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2nd Portadown Brownie Guides

Target Group: Girls 7-10 years
When: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Special Events: Pack Holiday at Gosford Guide House
Leader: Mrs. Alison Bowles

Description of Activities

The girls follow a programme which teaches them about themselves, their community and their world; it aims to help them develop their confidence and personality and explore their beliefs, morals and values. Each Brownie makes her promise after a few weeks and is then encouraged to work on “interest badges”. Each girl works individually on a subject that she finds interesting such as Disability Awareness, Stargazer, Wildlife Explorer, Artist, Swimmer and Cooking. The girls are also encouraged to think of others before themselves and to do a “good turn” every day.

2nd Portadown Girl Guides

Target Group: Girls 10-14 years
When: Mondays 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Special Events: At least once a year the guides go on a residential, mostly to the Guide House in Gosford Forest Park. This is a great opportunity for team building as well as trying different outdoor activities. All of this is done in a fun, happy and secure environment. All leaders are fully trained and keep up to date with new developments within Guiding.
Leader: Tracey Braziel

Description of Activities

The girls work in patrols and are very much involved in planning their own activities. Each year they work towards challenge and interest badges and at the end of their fourth year they can work towards the Baden Powell Challenge Award; the highest award in this section of guiding. They also take part in local community and international events.

The yearly programme makes use of local sporting and cultural facilities and experts introduce the girls to a wide range of skills such as first aid, cooking, dance, craft and personal safety. The girls also choose themed activities that introduce them to topics as wide ranging as chocolate, space, environmental issues and fashion.

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