PROGRAM LEVELS

Star level 7-9 yrs old Junior level 10-12 yrs old Senior level 13-16 yrs old Cadet level college *twinkler level below 6 or 7 yrs old STAR LEVEL Started in England Rosebuds Changed by Lord B.Powell to Brownies South Africa Sunbeam; Sri Lanka Little Friend; Iran angel; Pakistan blue bird; Cyprus butterfly; Philippines star Characteristics: Playful Change moods and interests easily Prefer short-term activities Curious Not satisfied with what they hear Proud and happy about accomplishments Seeking acceptance and companionship Seeking attention and recognition from adults Basic needs: Simple conditioning exercises and games Recreational and leisure time activities Recognition and sense of leadership Activities that will broaden their knowledge and interest Belongingness Development of moral/social values JUNIOR LEVEL Link to senior scouting activities are easier but similar Characteristics: Have more skills in judging and reasoning More independent and less parental help More energetic Needs: Opportunities to plan their affairs and decisions Changes to cultivate their creativity More responsibilities and tasks SENIOR LEVEL Stage of establishing ones identity as a woman of the home and society Experiencing frustrations Wanting to be fully independent Characteristics:

Share work with others in a given task Try to understand and experiment Begin to take notice of the opposite sex More conscious of personal appearance Show more inclinations to parties, dances, and other outdoor activities Self-sufficient and self-reliant More responsible

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP
World Badge it symbolizes membership to the World Organization of girl Scouts. It is used as a pin or patch for all members of the WAGGGS. It is worn with the uniform or used whenever needed to shoe membership to the WAGGGS. The 3 leaves in the WAGGGS world trefoil represent the 3 duties and the 3 parts of the promise, the 2 five point stars stand for the promise and the law and the vein in the center represents the compass needle showing the right way. The base of the trefoil stands for the flame of the love of humanity and the colors blue and gold represent the sun shining over all children on the world. A flowing line encircles the trefoil depicts the worldwide movement. Promise and Law every girl scout promises with her honor to fulfill her duties to God, country, and mankind; and to obey the GS law. The promise is made during the investiture and rededication ceremony. Handshake all scouters use the left handshake. It is a warm grip that shows sincerity. The left hand is used because it is the hand nearer to the heart. The handshake makes one feel that she belongs and that she is dedicated to the movement. Slogan the slogan Do a good turn daily reminds the scouts the ideal of service to with the movement is committed. A real scouter renders her services quietly, willingly, and happily without waiting for anything in return. Motto a girl scout is expected to be prepared at all times to do her service to God, country and mankind. GS Sign this is given when the promise and law is recited; at color ceremonies, when making the pledge of allegiance; as a way of saying hello to other scouts in uniform. When a girl is introduced to an adult leader, she executes the sign. In the awards ceremony, deserving girl scouts who have done meritorious services execute the sign before receiving the award or badge. The GS sign is done by smartly raising the right hand at the side, close to the body, fingers at shoulder level. The 3 fingers are pointing upward. The middle finger stands for duty to God, the 2nd finger to country, and the 4th to countrymen. The thumb is placed over the fingernail of the smallest finger that means that the rich and progressive countries must lead and help the poor and developing countries. The circle resulting from the placement of the thumb over the last finger represents the whole world serving as reminder

that all girl scouts of the world are sisters and that they are governed by the same promise and law.

PATROL SYSTEM
Patrol - composed of 6 to 8 girls, each girl has the opportunity to be an active participating member to speak , be heard, and influence decisions. Patrol Leader: 1. All-around GS 2. With initiative and energy 3. With a spirit of helpfulness to each member of her patrol 4. With a sense of honor and a good supply of common sense 5. Fair and knows how to get things done without being bossy. 6. Listens to the ideas of the members and speaks for the patrol Court of Honor meeting of the different leaders. It is a governing body of the troop. Composition of the Patrol: 1. Patrol Leader (PL) president of the patrol 2. Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) second person in command in the patrol 3. Scribe (S) keeps the records of the patrol, program coordinator 4. Purser (P) treasurer of the patrol 5. Song Leader (SL) creative in composing jingles of the patrol 6. Cheer Leader (CL) pace-setter of the group 7. Hike Leader (HL) most travelled girl in the patrol 8. Quarter Master (QM) first-aider of the patrol Fostering Patrol Spirit: 1. Patrol Name 2. Patrol Call 3. Patrol Emblem 4. Patrol Song 5. Patrol Corner 6. Patrol Box BUDDY SYSTEM 1 PL, SL, CL 2 APL, HL 3 S, QM 4 P, GL Food team PL, HL, P, GL House team PL, SL, CL, S, QM

Materials Used: 1. stones 2. leaves 3. tall grasses 4. trees 5. sticks 6. sawdust Pointers: 1. Put up signs that are easily seen from a distance by the member of the patrol. 2. The gap of the trail signs should not be too far apart. 3. Do not remove the trail signs unless the next sign is found. 4. If one or more people are following the sign, one should stay by the last sign while the others look for the next sign. 5. When you are lost, return to the last marker. This will guide you to the next sign.

ORIENTEERING
- this is a game played outdoors that involve skills in running, walking, tracking, trailing and common sense. Compass and maps are used in guiding the students way from control to control station. TYPES OF ORIENTEERING: 1. Cross-Country - this is highly competitive in nature. It will take 4-11 kms. to finish the course. 2. Trim - a purely walking orienteering. 3. Night - control stations are lighted. 4. Line - the participants are provided with maps containing line or path. 5. Score - the participants are expected to cover all stations. Each station has corresponding scores. 6. Relay - the same as in the usual relay. Each runner is assigned 4 to 5 controls.

TRAIL SIGNS
- are markers or tracks laid on the way by scouters so that they do not get lost in going back to their places of origin.

What to do in Orienteering: 1. Know your number. Get a partner. 2. Check your equipment. 3. Rely on your own wisdom. 4. Avoid destroying plants, flowers etc. on you way. 5. Use your wit and common sense in choosing the best route to take in going from station to station. 6. When your time starts, run or walk fast after reading the instructions on the starting line. 7. As you reach the next station, indicate in your control card or punching card to show that you have gone to that station. 8. Number 7 is repeated until you reach the finish line. 9. Submit your control card to the person at the finish line who will register your time of arrival. 10. The team who registers the shortest time is declared winner.

SEMAPHORE
Semaphore- means bearing a sign Semaphore Signalling means communicating information by visual signals Claude Chappe A French engineer who invented a wooden beam with movable hand to communicate with his brother. And it was put to use in 1794. -The apparatus could make 192 signals and the French government built and tested an elaborate semaphore mechanisms. It was used before the radio, telegraphy or the morse code. - This system is much used by sailors to send message between ships.

HAND SIGNALS
Patrol in line - bend both hands forward at shoulder level, fists closed Stand - move hand upward Patrol corner - R hand upward, L horizontal, chest level Silence - raise arm, shoulder level One line - both arms extended sideways All sit down - bounce hand up and down Come back - R hand raised above head, move counterclockwise Double time - move bended arm up and down, closed fist Leaders come here - extend L arm sideward and bemd R arm upward at shoulder level Form a semi-circle - both arms chest level in a semi circle formation Form a circle - both arms encircled in front Two line formation: arms forward fists closed