Activities were set up as free-flowing stations, where girls could choose which activities they wanted to try, and stay for a short or long a period of time as they wished.
Here we had two activities to choose from: Girls could choose to practice setting up and taking down a tent and/or make one of the GGC Crunchers.
Explore Identities
Here we spread out a large sheet of paper and girls used sidewalk chalk to create positive self-esteem messages and images.
Build Skills
We provided Tangram puzzles and challenged girls to make different shapes and images.
A space was set aside for girls to play active games, and suggestions of some of the favourites from last year were provided.
Experiment & Create
Patterns were provided and girls coloured and then made their own flextangles. The template can be downloaded from Babble Dabble Do.
Connect & Question
At this station girls mined for chocolate chips in their cookies, while learning about the impact of mining on the environment.
Take Action
Large sheets of bristol board and markers were provided for girls to share their ideas about issues important to them and actions we could take to make a difference.
The second half of the meeting was just for Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers. We split up in to the two Units (Guides and Pathfinders/Rangers) and did some brainstorming about possible activities, asked the girls to individually come up with three things they want to do this year, and had small groups explore different Program Areas and suggest activities for the different Themes.
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