Challenge One - The History of Guiding

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• Be able to talk about guiding from its beginning at the Crystal Palace Rally in 1909, including the development of World Guiding.

• Know how Guiding developed in your own country

• Understand the basic aims and principles

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Challenge Two - Knowledge of the Commonwealth

• Know something about the development of the Commonwealth of Nations

• Be able to talk about a Commonwealth country other than your own; the knowledge of your chosen Commonwealth country should include; 

1. A little about the cultures and religions of the chosen country

2. A day in the life of its people

3. How guiding began and how it has developed

• Do something Practical in relation to the country of your choice. For example, this could be a correspondence with someone from the country, prepare a typical meal, produce a scrapbook, learn a craft or make a collection of items.

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Challenge Three - Community Action

• Carry out service within the Community. This should cover a total of at least 20 hours over a minimum of 3 months but within a total of 6 months, explaining why you have chosen this particular form of service.

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The Optional Challenges (Complete 2)

 

Health

Complete both of the following clauses.

• Know what health services are available in your own country. Find out what immunisation is required for entry into two other Commonwealth countries in an area of the world other than your own. This information should be correct at the time you are doing the challenge.

• Explain how nutrition and sanitation can affect the health of your family.

 

Environment

Complete both of the following clauses.

• Study in detail one of the following in your country: environmental pollution, water supplies, forestry, conservation, soil erosion, sustainable resources.

• Find out about environmental issues in another Commonwealth country and investigate how that country is addressing them.

 

Cultural heritage

Complete both of the following clauses.

• Know about the cultural heritage of your own country on two of these subjects: art, music (vocal or instrumental), dress, literature, poetry, dance or craft. Produce a collection of items, such as pictures, programmes, instruments or books, for your chosen subjects. Be able to demonstrate or perform an item from one of your choices.

• Discuss three religions, denominations or faiths found in your country with a group of your peers.

 

Fit for life/Out of doors

Complete one of the following clauses.

• Take part in or learn about a physical activity (sport or skill) new to you. Explain the benefits of regular physical activity for young women.

• Participate in a camp of at least two nights on two occasions within three years.

 

Public speaking or debating

Complete one of the following clauses.

• Give a talk to a group of your peers on any subject you choose, which should last at least five minutes.

• Take part in an organised debate as the principal speaker for or against the motion.

 

Creative writing

• Write a short story or a poem about life in your own country, or tell a legend from your cultural heritage.

 

Citizenship

Complete both of the following clauses.

• Describe your own system of government and that of another country in the Commonwealth.

• Demonstrate knowledge of how your country is prepared for disaster. This could include flooding, hurricanes, forest fires and other natural disasters. Find out which agencies in your country are responsible for dealing with natural disasters.

 

Investigation

Complete one of the following clauses.

• Investigate the public education and nature conservation programmes of an institution such as a national park, wildlife sanctuary, zoo or botanical garden. How does this fit in with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?

• Talk to your unit about architectural developments in your town or area over a specific period. Take them to visit at least two historical buildings or monuments you have investigated.