 11 -The jewel of obedience. Guides respect and honour their parents, teachers, older people & Guide leaders and respectfully obey any directions given respectfully.
Guide 12- the jewel of caring. Anne Frank wrote- How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single minute before starting to improve the world
Guide 13- the jewel of giving. Guides do things for other people- they give their time & energy and ask nothing in return but the pleasure of doing it.
Guide 14- the jewel of cheerfulness. If a guide keeps her face to the sunshine she will not see the shadow
Guide 15- the jewel of thoughtfulness. Thoughtfulness is the language even the blind can see and the deaf can hear
Guide 16- the jewel of courage. A Guide who lives by the Promise and Law will have the courage of her convictions and can help right the wrongs of the world
Guide 17- the jewel of time- A guide will learn to use her time wisely
Guide 18- the jewel of kindness to all living things. A Guide respects all living things
Guide 19- the jewel of honesty. A Guide must be honest in all she says and does
Guide 20- the jewel of self control. A Guide must think before she speaks and acts
May these jewels remind us to work and play together so that our Guiding brings joy to others and ourselves.
THANKSGIVING DAY 15TH MAY ANNUALLY
THANKSGIVING DAY 15TH MAY ANNUALLY
The Governor-General and the Australian Government encourage us all to set aside Saturday 14 May as our National Day of Thanksgiving. What a great way to acknowledge all the great things that have a positive impact on our lives.
Holding a special Guides' Own would be a great way to mark this event in your Unit.
The Governor-General and the Australian Government encourage us all to set aside Saturday 14 May as our National Day of Thanksgiving. What a great way to acknowledge all the great things that have a positive impact on our lives.
Holding a special Guides' Own would be a great way to mark this event in your Unit.
GUIDE'S OWN OVERVIEW
GUIDES’ OWN
A Guide's Own is a very special type of ceremony. It can be used at a camp or other event as a time for personal reflection, as well as a time to give thanks for all our blessings. A Guide's Own is NOT a replacement for a church service or other religious ceremony. Guide's Owns can be used with girls of any age
A Guides’ Own is a time of reflection acceptable to all faiths. It is planned and conducted by Guides of any age. A Guides Own is a time of sharing, of reflection, of spiritual refreshment and worship. It can be thought provoking and inspirational. Chat with your Leader about it if you would like to know more.
PLANNING THE GUIDES' OWN
Who will attend? - Your patrol, Unit, District, Families
Where? - Beside water, up a mountain, in a dry creek bed, under the stars or a tree, in the hall
When? - Dusk or dawn, at camp, in the Unit meeting - anytime, it is up to you and your friends
What? - This takes the longest to decide - what to put in, what to leave out
You can include songs, dance, poetry, prayers, readings, flags, sand, ribbons, pine cones, miniature rafts (friendship boats) with small candles on top- float on lake written thoughts attached to trees, drama, puppets, sign language, music; it is up to your imagination.
POSSIBLE THEMES
Caring, friendship, Promise/Law, environment, international peace
A Guide's Own is a very special type of ceremony. It can be used at a camp or other event as a time for personal reflection, as well as a time to give thanks for all our blessings. A Guide's Own is NOT a replacement for a church service or other religious ceremony. Guide's Owns can be used with girls of any age
A Guides’ Own is a time of reflection acceptable to all faiths. It is planned and conducted by Guides of any age. A Guides Own is a time of sharing, of reflection, of spiritual refreshment and worship. It can be thought provoking and inspirational. Chat with your Leader about it if you would like to know more.
PLANNING THE GUIDES' OWN
Who will attend? - Your patrol, Unit, District, Families
Where? - Beside water, up a mountain, in a dry creek bed, under the stars or a tree, in the hall
When? - Dusk or dawn, at camp, in the Unit meeting - anytime, it is up to you and your friends
What? - This takes the longest to decide - what to put in, what to leave out
You can include songs, dance, poetry, prayers, readings, flags, sand, ribbons, pine cones, miniature rafts (friendship boats) with small candles on top- float on lake written thoughts attached to trees, drama, puppets, sign language, music; it is up to your imagination.
POSSIBLE THEMES
Caring, friendship, Promise/Law, environment, international peace
Saturday, March 13, 2010
TRADITIONS AND UNIT
TRADITIONS AND UNITY
All World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts members share the symbols of unity. These are:
WORLD THINKING DAY
World Thinking Day is a time for Girl Guides to think about their peers in other parts of the world. It also gives a chance to put those thoughts into action by raising funds for the World Thinking Day fund, which is used by WAGGGS to develop the Movement in places where it does not currently exist.
In 1926 ‘Thinking Day’ was established when Girl Guides and Girl Scouts all over the world would remember each other. February 22 was chosen to celebrate the joint birthday of Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Olave. In 1928 the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) was established to regulate the growing numbers of Girl Guide/Girl Scout Movements across the world and Thinking Day was designated as a fundraising day for WAGGGS. ‘A penny with your thoughts’ becomes the first fundraising theme for Thinking Day. Thinking Day is re-named as World Thinking Day in 1999- 2011 will focus on the environment
THE GOOD TURN
The Good Turn symbolises the service given by all members of the Movement to the community. A Good Turn is a service given voluntarily by one or more Guides without expectation of acknowledgement or reward. Younger Guides think of ways in which they can do a Good Turn every day. Older Guides and adult members develop this further into service projects at local, national and international levels
THE LEFT HANDSHAKE
The Left Handshake was introduced by the Founder as a means of easily recognising other members of the Movement
THE MOTTO
The Motto, Be Prepared, shares the Founder’s initials and is a practical reminder of the educational purposes of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting.
THE SIGN
In giving the sign Girl Guides and Girl Scouts raise three fingers of the right hand as a reminder of the three-fold Promise.
The Guide Sign may be used on the following occasions by all members who have made the Promise:
• at a Promise ceremony, an Award ceremony or Promise renewal;
• during the playing or singing of the National Anthem when in uniform at a Guide or Scout event except if the event is in a church; or
• when colours are brought on, taken off, broken or lowered with ceremony at a Guide or Scout function.
The Guide Sign is not used in a church service even for a Guide or Scout event.
THE WORLD TREFOIL
The three leaves represent the three-fold Promise as originally laid down by the Founder.
The flame represents the flame of the love of humanity.
The vein pointing upwards represents the compass needle pointing the way.
The two stars represent the Promise and the Law.
The outer circle represents our worldwide Association.
The golden yellow Trefoil represents the sun shining over the children of the world.
THE WORLD BADGE
The World Badge is the World Trefoil on a bright blue background. It may be worn by all members who have made the Guide Promise. It may be worn in or out of uniform.
THE WORLD FLAG
The World Flag consists of the World Trefoil in the upper left hand corner on a bright blue background. The white blaze in the lower right-hand corner represents the commitment of the World Association to peace. This is crowned by three golden squares symbolising the three-fold Promise.
THE WORLD SONG
The World Song was adopted at the 13th World Conference in 1950. The World Song
Our way is clear as we march on
And see! Our flag on high
Is never furled throughout the world
For hope shall never die!
We must unite for what is right
In friendship true and strong
Until the earth
In its rebirth
Shall sing our song! Shall sing our song!
CEREMONIES
PROMISE CEREMONIES AND AWARD CEREMONIES
A girl decides in consultation with her Leader when she will make or renew her Promise. An adult who has made her Promise as a youth member is encouraged to renew it at an appropriate time. Any adult member of a State Guide organisation who has made the Guide Promise may conduct a Promise ceremony or Award ceremony.
GUIDES’ OWN
A Guides’ Own is a time of reflection acceptable to all faiths. It is planned and conducted by Guides of any age. A Guides Own is a time of sharing, of reflection, of spiritual refreshment and worship. It can be thought provoking and inspirational. Chat with your Leader about it if you would like to know more.
Planning the Guides' Own
• Who will attend? - Your patrol, Unit, District, Families
• Where? - Beside water, up a mountain, in a dry creek bed, under the stars or a tree
• When? - Dusk or dawn, at camp, in the Unit meeting - anytime, it is up to you and your friends
• What? - This takes the longest to decide - what to put in, what to leave out
You can include songs, dance, poetry, prayers, readings, drama, puppets, sign language, music; it is up to your imagination.
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING DAY
The Governor-General and the Australian Government encourage us all to set aside Saturday 14 May as our National Day of Thanksgiving. What a great way to acknowledge all the great things that have a positive impact on our lives.
Holding a special Guides' Own would be a great way to mark this event in your Unit. Create something memorable with your Patrol or small group. Need some ideas? Need a plan? Need to know what a Guides Own really is? Here are some starters.
For this Guides Own with its theme of Thanksgiving, some of the following ideas might get you started.
Music
For a Guides Own at sunrise:
• Play a CD of Morning from Peer Gynt.
• Sing Thank you for giving me the morning
• Create an interpretive dance/movement to Cat Stevens version of Morning has Broken
Songs
• I came from the dreamtime
• I still Call Australia Home
• Here in this God-given land of ours Australia (to the tune of waltzing Matilda)
Prayers / Readings / Stories
• Write prayers of thanks. For example: for the gift of sight - to be able to see the beauty of nature, to see a smile, tears of joy or sadness, familiar faces.
• Find readings by Helen Steiner Rice or in your Holy Book or from Sharing or Searching.
• Hold up cards of the individual letters of the word THANKSGIVING as thoughts are shared for each letter. That is:
T is for togetherness and time spent with friends and family and at Guides.
H is for happiness, harmony and honesty.
A is for ••••..
Stories of the heart:
• of people who experienced adversity and were still thankful, such as Helen Keller,
• of those who tried to make life better for others, like Mother Theresa or Dr John Flynn of the Inland (Royal Flying Doctor Service)
• Stories of the Dreamtime
Special effects
• At night, candles or fairy lights are pretty.
• Coloured streamers remind us of the rainbow and the Bible story of Noah and the Ark. Give thanks to God for rain, for sun, for promises kept, for our safe havens we call home.
• Wait-a-while flowers can be made beforehand. Trace around a ten cent coin for the centre of the flower and add some petals in the same way. Colour and cut around each segment keeping the whole flower in tact. Fold each petal over onto the centre. Float flowers on bowl of water and watch them open.
• Plant some sunflower seeds or an Australian native tree or shrub.
Whatever you include, hopefully, your Guides Own will touch each participant in a special way. Our pride in being Australian will help us be grateful for what this country offers us: liberty, freedom, opportunity (to name a few).
All World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts members share the symbols of unity. These are:
WORLD THINKING DAY
World Thinking Day is a time for Girl Guides to think about their peers in other parts of the world. It also gives a chance to put those thoughts into action by raising funds for the World Thinking Day fund, which is used by WAGGGS to develop the Movement in places where it does not currently exist.
In 1926 ‘Thinking Day’ was established when Girl Guides and Girl Scouts all over the world would remember each other. February 22 was chosen to celebrate the joint birthday of Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Olave. In 1928 the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) was established to regulate the growing numbers of Girl Guide/Girl Scout Movements across the world and Thinking Day was designated as a fundraising day for WAGGGS. ‘A penny with your thoughts’ becomes the first fundraising theme for Thinking Day. Thinking Day is re-named as World Thinking Day in 1999- 2011 will focus on the environment
THE GOOD TURN
The Good Turn symbolises the service given by all members of the Movement to the community. A Good Turn is a service given voluntarily by one or more Guides without expectation of acknowledgement or reward. Younger Guides think of ways in which they can do a Good Turn every day. Older Guides and adult members develop this further into service projects at local, national and international levels
THE LEFT HANDSHAKE
The Left Handshake was introduced by the Founder as a means of easily recognising other members of the Movement
THE MOTTO
The Motto, Be Prepared, shares the Founder’s initials and is a practical reminder of the educational purposes of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting.
THE SIGN
In giving the sign Girl Guides and Girl Scouts raise three fingers of the right hand as a reminder of the three-fold Promise.
The Guide Sign may be used on the following occasions by all members who have made the Promise:
• at a Promise ceremony, an Award ceremony or Promise renewal;
• during the playing or singing of the National Anthem when in uniform at a Guide or Scout event except if the event is in a church; or
• when colours are brought on, taken off, broken or lowered with ceremony at a Guide or Scout function.
The Guide Sign is not used in a church service even for a Guide or Scout event.
THE WORLD TREFOIL
The three leaves represent the three-fold Promise as originally laid down by the Founder.
The flame represents the flame of the love of humanity.
The vein pointing upwards represents the compass needle pointing the way.
The two stars represent the Promise and the Law.
The outer circle represents our worldwide Association.
The golden yellow Trefoil represents the sun shining over the children of the world.
THE WORLD BADGE
The World Badge is the World Trefoil on a bright blue background. It may be worn by all members who have made the Guide Promise. It may be worn in or out of uniform.
THE WORLD FLAG
The World Flag consists of the World Trefoil in the upper left hand corner on a bright blue background. The white blaze in the lower right-hand corner represents the commitment of the World Association to peace. This is crowned by three golden squares symbolising the three-fold Promise.
THE WORLD SONG
The World Song was adopted at the 13th World Conference in 1950. The World Song
Our way is clear as we march on
And see! Our flag on high
Is never furled throughout the world
For hope shall never die!
We must unite for what is right
In friendship true and strong
Until the earth
In its rebirth
Shall sing our song! Shall sing our song!
CEREMONIES
PROMISE CEREMONIES AND AWARD CEREMONIES
A girl decides in consultation with her Leader when she will make or renew her Promise. An adult who has made her Promise as a youth member is encouraged to renew it at an appropriate time. Any adult member of a State Guide organisation who has made the Guide Promise may conduct a Promise ceremony or Award ceremony.
GUIDES’ OWN
A Guides’ Own is a time of reflection acceptable to all faiths. It is planned and conducted by Guides of any age. A Guides Own is a time of sharing, of reflection, of spiritual refreshment and worship. It can be thought provoking and inspirational. Chat with your Leader about it if you would like to know more.
Planning the Guides' Own
• Who will attend? - Your patrol, Unit, District, Families
• Where? - Beside water, up a mountain, in a dry creek bed, under the stars or a tree
• When? - Dusk or dawn, at camp, in the Unit meeting - anytime, it is up to you and your friends
• What? - This takes the longest to decide - what to put in, what to leave out
You can include songs, dance, poetry, prayers, readings, drama, puppets, sign language, music; it is up to your imagination.
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING DAY
The Governor-General and the Australian Government encourage us all to set aside Saturday 14 May as our National Day of Thanksgiving. What a great way to acknowledge all the great things that have a positive impact on our lives.
Holding a special Guides' Own would be a great way to mark this event in your Unit. Create something memorable with your Patrol or small group. Need some ideas? Need a plan? Need to know what a Guides Own really is? Here are some starters.
For this Guides Own with its theme of Thanksgiving, some of the following ideas might get you started.
Music
For a Guides Own at sunrise:
• Play a CD of Morning from Peer Gynt.
• Sing Thank you for giving me the morning
• Create an interpretive dance/movement to Cat Stevens version of Morning has Broken
Songs
• I came from the dreamtime
• I still Call Australia Home
• Here in this God-given land of ours Australia (to the tune of waltzing Matilda)
Prayers / Readings / Stories
• Write prayers of thanks. For example: for the gift of sight - to be able to see the beauty of nature, to see a smile, tears of joy or sadness, familiar faces.
• Find readings by Helen Steiner Rice or in your Holy Book or from Sharing or Searching.
• Hold up cards of the individual letters of the word THANKSGIVING as thoughts are shared for each letter. That is:
T is for togetherness and time spent with friends and family and at Guides.
H is for happiness, harmony and honesty.
A is for ••••..
Stories of the heart:
• of people who experienced adversity and were still thankful, such as Helen Keller,
• of those who tried to make life better for others, like Mother Theresa or Dr John Flynn of the Inland (Royal Flying Doctor Service)
• Stories of the Dreamtime
Special effects
• At night, candles or fairy lights are pretty.
• Coloured streamers remind us of the rainbow and the Bible story of Noah and the Ark. Give thanks to God for rain, for sun, for promises kept, for our safe havens we call home.
• Wait-a-while flowers can be made beforehand. Trace around a ten cent coin for the centre of the flower and add some petals in the same way. Colour and cut around each segment keeping the whole flower in tact. Fold each petal over onto the centre. Float flowers on bowl of water and watch them open.
• Plant some sunflower seeds or an Australian native tree or shrub.
Whatever you include, hopefully, your Guides Own will touch each participant in a special way. Our pride in being Australian will help us be grateful for what this country offers us: liberty, freedom, opportunity (to name a few).
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES
TEAM BUILIDNG ACTIVITES
HELIUM STICK
• Line up in two rows which face each other.
• Introduce the Helium Stick- a long, thin, lightweight rod.
• Ask participants to point their index fingers and hold their arms out.
• Lay the Helium Stick down on their fingers. Get the group to adjust their finger heights until the Helium Stick is horizontal and everyone's index fingers are touching the stick.
• Explain that the challenge is to lower the Helium Stick to the ground.
The catch: Each person's fingers must be in contact with the Helium Stick at all times. Pinching or grabbing the pole in not allowed - it must rest on top of fingers.
Reiterate to the group that if anyone's finger is caught not touching the Helium Stick, the task will be restarted. Let the task begin....
Warning: Particularly in the early stages, the Helium Stick has a habit of mysteriously 'floating' up rather than coming down, causing much laughter. A bit of clever humouring can help - e.g., act surprised and ask what are they doing raising the Helium Stick instead of lowering it! For added drama, jump up and pull it down!
The stick does not contain helium. The secret (keep it to yourself) is that the collective upwards pressure created by everyone's fingers tends to be greater than the weight of the stick. As a result, the more a group tries, the more the stick tends to 'float' upwards
MINE FIELD
• Participants operate in pairs. Consider how the pairs are formed - it's a chance to work on relationships. One person is blind-folded (or keeps eyes closed) and cannot talk (optional). The other person can see and talk, but cannot enter the field or touch the person.
• The challenge is for each blind-folded person to walk from one side of the field to the other, avoiding the "mines", by listening to the verbal instructions of their partners.
• Allow participants a short period (e.g., 3 minutes) of planning time to decide on their communication commands, then begin the activity.
• Be wary of blindfolded people bumping into each other. The instructor(s) can float around the playing area to help prevent collisions.
• Decide on the penalty for hitting a "mine". It could be a restart (serious consequence) or time penalty or simply a count of hits, but without penalty.
• It can help participants if you suggest that they each develop a unique communication system.
BALLOON BOP
Blow up a balloon and keep it in the air by using the body part called out.
MAN OVERBOARD
The group all stand on a tarp or similar and have to turn it over without anyone touching the ground with their feet
SURVIVAL
You and your companions have just survived the crash of a small plane. Both the pilot and co-pilot were killed in the crash. It is mid-January, and you are in Northern Canada. The daily temperature is 25 below zero, and the night time temperature is 40 below zero. There is snow on the ground,
and the countryside is wooded with several creeks criss-crossing the area. The nearest town is 20 miles away. You are all dressed in city clothes appropriate for a business meeting. Your group of survivors managed to salvage the following items:
• A ball of steel wool
• A small axe
• A loaded .45-caliber pistol
• Can of cooling fat
• Newspapers (one per person)
• Cigarette lighter (without fluid)
• Extra shirt and pants for each survivor
• 20 x 20 ft. piece of heavy-duty canvas
A sectional air map made of plastic
• One quart of 100-proof whiskey
• A compass
• Family-size chocolate bars (one per person)
Your task as a group is to list the above 12 items in order of importance for your survival. List the uses for each. You MUST come to agreement as a group.
RANKINGS
• Cigarette lighter (without fluid)
The gravest danger facing the group is exposure to cold. The greatest need is for a source of warmth and the second greatest need is for signalling devices. This makes building a fire the first order of business. Without matches, something is needed to produce sparks, and even without fluid, a cigarette lighter can do that.
• Ball of steel wool
To make a fire, the survivors need a means of catching he sparks made by the cigarette lighter. This is the best substance for catching a spark and supporting a flame, even if the steel wool is a little wet.
• Extra shirt and pants for each survivor
Besides adding warmth to the body, clothes can also be used for shelter, signalling, bedding, bandages, string (when unravelled), and fuel for the fire.
• Can containing cooling fat
This has many uses. A mirror-like signalling device can be made from the lid. After shining the lid with steel wool, it will reflect sunlight and generate 5 to 7 million candlepower. This is bright enough to be seen beyond the horizon. While this could be limited somewhat by the trees, a member of the group could climb a tree and use the mirrored lid to signal search planes. If they had no other means of signalling than this, they would have a better than 80% chance of being rescued within the first day.
There are other uses for this item. It can be rubbed on exposed skin for protection against the cold. When melted into an oil, the shortening is helpful as fuel. When soaked into a piece of cloth, melted shortening will act like a candle. The empty can is useful in melting snow for drinking water. It is much safer to drink warmed water than to eat snow, since warm water will help retain body heat. Water is important because dehydration will affect decision-making. The can is also useful as a cup.
• 20 x 20 foot piece of canvas
The cold makes shelter necessary, and canvas would protect against wind and snow (canvas is used in making tents). Spread on a frame made of trees, it could be used as a tent or a wind screen. It might also be used as a ground cover to keep the survivors dry. Its shape, when contrasted with the surrounding terrain, makes it a signalling device.
• Small axe.
Survivors need a constant supply of wood in order to maintain the fire. The axe could be used for this as well as for clearing a sheltered campsite, cutting tree branches for ground insulation, and constructing a frame for the canvas tent.
• Family size chocolate bars (one per person)
Chocolate will provide some food energy. Since it contains mostly carbohydrates, it supplies the energy without making digestive demands on the body.
• Newspapers (one per person)
These are useful in starting a fire. They can also be used as insulation under clothing when rolled up and placed around a person’s arms and legs. A newspaper can also be used as a verbal signalling device when rolled up in a megaphone-shape. It could also provide reading material for recreation.
• Loaded .45-caliber pistol.
The pistol provides a sound-signalling device. (The international distress signal is 3 shots fired in rapid succession). There have been numerous cases of survivors going undetected because they were too weak to make a loud enough noise to attract attention. The butt of the pistol could be used as a hammer, and the powder from the shells will assist in fire building. By placing a small bit of cloth in a cartridge emptied of its bullet, one can start a fire by firing the gun at dry wood on the ground. The pistol also has some serious disadvantages. Anger, frustration, impatience, irritability, and lapses of rationality may increase as the group awaits rescue. The availability of a lethal weapon is a danger to the group under these conditions. Although a pistol could be used in hunting, it would take an expert marksman to kill an animal with it. Then the animal would have to be transported to the crash site, which could prove difficult to impossible depending on its size.
• Quart of 100 proof whiskey.
The only uses of whiskey are as an aid in fire building and as a fuel for a torch (made by soaking a piece of clothing in the whiskey and attaching it to a tree branch). The empty bottle could be used for storing water. The danger of whiskey is that someone might drink it, thinking it would bring
warmth. Alcohol takes on the temperature it is exposed to, and a drink of minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit whiskey would freeze a person’s esophageus and stomach. Alcohol also dilates the blood vessels in the skin, resulting in chilled blood belong carried back to the heart, resulting in a rapid loss of body heat. Thus, a drunken person is more likely to get hypothermia than a sober person is.
• Compass.
Because a compass might encourage someone to try to walk to the nearest town, it is a dangerous item. Its only redeeming feature is that it could be used as a reflector of sunlight (due to its glass top).
• Sectional air map made of plastic.
This is also among the least desirable of the items because it will encourage individuals to try to walk to the nearest town. It’s only useful feature is as a ground cover to keep someone dry.
LOST AT SEA
You are adrift on a private yacht in the South Pacific. As a consequence of a fire of unknown origin, much of the yacht and its contents have been destroyed. The yacht had all navigational equipment destroyed while you and the crew were trying to bring the fire under control. Your best estimate is that you are approximately one thousand miles south/southwest of the nearest land.
Below is a list of fifteen items that are intact and undamaged after the fire. In addition to these articles, you have a serviceable rubber life raft with oars large enough to carry yourself, the crew, and all the items listed below. The total contents of all survivors' pockets are a package of cigarettes, several books of matches, and five one-dollar bills.
Your task is to rank the 15 items below in terms of their importance to your survival, with 1 as most important and 15 as least important.
Avoid arguing for your own individual judgements. Approach the task on the basis of logic.
Avoid changing your mind if it is only to reach agreement and avoid conflict. Support only solutions with which you are able to agree at least somewhat.
Avoid 'conflict-reducing' techniques such as majority vote, averaging or trading-in reaching your decision.
View differences of opinion as a help rather than a hindrance in decision-making.
• Sextant
• Small transistor radio
• Shaving mirror
• Shark repellent
• 5 gallon can of water
• 20 sq.ft. of opaque plastic
• Mosquito netting
• 1 case of rations
• Maps of the area
• Seat cushion (flotation device)
• 2 gallon can of oil/gas mixture
• 1 bottle of 160 proof rum
• 15 ft. of nylon rope
• 2 boxes of chocolate bars
• Fishing kit
Answer Sheet Correct Numbers
1. Shaving mirror: Vital for signalling air/sea rescue.
2. 2 gallon can of oil/gas mixture: Vital for signalling - the mixture will float and could be ignited (when the raft is clear, obviously!)
3. 5 gallon can of water
4. 1 case of rations: Provides basic food.
5. 20 sq.ft. of opaque plastic: To collect rainwater and provide shelter
6. 2 boxes of chocolate bars: A reserve food supply
7. Fishing kit: Ranked lower than the chocolate bars because there is no guarantee that you will catch any fish!
8. 15 ft. of nylon rope: May be used to secure equipment to prevent it from falling overboard.
9. Seat cushion (flotation device): A life-saver is someone falls overboard.
10. Shark repellent
11. 1 bottle of 160 proof rum: Contains 80% alcohol - enough to serve as antiseptic for injuries; of little value otherwise; will cause dehydration if drunk.
12. Small transistor radio: Of little value as there is no transmitter.
13. Maps of the area: Worthless without navigational aids - it does not really matter where you are, but where the rescuers are!
14. Mosquito netting: There are no mosquitos out at sea.
15. Sextant: Relatively useless without tables and a chronometer.
MOON ADVENTURE
You and two of your crew are returning to the base ship on the sunlit side of the moon after carrying out a 72-hour exploration trip. Your small rocket craft has crash-landed about 300 kilometres from the base ship. You and the crew need to reach the base ship. In addition to your spacesuits, your crew was able to remove the following items from the rocket craft:
• 4 packages of food concentrate
• 20m nylon rope
• 1 portable heating unit
• 1 magnetic compass
• 1 box of matches
• 1 first-aid kit
• 2 50-kg tanks of oxygen
• 20 L of water
• 1 star chart
• 1 case of dehydrated milk
• 1 solar-powered radio set
• 3 signal flares
• 1 large piece of insulating fabric
• 1 flashlight
• 2 45-caliber pistols, loaded
Using what you know about the moon, rate each item in the above list according to how important it would be in getting you back to the base ship. List the most important first, the least important last. Number them 1 through 15
ANSWERS
1. Two 50-kg tanks of oxygen (for breathing)
2. 20 L of water (replenish body loss)
3. Star Chart (principal means of finding direction)
4. Four packages of food concentrate (daily food requirements)
5. Solar-powered radio (signalling and receiving)
6. 20 m nylon rope (climbing, securing packs, etc.)
7. First-aid kit (injury or sickness)
8. Large piece of insulating fabric (shelter from sun)
9. Three signal flares (location marker when in sight of base ship)
10. Two 45-caliber pistols (useful as propulsion devices)
11. Case of dehydrated milk (nutrition source)
12. Portable heating unit (useful only on dark side of the moon)
13. Flashlight (useful only on dark side of the moon)
14. Magnetic compass (useless since moon has no magnetic poles)
15. Box of matches (little or no use on moon)
DRAWING GAME
One person in each tem draws a shape and passes it on to the next person who adds to it
A time limit of 5 seconds is given for each drawing
No talking or discussion between anyone
INDOOR BOWLS
• Each person is given a piece of newspaper which they make into a bowling ball
• Mark each ball so you can recognise it at your ball
• The object of the game is to see who can get their ball closest to the marker ball.
HELIUM STICK
• Line up in two rows which face each other.
• Introduce the Helium Stick- a long, thin, lightweight rod.
• Ask participants to point their index fingers and hold their arms out.
• Lay the Helium Stick down on their fingers. Get the group to adjust their finger heights until the Helium Stick is horizontal and everyone's index fingers are touching the stick.
• Explain that the challenge is to lower the Helium Stick to the ground.
The catch: Each person's fingers must be in contact with the Helium Stick at all times. Pinching or grabbing the pole in not allowed - it must rest on top of fingers.
Reiterate to the group that if anyone's finger is caught not touching the Helium Stick, the task will be restarted. Let the task begin....
Warning: Particularly in the early stages, the Helium Stick has a habit of mysteriously 'floating' up rather than coming down, causing much laughter. A bit of clever humouring can help - e.g., act surprised and ask what are they doing raising the Helium Stick instead of lowering it! For added drama, jump up and pull it down!
The stick does not contain helium. The secret (keep it to yourself) is that the collective upwards pressure created by everyone's fingers tends to be greater than the weight of the stick. As a result, the more a group tries, the more the stick tends to 'float' upwards
MINE FIELD
• Participants operate in pairs. Consider how the pairs are formed - it's a chance to work on relationships. One person is blind-folded (or keeps eyes closed) and cannot talk (optional). The other person can see and talk, but cannot enter the field or touch the person.
• The challenge is for each blind-folded person to walk from one side of the field to the other, avoiding the "mines", by listening to the verbal instructions of their partners.
• Allow participants a short period (e.g., 3 minutes) of planning time to decide on their communication commands, then begin the activity.
• Be wary of blindfolded people bumping into each other. The instructor(s) can float around the playing area to help prevent collisions.
• Decide on the penalty for hitting a "mine". It could be a restart (serious consequence) or time penalty or simply a count of hits, but without penalty.
• It can help participants if you suggest that they each develop a unique communication system.
BALLOON BOP
Blow up a balloon and keep it in the air by using the body part called out.
MAN OVERBOARD
The group all stand on a tarp or similar and have to turn it over without anyone touching the ground with their feet
SURVIVAL
You and your companions have just survived the crash of a small plane. Both the pilot and co-pilot were killed in the crash. It is mid-January, and you are in Northern Canada. The daily temperature is 25 below zero, and the night time temperature is 40 below zero. There is snow on the ground,
and the countryside is wooded with several creeks criss-crossing the area. The nearest town is 20 miles away. You are all dressed in city clothes appropriate for a business meeting. Your group of survivors managed to salvage the following items:
• A ball of steel wool
• A small axe
• A loaded .45-caliber pistol
• Can of cooling fat
• Newspapers (one per person)
• Cigarette lighter (without fluid)
• Extra shirt and pants for each survivor
• 20 x 20 ft. piece of heavy-duty canvas
A sectional air map made of plastic
• One quart of 100-proof whiskey
• A compass
• Family-size chocolate bars (one per person)
Your task as a group is to list the above 12 items in order of importance for your survival. List the uses for each. You MUST come to agreement as a group.
RANKINGS
• Cigarette lighter (without fluid)
The gravest danger facing the group is exposure to cold. The greatest need is for a source of warmth and the second greatest need is for signalling devices. This makes building a fire the first order of business. Without matches, something is needed to produce sparks, and even without fluid, a cigarette lighter can do that.
• Ball of steel wool
To make a fire, the survivors need a means of catching he sparks made by the cigarette lighter. This is the best substance for catching a spark and supporting a flame, even if the steel wool is a little wet.
• Extra shirt and pants for each survivor
Besides adding warmth to the body, clothes can also be used for shelter, signalling, bedding, bandages, string (when unravelled), and fuel for the fire.
• Can containing cooling fat
This has many uses. A mirror-like signalling device can be made from the lid. After shining the lid with steel wool, it will reflect sunlight and generate 5 to 7 million candlepower. This is bright enough to be seen beyond the horizon. While this could be limited somewhat by the trees, a member of the group could climb a tree and use the mirrored lid to signal search planes. If they had no other means of signalling than this, they would have a better than 80% chance of being rescued within the first day.
There are other uses for this item. It can be rubbed on exposed skin for protection against the cold. When melted into an oil, the shortening is helpful as fuel. When soaked into a piece of cloth, melted shortening will act like a candle. The empty can is useful in melting snow for drinking water. It is much safer to drink warmed water than to eat snow, since warm water will help retain body heat. Water is important because dehydration will affect decision-making. The can is also useful as a cup.
• 20 x 20 foot piece of canvas
The cold makes shelter necessary, and canvas would protect against wind and snow (canvas is used in making tents). Spread on a frame made of trees, it could be used as a tent or a wind screen. It might also be used as a ground cover to keep the survivors dry. Its shape, when contrasted with the surrounding terrain, makes it a signalling device.
• Small axe.
Survivors need a constant supply of wood in order to maintain the fire. The axe could be used for this as well as for clearing a sheltered campsite, cutting tree branches for ground insulation, and constructing a frame for the canvas tent.
• Family size chocolate bars (one per person)
Chocolate will provide some food energy. Since it contains mostly carbohydrates, it supplies the energy without making digestive demands on the body.
• Newspapers (one per person)
These are useful in starting a fire. They can also be used as insulation under clothing when rolled up and placed around a person’s arms and legs. A newspaper can also be used as a verbal signalling device when rolled up in a megaphone-shape. It could also provide reading material for recreation.
• Loaded .45-caliber pistol.
The pistol provides a sound-signalling device. (The international distress signal is 3 shots fired in rapid succession). There have been numerous cases of survivors going undetected because they were too weak to make a loud enough noise to attract attention. The butt of the pistol could be used as a hammer, and the powder from the shells will assist in fire building. By placing a small bit of cloth in a cartridge emptied of its bullet, one can start a fire by firing the gun at dry wood on the ground. The pistol also has some serious disadvantages. Anger, frustration, impatience, irritability, and lapses of rationality may increase as the group awaits rescue. The availability of a lethal weapon is a danger to the group under these conditions. Although a pistol could be used in hunting, it would take an expert marksman to kill an animal with it. Then the animal would have to be transported to the crash site, which could prove difficult to impossible depending on its size.
• Quart of 100 proof whiskey.
The only uses of whiskey are as an aid in fire building and as a fuel for a torch (made by soaking a piece of clothing in the whiskey and attaching it to a tree branch). The empty bottle could be used for storing water. The danger of whiskey is that someone might drink it, thinking it would bring
warmth. Alcohol takes on the temperature it is exposed to, and a drink of minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit whiskey would freeze a person’s esophageus and stomach. Alcohol also dilates the blood vessels in the skin, resulting in chilled blood belong carried back to the heart, resulting in a rapid loss of body heat. Thus, a drunken person is more likely to get hypothermia than a sober person is.
• Compass.
Because a compass might encourage someone to try to walk to the nearest town, it is a dangerous item. Its only redeeming feature is that it could be used as a reflector of sunlight (due to its glass top).
• Sectional air map made of plastic.
This is also among the least desirable of the items because it will encourage individuals to try to walk to the nearest town. It’s only useful feature is as a ground cover to keep someone dry.
LOST AT SEA
You are adrift on a private yacht in the South Pacific. As a consequence of a fire of unknown origin, much of the yacht and its contents have been destroyed. The yacht had all navigational equipment destroyed while you and the crew were trying to bring the fire under control. Your best estimate is that you are approximately one thousand miles south/southwest of the nearest land.
Below is a list of fifteen items that are intact and undamaged after the fire. In addition to these articles, you have a serviceable rubber life raft with oars large enough to carry yourself, the crew, and all the items listed below. The total contents of all survivors' pockets are a package of cigarettes, several books of matches, and five one-dollar bills.
Your task is to rank the 15 items below in terms of their importance to your survival, with 1 as most important and 15 as least important.
Avoid arguing for your own individual judgements. Approach the task on the basis of logic.
Avoid changing your mind if it is only to reach agreement and avoid conflict. Support only solutions with which you are able to agree at least somewhat.
Avoid 'conflict-reducing' techniques such as majority vote, averaging or trading-in reaching your decision.
View differences of opinion as a help rather than a hindrance in decision-making.
• Sextant
• Small transistor radio
• Shaving mirror
• Shark repellent
• 5 gallon can of water
• 20 sq.ft. of opaque plastic
• Mosquito netting
• 1 case of rations
• Maps of the area
• Seat cushion (flotation device)
• 2 gallon can of oil/gas mixture
• 1 bottle of 160 proof rum
• 15 ft. of nylon rope
• 2 boxes of chocolate bars
• Fishing kit
Answer Sheet Correct Numbers
1. Shaving mirror: Vital for signalling air/sea rescue.
2. 2 gallon can of oil/gas mixture: Vital for signalling - the mixture will float and could be ignited (when the raft is clear, obviously!)
3. 5 gallon can of water
4. 1 case of rations: Provides basic food.
5. 20 sq.ft. of opaque plastic: To collect rainwater and provide shelter
6. 2 boxes of chocolate bars: A reserve food supply
7. Fishing kit: Ranked lower than the chocolate bars because there is no guarantee that you will catch any fish!
8. 15 ft. of nylon rope: May be used to secure equipment to prevent it from falling overboard.
9. Seat cushion (flotation device): A life-saver is someone falls overboard.
10. Shark repellent
11. 1 bottle of 160 proof rum: Contains 80% alcohol - enough to serve as antiseptic for injuries; of little value otherwise; will cause dehydration if drunk.
12. Small transistor radio: Of little value as there is no transmitter.
13. Maps of the area: Worthless without navigational aids - it does not really matter where you are, but where the rescuers are!
14. Mosquito netting: There are no mosquitos out at sea.
15. Sextant: Relatively useless without tables and a chronometer.
MOON ADVENTURE
You and two of your crew are returning to the base ship on the sunlit side of the moon after carrying out a 72-hour exploration trip. Your small rocket craft has crash-landed about 300 kilometres from the base ship. You and the crew need to reach the base ship. In addition to your spacesuits, your crew was able to remove the following items from the rocket craft:
• 4 packages of food concentrate
• 20m nylon rope
• 1 portable heating unit
• 1 magnetic compass
• 1 box of matches
• 1 first-aid kit
• 2 50-kg tanks of oxygen
• 20 L of water
• 1 star chart
• 1 case of dehydrated milk
• 1 solar-powered radio set
• 3 signal flares
• 1 large piece of insulating fabric
• 1 flashlight
• 2 45-caliber pistols, loaded
Using what you know about the moon, rate each item in the above list according to how important it would be in getting you back to the base ship. List the most important first, the least important last. Number them 1 through 15
ANSWERS
1. Two 50-kg tanks of oxygen (for breathing)
2. 20 L of water (replenish body loss)
3. Star Chart (principal means of finding direction)
4. Four packages of food concentrate (daily food requirements)
5. Solar-powered radio (signalling and receiving)
6. 20 m nylon rope (climbing, securing packs, etc.)
7. First-aid kit (injury or sickness)
8. Large piece of insulating fabric (shelter from sun)
9. Three signal flares (location marker when in sight of base ship)
10. Two 45-caliber pistols (useful as propulsion devices)
11. Case of dehydrated milk (nutrition source)
12. Portable heating unit (useful only on dark side of the moon)
13. Flashlight (useful only on dark side of the moon)
14. Magnetic compass (useless since moon has no magnetic poles)
15. Box of matches (little or no use on moon)
DRAWING GAME
One person in each tem draws a shape and passes it on to the next person who adds to it
A time limit of 5 seconds is given for each drawing
No talking or discussion between anyone
INDOOR BOWLS
• Each person is given a piece of newspaper which they make into a bowling ball
• Mark each ball so you can recognise it at your ball
• The object of the game is to see who can get their ball closest to the marker ball.
CONDUCT GUIDELINES
PROCEDURE AND PROTOCOL
Conduct Guidelines
•Girls must be escorted to the meeting venue by a parent or guardian
•Girls should not be left at the meeting venue without ensuring that the Leader is present.
•Girls should be collected immediately after the meeting ends at the venue, as the Leaders’ responsibility officially ends at the stated finishing time.
•Punctuality is expected and an excuse should be sent if the girl is unable to attend.
•Uniform should be worn for all meetings unless otherwise stated.
•Subscriptions to Unit and Annual Membership must be paid when due.
•A reasonable standard of behaviour, including respect for leaders and each other, is expected of all guides
•Girls must abide by the Guide Promise and Law and the aims and principles of guiding
•Girls must treat everyone with respect
•Girls must adhere to the non taking of drugs and not smoking
•Girls must behave in such a way to bring credit to themselves and the organisation
•Girls must respect everyone’s right to privacy
•Girls must recognise that physical, sexual or verbal abuse, bullying, tormenting or ridicule is unacceptable behaviour
•Girls have the right to be themselves and to resist gender stereotypes-stereotypes that limit their right to be themselves
•Girls have the right to express themselves with originality and enthusiasm-“people don’t think girls are good leaders”
•Girls have the right to take risks, to strive freely and to take pride in success-
•Girls have the right to accept and appreciate their bodies- they experience stereotypes that limit their right to accept and appreciate their bodies.
•Girls have the right to have confidence in themselves and to be safe in the world
•Girls should not be under a lot of pressure to please everyone.
•Girls have the right to prepare for interesting work and economic independence
Conduct Guidelines
•Girls must be escorted to the meeting venue by a parent or guardian
•Girls should not be left at the meeting venue without ensuring that the Leader is present.
•Girls should be collected immediately after the meeting ends at the venue, as the Leaders’ responsibility officially ends at the stated finishing time.
•Punctuality is expected and an excuse should be sent if the girl is unable to attend.
•Uniform should be worn for all meetings unless otherwise stated.
•Subscriptions to Unit and Annual Membership must be paid when due.
•A reasonable standard of behaviour, including respect for leaders and each other, is expected of all guides
•Girls must abide by the Guide Promise and Law and the aims and principles of guiding
•Girls must treat everyone with respect
•Girls must adhere to the non taking of drugs and not smoking
•Girls must behave in such a way to bring credit to themselves and the organisation
•Girls must respect everyone’s right to privacy
•Girls must recognise that physical, sexual or verbal abuse, bullying, tormenting or ridicule is unacceptable behaviour
•Girls have the right to be themselves and to resist gender stereotypes-stereotypes that limit their right to be themselves
•Girls have the right to express themselves with originality and enthusiasm-“people don’t think girls are good leaders”
•Girls have the right to take risks, to strive freely and to take pride in success-
•Girls have the right to accept and appreciate their bodies- they experience stereotypes that limit their right to accept and appreciate their bodies.
•Girls have the right to have confidence in themselves and to be safe in the world
•Girls should not be under a lot of pressure to please everyone.
•Girls have the right to prepare for interesting work and economic independence
PLANNING ACTIVITES AS A PATROL
PLANNING ACTIVIES
IDENTIFY OPTIONS
Brainstorming sessions and come up with an explosion graph
BRAINSTORMING
Brainstorming is a group creativity technique designed to generate a large number of ideas for the solution of a problem
1. Identify the challenge- what can we do? What if? Where? How can we?
2. Write down everything on explosion graph
3. Time limit of approx 25 mins
4. Select ideas you all like best and are achievable- time, cost, availability of resources
5. Select the best idea/s and agree
6. Evaluate when activity done
SET GOALS
Now you have decided on your ideas you need to set goals- you can discuss this with me if you like especially if it concerns outdoor activities
CHOOSE ACTIVITIES
An example of choosing activities could be when we having a cooking night- check if we have enough cooking utensils, how much food do we need, how many people are coming, how long does each dish take to cook
ACTION
The activity is carried out
EVALUATE
You decided what you learned after the activity is completed. Perhaps we could design certificates for those girls who participated or if they were badge challenges they earn a new badge
IDENTIFY OPTIONS
Brainstorming sessions and come up with an explosion graph
BRAINSTORMING
Brainstorming is a group creativity technique designed to generate a large number of ideas for the solution of a problem
1. Identify the challenge- what can we do? What if? Where? How can we?
2. Write down everything on explosion graph
3. Time limit of approx 25 mins
4. Select ideas you all like best and are achievable- time, cost, availability of resources
5. Select the best idea/s and agree
6. Evaluate when activity done
SET GOALS
Now you have decided on your ideas you need to set goals- you can discuss this with me if you like especially if it concerns outdoor activities
CHOOSE ACTIVITIES
An example of choosing activities could be when we having a cooking night- check if we have enough cooking utensils, how much food do we need, how many people are coming, how long does each dish take to cook
ACTION
The activity is carried out
EVALUATE
You decided what you learned after the activity is completed. Perhaps we could design certificates for those girls who participated or if they were badge challenges they earn a new badge
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
BUDDY BURNERS
•Plain corrugated cardboard (not printed with bright inks or coated with wax or plastic)
•Shallow aluminium cans- tuna cans, pet food cans, pineapple cans (about 105g size)
•Industrial size can
•Candle wax
•Scissors
•Newspaper
METHOD
•Cut lid off cans
•Wash and dry cans
•Place the can on its side and on the cardboard- use a ruler to draw a straight line along the cardboard the height of the can
•Cut several strips to fit inside the can
•Roll the cardboard into a tight circle- continue to add strips until there is enough to fit inside the can
•Pack the strips into the can and press down
•Place several pieces of newspaper under the can to catch the wax drips
•Place the candles in a microwave proof container and melt it slowly
•Place one of the wicks into the middle of the can
•Pour the melted wax into the can to the brim – let wax cool completely
•When the wax hardens it will shrink- fill with more melted wax
•Let wax again cool completely
•Cut lid off one end of industrial size can
•Cut a hole in the side of the can to let the buddy burner inside the can
ALPHABET HIKE
Walk round the neighbourhood and find as many things you can which start with the letters of the alphabet
BALL OF STRING TRAIL
Lay a string trail in a very safe area & follow blindfolded.
HUMPTY DUMPTY TRAIL
Cut a picture of a large cardboard egg into 20 broken pieces. Find all the pieces & put him back together
RAINBOW HIKE
Have an envelope containing 20 or so different-coloured squares of construction paper (not just browns and greens, some yellows, a purple, etc.). Have the girls find something in nature the same colour as each one of the squares
NATURE RUBBINGS
•Textured items; leaves, rocks, tree bark, shells, coins, coins, paperclips, fabrics, baskets, combs, etc.
•Construction paper
•Crayons
•scissors – optional
•glue – optional
•markers - optional
METHOD
•To make a rubbing, place a piece of construction paper on top of the object.
•Rub the paper gently with crayons (you may want to use the side of the crayon) until texture appears.
•The object and its texture will be "imprinted" on the paper.
•Experiment with overlapping rubbings over each other. This works very well with different shape leaves, rubbed in different colours overlapping each other.
•Another option is to draw on the construction paper with markers. Draw outlines only. Fill in the spaces by rubbing over various items.
• Still another option is to make rubbings on paper. Cut out the rubbings and glue them onto another sheet of paper, making a collage.
NATURE PLACEMATS
•Flowers or leaves
•Book to press the flowers and leaves
•Clear contact paper
•Construction paper
•Glue
•Tissue Paper
•Scissors
•Markers, Crayons, Paint, Stickers, Ribbon to decorate with.
METHOD
•Place the flowers and leaves between two pieces of tissue paper
•Place the flowers and leaves in the tissue paper in between the books.
•Leave them to dry and flatten out in the books for 2 weeks.
•Cut the poster board to place mat size. (You will want this approximately 16x12")
•Colour and use your stickers to decorate the poster board.
•Get the Pressed flowers and leaves.
•You need to cut a piece of contact paper slightly larger than the poster board, Peel off the backing and place the poster board on top of the contact paper.
•Arrange the pressed flowers and leaves on top of the poster board.
•Roll the contact paper over the poster board that you have designed.
•Trim the edges of the contact paper leaving a little to create a seal for your placemat.
BUDDY BURNERS
•Plain corrugated cardboard (not printed with bright inks or coated with wax or plastic)
•Shallow aluminium cans- tuna cans, pet food cans, pineapple cans (about 105g size)
•Industrial size can
•Candle wax
•Scissors
•Newspaper
METHOD
•Cut lid off cans
•Wash and dry cans
•Place the can on its side and on the cardboard- use a ruler to draw a straight line along the cardboard the height of the can
•Cut several strips to fit inside the can
•Roll the cardboard into a tight circle- continue to add strips until there is enough to fit inside the can
•Pack the strips into the can and press down
•Place several pieces of newspaper under the can to catch the wax drips
•Place the candles in a microwave proof container and melt it slowly
•Place one of the wicks into the middle of the can
•Pour the melted wax into the can to the brim – let wax cool completely
•When the wax hardens it will shrink- fill with more melted wax
•Let wax again cool completely
•Cut lid off one end of industrial size can
•Cut a hole in the side of the can to let the buddy burner inside the can
ALPHABET HIKE
Walk round the neighbourhood and find as many things you can which start with the letters of the alphabet
BALL OF STRING TRAIL
Lay a string trail in a very safe area & follow blindfolded.
HUMPTY DUMPTY TRAIL
Cut a picture of a large cardboard egg into 20 broken pieces. Find all the pieces & put him back together
RAINBOW HIKE
Have an envelope containing 20 or so different-coloured squares of construction paper (not just browns and greens, some yellows, a purple, etc.). Have the girls find something in nature the same colour as each one of the squares
NATURE RUBBINGS
•Textured items; leaves, rocks, tree bark, shells, coins, coins, paperclips, fabrics, baskets, combs, etc.
•Construction paper
•Crayons
•scissors – optional
•glue – optional
•markers - optional
METHOD
•To make a rubbing, place a piece of construction paper on top of the object.
•Rub the paper gently with crayons (you may want to use the side of the crayon) until texture appears.
•The object and its texture will be "imprinted" on the paper.
•Experiment with overlapping rubbings over each other. This works very well with different shape leaves, rubbed in different colours overlapping each other.
•Another option is to draw on the construction paper with markers. Draw outlines only. Fill in the spaces by rubbing over various items.
• Still another option is to make rubbings on paper. Cut out the rubbings and glue them onto another sheet of paper, making a collage.
NATURE PLACEMATS
•Flowers or leaves
•Book to press the flowers and leaves
•Clear contact paper
•Construction paper
•Glue
•Tissue Paper
•Scissors
•Markers, Crayons, Paint, Stickers, Ribbon to decorate with.
METHOD
•Place the flowers and leaves between two pieces of tissue paper
•Place the flowers and leaves in the tissue paper in between the books.
•Leave them to dry and flatten out in the books for 2 weeks.
•Cut the poster board to place mat size. (You will want this approximately 16x12")
•Colour and use your stickers to decorate the poster board.
•Get the Pressed flowers and leaves.
•You need to cut a piece of contact paper slightly larger than the poster board, Peel off the backing and place the poster board on top of the contact paper.
•Arrange the pressed flowers and leaves on top of the poster board.
•Roll the contact paper over the poster board that you have designed.
•Trim the edges of the contact paper leaving a little to create a seal for your placemat.
CAMPS- CAMPFIRE SONGS
GUIDE SONGS
FIRE’S BURNING
Fire's burning, fire's burning
Draw nearer, draw nearer
In the gloaming, in the gloaming
Come sing and be merry
KOOKABURRA
Kookaburra sits on the old gum tree,
Merry merry king of the bush is he.
Laugh, Kookaburra, laugh, Kookaburra,
Gay your life must be!
Kookaburra sits on the old gum tree,
Eating all the gum drops he can see.
Stop Kookaburra, stop Kookaburra
Save some there for me!
Kookaburra sits on the old gum tree,
Counting all the monkeys he can see.
Laugh Kookaburra, laugh Kookaburra
That's not a monkey, that's me!
IF YOU’RE HAPPY
If you're happy and you know it,
Clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it,
Clap your hands
If you’re happy and you know it then you really want to show it
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it,
Clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it,
Clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it,
Clap your hands.
If you're happy and you know it,
Tap your toe
If you're happy and you know it,
Tap your toe
If you're happy and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it,
Tap your toe.
If you're happy and you know it,
Nod your head
If you're happy and you know it,
Nod your head
If you're happy and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it,
Nod your head.
FRERE JACQUES
Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques,
Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous?
Sonnez les matines, sonnez les matines
Ding dang dong, ding dang dong.
Brother James, Brother James
Are you sleeping, are you sleeping,
Morning bells are ringing, morning bells are ringing
Ding dang dong, ding dang dong.
THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.
GING GANG GOOLI
Ging gang gooli, gooli, gooli, gooli watcha
Ging gang goo, ging gang goo,
Ging gang gooli, gooli, gooli, gooli watcha
Ging gang goo, ging gang goo
Heyla, heyla sheyla
Heyla sheyla, heyla, ho-o-o
Heyla, heyla sheyla
Heyla sheyla, heyla, ho
Shalli-wallee, shalli-wallee, shalli-wallee,shalli-wallee
Oompah, oompah, oompah oompah....
FIRE’S BURNING
Fire's burning, fire's burning
Draw nearer, draw nearer
In the gloaming, in the gloaming
Come sing and be merry
KOOKABURRA
Kookaburra sits on the old gum tree,
Merry merry king of the bush is he.
Laugh, Kookaburra, laugh, Kookaburra,
Gay your life must be!
Kookaburra sits on the old gum tree,
Eating all the gum drops he can see.
Stop Kookaburra, stop Kookaburra
Save some there for me!
Kookaburra sits on the old gum tree,
Counting all the monkeys he can see.
Laugh Kookaburra, laugh Kookaburra
That's not a monkey, that's me!
IF YOU’RE HAPPY
If you're happy and you know it,
Clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it,
Clap your hands
If you’re happy and you know it then you really want to show it
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it,
Clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it,
Clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it,
Clap your hands.
If you're happy and you know it,
Tap your toe
If you're happy and you know it,
Tap your toe
If you're happy and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it,
Tap your toe.
If you're happy and you know it,
Nod your head
If you're happy and you know it,
Nod your head
If you're happy and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it,
Nod your head.
FRERE JACQUES
Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques,
Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous?
Sonnez les matines, sonnez les matines
Ding dang dong, ding dang dong.
Brother James, Brother James
Are you sleeping, are you sleeping,
Morning bells are ringing, morning bells are ringing
Ding dang dong, ding dang dong.
THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.
GING GANG GOOLI
Ging gang gooli, gooli, gooli, gooli watcha
Ging gang goo, ging gang goo,
Ging gang gooli, gooli, gooli, gooli watcha
Ging gang goo, ging gang goo
Heyla, heyla sheyla
Heyla sheyla, heyla, ho-o-o
Heyla, heyla sheyla
Heyla sheyla, heyla, ho
Shalli-wallee, shalli-wallee, shalli-wallee,shalli-wallee
Oompah, oompah, oompah oompah....
COLOUR CEREMONY
COLOUR CEREMONY
BEGINNING OF EVENING
Leader
Tweed guides- colour party fall in- this the escorts
Leader says
Guides form 2 lines behind the escorts
Guides- quick march into horseshoe formation.
Company halt.
Inwards turn & stand to attention
Colour party carry on
Colour party march toward the flag and stop 2 paces away- flag bearer says – colour party halt.
Flag bearer steps forward and releases the halyard- the unit salute the flag while it is being raised
Flag bearer steps back and says “salute the flag”- the colour part salutes the flag
Flag bearer says – colour party about face, colour party quick march, colour party halt, colour party about face
Leader then talks about any matters that need to be discussed
Leader then says- Unit- fallout- all take one step forward and two back the disperse- escorts to disperse last
END OF EVENING
Leader says
Tweed guides- colour party fall in- this the escorts
Leader says
Guides form 2 lines behind the escorts
Guides- quick march into horseshoe formation.
Company halt.
Inwards turn & stand to attention
Colour party carry on
Colour party march toward the flag and stop 2 paces away- flag bearer says – colour party halt- colour party salute the flag
Flag bearer steps forward and takes the flag down – the unit salutes the flag and sings Taps while the flag is being lowered
Flag bearer says – colour party about face, colour party quick march, colour party halt, colour party about face
Leader says – unit dismissed- colour party gives flag to leader and are last to disperse
TAPS
Day is done. Gone the sun
From the sea, from the hills, from the sky
All is well. Safely rest. God is nigh
BEGINNING OF EVENING
Leader
Tweed guides- colour party fall in- this the escorts
Leader says
Guides form 2 lines behind the escorts
Guides- quick march into horseshoe formation.
Company halt.
Inwards turn & stand to attention
Colour party carry on
Colour party march toward the flag and stop 2 paces away- flag bearer says – colour party halt.
Flag bearer steps forward and releases the halyard- the unit salute the flag while it is being raised
Flag bearer steps back and says “salute the flag”- the colour part salutes the flag
Flag bearer says – colour party about face, colour party quick march, colour party halt, colour party about face
Leader then talks about any matters that need to be discussed
Leader then says- Unit- fallout- all take one step forward and two back the disperse- escorts to disperse last
END OF EVENING
Leader says
Tweed guides- colour party fall in- this the escorts
Leader says
Guides form 2 lines behind the escorts
Guides- quick march into horseshoe formation.
Company halt.
Inwards turn & stand to attention
Colour party carry on
Colour party march toward the flag and stop 2 paces away- flag bearer says – colour party halt- colour party salute the flag
Flag bearer steps forward and takes the flag down – the unit salutes the flag and sings Taps while the flag is being lowered
Flag bearer says – colour party about face, colour party quick march, colour party halt, colour party about face
Leader says – unit dismissed- colour party gives flag to leader and are last to disperse
TAPS
Day is done. Gone the sun
From the sea, from the hills, from the sky
All is well. Safely rest. God is nigh
CENTENARY ACTIVITIES
CENTENARY ACTIVITIES APRIL 10TH 2010
2010 THEME- PLANT
Why are we celebrating?
In 1909, a number of girls appeared at a Boy Scout Rally in the UK declaring themselves to be Girl Scouts. Robert
Baden-Powell decided that they should have their own Movement. By November 1909 a scheme had been formed to suit the specific needs of girls and young women. Groups of Guides soon started in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand and South Africa.
In 1910 the Girl Guide Association was officially established in the United Kingdom under the leadership of Agnes Baden-Powell, Robert’s sister, and we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the first official Guide association.
By 1912 there were also groups in Ireland, Portugal, Norway and Juliette Low founded Girl Scouting in the USA in 1912
Why Plant?
The first year of celebration, 2010, focuses on the theme of Plant. In this year we will plant the first ideas and activities for the centenary celebrations and we will also reflect on how Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting plants the opportunities, the training and the experience for young women to develop as leaders and decision makers. Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting has achieved 100 years of changing lives by planting the seeds of change in the lives of girls and young women.
WHAT CAN WE DO?
•Recruit 100 new members each year- Bring a friend to a centenary celebration day party and use this as an opportunity to promote Girl Guiding
•Talent shows- Celebrate your talents and invite members to come up with creative ways to celebrate the centenary theme of Plant through song, dance, poetry, mime etc. Post your photos, poems and songs on the WAGGGS’ website or by sending them to the centenary coordinator
•Send messages and greetings- Send 100 messages to 100 different groups around the world. The WAGGGS website will facilitate the sending and receiving of messages to and from different groups around the world. Send WAGGGS a message about what 100 years of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting means to you and what you would like the Movement to look like in 100 years. You will be able to send these messages via the website or by writing to us. Leave a message on WAGGGS’ facebook page. On 10 April, send a centenary message to your friends on facebook or on other social networking sites.
•Collect badges- Collect 100 virtual badges from around the world on the WAGGGS’ website. Virtual badges are images or pictures of badges that can be uploaded and downloaded from the website.
•Planting party- Hold a planting party where everyone in the group plants seeds together – you could join a local park and help them with their seed planting; you could plant vegetables for a local school or an old people’s residence. Why not plant your seeds around World Thinking Day which has the theme of “poverty and hunger” and watch them grow between 22 February and 10 April? Perhaps you can hold a celebratory meal on 10 April 2011 using some of the food that you have grown yourselves the year before? Perhaps we could join in a Landcare group?
•Wear your scarf with pride- Wear your scarf all day on 10 April – in school, at work, with friends and family. If someone asks about it, tell them that you are celebrating 100 years of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting. Try to do one good deed at the same time. Swap scarves- Swap your scarf or a badge virtually with another member through the WAGGGS’ website. You can do this by taking a photograph of your scarf or badge and posting it on the website. In exchange you can download an image or photograph of another member’s scarf or badge from another part of the world.
•Take a photograph- Take a photo of members from different groups formed in a figure of 100. Send it to WAGGGS or upload it onto the WAGGGS’ website. Invite members to spend a week taking photographs of what Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting means to them. Display the photographs in a montage. Scan the photos and place them on the WAGGGS’ website. Or invite members to take a photograph of the good deeds that they have done during the week. Try to get 100 photographs of good deeds from your unit in a week.
•Have a party- Each member can invite a former Girl Guide and a potential new member to a celebration party. Why not learn about a different culture at the same time and provide the food and entertainment from that culture? Find out more about different cultures on the WAGGGS’ website
•Share your recipes- Use the WAGGGS’ website to share 100 international recipes
•Time capsule with a difference- Hide or find some hidden centenary treasure by geocaching. The basic idea is to hide containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share the map coordinates of the container online. Anyone can then find the geocache by following the map coordinates through a Global Positioning System (GPS). Successful finders can then take an item from the geocache and leave one of their own for the next visitor. The directions to the centenary treasure, or cache, should be given in map co-ordinates. If you have a Global Positioning System (GPS) you can tap in the co-ordinates and the GPS will point you in the right direction for you to go off and discover your cache. Caches should always contain a logbook. It contains notes left by previous cache visitors and the founder of the cache and possibly a few clues to lead you to other caches nearby. Why not leave a note about a good deed which you did that day or which the next visitor might do? Use the WAGGGS’ website to log the global map coordinates of your cache. Alternatively you can plant or bury a more traditional time capsule to be opened in 50 years time or even in 100 years time. Write messages, take photographs, add items that represent 2010 for you so that members can open them up in the future. Remember to focus on the theme of Plant for this year’s time capsule.
•Share your memories- Invite former members in your community to plant a photograph, a memory or a story about Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting in a commemorative book. Post it on the WAGGGS’ website to be shared with others
•Visit the four World Centres- Even if you can’t take a trip to the four World Centres, you will be able to take part in games and activities about the centres on the theme of Plant as part of the Centenary Celebrations. These activities will be available on the WAGGGS website or by contacting the Centenary Coordinator
•Send greetings to other groups- Post your greeting cards on the WAGGGS website for other groups of younger members to see.
•Explore the world- Research and draw 100 flags from around the world. Each member in your group can find out about a different Member Organization and produce a poster on the country. In time for the centenary celebrations, the WAGGGS website will feature information about each Member Organization. Can you find ways to support either a Member Organization or another organization in one of the countries you have focused on? WAGGGS’ network on the website offers lots of ways to support members. www.wagggsworld.org
•Hold a sports day- Hold a sports day with activities based on the number 100 – 100m swimming or running races or 100m relay races. A Member Organization may wish to organize 100 km relays around the country. Invite members of the local community or your school to the event.
•Celebrate at school- Make a centenary celebration poster and ask your school if you can put it in your classroom
•Write our future- Write the story of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting for the next 100 years… Take turns to write a sentence on a piece of paper, fold the paper over where you have written, and pass it on… Or you could draw our future, and draw pictures of what you think Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting will look like in the next 100 years… Once each member has written or drawn their piece of story, open up the paper and read it out to the group. Keep the story and revisit it at the next Centenary
•Sew 100 patches- Sew 100 patches on a quilt and auction it to raise money for your local unit or for WAGGGS.
•Celebrate your community- Draw a map of your area and celebrate all the things that you know and like about your community
•Connect- Organize for 100 members from different groups to hold hands or to make the shape of 100 on 10 April. Invite the local media and don’t forget to send photos to WAGGGS
•Share your games- Use the WAGGGS’ website to swap games and activity ideas with other groups around the world. Why not play a game from a different region and learn about that region at the same time? Later in the year the WAGGGS’ website will contain quizzes about the Movement which you can turn into games for your unit. Why not play one of the games suggested in the Global Action Theme Badge Curriculum (available on the WAGGGS website www.wagggsworld.org)?
•Change your community- Find out what volunteer activities are taking place in your community. As a group commit to 100 hours of service over a period of time. Do 100 good deeds over a period of time. Log them on a “ladder” Clean 100 km of beach, fill 100 sacks with rubbish- combine with Clean up Australia day
•Speak out- What do you think needs to change in the world? Speak up and change your world… Speak out about issues which affect girls and young women at your school. Ask your teacher if you can talk about how the Movement has changed lives for 100 years. Find out about the WAGGGS’ Global Action Theme and the Millennium Development Goals and what you can do to achieve them. Plant the seeds of change in your school friends and help to change lives. Why not speak about the centenary of Girl Guiding at a local Guide event or at your school? Use the presentation that will shortly be available on the WAGGGS’ website, and tell WAGGGS about your experience. If you need a hard copy of the presentation contact the centenary coordinator.
•Debate the changing lives of women- Hold a discussion on the centenary message of 100 years of changing lives. Research how the lives of girls and young women have changed over the past 100 years in your country. Celebrate the changes over the past 100 years. Talk about what more needs to change for girls and young women. How can Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting bring about that change? What can you do? Make a pledge to help change the lives of girls and young women in your community in the next year. On Centenary Celebration Day 2011 revisit your pledges and what changes you have made. Invite speakers from the community as well as using your own Girl Guides/Girl Scouts Why not invite former Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to debate with current Girl Guides and Girl Scouts? Invite the media.
•Be inspired- Why not invite a local role model to come and speak to your group? A role model can plant the seeds of change in a young woman – she can inspire a Guide to make a difference. If she hasn’t been a Girl Guide or Girl Scout herself, why not invite your guest to become an honorary member in celebration of the centenary? She could talk on the theme of changing lives, following the centenary message. Invite the local media… Speak to a local role model about how Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting planted the seeds of change in her – send her story to your local media as part of your centenary publicity
•Explore the changes- Explore the changes in the Movement in your country by doing some research and talking to former members. Produce a record book of what you have found – with photographs, interviews and newspaper clippings from the past. Research what the world, your country, your community was like 100 years ago and how it has changed. Document your findings in a record book.
•Plant your dreams- Write down your dreams for the future. Make a commitment to change the world in one small way. Revisit these dreams in 2012 on the final Centenary Celebration Day.
•World Food Day celebrations- World Food Day is on October 16 but the World Food Day website includes activities that can take place throughout the year. Why not take up one of the suggested activities? Check out the WAGGGS’ Global Calls to Action for ideas for World Food Day activities.
2010 THEME- PLANT
Why are we celebrating?
In 1909, a number of girls appeared at a Boy Scout Rally in the UK declaring themselves to be Girl Scouts. Robert
Baden-Powell decided that they should have their own Movement. By November 1909 a scheme had been formed to suit the specific needs of girls and young women. Groups of Guides soon started in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand and South Africa.
In 1910 the Girl Guide Association was officially established in the United Kingdom under the leadership of Agnes Baden-Powell, Robert’s sister, and we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the first official Guide association.
By 1912 there were also groups in Ireland, Portugal, Norway and Juliette Low founded Girl Scouting in the USA in 1912
Why Plant?
The first year of celebration, 2010, focuses on the theme of Plant. In this year we will plant the first ideas and activities for the centenary celebrations and we will also reflect on how Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting plants the opportunities, the training and the experience for young women to develop as leaders and decision makers. Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting has achieved 100 years of changing lives by planting the seeds of change in the lives of girls and young women.
WHAT CAN WE DO?
•Recruit 100 new members each year- Bring a friend to a centenary celebration day party and use this as an opportunity to promote Girl Guiding
•Talent shows- Celebrate your talents and invite members to come up with creative ways to celebrate the centenary theme of Plant through song, dance, poetry, mime etc. Post your photos, poems and songs on the WAGGGS’ website or by sending them to the centenary coordinator
•Send messages and greetings- Send 100 messages to 100 different groups around the world. The WAGGGS website will facilitate the sending and receiving of messages to and from different groups around the world. Send WAGGGS a message about what 100 years of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting means to you and what you would like the Movement to look like in 100 years. You will be able to send these messages via the website or by writing to us. Leave a message on WAGGGS’ facebook page. On 10 April, send a centenary message to your friends on facebook or on other social networking sites.
•Collect badges- Collect 100 virtual badges from around the world on the WAGGGS’ website. Virtual badges are images or pictures of badges that can be uploaded and downloaded from the website.
•Planting party- Hold a planting party where everyone in the group plants seeds together – you could join a local park and help them with their seed planting; you could plant vegetables for a local school or an old people’s residence. Why not plant your seeds around World Thinking Day which has the theme of “poverty and hunger” and watch them grow between 22 February and 10 April? Perhaps you can hold a celebratory meal on 10 April 2011 using some of the food that you have grown yourselves the year before? Perhaps we could join in a Landcare group?
•Wear your scarf with pride- Wear your scarf all day on 10 April – in school, at work, with friends and family. If someone asks about it, tell them that you are celebrating 100 years of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting. Try to do one good deed at the same time. Swap scarves- Swap your scarf or a badge virtually with another member through the WAGGGS’ website. You can do this by taking a photograph of your scarf or badge and posting it on the website. In exchange you can download an image or photograph of another member’s scarf or badge from another part of the world.
•Take a photograph- Take a photo of members from different groups formed in a figure of 100. Send it to WAGGGS or upload it onto the WAGGGS’ website. Invite members to spend a week taking photographs of what Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting means to them. Display the photographs in a montage. Scan the photos and place them on the WAGGGS’ website. Or invite members to take a photograph of the good deeds that they have done during the week. Try to get 100 photographs of good deeds from your unit in a week.
•Have a party- Each member can invite a former Girl Guide and a potential new member to a celebration party. Why not learn about a different culture at the same time and provide the food and entertainment from that culture? Find out more about different cultures on the WAGGGS’ website
•Share your recipes- Use the WAGGGS’ website to share 100 international recipes
•Time capsule with a difference- Hide or find some hidden centenary treasure by geocaching. The basic idea is to hide containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share the map coordinates of the container online. Anyone can then find the geocache by following the map coordinates through a Global Positioning System (GPS). Successful finders can then take an item from the geocache and leave one of their own for the next visitor. The directions to the centenary treasure, or cache, should be given in map co-ordinates. If you have a Global Positioning System (GPS) you can tap in the co-ordinates and the GPS will point you in the right direction for you to go off and discover your cache. Caches should always contain a logbook. It contains notes left by previous cache visitors and the founder of the cache and possibly a few clues to lead you to other caches nearby. Why not leave a note about a good deed which you did that day or which the next visitor might do? Use the WAGGGS’ website to log the global map coordinates of your cache. Alternatively you can plant or bury a more traditional time capsule to be opened in 50 years time or even in 100 years time. Write messages, take photographs, add items that represent 2010 for you so that members can open them up in the future. Remember to focus on the theme of Plant for this year’s time capsule.
•Share your memories- Invite former members in your community to plant a photograph, a memory or a story about Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting in a commemorative book. Post it on the WAGGGS’ website to be shared with others
•Visit the four World Centres- Even if you can’t take a trip to the four World Centres, you will be able to take part in games and activities about the centres on the theme of Plant as part of the Centenary Celebrations. These activities will be available on the WAGGGS website or by contacting the Centenary Coordinator
•Send greetings to other groups- Post your greeting cards on the WAGGGS website for other groups of younger members to see.
•Explore the world- Research and draw 100 flags from around the world. Each member in your group can find out about a different Member Organization and produce a poster on the country. In time for the centenary celebrations, the WAGGGS website will feature information about each Member Organization. Can you find ways to support either a Member Organization or another organization in one of the countries you have focused on? WAGGGS’ network on the website offers lots of ways to support members. www.wagggsworld.org
•Hold a sports day- Hold a sports day with activities based on the number 100 – 100m swimming or running races or 100m relay races. A Member Organization may wish to organize 100 km relays around the country. Invite members of the local community or your school to the event.
•Celebrate at school- Make a centenary celebration poster and ask your school if you can put it in your classroom
•Write our future- Write the story of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting for the next 100 years… Take turns to write a sentence on a piece of paper, fold the paper over where you have written, and pass it on… Or you could draw our future, and draw pictures of what you think Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting will look like in the next 100 years… Once each member has written or drawn their piece of story, open up the paper and read it out to the group. Keep the story and revisit it at the next Centenary
•Sew 100 patches- Sew 100 patches on a quilt and auction it to raise money for your local unit or for WAGGGS.
•Celebrate your community- Draw a map of your area and celebrate all the things that you know and like about your community
•Connect- Organize for 100 members from different groups to hold hands or to make the shape of 100 on 10 April. Invite the local media and don’t forget to send photos to WAGGGS
•Share your games- Use the WAGGGS’ website to swap games and activity ideas with other groups around the world. Why not play a game from a different region and learn about that region at the same time? Later in the year the WAGGGS’ website will contain quizzes about the Movement which you can turn into games for your unit. Why not play one of the games suggested in the Global Action Theme Badge Curriculum (available on the WAGGGS website www.wagggsworld.org)?
•Change your community- Find out what volunteer activities are taking place in your community. As a group commit to 100 hours of service over a period of time. Do 100 good deeds over a period of time. Log them on a “ladder” Clean 100 km of beach, fill 100 sacks with rubbish- combine with Clean up Australia day
•Speak out- What do you think needs to change in the world? Speak up and change your world… Speak out about issues which affect girls and young women at your school. Ask your teacher if you can talk about how the Movement has changed lives for 100 years. Find out about the WAGGGS’ Global Action Theme and the Millennium Development Goals and what you can do to achieve them. Plant the seeds of change in your school friends and help to change lives. Why not speak about the centenary of Girl Guiding at a local Guide event or at your school? Use the presentation that will shortly be available on the WAGGGS’ website, and tell WAGGGS about your experience. If you need a hard copy of the presentation contact the centenary coordinator.
•Debate the changing lives of women- Hold a discussion on the centenary message of 100 years of changing lives. Research how the lives of girls and young women have changed over the past 100 years in your country. Celebrate the changes over the past 100 years. Talk about what more needs to change for girls and young women. How can Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting bring about that change? What can you do? Make a pledge to help change the lives of girls and young women in your community in the next year. On Centenary Celebration Day 2011 revisit your pledges and what changes you have made. Invite speakers from the community as well as using your own Girl Guides/Girl Scouts Why not invite former Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to debate with current Girl Guides and Girl Scouts? Invite the media.
•Be inspired- Why not invite a local role model to come and speak to your group? A role model can plant the seeds of change in a young woman – she can inspire a Guide to make a difference. If she hasn’t been a Girl Guide or Girl Scout herself, why not invite your guest to become an honorary member in celebration of the centenary? She could talk on the theme of changing lives, following the centenary message. Invite the local media… Speak to a local role model about how Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting planted the seeds of change in her – send her story to your local media as part of your centenary publicity
•Explore the changes- Explore the changes in the Movement in your country by doing some research and talking to former members. Produce a record book of what you have found – with photographs, interviews and newspaper clippings from the past. Research what the world, your country, your community was like 100 years ago and how it has changed. Document your findings in a record book.
•Plant your dreams- Write down your dreams for the future. Make a commitment to change the world in one small way. Revisit these dreams in 2012 on the final Centenary Celebration Day.
•World Food Day celebrations- World Food Day is on October 16 but the World Food Day website includes activities that can take place throughout the year. Why not take up one of the suggested activities? Check out the WAGGGS’ Global Calls to Action for ideas for World Food Day activities.
CAMPS- EQUIPMENT
CAMPING EQUIPMENT LIST FOR WEEKEND CAMPS
ITEM TICK OFF
1 waterproof coat or poncho
1 pair of jeans or long pants (navy)
1 long-sleeved light blue shirt
navy shorts
light blue or jamboree T-shirts or polo shirts
navy jumper
underwear and ankle socks (not tennis sockettes)
pyjamas or an extra T-shirt and undies (no nighties)
bath towel and face washer
toiletries (no aerosols – use roll-on)
insect repellant (no sprays – use cream, stick or roll-on)
sunscreen at least 15+
hat with wide brim, not a cap (navy or jamboree)
torch with new batteries
campfire blanket (not to be used as bedding)
sit-upon or folding stool or compact folding chair, without foot-rest
(Sit-upon is just a piece of plastic on which your daughter can sit)
Campfire ashes if you have them
sleeping bag or bedroll
small pillow (not a full sized pillow!)
groundsheet – absolutely essential
stretcher, camping mat or inflatable mattress that YOU can inflate without assistance
mess kit – must be unbreakable – plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork, dessert spoon and teaspoon, all marked with your name and in a drawstring bag
tea towel
Gumboots
Sometimes you will be asked to bring a bundle of firewood and kindling
EXTRA WINTER GEAR WHEN APPROPRIATE
ITEM TICK OFF
Beanie
Bed socks
Warm shirts or skivvies
Extra jumper
Tracksuit instead of pyjamas (not to be worn at any other time)
Extra blanket
• Wear T-shirt or polo shirt and shorts, socks and lace-up shoes and a hat.
• Have wet weather gear where you can get it easily.
• Pack clothes for each day in separate fabric or plastic bags, with an extra bag for the first day’s dirty clothes
• Pack into a backpack or sports bag.
• Pack your sleeping bag, pillow, extra blanket and groundsheet in another waterproof bag or roll them securely in your groundsheet.
• Conserve space and remember that you may have to carry your equipment some distance.
ABSOLUTELY NO SNACK FOODS, CHEWING GUM, SWEETS OR SOFT DRINKS, RADIOS, I-PODS , MOBILE PHONES
PATROL NEEDS (PER 5 GIRLS)
ITEM TICK OFF
1 BELL TENT
1 KITCHEN SHELTER
1 GAS STOVE AND GAS TANK
1 PACK RACK- A pack rack is built by the girls in their tent, using gadget wood, to stack their backpacks on
1 KITCHEN STAND
I PATROL BOX- The patrol box contains all their cooking gear: a set of billies, a frying pan, bowls, chopping boards, containers, spare cutlery, sharp knives, peelers, serving spoons, etc. I keep the pot holders separately as they usually need a good wash after camp.
1 LANTERN
ESKY/ ESKIES
ITEM TICK OFF
1 waterproof coat or poncho
1 pair of jeans or long pants (navy)
1 long-sleeved light blue shirt
navy shorts
light blue or jamboree T-shirts or polo shirts
navy jumper
underwear and ankle socks (not tennis sockettes)
pyjamas or an extra T-shirt and undies (no nighties)
bath towel and face washer
toiletries (no aerosols – use roll-on)
insect repellant (no sprays – use cream, stick or roll-on)
sunscreen at least 15+
hat with wide brim, not a cap (navy or jamboree)
torch with new batteries
campfire blanket (not to be used as bedding)
sit-upon or folding stool or compact folding chair, without foot-rest
(Sit-upon is just a piece of plastic on which your daughter can sit)
Campfire ashes if you have them
sleeping bag or bedroll
small pillow (not a full sized pillow!)
groundsheet – absolutely essential
stretcher, camping mat or inflatable mattress that YOU can inflate without assistance
mess kit – must be unbreakable – plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork, dessert spoon and teaspoon, all marked with your name and in a drawstring bag
tea towel
Gumboots
Sometimes you will be asked to bring a bundle of firewood and kindling
EXTRA WINTER GEAR WHEN APPROPRIATE
ITEM TICK OFF
Beanie
Bed socks
Warm shirts or skivvies
Extra jumper
Tracksuit instead of pyjamas (not to be worn at any other time)
Extra blanket
• Wear T-shirt or polo shirt and shorts, socks and lace-up shoes and a hat.
• Have wet weather gear where you can get it easily.
• Pack clothes for each day in separate fabric or plastic bags, with an extra bag for the first day’s dirty clothes
• Pack into a backpack or sports bag.
• Pack your sleeping bag, pillow, extra blanket and groundsheet in another waterproof bag or roll them securely in your groundsheet.
• Conserve space and remember that you may have to carry your equipment some distance.
ABSOLUTELY NO SNACK FOODS, CHEWING GUM, SWEETS OR SOFT DRINKS, RADIOS, I-PODS , MOBILE PHONES
PATROL NEEDS (PER 5 GIRLS)
ITEM TICK OFF
1 BELL TENT
1 KITCHEN SHELTER
1 GAS STOVE AND GAS TANK
1 PACK RACK- A pack rack is built by the girls in their tent, using gadget wood, to stack their backpacks on
1 KITCHEN STAND
I PATROL BOX- The patrol box contains all their cooking gear: a set of billies, a frying pan, bowls, chopping boards, containers, spare cutlery, sharp knives, peelers, serving spoons, etc. I keep the pot holders separately as they usually need a good wash after camp.
1 LANTERN
ESKY/ ESKIES
CAMPS- PARENT'S INFORMATION
CAMP –PARENT INFORMATION
As the majority of Guides are expected to be new campers, the program will be very basic and concentrate on making sure the girls have fun while learning camping skills. This information sheet is designed to provide parents with answers to all questions they may have on the assumption this may be their daughter/s first Guide Camp
Program - All leaders have a copy of the camp program which outlines the activities suggested for camp. These have been discussed with Guides and they have all had the opportunity to have input into the activities – if they have any suggestions or requests for inclusion in the program these should have been passed to the Camp Leaders for inclusion in the program
Parents are asked to ensure clothing and bedding is suitable for the weather.Wet weather gear is essential (rain boots, raincoat), as is a hat during the day. To safeguard against spread of disease or illnesses such as colds etc., girls should have hand antibacterial soap for personal use as well as insect repellent
In accordance with our safety guidelines, no open shoes are permitted at camp and socks must be worn at all times. Clogs/thongs allowed only in the shower. Camp uniform should be worn
Diet – unless a guide has a specific allergy or intolerance to a food, all participants have the same menu. If there are any Guides who require special diets, please advise us
Parents are asked to drop guides off and collect them at the stipulated times. In particular we ask parents not to arrive before advised finish time on closing day as all Guides have duties and cleaning up to complete before being allowed to leave the campsite. If someone other than parents are collecting Guides, please ensure leaders are advised otherwise no Guides will leave unless with a parent/guardian.
A minimum of 10 girls (2 patrols) will be required for camp to proceed – if these numbers are not reached leaders will be advised and camp MAY be cancelled.
The following items are not permitted at camp and will be confiscated until the end of camp if girls are found with them- Mobile phones; MP3s; Electronic Games of any sort; Lollies
Medication – all medication of any type must be handed to the first aider on arrival at camp and must be in the original packaging/bottles with name and clear dosage details on the label. No Guides are permitted to have any form of medication kept with them at camp – it is all administered by the First Aider. Any medication being taken must be noted on the Health section of the Consent Form
The Activity Consent Form must be fully completed and accompany Guides to Camp – it should not be given to their unit leader at a Guide Meeting. The form consists of 2 A4 pages – front and back.
Camp Fees will be advised and will cost no more than $... for all meals campsite fees and activity costs. We have attempted to keep fees to a minimum and feel this amount is very reasonable for a camp of this duration.
First meal in camp – Girls should bring their lunch from home on Saturday – it should not be anything that requires heating of any type and should be in a throw-away container/package
Wet weather – leaders will be advised the day before camp if weather is so bad that the camp will be cancelled. It will be the leaders responsibility to contact all parents concerned
If any parents or Guides have any questions or wish to discuss any aspect of our camping program, please give Leader a call
As the majority of Guides are expected to be new campers, the program will be very basic and concentrate on making sure the girls have fun while learning camping skills. This information sheet is designed to provide parents with answers to all questions they may have on the assumption this may be their daughter/s first Guide Camp
Program - All leaders have a copy of the camp program which outlines the activities suggested for camp. These have been discussed with Guides and they have all had the opportunity to have input into the activities – if they have any suggestions or requests for inclusion in the program these should have been passed to the Camp Leaders for inclusion in the program
Parents are asked to ensure clothing and bedding is suitable for the weather.Wet weather gear is essential (rain boots, raincoat), as is a hat during the day. To safeguard against spread of disease or illnesses such as colds etc., girls should have hand antibacterial soap for personal use as well as insect repellent
In accordance with our safety guidelines, no open shoes are permitted at camp and socks must be worn at all times. Clogs/thongs allowed only in the shower. Camp uniform should be worn
Diet – unless a guide has a specific allergy or intolerance to a food, all participants have the same menu. If there are any Guides who require special diets, please advise us
Parents are asked to drop guides off and collect them at the stipulated times. In particular we ask parents not to arrive before advised finish time on closing day as all Guides have duties and cleaning up to complete before being allowed to leave the campsite. If someone other than parents are collecting Guides, please ensure leaders are advised otherwise no Guides will leave unless with a parent/guardian.
A minimum of 10 girls (2 patrols) will be required for camp to proceed – if these numbers are not reached leaders will be advised and camp MAY be cancelled.
The following items are not permitted at camp and will be confiscated until the end of camp if girls are found with them- Mobile phones; MP3s; Electronic Games of any sort; Lollies
Medication – all medication of any type must be handed to the first aider on arrival at camp and must be in the original packaging/bottles with name and clear dosage details on the label. No Guides are permitted to have any form of medication kept with them at camp – it is all administered by the First Aider. Any medication being taken must be noted on the Health section of the Consent Form
The Activity Consent Form must be fully completed and accompany Guides to Camp – it should not be given to their unit leader at a Guide Meeting. The form consists of 2 A4 pages – front and back.
Camp Fees will be advised and will cost no more than $... for all meals campsite fees and activity costs. We have attempted to keep fees to a minimum and feel this amount is very reasonable for a camp of this duration.
First meal in camp – Girls should bring their lunch from home on Saturday – it should not be anything that requires heating of any type and should be in a throw-away container/package
Wet weather – leaders will be advised the day before camp if weather is so bad that the camp will be cancelled. It will be the leaders responsibility to contact all parents concerned
If any parents or Guides have any questions or wish to discuss any aspect of our camping program, please give Leader a call
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