LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT/GIRL ENGAGEMENT Brownies Can Do It! November 22-24, 2013 Icebreaker Game: Huckle Buckle/ Riki Tiki Putting the Girls First -Involving the girls in the planning process ensures the girls: 1. do activities they enjoy 2. are engaged in the activities 3. develop planning skills -How should a leader go about this planning? 1. In September, discuss with the girls ideas and record them on paper 2. Or, if you prefer to plan in advance, discuss this at a final meeting/camp Communication Game: Picture Telephone Involving the Girls in Meetings -Attendance -Gathering Activity -Have a 2nd Year Call Group Names for Opening -Have a girl in charge of collecting scissors, pencils, etc. -Have girls plan a campfire to lead -Tidy up tasks -Reward System: Badge Bag Cooperation Game: Mine Field Cooperation Game: Sprinkle Tip Building Confidence and Leadership Skills -Code of Conduct -Bullying Trust Game: Tunnel Run Bullying Activity: Toothpaste Squeeze Special 1st/2nd Year Time -Give special time to each age group (eg. Having the 2nd years get a unique event) -Allows the girls to feel unique and appreciated -Each age group gets appropriate challenges LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT/GIRL ENGAGEMENT Brownies Can Do It! November 22-24, 2013 Encourage Independent Actions and Thoughts -Triple Try: Try yourself, Ask a friend, then Ask a Leader -Praise their efforts -Don’t give immediate expected answers -“Where should I put this piece of garbage?” “I don’t know, where should we put garbage?” Trying Yourself Game: 4 Corners and a Rope (Asking for Help) Other Ideas Flowerpot BBQ Sparks- Making your Own Bed Roll Campfire Template Poems for Ceremonies Edible Bedroll and Campfires Think Outside the Box –ex. Looking after an egg Meal Headband Game Positive Comments on a Page